Independence Celebrates Public Works Day at the Library
Earlier this week, we celebrated Public Works Day at the Independence Public Library with over 250 youth in attendance. Kids got to sit, interact, and play in some of the department's most notable rigs and were also given free hot [...]
Independence Days Celebration Excitement Starts Early
Start the countdown to Independence early with us! Join in the excitement as we gear up for our annual Independence Days celebration from July 3-5, 2024, in none other than Independence, Oregon. Prepare to be immersed in a festive atmosphere [...]
Season Finale of Marketing Mondays Delivers Insights from Digital Experts
Earlier this week saw the last Marketing Mondays class of the season, featuring an informative class that will provide valuable insights into creating a successful website for your small business. Rick Saffeels from Local Oregon Legacy Builders and Mike Peterson [...]
TRAFFIC NOTICE: Temporary Road Closure on E Street
TRAFFIC NOTICE: Temporary road closure on E Street between 2nd Street and Main Street on Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Friday, March 22, 2024 from 9 AM - 3 PM. The temporary road closure will recommence on Monday, March 25, [...]
Statewide Tourism Group Explores Independence
Earlier this week, city staff took attendees of the Governor's Conference on Tourism on a captivating tour of Independence's notable areas. These participants, hailing from various corners of Oregon and even internationally, engaged in discussions led by a diverse [...]
Oregon E-Permitting Coming to Independence
Oregon E-Permitting Coming Soon The anticipation is nearly over as Oregon E-Permitting is on the verge of being launched for builders and contractors for the City of Independence Oregon. View New Building Fee Schedule [...]
Independence Staff Recognized by Central School District
During the latest Central School District board meeting, Independence city staff and Mayor McArdle received commendation for their pivotal involvement during the district's recent network disruption. Our staff assisted connecting federal law enforcement agencies with the district, as well as [...]
Watch Independence’s State of the City Address
Want to learn about the latest happenings in Independence? Check out Mayor McArdle's latest State of the City video, where he talks about the successes and challenges of 2023, and what the next year holds for Independence. https://youtu.be/oNvlm_TThOI
Independence Police Release Monthly Stats
Have you been curious about what Independence police officers have been up to all month? The Independence Police Department is sharing a sample of the calls for service each month to inform and educate community members on the work [...]
Increased Speed Enforcement in March
(Independence, Oregon) — During the month of March, Independence police join agencies across the state in providing sustained speed enforcement throughout our cities. Independence officers participate in several grant-funded traffic safety enforcements throughout the year focused on a range of [...]