INDEPENDENCE, Ore. (KOIN) — Fifteen minutes southwest of Salem sits Independence, Oregon: population 8,600. It’s a quaint and unassuming town that’s quietly becoming Oregon’s first smart city. “I ...

Each day this week, we are taking you on a whirlwind tour of two cities in the Willamette Valley that together form one community. On behalf of our sponsors at Divine Distillers, we’ll see you in ...

As summer unofficially comes to a close, pieces of the season still are available in Polk County. Bright fuchsias, mustards and scarlets surround Buena Vista Flowers with late-season blooms. Dahlias, ...

The pilot in an Independence, Oregon, plane crash that killed all three men aboard this month was at fault for hitting power lines that led to the aircraft’s demise. The crash happened at 4:54 p.m.

Welcome! I started my journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and later earned a Master's in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I have ...

With a $3.5 billion hole in the next two-year budget, several programs serving seniors are facing reductions. Marie Fitzgerald, an 80-year-old widow from Beaverton, tells state Sen. Bruce Starr: "If I ...

As a counselor, I am here to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. My approach is person centered, grounded in empathy and active listening, which allows ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking public input by Oct. 24 on its updated plan to apply for Medicaid funding to expand Oregon Project Independence and create a ...