The operating levy to pay for the library, parks and museum in Independence is failing by a significant 3-2 margin in the initial election returns Tuesday night. Property owners would be assessed ...

On behalf of our sponsors at Divine Distillers, we’ll see you in Monmouth and Independence. Our next stop is Divine Distillers, where our Nicole Decosta discovers the spirit of Independence, Oregon.

Police reports of a man waving an American flag while firing multiple rounds from a rifle at the Central Plaza shopping center in Independence, Ore., on Nov. 20, ultimately led authorities to arres… ...