West Salem Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Domestic Assault and Strangulation
Dallas, OR. – A West Salem man has been sentenced to four years in prison following his conviction on felony assault and strangulation charges stemming from a December 2025 incident. Gregory James Paul Chaplin, 39, of northeast Salem, was sentenced to 48 months in custody by Polk County Circuit...
Oregon State Gymnastics Hosts Southern Utah in Exciting Duel
Oregon State gymnastics returns to Gill Coliseum for a meet against Southern Utah on February 14, 2026, after competing on the road. This upcoming event marks their first matchup in over two years, despite previous competitions ending in success for OSU. Southern Utah will join the Pac-12 as an affiliate member in...
Growing with urgency: Ezee Fiber CEO reflects on ISP’s rapid rise
Matt Marino, the CEO of Ezee Fiber, discusses the company’s meteoric rise on the latest episode of the Beyond the Cable podcast. Ezee Fiber has grown rapidly in recent years, with aggressive expansion efforts in markets like Houston, New Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest. The fiber internet provider’s CEO,...
Sanctuary policies fail to detain alleged predator before airport arrest
PORTLAND, Ore. — A disturbing case has emerged from Oregon, where the Department of Homeland Security arrested an illegal migrant charged with serious crimes after he was released on bail under local sanctuary policies. Manuel Cruz-Ramirez, identified by DHS, faces charges of rape, purchasing sex with a minor, and...
1 of 2 ‘skimmers’ of ATMs in Newberg, McMinnville pleads guilty to charges
One of two men arrested in 2024 on allegations they tampered with ATM machines in Newberg and McMinnville has admitted to several of the crimes. On Jan. 23, Luis Miguel Gonzalez Pena, 34, pleaded guilty in Yamhill County Circuit Court to two counts of first-degree criminal mischief and one count of computer crimes.
Wanted Salem attempted murder suspect arrested in California
A man who was wanted for attempted murder in Salem has been arrested in California, according to the Salem Police Department.
Oregon Weather Alert Today: 32° Rain-to-Snow Risk and Slick I-5 Travel in Eugene Through...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon’s Willamette Valley is soaked this morning, with steady rain falling across Eugene and temperatures hovering in the mid-40s. Water beads on windshields along I-5, and puddles are forming on Beltline...
Proposed MultiCare, Samaritan Health merger under state review
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare’s proposed merger with Corvallis, Ore.-based Samaritan Health Services is being reviewed by the Oregon Health Authority, according to a Feb. 12 report from The Lund Report. The two health systems said that the deal is necessary due to Samaritan Health Services’ poor financial condition....
Founder of Oregon theme park Enchanted Forest dies at age 96
MARION COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - The Enchanted Forest, a popular theme park in Marion County announced on Friday that the park founder has died. According to the park, creator Roger Tofte died at age 96 on Friday morning with his family at his side. Tofte started building the Enchanted Forest...
Salem, OR – Police Alert: Traffic Stop at Motel 6 Leads to Gun Arrests
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salem, Oregon – A traffic stop at a Salem motel led to two firearm arrests Thursday, prompting public safety concerns. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop Feb....
