Fire causes $500K in damage to Salem home; dog, cat rescued by firefighters
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A two-alarm fire caused hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage to a home in Salem. On Thursday afternoon, crews with the Salem Fire Department responded to a house fire. Officials did not disclose the location. A heavy smoke column could be seen whiles crews...
Former Oregon Fisheries CFO Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $211,000 to Cover Husband’s Care
The former chief financial officer of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC), Pamela J. Kahut of Oregon, was sentenced yesterday to eight months in federal prison for stealing $211,083.27 from the company to cover her husband’s long-term healthcare premiums. The 68-year-old from Wilsonville was also...
Oregon Humane Society waives adoption fees for over 100 animals
The Oregon Humane Society has an offer that will make local animal lovers howl.
Two Arrested for Dumping Oil and Garbage Near Wildlife Refuge, Sherwood Police Say
SHERWOOD, Ore. – Two people were arrested over the weekend after police say they were caught illegally dumping oil and garbage near the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Off-Duty Officer Spots “Trashy Behavior”. According to the Sherwood Police Department, an off-duty officer was driving along SW Pacific...
14.74 Acre Horse Property in Scotts Mills, Oregon
Ride your horse from your own property to neighboring Vineyards!. Amazing horse property with indoor arena, stalls, pastures & tack room. Custom Timber Frame 6057 sq ft home with mountain views features luxury amenities. The home features a chef’s kitchen, Wood burning fireplaces, 4 bedrooms plus an office & 2 bonus...
‘Frightening’ train trestle fire in Newberg was started by 2 juveniles, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The train trestle fire in Newberg more than two months ago was started by two juveniles, who were arrested on Thursday, Newberg police said The two individuals were lodged in the Yamhill County Juvenile Detention Center on multiple charges. On June 28, fire crews responded to the large fire in...
8 Enormous Swap Meets In Oregon That’ll Make You Rethink What $25 Can Buy
Wondering where to find amazing swap meets in Oregon that stretch your dollars further?. These 8 flea markets offer incredible bargains and treasure-hunting adventures that will completely transform your idea of what $25 can buy!. 1. M&S Sales Flea Market (Salem) The M&S Sales Flea Market in Salem is a...
Oregon payer to exit Medicare Advantage market
Samaritan Health Plans, the insurance arm of Corvallis, Ore.-based Samaritan Health Services, will exit the Medicare Advantage market in 2026, the Lincoln Chronicle reported Sept. 3. Bruce Butler, CEO of Samaritan Health Plans, told Becker’s in a statement that the organization will be able to communicate more about...
An Oregon Wood Treater Kept Polluting a Town’s Water Source With a Now-banned Chemical...
After decades trapping crayfish in northwest Oregon, Mike Hailey could tell when something was wrong. In the summer of 2023, Hailey noticed crayfish had disappeared downriver from a wood treatment facility in Sheridan operated by the Stella-Jones Corporation, a multinational Canadian company. Further up, his traps...
Oregon Police Department’s ‘Missed Connections’ Post About Suspected Walmart Thief Sparks Debate
SHERWOOD, Ore. – A recent Facebook post from the Sherwood Police Department is drawing widespread attention for its unusual approach to a shoplifting investigation. Written in the style of a “missed connections” ad, the post mixes humor with law enforcement messaging—and the internet has taken notice.
