Olympic Gold Medalist Jade Carey Opens Up on Guiding the Next Generation at Oregon...
Jade Carey is considered one of the most accomplished gymnasts to represent Oregon State University. After graduating from the program, the 25-year-old has returned to the Beavers in a new role as a student assistant coach. The two-time Olympic gold medalist has recently shared her thoughts on embracing this next...
Two-alarm fire at Newberg home leaves one hospitalized
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One person was hospitalized after a large two-alarm fire at a home in rural Newberg Saturday evening, authorities said. Just before 8 p.m., Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to reports of a kitchen on fire at a home on Old Parrett Mountain Road. Arriving at the scene, firefighters...
Police investigating pair of ‘suspicious’ deaths in Salem
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Detectives are investigating a pair of suspicious deaths after the bodies of two women were found in separate locations Friday, according to the Salem Police Department. Despite both bodies being found the same day, police say the deaths appear to be unrelated to each other. The...
Jim Kirk of Brownsville; Albany Indian Camp
A set of news clippings from the 1870s is helping to hone in on where the Indian encampment was in Albany, OR. Previously, it was said to be on an island near Albany. But the murder of Charlie, by Jim Kirk a native man who apparently as raising on the Kirk Homestead in Brownsville elicits details about the location,...
Jan. 30 public safety round-up
Jan. 20-28 – Justin Michael Kirkbride, 45, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant or citation. – Carol Rebecca O’Leary, 54, of Lebanon, was arrested for failure to appear on a criminal citation. – Dominique David Stacey, 55, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant or citation. –...
Oregon State University faces uncertain financial future amid enrollment decline, budget cuts
Oregon State University is confronting a tightening financial environment as lower enrollment, federal budget cuts, uncertain state funding and broader economic headwinds strain the university’s budget. In a January meeting the Board of Trustees said the fall term freshman class was smaller this academic year than in...
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $7.1 million in top bidders | Jan. 30, 2026
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. Winner (intent to award): Glacier Environmental Services of Edmonds, Washington. Amount: $2,013,073. Project: Houghton / Puyallup – Landfill Gas Blower Control Panel and Controls...
Barlow alum Kennedie Shuler hitting stride for Oregon State
When Kennedie Shuler fouled out 30 seconds into overtime in Oregon State’s eventual win over Gonzaga last week, she had no idea what she had narrowly missed out on accomplishing. “Yeah, no, I didn’t,” said Kennedie of being aware of what her stat line was. “I was like, ‘Oh, dang.’ But it’s okay.” Triple doubles […]
Northwest wineries begin offering nonalcoholic wines
While many wineries are struggling, Amity-based Varnum Vintners is seeing year-to-year growth and retaining club members thanks to a once-vilified offering — nonalcoholic wines. “We got lucky in that somebody approached us before the trend started, so we were ahead of the curve,” said Taralyn Varnum, who owns the...
Two Salem women found dead; police say cases appear unrelated and no public threat
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Detectives in Salem are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of two separate women on consecutive days, one at home and the other at a park. Officers found a woman dead after they responded to a call on Friday, Jan. 30 around 1:10 p.m. at a residence in the 4600 block of Dark Forest Place...
