Wayne Tinkle takes the high road out of Corvallis | Bill Oram
A half-page ad in the local newspaper of record costs several thousand dollars. That’s why those are typically purchased by corporations and car dealerships. Not individuals looking to express a personal message. “Billy Bob Loves Charlene?” Paint it on the water tower for free. But on Sunday, right...
Tuition for a 45-credit OSU undergraduate could rise $720 next year, to $13,395
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon State University students would see tuition rise for the 2026-27 school year under rates and fees approved Friday by the OSU Board of Trustees. The university stated the the average tuition and mandatory fee increase for Oregon resident undergraduates would be 4.97%. For continuing...
A night at the museum, Albany’s that is
If you wanted to graduate from the eighth grade in an Oregon school in 1911, you would have had to answer questions like this:. From Portland to Salem it’s 52 miles. If the weight of a single rail averages 80 pounds per yard, how many tons of steel in the track from Portland to Salem?
Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Multiple Burglaries
SALEM, Ore. — On March 12, 2026, Paul Harter, 39, of Salem, was arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at the 76-gas station located in the 2800 block of 12th Street SE. Detectives from the Felony Crimes Unit were able to identify Harter as the suspect in...
Woman, 93, found dead in Salem after missing person report
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 93-year-old Salem woman was found dead just before noon on Sunday after she was reported missing hours earlier, authorities said. The family of Hisako Gaunce said she didn’t come back after she left for her early morning walk from her home in the 5000 block of Gaffin Road SE, the […]
Oregon ends case against federal agent who hit, killed woman after found to have...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon will no longer pursue a case against a federal agent who ran a stop sign and struck and killed a woman who had the right of way, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. The agent was involved in an undercover operation at the time of the crash.
Gonzaga bests OSU in tournament finals
Out of Oregon State and Gonzaga’s last six meetings, three went to overtime and four ended with the teams separated by five or fewer points. Tuesday’s West Coast Conference tournament finals matchup between the two teams seemed like it could have ended the same way, until Gonzaga pulled ahead and won 76-66 in Las...
📢 Benton County trains new rescue volunteers with Guard support
Benton County’s Search and Rescue Academy is in full swing this spring, giving local volunteers hands-on training with help from the Oregon National Guard. During a recent session in Corvallis, Guard crews brought in a Black Hawk helicopter to show how air support helps find missing people and evacuate the injured.
Marion County opens grand jury inquiry into Oregon State Hospital
(This story has been updated to include additional information.) Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson on March 13 announced a grand jury inquiry of conditions and management at Oregon State Hospital. Oregon law requires a grand jury review correctional facilities each year. "Over the last several years, I...
March 13 public safety round-up for Newberg and Dundee
March 5-11 – Renea Lynn Conatser, 35, of Salem, was arrested for third-degree theft and possession of controlled substances. – Keziah Denny, 23, of Salem, was arrested for third-degree theft. – Nathan Eugene Pierson, 34, residence unknown, was arrested on a warrant or citation for third-degree escape. – Heather...
