Police allegedly find pipe bombs, explosive materials at McMinnville mobile home
MCMINNVILLE Ore. (KPTV) - A 38-year-old McMinnville man was arrested after police said they found pipe bombs and material to make explosive devices while searching a home on Friday. Officers with the McMinnville Police Department said they served Evan Maihack with a restraining order at the Evergreen Mobile Park...
Bicyclist Succumbs to Injuries Sustained During Collision
The Salem Police Traffic Team is investigating a vehicle versus bicycle collision that occurred on February 28, 2026. The bicyclist, Richard Allen Hawkins, 67, of Salem, died on March 14, 2026, due to injuries sustained during the collision. At approximately 10:22 p.m., patrol officers responded to and investigated a...
This Oregon-Based Store Has Been a Go-To Spot for Farm, Ranch, and Outdoor Gear...
Oregon has a store that feels like it’s been built for anyone who actually lives outdoors. I walk in and it’s immediately clear – this isn’t a trend spot, it’s a workhorse that’s been around since the 1960s. Shelves are packed with farm, ranch,...
Salem Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash; Rider Dies Weeks After Collision
SALEM, Ore. — The Salem Police Department’s Traffic Team is investigating a fatal vehicle versus bicycle collision that claimed the life of a 67-year-old Salem man weeks after the crash. Authorities identified the bicyclist as Richard Allen Hawkins, who died on March 14, 2026, from injuries sustained in...
Nighthawks Come Out of Day One With a Two Game Sweep Over WOU
Monmouth, Ore. – NNU took the first two games of a four game series earlier today against Western Oregon. After a close game one, the Nighthawks were able to control game two, in large part because of a complete game thrown by Corbin Talley. Game One: 6-5 (T. Rutherford...
🐱 Gentle & Loving Cats Ready for Adoption in Salem, Oregon
Looking for a calm, affectionate companion? The Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus has several sweet cats waiting for their forever homes. Each one has their own personality, but all are ready to bring warmth and love into your life.
Republic Services hosts free recycling event in Corvallis
Republic Services recently hosted a free recycling event in Corvallis, shortly after receiving a record $3 million fine from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for air quality violations at the Coffin Butte landfill.
Your roses are probably blooming early this year — and pests already know it
CORVALLIS — Mild winter weather will most likely coax roses into bloom early, which means dealing with the usual diseases and pests earlier, too. When it comes to one of the country’s most popular perennials, the “big four” problems are powdery mildew, black spot, rust and aphids, according to Jay Pscheidt, a plant...
April 3 public safety round-up of reports on Newberg and Dundee
– Thomas Alan Basile, 35, of Newberg, was arrested for violating a release agreement. Bail was set at $75,000 and the case remains open. – Giovanni Espejo Arrezola, 22, of Newberg, was arrested for DUII and reckless driving. He was booked and released. March 27. – Dario Echeverria, 37, of...
Medics in heavy traffic: Neatly done!
Picture this. A bunch of drivers including me are stopped in heavy traffic at one of Albany’s leading intersections for crashes. Suddenly behind us, lights and sirens. An ambulance is bearing down. It is 4:48 p.m. on Saturday. We’re all pointing west on Santiam Highway, standing still, waiting for...

















