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Since 2018, The Canby Current, Now Hear This: Canby and CanbyFirst.com have been the Canby area's first choice for accurate, high-quality news and sports reporting, exclusive interviews and outstanding photojournalism.
It‘s a newspaper for your ears! New episodes every Monday and Thursday. A podcast of The Canby Current and CanbyFirst.com.
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
News* and More: ODOT announces new plan for Highway 99E. The Canby Public Library makes changes. Train horns return to Canby.
Canby Conversation: Two candidates for the Canby School Board explain their platforms and logically consistent positions.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
*Happy April Fool's Day, everyone
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
News and More: The Canby city attorney is warning the mayor and city council of potential violations of public meetings and employment law. Canby High School students protest the removal of library books. Canby dance again reigns supreme.
Canby Conversation: Canby High School construction teacher Darren Monen walks us through his latest "classroom," a single-family home he and his students are building on district-owned property, which will ultimately hit the real estate market.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
News and More: A Mulino teen has been found responsible in the November 2021 fatal crash that claimed the life of 16-year-old Matthew Dewar. A new bill would put the brakes on state plans to toll I-5 and I-205.
Canby Conversation: Gulf War Marine veteran Martin Lackner discusses his military service, leadership with Canby/Aurora VFW Post 6057, his journey with PTSD, and his dream retirement on the drag race circuit.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
News and More: The state's long-awaited repaving project on Highway 99E has hit a snag and will be paused indefinitely. The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs before a packed assembly at Canby High School.
Canby Conversation: Executive Director Brian Crow and new Sponsor and Vendor Coordinator Hanna Russell look ahead to a jam-packed 2023 at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds and Events Center.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
News and More: Two people were killed and four injured in a collision with a state snowplow. The community plans a retirement party for the Gwynns. Cold weather fails to derail the Iwo Jima Remembrance Ceremony.
Canby Conversation: We catch up with the Canby High School Thespians, whose debut production of "The Little Mermaid" opens Thursday, March 2. Performances 6 p.m. March 2, 3, 9 and 10, and 2 p.m. March 4 and 11. Tickets at the door.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
News and More: Baker Prairie Middle School has a new principal. The Canby Railroad Depot Museum has been approved for inclusion on the local register of historic places. A local family and nonprofit plan a community egg hunt in honor of Micah Pedersen.
Micah's Egg Hunt: https://www.evite.com/event/03D1RNS27MBEAAVAWEPNUKOPCOACZA?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite
Canby Conversation: In a week where the greater Portland area gets pummeled by another round of winter weather, we look ahead to spring with Karen Doupé of Rock Tree Hill. We also share our interview with Senator Jeff Merkley before a recent town hall.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
News and More: Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Wilsonville and a separate shooting in an Oregon City parking lot. Winter weather is again in the forecast for this week.
Canby Conversation: We welcome new Clackamas County Clerk Catherine McMullen, who looks ahead to the May special districts election and shares what her priorities remain after six weeks in her new role.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
News and More: The Clackamas County Courthouse replacement project officially begins. Canby Fire District will ask voters for a new, higher levy to expand and improve services. The chamber tabs a longtime employee to serve as interim executive director.
Canby Conversation: Dustin Paulson, of Auto-Tek Workforce Development, shares the history and mission of the newly Canby-based nonprofit, dedicated to training the next generation of auto technicians — and paying them while they do it.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
News and More: The Backstop Bar & Grill unveils plans for a major expansion, including a brewery, taphouse, Italian restaurant and rooftop bar. A late-night string of break-ins hits five Canby businesses.
Canby Conversation: With Valentine's Day around the corner, we look back on last year's interview with Vern and Dar Hopper, two Canby lovebirds who have been married more than 70 years.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
News and More: Downtown Canby will never be the same after Gwynn's Coffeehouse announced its plans to close in March. The Canby Center launches the public phase of its major expansion and capital campaign. Harefest goes to 11.
Canby Conversation: Todd and Tessa Koch, of TMK Creamery and TMK Distillery, talk about their multifaceted family-run dairy operation — and why it's so important to them to give the public an educational look at all aspects of what they do.
This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.
Since 2018, The Canby Current, Now Hear This: Canby and CanbyFirst.com have been the Canby area's first choice for accurate, high-quality news and sports reporting, exclusive interviews and outstanding photojournalism.