Local Artist of all Levels on Display in Corvallis
Dozens of artworks fill the gallery walls floor to ceiling at The Art Center in a salon-style arrangement, placing submissions from first-time participants alongside longtime participants in the annual Howland Community Open. On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Howland Community Open gallery opened to the public. The gallery...
SALEM’S FIRST-EVER FASHION WEEK IS COMING
The lights go up in the Willamette Ballroom. Boutiques set up pop-up shopping booths. A kids’ runway show kicks off the afternoon, then the main runway follows in two parts — including a spotlight on emerging designers — with photo moments and a cash bar in the mix.
Salem’s Affordable Units Fill Up While Portland Leaves Nearly 1,900 Empty
In Salem, subsidized apartments are filling up quickly, while in Portland nearly 1,900 income-restricted units remain empty. Officials say lower rents and active voucher matching in Marion County help people move into Salem units faster. Salem’s vacancy rate: what the numbers show. As of last Friday, Salem Housing...
OPINION: Everyone needs access to outdoor areas in Yamhill County
Recently I have been very disheartened and disillusioned to hear the leadership of Yamhill County continually tell us what we have is good enough. The health care we have is good enough, the justice department is functioning well, the parklands we have access to are plentiful and cover enough types of recreation. A...
Woodburn gets new DUII enforcement officer as program enters 2nd year
Over a year after the position was created, the Woodburn Police Department has hired a new DUII enforcement officer. David Rondon, formerly of the Sherwood Police Department, has been brought on for the Woodburn department’s specialized position. The DUII enforcement officer was introduced in December 2024 to focus...
Texting Trouble In Salem As Lawmakers Draw The Line On Private Chats
Oregon lawmakers are weighing House Bill 4177, which would clarify when elected officials can use private texts and messages without violating the state’s open meetings law, aiming to draw a clearer line between casual communication and illegal deliberation. The proposal also updates training and complaint processes,...
New Ownership at Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis, OR
Jack and Sandy, the founders of Grass Roots, are retiring. As of Monday, February 2nd, the ownership has changed to employees of the store: Jay and Brandon Enghauser. We are so honored to take on the legacy of Grass Roots, and hope to earn the love and support that you all have shown Jack and Sandy over the last 54...
OR House gives 4 crash victims a moment of silence
SALEM – The four people who lost their lives in a helicopter crash Jan. 2 in Arizona were honored with a moment of silence by the Oregon House of Representatives last week. Rep. Bobby Levy (R-Echo) said she was honored to be visited by members of the McCarty and Heideman families in Salem.
Man drops off woman he just stabbed at Walgreens to let her get first...
An Oregon man is accused of stabbing a woman who fought back when he attacked her, then driving her to a Walgreens, believing she would buy items to patch herself up. Daniel Ray Myers, 62, has been arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder "and other felony crimes," the Salem Police Department announced....
Feb. 16 public safety round-up for Newberg and Dundee
– Thomas Michael Malina, 55, of Newberg, was arrested for hindering prosecution. No bail was set and he received an undisclosed sentence on the charge. – Jhordyn Rae Auxier, 36, of Dundee, was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle. No bail was set and she was booked and released.
