BCSO Log: Tool theft, strayed livestock, dogs on loose
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive
Lebanon Fire crews battled multiple grass fires that burned about 53 acres
LEBANON, Ore. (KPTV) - Fire crews in Lebanon had a busy day battling a string of intense grass fires on Wednesday. The most intense fire was reported near Kgal Drive and Tallman Road. Crews from departments around the area responded to help get the fire under control, according to the...
Sandy Teen Dies in SR 97 Head-On Horror Near Goldendale
A 19-year-old from Sandy was killed Wednesday morning after his pickup smashed into a semi-truck on State Route 97 just north of Goldendale, in the latest deadly crash along the busy highway. Officials say Tanner Weisz was driving a 2003 Ford F-350 shortly before 8 a.m. near milepost 28 when...
The 250th: Local communities a big part of America’s anniversary
For different reasons, the communities of Canby, Woodburn, and Molalla spent the early to mid-1800s developing, growing, and becoming key components of life in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. That growth came in different ways, but the lynchpin of that growth was a belief that those three areas could impact what...
Newberg has a new human resources director
The city of Newberg has a new human resources director. Jenna Gray assumed the post June 24, taking over for Alison Seiler, who will serve in a part-time management role assisting the city’s administrative team on an on-call basis, a release said. Gray emerged as the top candidate for...
Corvallis breaks ground on new Avery Park maintenance facility to replace 1930s sheds
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Corvallis city officials broke ground on a new, 34,567-square-foot Park Maintenance Facility in Avery Park last week. The purpose-built facility will house employees, equipment and supplies used to maintain the City's portfolio of parks and natural areas. The Parks & Recreation Department manages 1,80
Salem extends lien forgiveness program after helping repurpose neglected properties
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The City of Salem is extending a pilot program that forgives certain code enforcement liens after property owners clean up neglected properties. The extension follows what city officials describe as early success in returning long-vacant and nuisance properties to productive use. The Salem City Cou
Firefighters put out fire on island in Willamette River near Dayton
DAYTON, Ore. — Firefighters worked to put out a fire that sparked on an island in the Willamette River near Dayton on Tuesday night. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Oregon State Fire Marshal to investigate the cause of the fire. The fire was reported...
Trader Joe’s is Expanding With 2 New Locations in the Oregon Area
Trader Joe’s is expanding its Oregon footprint with two new locations, one in Keizer and another in Bend, marking this the most significant growth in years by the grocery chain in the state. Both stores are in the early stages of development, with no official opening dates yet announced, but permits and plans are alrea
Oregon State picks up commitment from 2027 S Eli Toms
The Oregon State Beavers have added another commitment to their 2027 recruiting class. On Wednesday, Desert Vista High School (Phoenix, Arizona) safety Eli Toms announced his commitment to Oregon State. Toms picked the Beavers over offers from Hawaii, Idaho, San Diego State, and Tulane. He took an official visit to Cor
