Salem OR

We find some interesting places during our winter explorations. This one is an expansive wildlife area that also allows hunting, and even offers shotgun and archery ranges. There is an accessible fishing pond. There are miles of trails, which are actually the roads from what was once Oregon's second largest city,...

The City of Salem will pilot the Daxbot security robot at Pringle Parkade starting February 2. The two-month trial will evaluate its effectiveness before considering whether to continue and expand to other parking garages. Patrol hours for the Daxbot will be from 4 p.m. to 7 a.m. Funding for the...

Staff at the City of Salem have made good progress in implementing strategies under the Safe, Clean and Healthy Salem initiative. This initiative focuses on improving safety, cleanliness and health in downtown and northeast Salem, areas with higher demands for police and emergency services. The plan includes...

The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about scam calls in which fraudsters claim urgent legal problems like missed jury duty or arrest warrants and pressure victims to pay immediately. The scammers boost credibility by using real Yamhill County Sheriff's Office personnel names found online and calling...

Oregon has a collection of quirky, outdated laws that surprise many residents and visitors. These often stem from historical contexts but remain on the books, though rarely enforced today. Animal-Related Bans. Kangaroo boxing is prohibited in Myrtle Creek to prevent animal cruelty and public disturbances. Hunting in...

Proponents of saving the 15.25-mile corridor of land that would become the Yamhelas Westsider Trail must convince the voters of Yamhill County to back the plan now that the county’s top elected officials have determined it will not come to fruition. The board of commissioners voted 2-1, with Bubba...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – Oregon moves into the Feb 5–9 stretch under a dominant above-normal temperature pattern, bringing milder-than-average conditions and limited chances for rain or snow across much of the...

At dusk and under the cover of rain, Corvallis healthcare workers and residents alike gathered in solidarity with Minneapolis, Minnesota on the steps of the Benton County Courthouse. Holding various candles, brought from home or given out, they held a vigil in honor of the nine lives who had been...

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SATURDAY, JAN. 24. • 3:59 a.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Foots...

Jan. 20-28 – Justin Michael Kirkbride, 45, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant or citation. – Carol Rebecca O’Leary, 54, of Lebanon, was arrested for failure to appear on a criminal citation. – Dominique David Stacey, 55, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant or citation. –...