Lebanon parade routes to cause traffic delays starting June 5
LEBANON, Ore. - The city of Lebanon will host the Strawberry Festival Parade on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, causing multiple temporary road closures on main streets. The Junior Parade will run Friday, June 5 from 2 p.m. to about 3 p.m. The Grand Parade will take place Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m., but traffic w
FBI tip leads to arrest of teen in Salem school threat investigation
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Salem police and federal investigators say they disrupted a potential school threat Thursday after learning a 16-year-old student had been researching school shootings and accessing information related to making guns. The investigation began around 9:33 a.m. when the FBI alerted Salem police about
Historic Firearm Stolen From Salem Museum
Salem, Ore. – A Salem museum is asking for the public’s help tracking down a missing artifact. The Willamette Heritage Center calls the 19th Century rifle an irreplaceable part of Oregon history. Curator Kylie Pine discovered the gun’s secure case empty last week during routine cleaning. “We found...
Utah-based reseller parts ways with owners involved in viral Lego theft allegations
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah-based Lego reseller Bricks and Minifigs announced it is parting ways with franchise owners who were connected to a viral YouTube video series that followed an alleged botched consignment of a collection worth thousands in value. According to a press release from the company, franchise...
Corvallis street fest returns June 28 with music and rides
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Open Streets Corvallis will blend active transportation and imagination for its eighth annual free street festival on June 28. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring activity hubs at three locations. Riverfront Commemorative Park and Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park will bookend the route
Slow down, Sherwood: New cameras catch 1,000+ speeders in days
SHERWOOD, Ore. (KATU) — For 50 years, Joyce Hepburn has watched traffic transform the stretch of Oregon Street outside her Sherwood home. "The traffic has just multiplied over the years," Hepburn said. She remembers when the road lacked sidewalks and posed dangers for pedestrians. "Before there were any sidewalks,...
‘She just wants to play’: 7-year-old raises money to build accessible playground for best...
SALEM, Ore. — When 7-year-old Aspen Nelson set out to raise money so her best friend could play at recess, she didn't have much to work with — just a craft box, determination and a goal. But after decorating popsicle sticks and selling them to friends and neighbors, she had $38.05.
BCSO Log: Reckless driver clocked at 104 mph, stolen retirement check, Craigslist scam attempt
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
Corvallis bystanders honored for saving driver’s life with CPR
CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Corvallis Police Department honored two people who helped save a driver's life after a crash in April. On April 20, 2026, dispatchers got a 9-1-1 call about a car that crashed off the road. Bystanders John Schneider and Megan Gregory-Goplen jumped in and realized the crash happened because the dri
Corvallis police celebrate 5th birthday of K-9 Mazikeen, Dutch shepherd on patrol
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Corvallis police are celebrating a milestone for one of their four-legged officers. In a May 29 social media post, the Corvallis Police Department wished “Happy 5th birthday to K-9 Mazikeen!”. Mazikeen and her partner, Sgt. Wistock, have been a team since December 2022, according to...
