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Have you been curious about what our 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 we [...]

Please be advised that on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, a city contractor will be repairing potholes on Gun Club Road between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, resulting in a temporary closure of the southbound lane. Then, on Friday, October 11, [...]

The city is currently transitioning its aging inventory of water meters to newer, more accurate, and more reliable meters supporting the most accurate billing for our water customers. We have experienced some challenges in this effort including technical issues translating [...]

Housing affects everyone in Independence. Be part of the process and help us plan for the future. The city of Independence is asking for your help to identify the housing development needs of the community. This is what we [...]

Original release courtesy of Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders The Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (OAMR) presented Independence City Recorder Karin Johnson, MMC, with the 2024 City Recorder of the Year award. Ms. Johnson received the award at the association’s [...]

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of numerous volunteers, Sunset Meadows Park underwent a vibrant landscape transformation through the planting of hundreds of beautiful plants. It takes a village to bring projects like Sunset Meadows Park to life and [...]

Mayor John McArdle was honored for his 26 years of service to the City of Independence at the September 18th SEDCOR Annual Awards Luncheon. Mayor McArdle’s leadership has played a pivotal role in advancing economic development and job creation, not [...]

Two locations. One great conversation. Join Independence City Manager Kenna West for Community Talks! Independence residents are invited to join City Manager Kenna West for an open, friendly discussion on topics of your choice—no agenda, no time limits, just honest [...]

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Central School District 13J's Bridge to Success program to the Independence Civic Center! The students spent their field trip diving into the inner workings of our city government. [...]

Do you know how to approach a mid-block crosswalk? Currently, there are three temporary mid-block crossings on Monmouth Street. These mid-block crossings or safety islands are intended to create an opportunity for a two-stage pedestrian crossing, helping to improve pedestrian [...]