Convicted felon sentenced after meth, multiple firearms found in Molalla trailer
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A convicted felon will face another 20 months in prison after methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and multiple firearms were found in his trailer in Molalla, officials said. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, investigation into 30-year-old Erek D’Alessandro began in April...
Oregon State Officially Announces New Playcaller Mitch Dahlen
In an official press release today, Oregon State confirmed the hiring of offensive coordinator Mitch Dahlen, which was first reported in late November. Learn more about the hire here.
Flood warning in place for Clackamas and Marion counties until further notice – minor...
On Friday at 7:01 p.m. a flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until further notice for Clackamas and Marion counties. The weather service says, "Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast for Pudding River at Aurora." "Above 24.0 feet, expect considerable flooding of...
Woodburn Police Department honors 4 officers for 2025 accomplishments
The Woodburn Police Department has presented awards to four officers for their dedication to serving the local community this past year. Some honorees were recognized for their hard work on cases, while others were celebrated for their community outreach and internal department improvement efforts. “From setting a...
‘Deep drawdown’ plan for Detroit Lake faces major skepticism
There was a lot more understanding but not much support for a plan to drop Detroit Lake to the lowest levels in its history after a series of meetings this week in Detroit and Salem. Anglers, homeowners, lawmakers and people that enjoy the reservoir east of Salem gathered to hear the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lay...
Immigration enforcement transforms Oregon’s most Latino city as fear empties businesses and rattles residents
The heavy rain that pelted Woodburn slowly began to dissipate as a few dozen people huddled in the city’s downtown plaza Dec. 6 for its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. High school students sang carols and onlookers sipped hot cocoa from nearby Café La Onda, one of several businesses...
School board approves sale of former Dundee Elementary School, grounds
Proceeds from $4.25 million sale will go toward paying down bond approved by voters in November 2020. For more than 132 years, there has been a school located on Fifth Street in Dundee. And even though the duties of the last iteration, an elementary school, shifted to a new building...
“Fill Your Pantry” Event Breaks Records
The Willamette Farm and Food Coalition “Fill Your Pantry” event set record-breaking numbers with more than 400 SNAP customers arriving from all over the Willamette Valley for the accessibility shopping hour.
Not just another day on Albany paths
Friday’s bike ride along the Albany riverfront was totally routine except for one brief interruption. On the Dave Clark Path, someone had left what you see in the photo above. This made me stop and dig out my phone for this:. The “guys” I mentioned in the video turned...
Salem Eats: Is This the Freshest Sushi in the Willamette Valley? Ocean Sushi &...
Okay, we’re just going to say it: Ocean Sushi & Teriyaki in Keizer might be the freshest sushi we’ve found in the mid-Willamette Valley so far, and we’re still thinking about it. Tucked along River Road North, this little spot at 3843 River Rd N doesn’t look flashy from the outside, but once you step in, it feels...

















