2018 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills – Bottle Notes
One of the most collectible Pinot Noirs made in all of Oregon is from a winery you’ve probably never heard of: Thomas Winery. Located in Carlton, Oregon, winemaker John Thomas has been releasing small amounts of wine from the Thomas Vineyard since 1988. I don’t recall ever seeing ratings from the Wine Advocate or the...
Railroad company appeals water pollution fine after train crash into Oregon river
The railroad company whose trestle collapsed earlier this year, derailing a train into the Marys River in Corvallis, has appealed a fine for water pollution stemming from the incident, denying state officials’ versions of events. Included in the Department of Environmental Quality penalty notice that fined Portland &...
Proposed Oregon ballot measure would loosen limits on local camping bans
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - A coalition of business groups and Oregon city leaders is advancing a proposed ballot measure that would give cities and counties broader authority to restrict camping on public property. On Dec. 19, chief petitioners for Petition 2026-054 received an official ballot title from the Oregon...
Salem man’s reappointment to police review board draws union outrage
Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke is calling on the city council to revisit in January the reappointment of a Community Police Review Board member with a past murder conviction. Salem City Council voted 5-4 Dec. 8 to reappoint Kyle Hedquist to the police review board. Nordyke, who is running against Mayor Julie...
Eugene, Oregon Weather Alert: Widespread Frost and Patchy Fog Now as New Year’s Travel...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon starts the morning with headlights glowing through thin fog and frost clinging to windshields across the southern Willamette Valley. The air feels sharp, and cold pavement reminds drivers that winter...
5 takeaways from Oregon youth prison investigation that detailed ‘cascading failures’
A Marion County grand jury report released this week detailed “cascading failures” at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, Oregon’s largest youth prison, citing systemic issues ranging from security flaws to unaddressed violence. Here are the five key findings from the report:. 1. ‘Cascading failures’ overwhelm an...
2025 IN REVIEW: A big year for business in Yamhill County
Newberg saw a few regional staples join the restaurant scene, while wine companies merged over the spring and summer to expand offerings. Meanwhile, two medical centers unveiled expansions in 2025. Newberg welcomed Roxy’s Island Grill on July 7 to Crestview Crossing. Newberg represents the ninth location in the chain...
Seasonal rain, temps return to the PNW Friday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Wet weather returns to western Oregon and southwest Washington as temperatures begin to cool Friday. The latest round of rain comes with a low pressure traveling east Friday. This pock of wet and cooler air will bring Portland area temperatures back down to the average for late December....
Amateur Athlete: West Albany HS guard Payton Starwalt
West Albany HS guard Payton Starwalt is one of the best shooters in Oregon. Sports director Brett Taylor sat down with her to hear the story behind her success.
12 Hole-In-The-Wall Oregon Soul Food Restaurants That Locals Would Rather Keep To Themselves
Oregon might be famous for its food carts and farm-to-table dining, but tucked away in quiet corners across the state are soul food treasures that locals protect like secret family recipes. These humble spots serve up the kind of comfort food that warms you from the inside out—crispy fried chicken,...
