McMinnville underground museum reveals hidden Chinese history
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Matthew Worrix and Carl Smith preserved and reimagined the underground area of the old Elks Lodge building in McMinnville, after Chinese writing was found on the basement walls. The initial discovery in the 1990s unveiled a space that’s more than 100 years old. The two then spent years converting it into […]
Philomath hikers rescued after medical emergency on South Sister
BEND, Ore. - A hiker from Benton County was rescued from South Sister on Wednesday after experiencing a medical issue and becoming mildly hypothermic, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. Two men in their 20s drove from the Philomath area to hike the mountain. They parked at Dutchman Flat...
Woodburn teachers secure tentative agreement on immigration protections, calling it first of its kind...
WOODBURN, Ore. — Woodburn educators reached a tentative agreement Tuesday on contract language providing immigration enforcement protections for students, which the union says is the first such provision bargained in a K-12 setting in Oregon, following 12 months of negotiations and concurrent community protests outside the district's headquarters. The...
Airport report makes closure look unlikely
After almost a year of study, consultants hired to analyze the Albany Municipal Airport have submitted their final report. The way I read it, the city is likely to keep its airport even though it doesn’t make money. The city’s Airport Advisory Commission on Wednesday heard from Matt Craigie...
Olympic champion Jade Carey named Oregon State University commencement speaker
Olympic gold medalist and former Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey will be the university’s commencement speaker this spring. Carey, who will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in digital communication arts, will deliver the commencement address at OSU’s commencement ceremony on June 13 at Reser Stadium. “Jade Carey’s...
Oak Knoll Golf Course near Salem closes after $6.2 million sale
Century-old Oak Knoll Golf Course, 6 miles west of Salem, has closed after being purchased by Wandering In Time Holdings LLC. The future of the 58-acre property, zoned for public amusement and recreation, is unclear. Officials with Wandering In Time Holdings did not respond to inquiries about the site. In...
In-N-Out to open another burger restaurant in Washington
In-N-Out is inching closer and closer to Portland. This week, the California-based cult classic burger chain will open its second Washington restaurant less than half an hour outside downtown Portland. That means Portlanders struck with a late-night desire for a Double-Double, shake and fries will be closer than ever to...
Train derails in Salem and crashes onto semi-truck
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - A train derailed and crashed onto a semi-truck in northeast Salem on Thursday, according to the Salem Police Department. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., a Portland and Western train was reported derailed at or near Cherry Avenue Northeast and Johnson Street Northeast. According to police, one of...
KVAL’s Can-Do! Food Drive returns, supporting Oregonians in need
KVAL's Can-Do! Food Drive kicks off once again across western Oregon, as more families increasingly rely on food pantries throughout the state. The event aims to collect food donations to support local communities. Our food drive will kickoff Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fred Meyer's locations in Roseburg and Coos...
BCSO Log: DUII crash, ankle monitor tampering arrest highlight week’s calls
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 nature (sexual abuse, stalking, etc.). Individuals are identified in the log only if...
