Oregon DEQ issues largest fine for pollutants in agency history
State finds the owners of Coffin Butte Landfill “failed to monitor, capture and control landfill gas emissions” The post Oregon DEQ issues largest fine for pollutants in agency history appeared first on Columbia Insight .
Photo Essay: Calyx celebrates 50th anniversary in Corvallis
Calyx’s 50th Anniversary Celebration came alive on March 14 with music, laughter, and optimistic conversation on what’s to come. Calyx, for those that don’t know, is a by-women and for-women publication in Corvallis that focuses on shedding light on women’s voices and art. This past Saturday,...
Newberg church getting early start on Northwest Early Learning Academy
In March 2025, three Newberg organizations announced a partnership to construct a facility aimed at addressing the dearth of child care and early learning options in the area. Although completion of the building is months away, one of those groups is getting an early start on the project. Northwest Christian...
Intoxicated 21 Year Old Speeds Down Corvallis Sidewalks in Attempt to Elude Officers
Corvallis, OR. – October 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM, Maria Johnson is seen by CPD Officer Donny Sheldon in downtown Corvallis, driving poorly without her lights. Johnson then quickly turned onto a one way street heading in the wrong direction. When Sheldon activated his overhead lights, Johnson accelerated, lost control of...
Salem Sheriff Hunts Masked Driver In Plate-Less Infiniti, Asks Locals To Speak Up
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help after a masked man was spotted leaving an area in a dark-blue Infiniti with no license plates, according to a Sunday social media post. Deputies released a photo that shows a man in a dark-blue Nike jacket with the hood up and a balaclava-style mask...
Salem police operation leads to arrests of fugitives, seizure of meth and firearms
A joint law enforcement operation in Salem, Oregon resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, firearms and other illegal items, authorities said. According to the Salem Police Department, officers worked with the U.S. Marshals Service to carry out a search warrant Thursday at a residence on Front Street...
Portland Hospital Power Play Stalls As Salem Slams The Brakes
Oregon has quietly become ground zero in the fight over who controls hospitals and what patients pay. A new national ranking pegs the state as one of the most tightly consolidated hospital markets in the country, just as a headline-grabbing OHSU - Legacy merger went down in flames and lawmakers in Salem moved to curb...
Oregon Weather Alert Now: Eugene Warming Toward 72° Through Wednesday Before Spring Rain Moves...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon — Crisp morning air settles across the southern Willamette Valley as sunlight slowly brightens the hills surrounding Eugene. The chilly start near the lower 40s will quickly give way to a mild spring...
EPD’s Street Crimes Unit investigation leads to arrest of 34-year-old man and 28-year-old woman,...
Eugene, OR – Two people were taken into custody after a narcotics investigation by the Eugene Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit led to the seizure of fentanyl, cash, and firearms. According to Eugene Police, officers observed a meeting between 34-year-old Eugene resident Reilly Quinn Slater and 28-year-old...
Women’s Golf Delivers Strong Day One Showing at Willamette Valley Cup
SALEM, OR – LC State Women’s Golf, ranked No. 22 on Scoreboard, holds second place after round one of the Willamette Valley Cup at Creekside Golf Course. Junior Isabella Barquet leads the Warrior women in a tie
