Turner woman refuses to let spinal injury stop her after 26 marathons in 28...
TURNER Ore. (KPTV) - A runner’s high is about as good as it gets for Turner’s Wendy Garrett, who is spanning the globe with her favorite hobby. “I have run 26 marathons and visited 28 countries in total now.”. Garrett is a Cascade High School class of ’96...
Application for McDonald’s in Dundee has some folks riled
The prospect of motorists being greeted by the Golden Arches has some Dundee residents and business owners howling louder than a 3-year-old denied a Happy Meal. The recrimination began in March when word spread that a 1.07-acre lot at 225 S.E. Highway 99W had been purchased by a development company in anticipation of...
Over 300 Salem-area families lose speech, occupational therapy care
More than 300 Salem-area children who were receiving weekly speech and occupational therapy services and hundreds on a wait list are struggling to find care after the insurance company that administers Medicaid for much of Oregon terminated its contract with one of the largest area providers. The owners of Sensible...
Oregon Woman Who Got Into Stranger’s Car After Running Out of Gas on Highway...
Maria Linda Jade Kilmer, who went missing on the night of March 28 when her vehicle ran out of gas on Highway 22 between Salem and Lyons in Marion County, was found safe on Friday morning, days after her mysterious disappearance. Maria Linda Jade Kilmer Found Safe. Oregon State Police...
Spring Camp Lodge Notebook: Day 5
One of our most popular members-only features during camp is our Lodge Notebook. This is a daily feature in our premium message board, The Lodge, that dives into all of the inside information and behind the scenes tidbits that you won't read anywhere else. Follow the link below to view today's practice report.
🏗️ Multiple Engineering Roles in Benton County – Up to $150K+
Benton County’s engineering scene is buzzing with opportunity right now. From nuclear design to structural innovation, several local and remote roles are open for skilled professionals ready to take the next step.
Overhaul of U.S. Forest Service includes closure of Portland HQ, opening of Salem office
The westward transition will “occur in phases,” a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Laser Pointer Arrest in Corvallis
A 26-year-old Corvallis resident faces charges after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a police officer’s face.
Salem Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On I-5 Near Canyonville
A 25-year-old Salem woman died Thursday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Canyonville, according to Oregon State Police. Troopers responded to the crash around 6 p.m. on April 2 near milepost 95 in Douglas County. Police said a silver BMW 320, driven by Siayrah Jade Steeley, 25, of Salem, was...
Salem Jury Nails Kidnapper in Terrifying Abduction of 11-Year-Old Girl
A Marion County jury on Thursday found Elijah Galaviz Arce guilty on five felony counts in the abduction of an 11-year-old Salem girl who was reported missing last summer. The child was found safe, and Arce is scheduled to be sentenced next Friday, April 17. Court records show jurors convicted...
