New Woodburn bus route transports residents to Amazon, Do it Best and WinCo
A new bus route began service Monday in Woodburn, offering free transportation to several of the city’s major employers. The new WTC C Route, launched Jan. 5, provides direct transportation from the Woodburn Memorial Transit Center, at 2900 Tom Tennant Drive, to the Amazon, Do it Best and WinCo warehouses.
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Volunteers for Enforcement Reserve Deputy Program
Volunteers seeking a different kind of role in law enforcement have a chance to apply for the Reserve Program at the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office. In a recent social media post, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is inviting applications for individuals interested in serving as Enforcement Reserve Deputies....
Tyler Holman Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Marion County Case
A Salem man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with a firearm in the 2025 killing of Ashley Gandalfi; sentencing is scheduled for January 14. Marion County, OR. — A Marion County Circuit Court judge on Monday accepted a change of plea from Tyler Holman, resolving a homicide case stemming from the 2025 death of...
Marion County argues for a halt on planned drawdown of Detroit Lake
SALEM, Ore. — Marion County is urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to put a pause on the planned drawdown of Detroit Lake late this year, claiming that the move will threaten the local drinking water supply. The county sent a letter to USACE on Tuesday, saying that...
Armed Suspect Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting
A domestic disturbance led to an officer-involved shooting in Albany on Tuesday, according to Albany police.
13 Oregon Diners Where Comfort Food Still Reigns Supreme
Oregon’s diner culture thrives with spots that serve up nostalgic dishes and warm atmospheres that feel like home. From crispy hash browns to towering stacks of pancakes, these local favorites have perfected the art of comfort food, drawing locals and travelers alike through their doors for decades. Whether tucked...
The Classic Drive-In Theater in Oregon You’ll Gladly Travel For
Pull into a slice of living cinema history where Oregon evenings glow with marquee lights and starry skies. The 99W Drive-In Theatre in Newberg turns a simple movie night into an experience you feel, from the hum of radios to the playful buzz of the lot. You get nostalgia, modern...
Person of interest under investigation following Salem stabbing
"There is no indication of any ongoing threat or danger to the public," a Salem Police spokesperson said.
Genealogical society to present program Saturday on Black pioneer Letitia Carson
The Benton County Genealogical Society will host a presentation on the Letitia Carson Legacy Project from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday at Philomath Museum. The program will explore the story of one of Oregon’s first Black pioneers who settled in Benton County’s Soap Creek Valley in the mid-1800s. Born into...
Officials weigh changes to Oregon’s ‘Motor Voter’ system
SALEM, Ore. — The future of Oregon's automatic voter registration program is up for public debate. State elections officials held a hearing Tuesday morning in Salem on a set of proposed rule changes to the state's "Motor Voter" system, which automatically registers eligible voters when they visit the DMV.
