Now Hear This: Canby

News and More: Two rafters are presumed dead after an accident on the Clackamas River. The Canby Area Chamber has a new executive director. The second annual American Ruck is around the corner. Canby Conversation: Children's book author and Canby native Carrie Tillotson returns to discuss her newest release, B Is For Bedtime, and her plans for future projects — banana-related and otherwise. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.

News and More: Canby voters turn down a slate of ideologically aligned school board candidates, including two incumbents, in favor of more moderate and progressive choices. The Canby Center gets into the prom scene. Canby Conversation: Todd Koch from TMK Creamery and Mitch Puga of Vision Brewing Company share about their upcoming collaboration, Moos and Brews, just in time for the summer events season. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.

News and More: Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigns amid a mounting scandal. Ballot returns for the May 16 election trail 2021. Law enforcement pulls more fentanyl off the streets. Canby High School's concert choir wins big. Canby Conversation: Canby State Representative James Hieb joins to talk about his decision last week to sit out votes on House Bills 2002 and 2005 and confronting division in the House, and gives updates on some recent tolling news. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.

News and More: Canby Fire District seeks support for its annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Mt. Hood Territory unveils a new wine trail and mobile passport to Clackamas County wineries. Equestrians ride to victory at their final district meet. Canby Conversation: Canby Fire Lieutenant Austin Holmes, also the union shop steward for the IAFF Local 1159, and Captain Andrew Aamodt join in our studio to discuss the replacement levy on this month's ballot for district voters. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.

News and More: Canby's city administrator announces his planned departure for a new role in Salem. The school district seeks community members to assist in its review of 36 books whose content has been challenged. Canby Conversation: Mitch Puga and Willie McIntire of Vision Brewing Co. share their, well, vision for their new company, which was born out of a shared love of painstakingly well-crafted, high-quality beers. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.

News and More: Students and community members sound off on the Canby School District's decision to pull three dozen books off the shelves because of two parents' requests for reconsideration. Canby Conversation: Welp. It's not often we get a bonafide celebrity in our studio, but that's the case today as we welcome the one and only Deedra Thompson, who tells her unlikely story of becoming a local social media sensation. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.

News and More: The City of Canby has new interim legal counsel. The owners of Willamette Coffee House in West Linn add Gwynn's to the mix. Thousands brave the elements to hunt for Easter eggs. Canby Conversation: We look back on our interview earlier this year with head wrestling coach (and incoming athletic director!) Jeremy Ensrud, on the heels of his most successful season at Canby High School. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.

News and More: The Canby City Council holds perhaps the shortest meeting in the city's history. A national coalition takes issue with the Canby School Board's book challenge policy. CAPRD gets smaller. Canby Conversation: The Zagyva family has sent three generations of its sons to war — and each one carried a prayer book, "The Imitation of Christ." Now, it is passing to the fourth generation. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

News and More: The Canby Beer Library has pivoted yet again, with a new design that will have to be reheard through the city planning process. (Owner Bryce Morrow promises this is the last time.) Also, Canby basketball gets unified. Canby Conversation: Steve Nelson, director of development for The Canby Center, joins to talk about the recently launched public phase of the nonprofit's $8 million capital campaign — and why it's so needed. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C. Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.

News and More: The Canby School District may have found a taker for its generous offer to save the historic White Building at Carus Elementary. Canby's new state and congressional representatives take their oaths. Canby Conversation: Crystal Rose-Fricker, president of Pure Seed, talks football! (Not that kind.) Her Canby-based company is a global leader in grass seed production and production — and had a starring (albeit under-the-radar) role in the 2022 World Cup. This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, The Odd Pod, Reif & Hunsaker P.C. Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.