🏗️ Multiple Engineering Roles in Benton County – Up to $150K+
Benton County’s engineering scene is buzzing with opportunity right now. From nuclear design to structural innovation, several local and remote roles are open for skilled professionals ready to take the next step.
Overhaul of U.S. Forest Service includes closure of Portland HQ, opening of Salem office
The westward transition will “occur in phases,” a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Laser Pointer Arrest in Corvallis
A 26-year-old Corvallis resident faces charges after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a police officer’s face.
Salem Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On I-5 Near Canyonville
A 25-year-old Salem woman died Thursday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Canyonville, according to Oregon State Police. Troopers responded to the crash around 6 p.m. on April 2 near milepost 95 in Douglas County. Police said a silver BMW 320, driven by Siayrah Jade Steeley, 25, of Salem, was...
Salem Jury Nails Kidnapper in Terrifying Abduction of 11-Year-Old Girl
A Marion County jury on Thursday found Elijah Galaviz Arce guilty on five felony counts in the abduction of an 11-year-old Salem girl who was reported missing last summer. The child was found safe, and Arce is scheduled to be sentenced next Friday, April 17. Court records show jurors convicted...
Salem Area Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison on Domestic Assault, Weapons Charges
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...
The Oregon Drive-In Where Old-School Summer Movie Nights Are Still Alive And Well
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...
Woman who went missing after accepting ride near Stayton is found
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...
Sherwood School District selects long-time district admin as new assistant superintendent
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...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Hubbard — Games & Truck Canopies
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.
