In less than two weeks, a voter-approved 2022 ballot measure requiring firearm permits and banning magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition will face Oregon’s highest court. woodburnindependent.com/2025/10/27/ore…

A coalition of Democratic state officials sued the Trump administration, asking a federal judge to force the release of food assistance funds for 42 million people the U.S. Department of Agriculture has said cannot be paid during the government shutdown. woodburnindependent.com/2025/10/28/ore…

Thousands of Marion County residents, including many in Woodburn, will soon be without food assistance beginning Nov. 1 due to the federal government shutdown. Read more at: woodburnindependent.com/2025/10/30/woo…

Food banks across Oregon have warned that they do not have enough resources to absorb the impact of the ongoing government shutdown woodburnindependent.com/2025/10/30/ore…

Whether the federal government has the security it needs to protect that building is a key question in the three-day trial, in which Oregon will seek to convince a judge President Donald Trump cannot legally deploy National Guard troops to Portland. woodburnindependent.com/2025/10/31/law…

More than 30 people in Woodburn were detained by U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement officers yesterday, according to the Oregon for All Coalition, an immigrant rights organization.  Follow along for live updates on the press conference here 👇 woodburnindependent.com/2025/10/31/liv…

31 Woodburn residents were reported as having been arrested Oct. 30 by U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement Officers. woodburnindependent.com/2025/10/31/liv…

🚨 Local immigration rights advocates and union leaders railed against the Trump administration’s hand in the arrest of 31 people by ICE on Thursday, Oct. 30, in Woodburn. woodburnindependent.com/2025/10/31/arr…

One of the more significant proposed changes to the document is the removal of the mayor’s emergency authority. The current charter allows the council to give the mayor control of police and other departments in a crisis. woodburnindependent.com/2025/09/17/wha…

According to school officials, the district’s high number of English learners is a significant variable affecting Woodburn students’ low test scores and statewide rankings. woodburnindependent.com/2025/10/23/woo…

Looking for an evening of local lore and community connection? The city of Woodburn is hosting a “Stories of Woodburn” open mic event next Friday. woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/03/sha…

President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Portland against the wishes of state and local leaders is likely unlawful, a federal judge ruled Sunday night. woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/02/cou…

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office continues the search for missing Hubbard hunter Devon Dobek, who disappeared Friday evening. woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/02/hub…

Marion County health inspectors found three restaurants in two towns — two in Woodburn and one in Mount Angel — with food safety violations in September. woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/03/hea…

A coalition of Democratic states are suing the U.S. Department of Education to stop new eligibility restrictions for the program that allows student loan forgiveness for government and nonprofit employees after 10 years of service. woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/04/ore…

The charges brought against the Oregon State cornerback include unlawful dissemination of an intimate images, fourth-degree assault, harassment, coercion, strangulation and criminal mischief. woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/03/ore…

Marion County is planning to send thousands of dollars to local food banks amid the government shutdown and delay of monthly SNAP benefits. Read more at: woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/04/mar…

Dan Lanning says he's staying at Oregon, and sports columnist Wade Evanson believes Duck fans should appreciate what they have in the 39-year-old head coach... woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/05/eva…

📚The local library is keeping teens busy this fall with a full lineup of activities. woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/05/mur…

Woodburn voters have spoken. For the first time in more than four decades, the city’s governing document will be updated. woodburnindependent.com/2025/11/05/upd…