Impaired drivers be warned – enhanced police patrols in Newberg, Dundee on tap
Drivers who have had a few too many drinks, or consumed too many edibles, during a two-week period in August are likely going...
Southbound Liberty Road S reopened at Vista Ave SE after crash
Southbound Liberty Road S has reopened at Vista Ave SE after Salem Police responded to a two-vehicle crash just south of the intersection...
Group petitions DEQ to require Clean Water Act permits in North Santiam River Canyon
Marion County and NSSA petitioned DEQ for domestic sewage treatment regulation under the Clean Water Act, aiding wildfire recovery and protecting North Santiam River...
Pacific Northwest air quality improvements slow but steady Friday amid wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) – The first thing you’ll see out the door Friday is haze. Wildfire smoke will still be...
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport Gets an Upgrade from the TSA with Advanced 3-D Baggage Screening...
A new automated baggage screener provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is making travel more convenient at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport. Previously, TSA...
‘Just shocked’: Why Oregon lawmakers didn’t know about new backlog of untested rape kits
When Oregon State Police announced in 2018 that they had eliminated a massive backlog of unprocessed sexual assault evidence kits, officials celebrated ending a...
As the smoke clears, ranchers in Eastern Oregon face uncertainty
BAKER CITY, Ore. - In a normal year, the grass is mostly dry in the summer. The mountains look yellow with some spots of...
Wildfire prompts Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations in Clackamas County
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Evacuations are underway between Oregon City and Canby due to a wildfire in the area....
Englewood Forest Festival founder works to celebrate beloved park
This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community. The Englewood Forest...
Tax, cannabis initiatives qualify for Oregon ballot
Welcome to the Friday, August 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:Tax, cannabis initiatives qualify for Oregon ballotDecade-low...
