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Polk timber fund usage scrutinized

Polk timber fund usage scrutinized

POLK COUNTY -- County leaders are standing by their 10-year-old decision to use 100 percent of payments from state timber harvests in Polk County to maintain roads designated as timber routes.

A bittersweet passion

A bittersweet passion

An Airlie woman’s love and work for parrots is what keeps her going — and hurts the most

Dallas outdoor store expands into new site

Dallas outdoor store expands into new site

DALLAS -- Timber Country Sports opened the doors to its new store in the old Vintage Vine building in downtown Dallas last week.

Dallas F.D. scores grant for seismic upgrading

DALLAS -- Applying for a seismic upgrade grant that was originally considered a long shot at best paid off for the Dallas Fire Department.

Libraries enjoying surge in popularity

Libraries enjoying surge in popularity

Public rediscovers a great resource — and price is right

Polk libraries ready to bring e-books to the public

POLK COUNTY -- Starting next week, patrons of libraries in Polk County will have access to 4,000 to 5,000 electronic books -- or e-books.

Volunteer with a mission

Volunteer with a mission

Local man helps save lives

Professors' pay at Western at bottom in state system

Professors' pay at Western at bottom in state system

MONMOUTH -- Professors at Western Oregon University make, on average, less than their peers at other public higher education institutions in Oregon.

Perrydale gearing up for annual fundraiser

PERRYDALE -- The Perrydale Parents' Club hopes to find a pot of gold at the end of its "Luck of the Pirates" fundraising auction on Saturday, March 13.

Dr. Seuss Day enjoyed by all

Dr. Seuss Day enjoyed by all

INDEPENDENCE -- "Te gustarian en un caseron? Te gustarian con un raton?" You might not understand Spanish.

FCHS principal accepts St. Paul post

FCHS principal accepts St. Paul post

FALLS CITY -- Falls City High School Principal Sid Hobgood accepted an administrative job with the St. Paul School District last week.

3/10 News in Brief

*Crash demo, safety fair set*Gravel mine hearing tonight*Republicans slate state rep.*Economy topic of round-table

Standoff ends with capture

WEST SALEM -- A Salem man was taken into custody by the Salem Police Department SWAT Team after a standoff of more than five hours on March 4.

Trial date scheduled in stabbing incident

DALLAS -- The man facing charges in three cases, including a Jan. 30 stabbing incident south of Dallas, will be going to trial in April.