117th Annual Strawberry Festival
In Lebanon, the 117th annual Strawberry Festival is now underway as a beloved annual multi-day event that draws visitors from points far and near.
Kindness in Our Community: Lebanon’s 117-year strawberry festival thrives on volunteer heart
LEBANON, Ore. - The 117th annual Strawberry Festival is celebrating countless volunteers who have made the event a success over the decades. The festival began in 1909 as a small gathering to honor the area's thriving strawberry industry. It's now a beloved event that attracts visitors from near and far. The multi-day
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $12.9 million in top bidders | June 5, 2026
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. Winner (contract awarded): J.W. Fowler Co. of Dallas. Amount: $3,681,977. Project: Soos Creek Hatchery Water Systems Improvements Part 3 (Auburn, Washington) Owner: Washington Department
Housed in Oregon’s Oldest Building, This Eatery Serves Salmon Steaks, Burgers, Pizza, and Frog...
The oldest building in Oregon now serves frog legs right alongside burgers and pizza. That sentence sounds made up, but it is completely true. This historic eatery has been standing since before Oregon was even a state and the menu reflects a wonderfully chaotic mix of influences. You can order a salmon steak fresh fro
Meta won’t have to turn over user messages in Oregon murder case
SALEM, Ore. (CN) — Meta won’t have to turn over internal user messages in an Oregon homicide case, Oregon’s highest court ruled Friday, rejecting an appeal from a criminal defendant who argued that refusal to produce the records violated his state and federal constitutional rights. The court...
Today on ARC PDX | June 5, 2026 | Keizer Lego store now closed...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Here are some of the stories we’re looking at in our AM-edition of ARC PDX. A Lego resale store in Keizer getting national attention is now permanently closed. A valuable Star Wars Lego collection is now at the center of a legal battle stretching from...
Man charged with kidnapping girlfriend in Wenatchee, assaulting her on drive to Salem
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - A 42-year-old Wenatchee man was arrested in Salem on Friday for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting his romantic partner, according to Salem Police. Just before 6 a.m., officers with the Salem Police Department were sent to Center Market on Center Street Northeast after a 41-year-old Wenatchee woman
After 5 puppies developed bone disease, an Oregon animal rescue is suing the dog...
A new lawsuit alleges recalled pet food caused bone disorders in five Oregon puppies and seeks damages to pay for their medical treatment. Hazel’s House Animal Rescue, a Newberg-based foster shelter, filed a lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit Court on Monday asking for $150,000 from Revival Animal Health, the Iowa-bas
Trader Joe’s confirms store coming to Keizer
After years of speculation and traveling to south Salem for the closest store, a Trader Joe's is coming to Keizer. A spokesperson for the popular chain confirmed on June 5 that a Trader Joe's is coming to Keizer but could not release the location or a timeline. The news comes after years of speculation that the stor
Volunteer 2 weekends, get golden ticket to Central Cascades Wilderness pass next year
Volunteer trailhead hosts that put in 40 hours of work this summer in Willamette National Forest can get quite a haul: a free Northwest Forest Pass and a Central Cascades Wilderness Volunteer Pass for 2027. Willamette National Forest is looking for volunteers to spend two weekends at popular wilderness trailheads...

















