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Citing financial struggles, hyperlocal newspaper The Chronicle shuts down
The Chronicle, the hyperlocal print newspaper covering the cities of Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell and Pleasant Hill since 1909, is shutting down. The newspaper’s executive editor, Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller, announced the news in a column published Tuesday, Aug. 11. She wrote that the decision ultimately came d
Tackling invasive Himalayan blackberry takes persistence and planning
Himalayan blackberry has become one of the Pacific Northwest's most invasive weeds, spreading rapidly from Northern California to British Columbia. A single plant can grow into a six-square-yard thicket in less than two years, crowding out native vegetation and desirable landscape plants. "Blackberries keep popping up
Wilsonville-Area Traffic Stop Nets Kilogram of Fentanyl Bricks, Task Force Says
A traffic stop south of Wilsonville on Aug. 5 turned into a major narcotics bust, with investigators pulling more than a kilogram of concentrated fentanyl bricks from a vehicle. The stop was coordinated by the Clackamas County Interagency Task Force, and deputies say the drugs were split across several bags found durin
Oregon city pauses $5.1 billion data center plan after 6-hour hearing, guillotine protest
Salem, Oregon, imposed a one-year pause on data center projects following a six-hour City Council hearing on Verrus' proposed $5.1 billion Oakline at Mill Creek campus. A debate in Salem, Oregon, over Verrus' proposed $5.1 billion Oakline at Mill Creek data center turned into a vivid display of public anger when a TikT
Salem Receives $85,647 in Federal Funding to Support Public Safety
SALEM, Ore. — The City of Salem has been allocated $85,647 through a federal grant program supporting law enforcement and other criminal justice services. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, commonly known as JAG. The program provides money for
9 Unusually Charming Restaurants In Oregon That Are Anything But Ordinary
Oregon does not always play by the normal restaurant rules. One dining room might occupy a boat, another might turn an unusual building into the main attraction. Another could have a tree growing straight through the structure. That is exactly what makes these places worth seeking out. The menus can...
You’ll Feel Like You’ve Traveled Back To The 1950s At These 7 Charming Oregon...
Ready to travel back to the 1950s at charming diners right here in Oregon?. These 7 diners bring classic American flavors and wonderful old-school atmosphere straight to your table!. 1. Blue Moon Diner (Beaverton) Pulling into the parking lot of the Blue Moon Diner in Beaverton, the first thing you...
Marion County asks federal court to step in on Detroit Lake drawdown
Marion County filed for a preliminary injunction in federal court Aug. 10 to prevent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from starting a deep drawdown of Detroit Lake in the fall. The county asked the court to prevent the Corps from moving forward with plans to drop the reservoir to historically low levels until it can ru
A Brief Cooler Change
Thunderstorms become possible east of the Cascades. Today will feel like typical August weather, with morning clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine. Highs will reach the low to mid-80s across the inland lowlands, while the coast stays cooler. Tomorrow will be a different feel. More widespread clouds will push into...
