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Pentacle Theatre Announces Three Local Scholarship Winners

Pentacle Theatre Announces Three Local Scholarship Winners

Pentacle Theatre announced its scholarship winners: Terrence Green received the Jo Dodge Acting Scholarship, Ethan Fetterley won the Tom Ulmer Theatre Scholarship, and Alyssa Parr was awarded the Mary Alice Norton Scholarship to support her goals in special education.

Riviera Christian School Expands Its Mission Through Riviera Christian Academy International

Riviera Christian School Expands Its Mission Through Riviera Christian Academy International

Riviera Christian School launched Riviera Christian Academy International (RCAI), a flexible online program for grades 3–12. Rooted in Christian values since 1965, the academy offers homeschool support, hybrid options, and a dual-credit partnership with Corban University.

An Update from Representative Paul Evans

An Update from Representative Paul Evans

Rep. Paul Evans highlights House Bill 4132, the 2026 Veterans’ Services Initiative, creating a new veteran suicide prevention program. His update also notes advancements in aerospace and agriculture tech, wildfire preparedness, and upcoming town halls on housing and growth.

Update from Commissioner Jeremy Gordon

Update from Commissioner Jeremy Gordon

Facing closure due to rising costs, the Polk County Fairgrounds relies on a 5-year local option levy on the November ballot. At $0.12 per $1,000 of assessed value, the funds will repair vital infrastructure for an asset that hosts 700 events annually and serves as a crucial emergency shelter.

Culture Shifts

Culture Shifts

Reflecting on her 1959 high school yearbook, 85-year-old Dianne Collette notes the profound cultural shifts she has lived through.

Update from Senator Deb Patterson

Update from Senator Deb Patterson

In a recent update, Senator Deb Patterson detailed legislative efforts to combat Oregon’s “K-shaped economy,” where inflation outpaces working-class incomes. Through bills like SB 1507, Patterson aims to lower the cost of living by defending core funding for healthcare, education, and tax credits.

Salem Retired Educators Association Seeks Community Support July 2026

By Valeria Luukinen, For The West Side Newspaper The Salem Retired Educators Association (SREA) concluded a successful Scholars Luncheon highlighting five college-bound graduates from West Salem High School and Roberts High School. This annual fundraiser, sponsored by Roth's Benefit Education Foundation and Marion and Polk Schools Credit