Feb. 16 public safety round-up for Newberg and Dundee
– Thomas Michael Malina, 55, of Newberg, was arrested for hindering prosecution. No bail was set and he received an undisclosed sentence on the charge. – Jhordyn Rae Auxier, 36, of Dundee, was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle. No bail was set and she was booked and released.
Building bridges one story at a time
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s a night of live storytelling, sharing the experience of immigration at its heart. ‘The Immigrant Story Live’ is coming to Willamette University in Salem this week. The show features three stories from migrants who now call Oregon home, delving into what it...
Corvallis researchers say climate change could trigger ‘hothouse trajectory’
Climate researchers in Corvallis are warning that rising global temperatures could create an irreversible feedback loop. The analysis, led by an Oregon State University professor, looked at 16 natural features across the globe that could fail due to climate change—including the drying out of the Amazon Rainforest,...
Oregon educators gather in Salem to push for increased state funding
Oregon educators gathered in Salem today to advocate for more education funding from the state.
Swift Action by Salem Police and Local Agencies Leads to Arrest in Shooting Incident
SALEM, Ore. — On February 14, 2026, officers arrested Jonathan Roy Debnam, 33, of Monmouth, in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at a U.S. Market located in the 1000 block of Broadway Street NE. At approximately 6:55 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at...
West Salem girls, South Salem boys swimmers dominate CVC district meet
West Salem girls swimming delivered a historically dominant performance to claim the team title at the Central Valley Conference district meet. The Titans took home the team trophy with 462 points, while Sprague earned silver with 403 points and McNary bronze with 347 points Feb. 14 at the conclusion of the two-day...
The man who built Oregon’s Enchanted Forest by hand passes away at 96
(Editor's note: The video above is an episode of Destination Oregon highlighting the Enchanted Forest and its history.) Roger Tofte, the creator of the Enchanted Forest theme park south of Salem, died Feb. 13 at 96, with his family by his side, the family announced. Tofte was born on Jan....
Still harping about that bike lane hazard
About once a week or so, the bike takes me west on Queen Avenue and across the tracks south of the Albany railroad yard. Each ride reminds me of a potential hazard left by a paving project in 2024. The $4 million rebuilding of that end of Queen Avenue resulted...
Cooler temperatures this week with possible snow in the Willamette Valley
Rain before 10am, then showers after 10am. Snow level 2700 feet lowering to 1200 feet. Steady temperature around 39. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Dallas, North Salem 1-2 in girls wrestling district tournament
Dallas girls wrestling has left the 6A/5A Special District 3 meet with a team title once again. The Dragons had four individual champions, two runners-up and seven more wrestlers place in the top six in their respective weight classes Feb. 14 in the two-day, 15-team tournament at West Salem High School. "These girls...
