A Special O-Cake-sion

“We bring the joy,” Kayla agrees. “Most of our customers come in just because they need a cake, but we aim to be a one-stop celebration shop, with plates, napkins, balloons, and even retail gifts.”

Boones Ferry Berry, A Berry Good Place

“Over the years, we’ve expanded into blueberries, raspberries, marionberries, but we still specialize in strawberries. They’re a little bit harder to grow, but people love them and they’ve done well for us.”

Cougar Choir Wins Championship

They came. They sang. They conquered. That was the story as the Canby High School concert choir claimed their first state championship with a pitch-perfect performance in the OSAA Choir State Championships at Oregon State University on May 5.

The History of Cannon Beach: A Shipwreck, Whale, And Shifting Names

Cannon Beach, the reference originates with a naval schooner, the USS Shark, which shipwrecked on the treacherous Columbia River Bar in 1846. A section of the ship containing cannons drifted south and washed ashore near present day Arch Cape. Although iron, copper, and wood were salvaged from the wreckage, the cannons were lost as the tides buried them in sand.

Hometown Hero: Beau Billeaudeaux

Growing up deep in the heart of Acadiana, also known as Cajun Country, Beau learned to speak French before he learned English—a skill he hoped might help him secure a choice assignment in the military. “I was hoping for beautiful French women and wine,” he recalls with a laugh. “Instead, I got Eskimos and icebergs. They told me, ‘You’re going to northern Greenland.’”

The History of Christmas Treats

Data suggests the candy cane goes back to 1670, when the Cologne Cathedral choirmaster in Germany needed to quiet down his choir boys during the Living Creche ceremony (live nativity scene).

Meet The Artist: Callyn Moore

Callyn Moore, at just 16 years old, is a local musician looking to reach out and connect with that wider world; to possibly point people to that guiding light for those floundering in the darkness.

A Brief History of Superman

One of the most iconic symbols and recognizable superheroes ever, Superman has forever changed pop culture since his inception 84 years ago! Spanning nearly a half century of films and tens of thousands of comic book pages, the Man of Steel continues to capture the hearts and minds of readers young and old. Watch a movie or pick up a comic book today to celebrate this pop icon!

The Canby Kids Are Alright:

Almost every story about success a Canby High School team or athlete has experienced at the state level is also a story about Canby Kids. Canby Kids Inc., is the local, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to providing youth recreational and competitive team sports opportunities for children in and around the Canby area on a year-round basis.

Foundations First Northwest: Service Over Sales

Foundations First Northwest is co-owned by Joe Smith and Mike Burrows, who had worked together at a previous company before going out on their own. With a shared goal of putting the customer first—oftentimes difficult to achieve in a larger-scale business model—they opened Foundations First Northwest in March 2018 with a primary focus on the customer.