Fresh Foods Market Proposes Grocery Store, Housing at La Sierra Site in Dundee
DUNDEE, Ore. — During the Dundee City Council meeting on Aug. 18, an Oregon-based grocery chain proposed building a grocery store in a town without one. Jon Welsh, CEO of Fresh Foods Market, presented plans to Dundee’s city council for a roughly 15,000-square-foot grocery store along Highway 99W. The store would replac
Toasty on Tuesday as cooler trend arrives later in the week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Summer heat continues Tuesday as a cooling trend brings the chance of moisture back to the Pacific Northwest later in the week. Another round of sunshine and above-average temperatures returns today along the Willamette Valley. Highs will return to the mid-to-upper 80s, with the warmest air foun
Council Discusses Flagpole Memorial Policy
NEWBERG, Ore. — The Newberg City Council heard public comments and discussed establishing a policy for memorial management at the Newberg Flagpole at the intersection of East First Street and East Hancock Street during the Aug. 17 City Council meeting. The item was presented for discussion, not council action, so no mo
Pet of the Month: Maple the Cat
This is part of the “Pet of the Month” feature in partnership with the Newberg Animal Shelter. The goal is to shine a light on some of the shelter’s longest tenured residents with the hopes of them finding their forever homes. To learn more, visit the Newberg Animal Shelter website.
Poison Waters Leads Two Dozen Drag Queens Into Skies Over Newberg, Oregon
Two dozen drag performers from across the Pacific Northwest climbed into hot air balloons before sunrise Monday, trading stages and spotlights for wicker baskets and open sky above Yamhill County's wine country. The goal: an attempt at the world record for the most drag performers airborne in hot air balloons at the sa
Warm and sunny afternoons ahead for Eugene and the Willamette Valley
Today and through the upcoming week, Eugene and the Willamette Valley will see morning clouds give way to warm, sunny afternoons. Temperatures will generally remain in the low 80s and upper 70s under light winds, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
Salem Community Markets: A Growing Tradition Rooted in Local Flavor
The scene at Salem Community Markets is simple but unmistakable, with baskets of ripe produce stacked high, handmade crafts spread across tables, and the low hum of conversation as neighbors stop to chat between booths. What started as a small gathering of vendors under the Marion Street Bridge has grown into a beloved
Oregon State names Braden Atkinson starting QB
Sophomore transfer from Mercer beats out Maalik Murphy, Brady Jones for Beavers’ QB1 gig. The Oregon State Beavers have their quarterback, according to a Monday report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Thamel reported Monday that Oregon State named Braden Atkinson, a sophomore transfer from Mercer and reigning Jerry Rice...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Three smoke investigations mark busy week
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue:. • 3:10 p.m. — Firefighters were dispatched to provide mutual aid to Corvallis Fire Department, which was obligated to another call, responding with three personnel in an engine. Upon arrival, crews assisted with multip
Dante Moore, Gatlin Bair Connection Offers Intriguing Glimpse for Oregon
A new video of former 5-star recruit, receiver Gatlin Bair is showing off why he might be an underrated part of the Ducks’ 2026 freshman class.

















