In one of her last official events before retirement, Bethel Superintendent Chris Parra cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Sarang affordable housing complex, provided by Homes For Good. Bethel had been working with Homes For Good to assist families with children cut through red tape and find spots in the new complex,...Read More
Willamette’s graduates in the Class of 2021 defied the odds. The chance of rain increased as the four separate commencement ceremonies took place, but only some light showers dared to fall in the final minutes of the last event. Wil-Hi had a plan for that: specially-ordered umbrellas featuring the school logo quickly popped up and...Read More
The Bethel Early Literacy Project wants to hear from you how to improve early literacy resources in Bethel. Please take this 5 minute survey to enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to a local restaurant. El Proyecto de Alfabetización Temprana de Bethel quiere saber de usted cómo mejorar la alfabetización temprana...Read More
For the first time in its 19-year history, Kalapuya High School’s graduation was not held at KHS. In order to provide space for COVID physical distancing, Kalapuya’s graduation took place outdoors at Willamette’s Wolverine Stadium. The celebratory atmosphere and sense of pride were the same. Each of Kalapuya’s 55 graduates was honored individually with special...Read More