PacifiCorp customers will see rate increase
OREGON – Starting April 1st, Pacific Power customers will see a 2.9% increase to their monthly bills. The Oregon Public Utility Commission announced the approval of rate increases on March 31st. The change reflects updated fuel costs, purchased power, wholesale market sales, and other power expenses. A monthly bill...
These 8 Under-The-Radar Destinations In Oregon Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Searching for under-the-radar destinations in Oregon worth exploring?. These 8 special places offer adventure and beauty without the crowds!. 1. The Oregon Garden (Silverton) Eighty acres of gardens sounds like a lot of ground to cover. But at The Oregon Garden, you’ll want to see every inch. This sprawling...
The 3-Story Antique Mall In Oregon That Feels Like A Vintage Wonderland
What if one stop could turn into hours without you even noticing? In Oregon, this three-story antique mall does exactly that, pulling people in with the promise of something different on every level. It is not set up like a typical store, and that is part of the appeal. Each...
U.S. Attorney Seeks Information from Oregon Counties to Locate Violent Offenders Subject to Removal
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced today it has filed a petition seeking information from four counties—Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, and Washington—to help locate more than 30 individuals described as violent offenders who are likely subject to removal from the United...
Member of burglary ring targeting Asian business owners in Oregon pleads guilty
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One of seven members of an alleged burglary ring that has targeted Asian American business owners across Oregon has pleaded guilty, according to authorities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon revealed Colombian national Jhon Alexander Quintero pleaded guilty to conspiracy...
🎁 Free Finds Around Corvallis — Rocks, Furniture & More
Looking for something useful or unique around town? Corvallis neighbors are giving away a mix of cool and practical freebies this week — from rock collections to home furniture.
Oregon restaurant wins national grant for zero-waste practices
CARLTON, Ore. — A Carlton restaurant has won a national award for putting local sourcing and zero-waste at the forefront. Hayward, about an hour southwest of Portland, was one of 40 restaurants selected nationwide for a $25,000 grant as part of the International Restaurant Coalition’s inaugural Innovator Awards.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Salem — Furniture, Tools & More
Looking for some great free finds around Salem? Neighbors are giving away furniture, tools, and home goods this week. Here are a few highlights you can pick up right now:. Hutch (with a deconstructed L-desk)
The Mesmerizing Oregon Riverwalk That Stretches 1.5 Miles Of Unforgettable Scenery
Not every adventure requires you to question your life choices halfway through or wonder if your health insurance is up to date. The Corvallis Riverfront Trail in Corvallis, Oregon offers 1.5 miles of stunning Willamette River views without demanding you summit anything, ford any streams, or develop any new survival...
Japanese Beetle Funding Restored as Marion County Growers Face Export Risk
A state budget fix approved this year may help prevent a much larger business problem for Marion County agriculture. Oregon lawmakers set aside $1.8 million in House Bill 5204 to restart Japanese beetle eradication and monitoring work through the 2026 and 2027 crop years after the program went unfunded in 2025. The...
