New speeding cameras catch more than 1,000 drivers on single Oregon street in just...
Speed cameras installed on a single Oregon street caught more than 1,000 drivers going too fast in under two weeks, according to a report. Two cameras were installed May 25 on Southwest Oregon Street in Sherwood, about 16 miles south of Portland, and have since caught 1,045 drivers going 11 miles per hour or more over
A century-old garden club is opening 5 private Oregon wine country gardens for just...
The McMinnville Garden Club celebrates its 25th Garden Tour & Faire on June 14, featuring five private gardens open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the self-paced tour. Meanwhile, a garden fair in downtown McMinnville will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring more than 70 vendors selling plants, art and garden-related items,
This Albany path sports a flowering broom
If you like bright yellow flowers, take a walk along the path from Albany Station to Swanson Park. Scotch broom was in full flower when a bike ride took me along that path on Saturday afternoon. This weed is said to be an invasive species. But it has been more...
Gervais passes slightly smaller budget for 2026-27 campaign
The City of Gervais adopted its 2026-27 budget unanimously at the June 4 city council meeting. The new budget came in at $6,806,780, which is about $250,000 less than the current 2025-2026 budget. The 2026-2027 was approved by the Gervais Budget Committee in April by a 9-0 vote, then adopted...
Hundreds of people, pets join Oregon Humane’s Doggie Dash in Salem
More than 400 people and their four-legged friends hit the pavement in Salem for Oregon Humane’s Doggie Dash on Saturday.
Land, Water Conservation Fund Grant rules public comment, hearing
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment and will hold a hearing on proposed updates to the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant rules. The federally funded grant program, administered by OPRD, provides financial assistance to local governments, federally recognized tribes, and stat
Oregon man accused of kidnapping found guilty of domestic violence
A 43-year-old Lebanon man will serve time in prison for domestic violence after assaulting and choking his girlfriend. A Linn County jury found David John Slack guilty on two felony counts of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree assault in May. Slack was indicted on charges of first-degree kidnapping
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in Newberg lumber yard
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a lumber yard in Newberg on Friday. The incident was caught on camera by Parr Lumber, as workers corralled the aerial vessel full of unexpected visitors to help them safely land in the store parking lot. Workers rushed to the descending balloon, […]
Love INC golf tourney raises north of $25K to support local needs
The 9th Annual Love INC Golf Tournament brought community members, local leaders, businesses and supporters together for a day of generosity, connection and a little Oregon rain. This year’s event raised more than $ 25,000 to support the mission of Love INC of north Marion County. Held at the...
Oregon’s newest high school sport caps ‘exciting’ but uneven first year, students say
Logan Scott, a senior at South Salem High School, drove to the net to spike the volleyball hard for a point against Crook County High School. The May 23 quarterfinals, which South Salem won three sets to Crook County’s one, came near the end of the first year of Oregon School Activities Association-sanctioned boys voll
