Have you ever thought about learning another language? Picking up a new language can be one of the most rewarding skills you'll develop—not just for travel or career advancement, but for your brain. Beyond just expanding your vocabulary, it offers lasting cognitive and personal benefits that might s…

Sumpter Elementary School in South Salem is working toward a big community goal: building a playground designed to give children of all abilities more opportunities to play together. The school is one of only two elementary schools in Oregon recognized as a National Banner Unified Champion School, a…