Attempted Murder Arrest off Hwy 99E after Stabbing Incident in Marion County, Oregon
WOODBURN, OR — The Woodburn Police Department is reporting that early Sunday morning June 22, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Woodburn Police (WPD) responded to a report of a stabbing at an apartment complex in the 800 block of Young Street. Officers arrived to find an individual with a...
‘Harm and death’: Report shows how Oregon State Hospital failed a Lane County patient
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Pre-K, Family Support Programs Could Face Cuts
The latest budget plan in Salem could mean major cuts for early education and family support programs.
Motorcyclist dies in Mount Angel Highway crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash Friday just outside of Silverton on Mount Angel Highway. Just after 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 20, 911 callers reported a crash involving a truck and motorcycle near the 800 block of Mount Angel Highway. Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the call, but...
On the riverfront: Fencing, paving, timing
The contractor building the “plaza street” part of Albany’s Waterfront Project still hopes to finish the first two blocks in time for the first of this summer’s “River Rhythms” concerts in Monteith Riverpark. That’s the word from City Hall. On a bike ride...
Where to celebrate Fourth of July in the Mid-Valley: Fireworks, parades, events
This year's Fourth of July festivities will feature fireworks, parades and events in and around Salem. Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025. Here's a roundup of events happening to celebrate the holiday. July 3 Oregon Garden Fireworks Celebration: The event will feature live music, food trucks and family...
Bumps in the road as Oregon lawmakers struggle to compromise on a transportation package
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — As the end of the legislative sessions draws near, Oregon lawmakers are still a ways away from passing a comprehensive transportation funding package. The Transportation Reinvestment Infrastructure Package (TRIP) was scheduled for a vote on the House Floor on Tuesday, but House leaders returned...
June 23 public safety round-up
Area law enforcement agencies are looking for the following people who have absconded from the law. Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707....
Summer school lunch program kicks off in Newberg
The numbers of students accessing the program are growing weekly, school officials say. There is an old axiom in the education community — and one well known to parents as well — that says kids have a tough time learning when they are hungry. Recognizing that, a federal...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Recent incidents include garbage truck fire on Evergreen
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 10:52 a.m. — Emergency medical services were dispatched on a mutual aid request on Bennett Lane near Blodgett to assist Pacific West Ambulance with the transfer of a patient into the ambulance.
