Yamhill County Historical Museum slates talk about Allis-Chalmers tractors
If you are a fan of old farm equipment — and seriously, who isn’t — then the Yamhill County History Museum has a treat in store for you. As part of its annual “Secrets of the Past” series, the museum has launched what it calls the March Exhibit Extra, which will soon feature a discussion on Allis-Chalmers tractors by...
Area Events: Spinning wheels, STEAM and more
Decorating Wax Eggs: Molalla Public Library will hold a colored wax egg decorating event on Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Join Daniela Mahoney as she teaches visitors how to decorate eggs using colored wax. Registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling 503-829-2593 or visiting the library’s front...
Lizzy Williamson leads Oregon State to WCC semifinal
The Oregon State women advanced to the West Coast Conference tournament semifinal for the second-straight year, defeating Portland 60-50 Sunday at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. A strong finish to both halves pushed the Beavers to the win, overcoming an overall poor shooting performance. The Beavers shot just 34% from...
Polk Fire honors members at annual awards banquet
Polk Fire held its annual Awards Banquet last Saturday, celebrating the dedication and service of its members. The evening began with a Bell Ceremony honoring fallen team members, followed by recognition of firefighters and staff for their years of service and outstanding contributions.
Car crash in Silverton kills 1 pedestrian, injures another
A car crash in Silverton has left one pedestrian dead and another seriously injured. Police responded to the Silverplace Apartments near downtown Silverton on Friday evening on reports of a car hitting multiple pedestrians, the Silverton Police Department said. At the scene, officers found two people with...
WCC (In Progress) Men’s Tournament Preview
That’s typically the question we ask entering this tournament. But Santa Clara has established itself as a viable competitor. And, hey, maybe Oregon State will turn it on and give Wayne Tinkle his much-deserved swan song. Let’s take a quick, 30,000-foot look at all 12 West Coast Conference squads....
B-17 Alliance Veterans Coffee on Apr 16, 2026
The B-17 Alliance Veterans Coffee Club is a safe place for Veterans to gain appreciation, build comradery, friendships and receive the honor they are due all over a cup of Joe and a continental breakfast. There are often historical moments as the Veterans share their stories. Sharing builds respect for one another’s...
Hiking through Oregon history at Lake Allison
You can easily imagine a time when travel in the Willamette Valley would have only been possible by boat due to icebergs floating from the Columbia River to Eugene.
Gearing up for plenty of dry time and more daylight this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Looking at Saturday around the greater Portland and Vancouver metro, we are going to see mostly cloudy, but mainly dry weather along with slightly above normal daytime highs. It’s going to be a nice, mild day with daytime highs up and down the Willamette Valley in the upper 50s or low […]
Salem’s Don Froylan Creamery Wins “Best String Cheese in the World”
A Salem creamery known for its traditional Mexican cheeses has picked up a major new honor in 2026, with Don Froylan Creamery’s Liliana’s String Cheese earning Best of Class at the World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin. The result gives Salem a fresh business and food story with real weight: this is...

















