OSP Log: Roseburg man arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SUNDAY, OCT. 12. • 1:08 a.m. — Troopers responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Highway...
Governor’s aide gripes of ‘tough news cycles’; agency withholds press release about fallout from...
On April 1, Oregon State Hospital administrators were bracing for another tough news cycle. So tough, in fact, that a communications staffer in Gov. Tina Kotek’s office recommended that the Oregon Health Authority hold off on releasing news about a federal investigation into the death of a patient at the Oregon State...
Woodburn educators propose protections from ICE as part of their employee contract
Superintendent Juan Larios sent a message to Woodburn School District staff on Wednesday. They’d learned of a targeted ICE operation that led to a parent of a Woodburn student being taken from their home. Larios wrote that there is potential for more situations like this in the future. “The...
Jeff Gianola’s Journal: Bobbie the Wonder Dog
Bobbie had somehow managed to traverse at least 2,551 miles of plains, deserts and mountains.
Salem Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison After 2021 Fentanyl Bust
A 2021 Salem drug bust led to a five-year federal sentence for Nicolas Pena Galvan, highlighting strong collaboration between Salem Police and federal prosecutors. Salem, OR. — A 2021 narcotics investigation by the Salem Police Department has led to a significant federal prison sentence, underscoring the value of...
Mild Peppers from OSU 1
From the Ag Information Network, this is today’s Fruit Grower Report. This may seem unusual for the Fruit Grower Report, but today we’re talking about peppers, specifically a new breed of Mild Habaneros created by breeders at Oregon State University. OSU Professor Jim Myers says peppers are indeed...
ODOT planning Highway 99 project in 2026
The Oregon Department of Transportation will begin improvements to Highway 99W in south Corvallis next year with a focus on the stretch from Marys River Bridge to Kiger Island Road, the agency announced. The project includes removing and replacing pavement, applying new road striping and upgrading curb ramps to meet...
Fall schedule comes to close for Eagles in Salem
SALEM, Ore. — The first fall schedule of Eastern Washington men's golf's return to Division I competition came to a close on Wednesday. The team completed the Beaver Invitational at the Illahe Hills Golf Course in Salem, Ore. EWU shot 893 (+29) and placed 11th at the Invitational. After...
Warriors making final push for one million dollars
LEBANON, Or -- As fans pile into high school stadiums every Friday nights to support their local teams, Lebanon High School has gathered support from many fan bases across the state as they hope to win $1 million. Since being named a top 25 finalist for T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G...
Trail Smarts: What to Do (and Avoid) at the Silver Falls Trail Runs
I’ve participated in the Silver Falls Trail Runs several years now, so I feel like I’m an expert on the subject. The two biggest things you need to know about this Run Wild Adventures race is that the weather is unpredictable and possibly horrible and that it might be one of the most beautiful races you will ever...