Jason Horton


jhorton@woodburnindependent.com

Jason Horton has been at the Woodburn Independent since May, 2000 first as the sports editor and now as editor. He graduated from Corban College in 1996 and hails from Port Angeles, Wash. He worked as a sports intern at the Port Townsend Leader right out of high school and caught the journalism bug.
Since coming to the Independent, Jason has won awards as a writer, photographer and page designer.
In his spare time, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, which include his wife, Pam, and two children. He also enjoys all sports and coaching his kids’ youth teams.


Most recently published articles:
Gervais sets sight on return to state playoffs 8/31/2010 12:10:22 PM
Oktoberfest countdown begins 8/30/2010 9:54:48 AM
Gervais seeks signature event with Sidewalk Festival 8/26/2010 10:31:19 AM
Budget cuts hit Woodburn athletic department 8/24/2010 10:42:43 AM
New era begins for Kennedy volleyball 8/24/2010 10:37:54 AM
Community gathers to celebrate Woodburn's finest 8/20/2010 4:59:47 PM
A meaningful mission trip 8/14/2010 2:31:04 PM
Firehouse Cook-off raises more money than last year 8/11/2010 9:19:40 AM
Hand grenade found in Hawley Street home 8/8/2010 10:56:53 PM
Bomb squad called to Woodburn Aquatic Center 8/8/2010 10:44:20 PM
Walgreens to open next spring 8/7/2010 8:40:25 PM
Wave Broadband updates Woodburn store 8/7/2010 8:37:00 PM
SUV flips through the air, hits Purdy’s 8/6/2010 3:22:38 PM
KFC updates lobby, makes it more user-friendly 8/5/2010 7:39:24 AM
Woodburn hires new person to lead community relations 7/31/2010 10:22:23 AM
Food bank in need of help 7/29/2010 12:12:24 AM
Wounds reopened 7/18/2010 12:30:49 PM
Wooden Shoe joins fall harvest circuit 7/15/2010 8:44:36 AM
Oregon laws too lenient on sex offenders 7/10/2010 11:42:12 PM
French Prairie Kiwanis serves up breakfast 7/5/2010 11:15:00 AM
Funeral service for Pfc. Anthony Justesen set 7/2/2010 11:23:38 AM
Downtown to come alive Tuesdays 6/30/2010 11:31:40 PM
Seeking a cure 6/29/2010 9:43:31 AM
A life-changing decision 6/22/2010 8:59:49 AM
New car wash in Hubbard good for the environment 6/22/2010 8:25:11 AM
Two seriously hurt in Saturday crash 6/21/2010 9:33:23 AM
Strawberry fields forever 6/17/2010 2:14:34 PM
Home rule charter measure easily defeated 5/24/2010 9:04:53 AM
Wanting to live like Jesus 5/24/2010 9:01:06 AM
Status quo is good enough for Marion County voters 5/18/2010 9:25:50 PM
My list of lists 5/17/2010 10:16:43 AM
Meals delivered on wheels 5/5/2010 9:27:46 AM
Hubbard Chevrolet gives back to local businesses 5/5/2010 9:12:52 AM
North Marion raises over $42,000 from auction sales 5/3/2010 9:06:52 AM
Woodburn Proud helping raise money for memorial license plates 4/25/2010 11:13:35 PM
Terrific Tulips 4/20/2010 10:03:52 AM
Children’s outlet store opens at WCS 4/16/2010 5:42:27 PM
Budget, Home Rule Charter dominate forum talk 4/16/2010 5:00:12 PM
The Big Three down to one 4/6/2010 11:08:55 AM
Electrical failure deemed cause of Monday fire at Su Casa Imports 4/6/2010 11:02:14 AM
Police identify suspect in Saturday's hit and run 4/5/2010 11:47:49 AM
Food bank participating in fundraiser 4/5/2010 8:27:53 AM
Woodburn family loses everything 4/5/2010 8:15:35 AM
What to do in the event of a school shooting 3/27/2010 10:35:08 AM
DSA winners honored 3/23/2010 11:49:56 AM
Gervais Telephone to expand services 3/16/2010 10:33:44 AM
HFD receives grant for training, upgrades 3/16/2010 9:40:51 AM
Rep. Komp talks jobs, education at chamber luncheon 3/16/2010 9:17:51 AM
Carl’s Jr. coming to Woodburn 3/16/2010 9:13:39 AM
There's a new chief in town 3/16/2010 9:05:05 AM


Other recently published articles:
Mt. Angel Telephone 8/30/2010 9:42:11 AM
untitled photo 8/24/2010 10:39:40 AM
Justin Stearns State Farm 8/24/2010 9:14:40 AM
Community barbecue 8/20/2010 4:56:39 PM
Community barbecue 8/20/2010 4:52:53 PM
Community barbecue 8/20/2010 4:50:22 PM
Community barbecue 8/20/2010 4:44:41 PM
Community barbecue 8/20/2010 4:42:01 PM
Community barbecue 8/20/2010 4:39:39 PM
Community barbecue — SLIDESHOW 8/20/2010 4:34:49 PM
Skate parks 8/17/2010 8:51:38 AM
Crosswalk 8/13/2010 3:08:33 PM
2010 Woodburn Firehouse Cook-off 8/10/2010 9:44:20 AM
2010 Woodburn Firehouse Cook-off 8/10/2010 9:40:41 AM
2010 Woodburn Firehouse Cook-off 8/10/2010 9:30:12 AM
2010 Woodburn Firehouse Cook-off — SLIDESHOW 8/10/2010 9:27:00 AM
Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana 8/10/2010 9:09:32 AM
Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana 8/10/2010 9:05:03 AM
Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana 8/10/2010 8:51:23 AM
Walgreens 8/6/2010 3:45:35 PM
Wave Broadband 8/6/2010 3:06:39 PM
Woodburn High School 8/3/2010 12:53:39 PM
KFC remodel 8/3/2010 11:35:30 AM
Robyn Stowers 7/30/2010 2:51:13 PM
Community Garden 7/27/2010 2:17:10 PM
Arturo Puente 7/16/2010 5:17:55 PM
Arturo Puente 7/16/2010 5:17:55 PM
Stolen identity 7/16/2010 5:15:54 PM
Stolen identity 7/16/2010 5:15:54 PM
Relay For Life — Survivors walk 6/29/2010 9:40:09 AM
Relay For Life — Survivors walk 6/29/2010 9:38:40 AM
Relay For Life 6/29/2010 9:35:29 AM
Relay For Life of the Woodburn Area — SLIDESHOW 6/29/2010 9:28:51 AM
Accounting and Registration co-chairs 6/29/2010 9:22:23 AM
Survivor co-chairs 6/29/2010 9:19:35 AM
Lupita's 6/29/2010 9:17:52 AM
Survivor walk 6/29/2010 9:15:04 AM
Midnight snack 6/29/2010 9:13:18 AM
Relay For Life 6/29/2010 9:07:54 AM
Survivor Kathy LeCompte 6/29/2010 9:05:40 AM
Opening ceremonies 6/29/2010 9:03:28 AM
Co-chairs 6/29/2010 8:56:53 AM
Janelle Ford 6/22/2010 8:58:26 AM
Janelle Ford 6/22/2010 8:54:44 AM
Drive In Car Wash 6/22/2010 8:23:45 AM
Berries, Brews and BBQ 6/17/2010 2:12:31 PM
Jubilee Food Pantry 5/24/2010 8:53:55 AM
Garlicky Shrimp with Olive Oil 5/20/2010 11:27:16 AM
Meals On Wheels 5/5/2010 9:23:18 AM
Stop and smell the flowers 4/20/2010 10:02:28 AM