Corvallis groups receive $1.7M to tackle health disparities
CORVALLIS, Ore. - InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization (IHN-CCO) is making a substantial commitment to community health and equity. The organization has allocated more than $1.7 million to fund 15 pilot projects and support five emerging community partnerships. These investments, set to launch...
Nov. 24 Yamhill County Sheriff’s outstanding warrants
Area law enforcement agencies are looking for the following people who have absconded from the law. Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707....
ICE detains US citizen high school student during lunch break by smashing into his...
Christian Jimenez, 17, a U.S. citizen born in Newberg, Oregon and a high school senior, was driving his father's car around 12:30 p.m. during his lunch break when ICE officers stopped his car and broke the window, his brother said
3.2 magnitude earthquake strikes near Amity
AMITY Ore. (KPTV) - A Magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning near Amity, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the USGS website, the quake struck at about 7:58 a.m., about 3 miles southeast of Amity, and just over 9 miles deep. In the self-report page on the...
2 suspects wanted after allegedly breaking into Sherwood school
SHERWOOD Ore. (KPTV) - Two suspects are wanted for allegedly breaking into a school in Sherwood, according to police. In a post on Facebook, Sherwood police said two men were seen attempting to get inside multiple classrooms and offices. They ran away and escaped from the school grounds when a janitor saw them.
Salem Man Sentenced to 13½ Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Pedestrian
Salem, OR. – Marion County Circuit Court Judge Jodie A. Bureta has sentenced 36-year-old Sergio Reyes Aguilar to 13½ years in the Oregon Department of Corrections for a fatal hit-and-run earlier this year. Aguilar was convicted of Manslaughter in the First Degree, Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver, Driving...
Seeking Insights: A Californian’s Perspective on Life in Corvallis and OSU
A student from California is considering transferring to Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis next semester. The student took to social media to inquire about the likes and dislikes of the area, the university, and the walkability of the town. The student has heard that the area is quite walkable even without a...
B-17 Alliance Nears Goal to Secure Permanent Hangar for Lacey Lady Restoration
It has been some time since our last update on the B-17 Alliance Foundation’s ambitious restoration of Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-85790 Lacey Lady in Salem, Oregon. Thanks to Scott Thompson of Aero Vintage, we are able to share his latest report on the project, presented here with light editing. A significant...
Why Travelers Are Flocking to This Oregon Candy Shop for Its Winter Peppermint Bark
Winter in Oregon brings more than just crisp air and evergreen scenery. It ushers in a seasonal tradition that has travelers making detours to a modest candy shop in Canby, where peppermint bark becomes the star of the show. Puddin’ River Chocolates has earned a devoted following for its handcrafted...
Hundreds report feeling Willamette Valley earthquake
The USGS reported a magnitude 3.2 earthquake northwest of Salem, Sunday morning.
