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The Benton County Sheriff’s Office will host a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 25, giving the public an opportunity to safely dispose of expired or unused medications. The one-day drive-thru event runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Kalapuya Building at 4500 SW...

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Viewers around the world can once again watch new life begin as the Oregon State University Extension Service brings back its annual chick-hatching livestream. The livestream starts on Monday, April 20 and will document the chicks as they hatch, officials said Friday. The expected hatch...

If you’ve ever driven through Salem and noticed the Oregon State Hospital, you’ve probably wondered what stories live behind those historic buildings. It’s one of those places that feels familiar, yet most people have never actually stepped inside. What many Oregonians don’t realize is that tucked within this campus is one of the most powerful […]

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A Marion County judge sentenced a man to 25 years in prison after he lured an 11-year-old girl from her Salem home and attempted to rape her. Elijah G. Arce, 49, was found guilty on charges of first-degree kidnapping, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree sexual abuse, attempted first-degree rape and attempted unlawful delivery of methamphetamine on April...

If you’re expecting a baby, recently had one or are just curious about the whole parenthood thing, a county agency will soon host an event that could provide some answers to your questions. The Yamhill Community Care Organization’s Early Learning Hub has slated a resource fair that will include...

Elijah Schwartz came to Salem Capitals practice as the team manager. He left with a one-day contract, a starting assignment and a game-night moment that quickly drew support from people across the Salem community. The Capitals surprised Schwartz during practice by telling him he would suit up and start Friday...

The war for supremacy in the Pacific Conference saw one of its most important battles on a blustery afternoon Wednesday in Yamhill County when the Tigers of Newberg took on the Grizzlies of McMinnville. The Tigers were seeking to avenge a 7-5 loss to the Grizzlies two days prior in...

Woodburn’s boys and girls track teams got back into Mid-Willamette Conference action with a three-way meet with West Albany and Central in Monmouth Tuesday, April 14. The Bulldogs got individual wins on the boys’ side from Nathan Sandoval Gonzalez (400 meters), David Villanueva Cortes (800 meters), and Liki Falepaplangi (triple jump). The girls’ team snagged an individual win from Ashley Ramon in...

SALEM, Ore. — A federal judge on Monday denied Marion County’s request to file a response opposing a motion by Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) in the ongoing Mink/Bowman case concerning admissions and treatment policies at the Oregon State Hospital. The county had sought permission to formally respond to...

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A West Salem High School teacher is using a pageant platform to advocate for inclusion and unified sports programs across Oregon. Lori Anderson, a physical education teacher and head coach of the Titans’ Special Olympics Unified program, is competing as Mrs. Salem in the Mrs. Oregon America pageant.