Salem Woman Seriously Injured in Fatal Highway 18 Crash
A Salem woman was seriously injured Thursday morning in a fatal head-on crash on Highway 18 in Lincoln County. Oregon State Police say the crash happened at about 10:10 a.m. July 2, near milepost 1. Investigators say a gray Nissan pickup driven by 35-year-old Bryan James Anderson of Grand Ronde was headed east when, fo
Plan a Salem Block Party for National Night Out
Since 1984, Salem has celebrated the partnership between residents and police with the combined effort to make our neighborhoods safe and better places to live. We celebrate that relationship, along with the rest of America, annually on the first Tuesday of August. The event is called National Night Out. Block...
Willamette Valley News, Friday 7/3 – Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day Weekend...
The latest news stories and stories of interest in the Willamette Valley from the digital home of Southern Oregon, from Wynne Broadcasting’s WillametteValleyMagazine.com. Be sure to check out what we’re predicting in your area: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/extended-forecast. Happy 4th of July! It is a truly historic
28-year-old Independence teacher faces CSAM, luring, identity theft charges
INDEPENDENCE Ore. (KPTV) - A 28-year-old Independence teacher was arrested on Thursday for luring a child, possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and identity theft, according to police. Officers with the Independence Police Department have arrested Central School District teacher Ian Ikaika Imamura for the foll
Lincoln County head-on collision leaves one dead, one seriously injured
A Grand Ronde man died and a Salem woman suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash on Highway 18 in Lincoln County after a pickup crossed into oncoming traffic.
PHOTOS: Injured husky rescued from Oregon’s Olallie Butte summit
An injured husky was rescued from near the summit of Olallie Butte in Oregon on Thursday night, authorities said.
Grocery Outlet begins ‘Independence from Hunger’ campaign
The belief that no one should go hungry has fueled a nearly two-decade-long effort by a California-based company with a Newberg location. Grocery Outlet began its 16th-annual “Independence from Hunger” campaign locally on June 24 at its location at the intersection of the Portland and Villa roads. The...
What teams are in the new Pac-12 in 2026-2027?
On July 1, the Pac-12 Conference officially relaunched operations after a tumultuous four-year period. Seven new full-time members joined Oregon State and Washi
Seattle Cider Company Earns 2026 Good Food Award
Turning sustainability and social responsibility into award-winning cider — City Fruit earns one of the food and beverage industry’s most respected honors. CORVALLIS, Ore., July 2, 2026 — Seattle Cider Company is thrilled to announce it has been named a recipient of a 2026 Good Food Award, one of the food and beverage
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for its Citizens’ Academy
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is accepting applications for its 2026 Citizens’ Academy. This free program is designed to give participants an opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office. The Academy begins Tuesday, September 8, and runs...

















