Oregon announces first presumptive case of coronavirus
Oregon anounced its first presumptive case of novel coronavirus Friday evening. An adult resident of Washington County experienced symptoms of COVID-19 beginning Feb. 19, and a sample was collected ...
Willamina teen placed in Oregon Youth Authority custody
A 16-year-old Willamina boy who participated in the fiery arson murder of Dieter Aulig in June 2018 has been placed in the custody of the Oregon Youth Authority until he turns 25. Presiding Judge Cynthia ...
Willamina board discusses trio of topics
The Willamina School Board wants to change the way it evaluates Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick, who has been under heightened scrutiny after an administrator and a teacher on special assignment quit the ...
Sheridan schools uncertain of tech ed opportunity
Transportation and cost issues may keep the Sheridan School District from taking part in the expansion of a program that provides technical education for students in areas such as aviation, computer science, ...
Mr. Merkley goes to Willamina
Tensions could be felt along the usual political fault lines when U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley held a town hall meeting at Willamina High School last week. Yet Susan Otcenas, a volunteer for the ...
133-year-old mistake concerns tribe
Tribal leaders in Grand Ronde are concerned that a 133-year-old survey error may affect their right to benefit from reservation lands. The mistake, dating back to 1887, initially deprived the Confederated ...
Sheridan prepares camping ordinance
The Sheridan City Council expects to approve an anti-camping ordinance at its April meeting. The law would apply to all forms of camping -- tarps, tents and sleeping bags as well as RVs and other vehicles. “Campsites ...
Willamina council adopts 2020 goals
The Willamina City Council adopted 2020 goals at this month’s regular meeting, agreeing to focus on issues such as livability, economic development, infrastructure, recreation and youth opportunities. Councilors ...
Willamina library writing its next chapter
Since she was a little girl, Sarah Frost knew that the shelves at the Willamina Public Library contained stories. One particular story, however, surprised even Frost, the library manager. As she and ...
Merkley to hold town hall meeting
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the cafeteria at Willamina High School, 1100 N.E. Oaken Hills Drive. His appearance is one of nine town halls he’s ...
Aggravated animal abuser goes to jail
A Willamina man who killed his roommate's dog when it wouldn’t stop barking, and then reported a burglary to cover his actions, was sentenced to 130 days in jail. Eric Goddard, 23, pleaded guilty ...
Shared lives
Gen. Phil Sheridan lined up a row of Native American men he suspected took part in the attack at Fort Raines along the Columbia River that left 17 people dead. He smelled their muskets. If a musket smelled ...
Willamina High principal, dean of students resign
Willamina High School/Middle School Principal Tim France and Dean of Students Bart Baldwin have resigned, creating concern about turnover in key positions in the district. Their decisions to leave after ...
Blaze burns house near Willamina
Residents returning home found their house on Highway 18B between Sheridan and Willamina filled with smoke on Wednesday. Arriving West Valley firefighters saw light smoke coming from the attic of the ...
