Independence’s population is just a little over 10,000, and we’re right outside of Salem and our downtown… The best way I think I can describe it is thriving.

Such was the case for the J.S. Cooper Building in downtown Independence. “The second floor of the J.S. Cooper Building sat vacant for over 20 years, not because of the economy or demographics but ...

Marilyn Morton takes readers on a tour of historic downtown Independence. She does it for real, too, as founder and leader of an annual Ghost Walk in the one-time hop capital of the world.

All around it, since the recession, much of Independence’s downtown has received major upgrades. A 75-room hotel, 110 apartments and 14 townhomes have been built – and occupied – between ...

Back in 2007, leaders in Independence knew the internet was the future. In the middle of a bigger vision to refashion Independence into a vibrant, full-service rural community, the city had already ...

by: Hannah Ray Lambert Posted: Jan 15, 2020 / 05:00 AM PST Updated: Jan 14, 2020 / 09:25 PM PST ...

If you go Silk Thai Cuisine Where: 268 S Main St, Independence Phone: (503) 837-0266 More information: www.silkthaiindependence.com Emily Teel is the Food & Drink Editor at the Statesman Journal.

As far back as 1996, Independence forged a plan to dress up its downtown and draw more visitors from wine country. Today, the end result is what the 177-year-old city calls "Independence Landing." ...