Jalil Tucker interception a bright spot in Beavers’ loss
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Jalil Tucker interception a bright spot in Beavers’ loss. While Oregon state is still working on fixing the self-inflicted wounds that led to the Beavers’ loss to Fresno State, there were still some bright spots in the OSU's performance last Saturday. One of those...
YCAP IN ACTION: State action offers relief amid federal funding delays
As fall approaches, many Yamhill County residents begin to worry about more than just shorter days, and concerns start to grow over the long, colder nights. Rising utility bills weigh heavily on seniors, families and those living paycheck to paycheck. For some, the choice is stark: pay the power bill or go hungry,...
First Impressions of Executive Order 25-09
School is back in session for West Albany High School, and not a phone is in sight. This change is due to the new executive order signed by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek on July 2, 2025. Executive Order 25-09, which bans the use of personal electronic devices, not including laptops or computers, during the school day in...
ARC On The Road visits the Oregon community of Mt. Angel!
ARC PDX strives to bring you authentic, relevant, community-centered content. Not just from the Portland metro, but from around Oregon and Southwest Washington. During our visit, we will learn about the challenges the city is facing, as well as its successes. We will also hear from some locals who are doing...
Left standing: One home, one story from the Beachie Creek Fire
Cathy Griswold looks out over the Little North Fork of the Santiam River in her home near Lyons, Ore. on Aug. 22, 2025. The Beachie Creek Fire was just one of the many fires that devastated parts of Oregon on Labor Day 2020. In our continuing coverage of the fires,...
CLINK! Bistro Opens at The Forge, Anchoring Downtown Salem Redevelopment
A new French-American bistro opened today on the second floor of The Forge, the redeveloped Liberty Plaza building in downtown Salem. CLINK! is led by owner Sheena Nash and Executive Chef Brittni Armenta. The restaurant aims to deliver seasonal, Parisian-inspired cuisine in a setting designed for community...
Emigrant Fire burns 32,294 acres, 10% contained
OAKRIDGE, Ore. (KATU) — Firefighters are contending with a mix of lightning, hail, and heavy rainfall this week as they continue to face the Emigrant Fire. The fire ignited on Aug. 24 and is now burning 32,294 acres and is 10% contained. Thunderstorms brought lightning strikes to the region...
Broken fencing and open gates
The fence around the Talking Water Gardens has provided fodder for his blog for years. It is providing this valuable service once again. The Water Gardens themselves are another recurring topic. More about that in a day or so. For now, the fence:. The reason I notice the fence is...
Molalla’s Apple Festival returns for flavorful 50th edition
Molalla Area Historical Society planning action-packed event on Sept. 20. The Molalla Area Historical Society will host its 50th Annual Heritage Apple Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum complex grounds, 620 S. Molalla Ave. Festival-goers will be able to tour five historical...
Newberg Mayor Starts Wine Country Taxi to Address Transportation Gap
NEWBERG, Ore. — In late 2024, the city of Newberg formed a Wine Industry Ad Hoc Committee to hear from area wineries on how to better support the industry. With tasting room visitation declining, the city sought ways to counter the trend. Get These Stories First, Right in your...
