Cats that need homes: Candy Kittens | Arnold & Jenny | Harold
Sugar and Spice and everything nice-that’s what little kittens are made of! Meet the Candy Kittens who are as sweet as their names! Butterfinger & Reese: We’re ginger tabby boys raised in a cat and dog friendly home. We’re very playful, love toys, and are comfortable being held and snuggled. We’re also equally...
2025 IN REVIEW: Emerald ash borers spread, Mediterranean oak borers found in northern Oregon
Two bugs not native to Oregon made headlines in the northern part of the state as infestations were detected. Since first discovered in 2022, more emerald ash borers were detected in the Portland metro area and Yamhill County. Additionally, a new pest entered the ecological landscape: the Mediterranean ash borer.
Yamhill County’s Tipsy Tows helps impaired drivers get home for New Year’s, 35th year...
YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - One Yamhill County towing company is offering free rides during the New Year’s holiday to help impaired drivers and their vehicles get home safely as part of its 35th annual Tipsy Tows program. The program, run by Gale’s Towing & Recovery, provides free transportation...
Woodburn Fire District sees increased emergency calls, begins considering 2026 levy ask
The Woodburn Fire District is sounding the alarm on its department resources. The district says a steep increase in emergency calls over the past decade have put a strain on department staff, which is causing the district’s board to look at a possible levy in the future to boost its funding. In the short term, a...
Oregon Humane Society lands record with more than 12,000 adoptions in 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Humane Society ended the year with a record 12,482 adoptions at its Portland and Salem campuses in 2025. Among those was Stevie the kitten, the last adoption in Portland. After only arriving at OHS from Tacoma just a few days before, Stevie “instantly captured the hearts of Lindsay...
Lebanon fire highlights need for working smoke alarms
LEBANON, Ore. - Firefighters tackled a structure fire on Monday afternoon, according to Lebanon Fire District officials. LFD officials said they responded in the mid-afternoon of Dec. 29 to a structure fire on Weldon Road after the homeowner reported smoke detectors alarming and noticed melting window blinds upon...
5 Cars for Corvallis College & Commuting and 5 Students Should Skip
Living and studying in Corvallis creates a very specific set of transportation needs for students. Corvallis is compact, bike-friendly, and walkable in many areas, yet students often rely on cars for commuting to campus, part-time jobs, internships, grocery runs, and weekend travel across Oregon. The mix of short...
Stovepipe likely cause of fire that displaced 2 on Christmas Day near Sherwood
Fire investigators believe an exterior stovepipe connected to a chimney caused a two-alarm Christmas Day fire that displaced two individuals and damaged a more-than-4,000-square-foot home near Sherwood. The two-story home was in the 17900 block of Southwest Elsner Road, just off of Roy Rogers Road. “It’s unclear...
Albany’s new tax aims to boost affordable housing construction
ALBANY, Ore. - Albany is taking steps to address housing needs with a new Housing Construction Excise Tax (CET) set to take effect today. This one-time fee, effective as of Jan. 1, will apply to new developments and aims to generate revenue for affordable housing. The Albany City Council passed the CET on Aug. 13,...
10 Scenic Orchards In Oregon Locals Swear Have The Crunchiest Pears In The State
Wondering where to find the crunchiest, most delicious pears in Oregon?. These 10 scenic orchards grow amazing pears and welcome visitors to experience their beautiful farms!. 1. Mt View Orchards (Mt Hood) Talk about a room with a view – these pear trees get to stare at Mt. Hood all...
