Oregon State ace Dax Whitney’s message for hitters excited to face him: ‘I’d like...
CORVALLIS — The greatest strength of Oregon State’s roster, its starting pitcher’s rotation, is so obvious it goes without saying. But the Beavers are perfectly OK with everyone recognizing the Hydra of supreme arms they send to the mound, beginning with Dax Whitney and Ethan Kleinschmit. Whitney...
Second Half Collapse Hands Oregon State Women Third Loss in a Row
The Beavers looked like they were headed to a dominant win with a 16 point lead at the half, but a second half collapse doomed the team down the stretch.
Salem officials warn of scam targeting workers in nearby states
SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is alerting the public to a scam aimed at Spanish-speaking injured workers in nearby states like Idaho and Montana. According to DCBS, scammers are contacting workers through phone, email, and social media, urging them to attend fake online...
Dozens graduate, earn honors from George Fox University
A whole bunch of local students were celebrated for their academic achievements over the winter. George Fox University held its mid-year commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 13, at Bauman Auditorium, on the Newberg campus. A total of 250 students participated in the ceremony for undergraduate, accelerated online...
On Burkhart Street, big old tank is gone
For years a big and abandoned concrete reservoir, once part of the Albany water system, dominated the otherwise empty lot at 370 Burkhart St. S.E. Now the tank is gone, and new owners are talking of developing the lot. More than a decade ago, a couple out on a walk...
Rain rolls in Friday afternoon in the Willamette Valley
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Two rescued near Willamette River in Albany on Tuesday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two people and dogs were rescued near the Willamette River in Albany late Tuesday night. According to the Albany Fire Department, crews responded to Bryant Park just after 10 p.m. after reports of a man and woman in distress. Two rescue watercrafts, three ambulances and...
Salem Economic Forum- Steady Multifamily, Small-Shop Retail Momentum, And A Longer Permitting Clock
Salem’s economic picture, as described Thursday at the Capacity Commercial Real Estate Economic Forum, came through as a blend of stability and constraint: steady demand in parts of the market, limited new supply in others, and a common warning that timelines and costs, especially for tenant improvements and...
Rain, snow accumulation expected this weekend in PNW
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Cooler and wet weather returns to the Pacific Northwest on Friday and lasts through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to sit slightly lower than the average of 51 degrees, with highs in the upper 40s along the valley. Rain is expected to become more widespread later in the day and will...
Sheridan Fruit Company closing after over 100 years of business
Sheridan Fruit Company struggled after COVID and fought to stay open, but it will now close after more than a century in business.
