Jan. 30 public safety round-up
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. –...
That line on Ellsworth: ODOT may help
Following up on the lane markings on Ellsworth Street and Ninth Avenue in Albany: Yes, the Oregon Department of Transportation may be interested in making improvements, but not just now. As I told the story on Jan. 22, Andrew Monaco of the Albany Public Works Department planned to contact ODOT...
Film Screening: Farming While Black
The Oregon State University Small Farms Program and Linn County Public Health are hosting a free screening of the critically acclaimed feature film Farming While Black in the Tripp Theater next Thursday, February 5 at 6 pm. The film highlights the rising generation of Black farmers who are finding strength...
City of Newberg Clarifies Policy on Flagpole Memorials and Public Assembly
Newberg, OR. — The City of Newberg issued a statement clarifying how the Newberg Flagpole and surrounding area may be used as a site for memorials and public assembly. City officials said they recognize and respect residents’ First Amendment rights to assemble and petition by gathering at the Newberg Flagpole,...
I-5 northbound near Aurora to close overnight on Feb. 3
Northbound lanes of Interstate 5 at the Aurora-Donald Interchange will close overnight on Feb. 3, the Oregon Department of Transportation said in a release. The closure at Exit 278 will happen so crews can bring in the beams necessary to build the bridge for the interstate's northbound lanes. One lane of I-5 will...
AMPKWA exhibit displays the faces of missing Indigenous people
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An exhibit in Salem is putting front and center the faces too often forgotten of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Artist and advocate Amanda Freeman is the mind behind the exhibit AMPKWA. Her photography features people with red handprints painted over their mouths. The artist...
Oregon State gymnast Sophia Esposito shines as standout performer and teammate
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University women's gymnastics is regaining its momentum, with standout performer Sophia Esposito leading the charge. Esposito, who has made headlines with her performances against Utah State and Sacramento State, attributes her success to her team and coaches. "Well obviously my team is...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Nearly all Corvallis city service fees...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Nearly all Corvallis city service fees increase as of Feb. 1. Plus, a vigil tonight will honor a U of O student hit and killed by a car. Storm Alert weather forecast.
Police Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect and Gun Seizure
SALEM, Ore. — On January 27, 2026, Jonathon Sanchez, 30, of Salem, was arrested following a pursuit. that stemmed from an armed robbery incident that occurred on January 26, 2026. At approximately 1:20 a.m. on January 26, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at an. apartment...
Oregon WWII Navy vet celebrates 102nd birthday
Jack Martens wanted to be a pilot when he joined the Navy, but his eyesight wasn’t perfect, and he had a ruptured eardrum. The eardrum ultimately disqualified him as a candidate due to his inability to equalize pressure during high-altitude flight, but Martens refused to let it keep him grounded.
