Keizer mom accused of attempting to kill 3 kids by carbon monoxide poisoning
KEIZER, Ore. (KATU) — A Marion County mom is facing three counts of attempted murder after police said she tried to kill herself and her three young children by carbon monoxide poisoning inside their home in Keizer, Ore. over the weekend. The incident happened on June 6. According to...
Sherwood’s state softball title bid falls short in 6-2 loss to West Linn
The state championships game is no place for mistakes, and Sherwood simply made too many to win. The defending state champion Bowmen entered the game as a slight underdog to top-seeded West Linn, but they quickly became heavy ones after a bevy of early miscues led to what became a 6-2 defeat to the Lions on Saturday ev
High gas prices, low carbon footprint
The rising cost of gasoline could lead to the Oregon State University community opting for public transportation, potentially lowering their carbon footprint. OSU Transportation Services provide vehicle services to students, such as the Beaver Bus, Veo scooters — which allow students to use bikes and scooters to travel
An evening of ‘conjuring?” Aurora has something you might like
An evening of 19th Century magic will “conjure” up something special at the Aurora Colony Museum. Aurora After Hours: The Historical Conjurer Magic Show will be Thursday, June 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Aurora. Visitors can enjoy an evening of 19th century magic, or conjuring as...
Leashes, Laughter and Community Spirit Fill Salem Waterfront During Annual Doggie Dash
Before the starting routes even opened Saturday morning, Riverfront Park was already buzzing with the kind of energy that only hundreds of dogs can create. A golden retriever wearing a bright bandana posed patiently for photographs. A pair of dachshunds tugged their owner toward a crowd gathering near the registration
Railroad likely won’t rebuild that bridge
The Portland & Western Railroad does not plan to rebuild the Marys River railroad bridge in Corvallis unless funding somehow becomes available. The railroad’s Washington, DC-based lawyer made that point in an answer to a complaint with the federal Surface Transportation Board. The complaint was filed May 8 by...
New speeding cameras catch more than 1,000 drivers on single Oregon street in just...
Speed cameras installed on a single Oregon street caught more than 1,000 drivers going too fast in under two weeks, according to a report. Two cameras were installed May 25 on Southwest Oregon Street in Sherwood, about 16 miles south of Portland, and have since caught 1,045 drivers going 11 miles per hour or more over
A century-old garden club is opening 5 private Oregon wine country gardens for just...
The McMinnville Garden Club celebrates its 25th Garden Tour & Faire on June 14, featuring five private gardens open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the self-paced tour. Meanwhile, a garden fair in downtown McMinnville will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring more than 70 vendors selling plants, art and garden-related items,
This Albany path sports a flowering broom
If you like bright yellow flowers, take a walk along the path from Albany Station to Swanson Park. Scotch broom was in full flower when a bike ride took me along that path on Saturday afternoon. This weed is said to be an invasive species. But it has been more...
Gervais passes slightly smaller budget for 2026-27 campaign
The City of Gervais adopted its 2026-27 budget unanimously at the June 4 city council meeting. The new budget came in at $6,806,780, which is about $250,000 less than the current 2025-2026 budget. The 2026-2027 was approved by the Gervais Budget Committee in April by a 9-0 vote, then adopted...
