October 26, 2022
Inspiration Garden: Beauty and Education Created by Volunteers
Back in 2012, the Master Gardeners OSU/Polk County were looking for a space that would…
September 14, 2022
Get to Know Second Chance Books
Tucked into the Masonic Lodge building along Main Street, Second Chance Books has resided in…
October 1, 2021
Independence’s Living Room: Riverview Park
A lot of stuff happens in a living room. People celebrate birthdays, engagements, graduations and…
September 23, 2021
It’s Time to Bike Indy!
Imagine a small town that attracts cyclists from Portland and throughout the Pacific Northwest, a…
May 8, 2021
Santa Came Downtown!
Santa came to downtown Independence to drop off his mailbox and say hello to a…
April 23, 2021
Discover History and Culture in Oregon’s Wine Country
Amid its award-winning wineries, farm-to-table restaurants and breathtaking recreational opportunities, Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley is also…
April 23, 2021
Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University is Oregon's oldest public university and serves about 5,000 students. For visitors…
January 4, 2016
Andante Vineyard Q and A with Owner Karen Saul
With so many incredible wines in the Willamette Valley, sometimes it’s hard to know where…
January 1, 2016
Q and A with Brewmaster Ryan Booth – Parallel 45
Ryan Booth (left) and Gregory Laird (right) opened Parallel 45 in the Spring of 2020…