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DALLAS (OR) – Blake Alexander Pierce, 29, has been sentenced to serve eight years in prison after pleading guilty in Polk County Circuit Court on April 1, 2026, to assault and weapons charges related to an attack on his domestic partner in December of 2025. Pierce also pled guilty to assaulting another inmate in the...

Some summer nights deserve more than a couch and a streaming queue. In Oregon, there is still a drive-in where movie night feels like an event instead of background noise. You pull in, find your spot, tune your radio, and settle in as the sky starts to dim. That simple...

The woman who went missing after she got into a person's vehicle when her car ran out of gas has been found, police said on April 3. Maria Linda Jade Kilmer, 28, was found "safe and unharmed" after she contacted a family member and verified her identity, Oregon State Police said in a release. Kilmer was driving...

The Sherwood School District’s director of curriculum and instruction has been named the next assistant superintendent for the district. Patrick Shuckerow will assume his duties July 1, replacing Marleen Caroll who is headed to the Corbett School District to start as the district’s superintendent this summer. Before...

Looking for something useful or fun around Hubbard? Here are a few free items your neighbors are offering right now — from a nearly new board game to truck canopies that could be repurposed for storage or projects.

Marion County’s restaurant scene is buzzing, and several local spots are hiring right now. If you’re looking for steady hours, friendly teams, and room to grow, these openings in Salem are worth a look.

Marion County’s job market is buzzing with new openings for organized, detail‑oriented folks. If you’re good with people, paperwork, or planning, these local employers are ready to meet you.

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Republic Services is hosting a free recycling event for Corvallis residents on Saturday, April 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 110 Northeast Walnut Boulevard. Residents can drop off yard waste, clean wood, scrap metal, large appliances and electronics like mobile devices, TVs and computers. The event is...

SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking for public feedback on planned projects and timber sales across seven state forest districts. From April 3 through 5 p.m. May 18, people can review and comment on draft Annual Operations Plans for state forests in the Astoria, Forest Grove, Klamath Falls,...

DALLAS (OR) – Blake Alexander Pierce, 29, has been sentenced to serve eight years in prison after pleading guilty in Polk County Circuit Court on April 1, 2026, to assault and weapons charges related to an attack on his domestic partner in December of 2025. Pierce also pled guilty to assaulting another inmate in the...