🏠Benton County Manufacturing Jobs – Multiple Openings $17–$24/hr
Benton County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with solid opportunities for folks who like hands-on work and steady pay. Whether you’re into quality control or woodworking, there’s something worth checking out.
Dates announced for Woodburn’s annual Fiesta Mexicana
Woodburn’s beloved cultural festival is back for another year. The dates for the 62nd annual Fiesta Mexicana have been announced as Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23, at Legion Park. Last year’s festival drew over 25,000 people to Woodburn to celebrate the Mexican heritage, food, music and traditions...
đź“… McMinnville City Council Work Session & Meeting
The McMinnville City Council will hold a work session at 6:00 PM followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM at Kent Taylor Civic Hall (230 NE Second Street) and online via Zoom. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts with the Council.
New Salem detox center aims to expand addiction treatment access statewide
SALEM, Ore. — A new detox center in Salem is expected to open soon, marking a significant expansion of services for people seeking help with substance use. Construction is still underway, but the facility will serve not only Salem residents but people from across the state. Leaders say the center will help address a...
PacifiCorp to offload some rural Oregon service as wildfire costs mount
PacifiCorp plans to sell some of its power lines and distribution assets in rural Oregon to electric cooperatives to shore up finances amid growing liabilities from 2020 wildfires. If approved, the deals would shift 8,904 residents in Wallowa County, the Monroe area in Benton County and the Lakeview area in...
St. Patrick’s Day DUI Dragnet Snags 11 on Marion, Polk Roads
St. Patrick's Day in Marion and Polk counties came with an extra side of red and blue lights, as local law enforcement rolled out a coordinated DUII operation that led to dozens of traffic stops and multiple arrests. The holiday sweep, held Tuesday during peak celebration hours, was built around one clear goal: catch...
Salem medical office, waiting room identified as measles exposure sites
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A medical office and an emergency department waiting room in Salem were identified as measles exposure sites on Thursday. According to the Oregon Health Authority, the following locations were linked to potential measles exposure:. Salem Health Hospital, emergency department waiting room, 890 Oak...
Hostage 911 Hang-Up Sparks Deadly-Force Response On Salem’s State Street
Just before 7 a.m. Tuesday, a brief 911 hang-up call from the 4700 block of State Street escalated into a deadly-force encounter involving deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office, officials said. The incident unfolded at 6:54 a.m., and a suspect was taken to a local hospital. No injuries to deputies were...
3-star receiver commits to Oregon State
Oregon State has the first commitment to its 2027 recruiting class. Jackson Batch, a three-star receiver prospect out of Cesar Chavez High School in Stockton, California, committed to the Beavers on Wednesday. Batch chose OSU over offers from San Diego State, Air Force and New Mexico. “First and foremost, I...
On appeal: Apartment complex on 53rd
How much sense does it make to route traffic from a big apartment complex through the middle of the Lakeshore Lanes bowling alley and mini-golf property in southwest Albany?. This is one of the issues in a pending appeal of a proposed 108-unit apartment complex on the south side of 53rd Avenue near the intersection...
