City of Woodburn declares state of emergency amid heightened ICE activity
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The City of Woodburn has officially declared a state of emergency amid heightened activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in recent months. During a special meeting held by Woodburn City Council on Friday, council members unanimously adopted the bill, declaring the state of...
OSP Log: Single-vehicle crash near Monmouth among recent highway fatalities
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SUNDAY, NOV. 16. • 8:39 a.m. — Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 224 about 1...
7 Oregon Buffets Where Locals Fill Their Plates with Simple Favorites
Buffets in Oregon aren’t just about quantity — they’re about comfort, familiarity, and flavors that hit just right. These spots don’t need flash or gimmicks. They win with consistency, generosity, and the kind of straightforward dishes that locals crave week after week. Family dinners, casual meetups, or spontaneous...
McMinnville High School student arrested by ICE during lunch period off campus
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A McMinnville High School student was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers while on his lunch break off campus, the school district confirmed to KOIN 6 News. The 17-year-old senior is a U.S. citizen, according to the Yamhill County News-Register. The district did not...
OPINION: Yamhelas Trail would be a valuable resource to Yamhill County community
During a recent visit to Utah’s great natural areas, I discovered a state covered with easily accessible pedestrian and cycling trails, but I found out something more important. Paralyzed and severely handicapped people want to get out and share Utah’s lengthy trails with “Advenchairs,” a bicycle-like adaptation that...
Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Substitute Teaching in the Salem-Keizer District
A recent post on social media has sparked a discussion about the availability of substitute teaching positions in the Salem-Keizer district. The original poster, who was recently accepted to start substitute teaching, expressed concern about the lack of available jobs on the district's app. They were curious about...
On shopping carts, Albany tries again
For years Albany has struggled with stolen shopping carts being abandoned all over the place. Now the city will try something new. City law already requires stores, when notified, to pick up stolen carts within 72 hours or pay a $50 fine. I don’t know how often such notifications are made or if any fines have ever...
Crisis in Corvallis: The Urgent Need for Reliable Medical Care
The city of Corvallis is in dire need of a new medical provider. The current situation with the existing providers, Samaritan and Corvallis Clinic, is causing concern among the residents. The Corvallis Clinic, in particular, is facing a crisis with its reputation for quality care being questioned due to issues such...
Intoxicated man who fatally struck pedestrian fled from scene, created 2,000-foot trail of blood
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was sentenced to more than a decade in prison after his involvement in a deadly DUII hit-and-run crash in Salem that left a trail of blood in the roadway, prosecutors say. Sergio Reyes Aguilar, 36, was sentenced to 13.5 years in prison on Tuesday, the Marion County District Attorney’s […]
23-year-old Keizer man dies in Highway 51 crash near Independence
A Keizer man died Nov. 20 in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 51 in Polk County, Oregon State Police said. Police responded to a crash just north of Independence at about 2:56 a.m., according to a news release. They found Kyle Edward Maldonado, 23, had been driving a Ford Ranger south on Highway 51 when he left...
