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ALBANY, Ore. - A new youth center in Albany is set to provide crucial support for local young people, according to the Oregon Health Authority. OHA officials said that the Albany Youth Center will offer early intervention and behavioral health services. Gov. Tina Kotek (D-Ore.) emphasized the importance of such spaces.

A new, three-person team created to help Salem residents experiencing mental health crises and substance use disorders began work on Jan. 20. The city of Salem and Marion County came together to form the Rapid Engagement, Assessment and Community Health team, also known as REACH. The program is part of a six-month...

After the long winter break, it can feel like we have a serious case of whiplash with the new term sneaking up on us so fast. Many students find themselves in an uncomfortable adjustment period of getting back into their routines and settling into new classes. Now that our holiday...

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office announced through a social media post that its Administrative and Business Offices would be closed for the holiday. According to the post, the office was set to resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:30 am. While the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Marion County, OR – Drivers across Marion County are being urged to use extra caution today as black ice continues to pose a hidden hazard on roadways, particularly in shaded and elevated areas. According...

AMITY, Ore. — The city of Amity lifted its boil water notice Monday afternoon after reporting that the water treatment system had lost pressure on Sunday. Oregon Health Authority rules require a boil water notice be issued as a precautionary measure if system pressure is lost, the city said.

ALBANY, Ore. — The Albany Police Department is investigating a tragic incident that occurred on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old Albany resident. At approximately 10:08 p.m. on Jan. 19, officers responded to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash on SE 19th Avenue near SE Tudor Way. The...

January 20, 2026 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Urban Air Adventure Park is making its Oregon debut with a new franchise agreement to open its first park in Salem. Scheduled to open in May 2026, the state-of-the-art adventure park will feature a wide array of attractions designed to bring family-friendly fun to the...

Frank Gyurgyik’s parents brought him to the United States as an immigrant refugee after the USSR’s suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. The Silverton resident says it has hurt his soul to see how immigrants and people of color have been treated by the United States government in the past year. Gyurgyik...

PAYETTE COUNTY – Idaho State Police report that, on the morning of Monday, January 19, multiple agencies engaged in a 71-mile pursuit of a Salem Oregon man along I-84 from Elmore County. The pursuit eventually ended in Payette County, around 9 miles east of Ontario. The full press release from Idaho State Police is...