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ALBANY – While many students use the I-5 corridor to simply get to class, hundreds of visitors are descending on Linn-Benton Community College at the end of the month with a very different kind of commute in mind. Winterail 2026, the West Coast’s premier railroad photography and history exposition,...

Healthcare hiring is strong in Marion County right now, especially in Salem. The State of Oregon has several well-paying roles for nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals who want to make a difference.

CDL / Laborer – Horizontal Directional Drilling Contractor. Employer: Horizontal Directional Drilling Contractor. Operate water and vacuum trucks across the Northwest. This hands-on role includes travel, paid lodging, per diem, and benefits after 90 days. Great for drivers who like physical work and variety.

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Grinding and paving work along 35th Street and Western Boulevard is set to begin later this month. According to Corvallis Public Works, this marks the final phase of a water pipeline replacement project initiated last summer. The construction is scheduled for the week of March 23 through March 27,...

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a...

The Newberg City Council has approved increases in the rates homeowners and businesses will pay for city utilities over the next two years. After a unanimous vote March 16, the average ratepayer can expect to pay an additional $5.12 per month on utilities beginning in 2027 — up 2.8% from last year’s rates, according...

SALEM, Ore. — When filmmakers began work on the Academy Award-winning movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, they skipped the Hollywood backlot and chose a real psychiatric hospital instead. For three months in 1975, actors including Jack Nicholson, Christopher Lloyd, and Danny DeVito filmed scenes inside the...

Efforts to prosecute a federal agent involved in a deadly crash in Salem have officially come to an end after years of legal challenges. Authorities say Samuel T. Landis, an agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration, was accused of running a stop sign during a 2023 surveillance operation and fatally striking...

A stunning sunrise view was cast over the Willamette Valley as a "mountain shadow" was projected by Mt. Hood, creating a dramatic optical effect with bright orange, pink, and yellow colors lighting up the clouds.

Get ready to hop into spring. Local children will soon have a chance to gather colorful eggs, earn prizes and enjoy the outdoors at Woodburn’s annual Egg Hunt, which has been slated for Saturday, April 4, at Legion Park, 1385 Park Ave. The event features four different egg hunt...