Alleged Serial Trailer Thief Strikes Across Oregon and Washington Even While Monitored by GPS...
Nickolas Alexander Edwards was arrested on Thursday by the Portland Police and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Auto Theft Task Force for a series of utility trailer thefts in Oregon and Washington. Despite wearing a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor, Edwards allegedly continued his criminal activities, leading...
Yamhill County Public Health Launches Substance Use Self-Assessment Tool on Social Media
In a recent push to address substance use concerns within the community, Yamhill County Public Health has taken to social media to offer a quick self-assessment tool for residents. The public health agency shared a link to a six-question check-in inviting individuals to evaluate their drinking or substance use...
Woodburn’s Bungalow Theatre presents ‘Dirty Dancing’ for Valentine’s Day
The city of Woodburn is inviting residents to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a classic romance. The Bungalow Theatre will host a special screening of “Dirty Dancing” on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 455 N. Front St. Doors open at 1:45 p.m., and the movie starts at 2:15 p.m.
Oregon gives 2nd certificate of innocence to wrongfully convicted man
A man wrongfully convicted of murdering three people decades ago in Salem has received a certificate of innocence and compensation for his wrongful incarceration. Philip Scott Cannon spent 11 years in prison after a jury convicted him using forensic science that’s since been deemed unreliable. He was exonerated in...
10 Oregon Restaurants Locals Recommend Only to People They Trust
You can learn more about Oregon from a hushed recommendation than from any glossy list, and this guide speaks in those quiet tones. Locals share these names carefully, because the magic fades when a crowd shows up, and privacy is part of the charm. If you love places that still...
Wolves and People Revitalizing Old Downtown Newberg Building This Year
A local brewery operating out of a farmhouse is coming to downtown Newberg for their second location. Wolves & People is the newest brewery coming to downtown at 107 N Meridian Street, per an article from The New School. This will be going in the city’s oldest building that once shared the Newberg Graphic Newspaper....
This Oregon Sushi Restaurant Keeps Things Simple and Locals Love It
Momiji Sushi Restaurant in Salem, Oregon, has earned a loyal following by keeping things simple, fresh, and consistently satisfying. Instead of chasing trends or overcomplicating its menu, Momiji focuses on quality sushi, creative fusion rolls, and reliable service that keeps locals coming back week after week. The...
For a Meal and a Musical, I Always Drive to Eugene
I’ve been in my musical era for a while – I just can’t get enough plucky heroes, insanely choreographed dance numbers and songs sure to stay stuck in my head. My family lives in McMinnville, about an hour out from Portland, but we often prefer to go to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene to get our...
Prolific utility trailer thief tracked, arrested by task force
A man was arrested and faces charges in connection to stealing at least 17 utility trailers across the region. Nickolas Alexander Edwards was taken into custody Thursday, Jan. 15, by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Auto Theft Taskforce and Portland Police Bureau. Police say he recklessly attempted to elude...
Oregon Weather Alert: Limited Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Portland, Bend, and Eugene
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – Oregon could see a cooler late-January pattern settle in next week, but current signals point to only a limited chance for snow, with no strong indication of a widespread or high-impact...
