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Oregon Air National Guard performs Independence Day flyovers

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The 142nd Wing of the Portland Air National Guard Base conducted a series of flyovers on Independence Day, showcasing their F-15 Eagle fighter jets across various locations in ...

Independence police address concerns over how they handled apparent murder-suicide

The wellness check is the second time in recent weeks where Greater Cincinnati officials have responded to a suicidal crisis call days before fatal shootings.
KTVB

Brother of firefighter arrested by Border Patrol while fighting Washington wildfire speaks out: 'He paid his dues'

INDEPENDENCE, Oregon — Oscar Cruz Estrada says he’s struggling to understand why his older brother, who was fighting the Bear Gulch Fire in Washington, is now sitting in federal custody. Jose Bertin ...
Statesman Journal

Gene Edward Johnson

Gene Edward Johnson, 95, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, in Independence, Oregon. Born on November 24, 1929, in Buffalo, Wyoming, Gene led a life marked by dedication—to his country, his ...
Oregonian

Dear Annie: How do I respect aging mom’s independence but also get her the help she needs?

Dear Annie: I’m an only child in my early 40s, and I’m at my wits’ end trying to care for my 74-year-old mother. She lives alone and insists she’s “just fine,” but I can see she’s slipping -- ...