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LINN COUNTY, Ore. - A motorcyclist died after a pickup truck turned into his path on Highway 226 near milepost 11 on Friday night, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP officials said they responded to a two-vehicle crash on July 31 at about 9:41 p.m. Arthur Vernon Roberts, 77, of Lebanon, was driving a blue Ford 3

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — KATU has declared a Storm Tracker 2 Weather Alert for a heat wave beginning Tuesday, but there are also concerns about fire weather and air quality today. WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast. A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Willamette Valley, the...

A proposal to close eight elementary schools in Oregon’s second-largest school district is beginning to reshape conversations about the future of public education across the state, highlighting demographic, financial and enrollment challenges that education leaders say are no longer isolated to a single community. Sale

Somewhere in Albany, Oregon, there’s a thrift store so packed with treasures that your $30 bill starts feeling like a golden ticket. SuperThrift in Albany is the kind of place that makes you question every full-price purchase you’ve ever made in your entire life. Let’s be honest about...

Adult Summer Craft: The Woodburn Public Library will host an adult summer camp on Thursday, Aug. 6, beginning at 2 p.m. The camp will feature creating mosaic stepping stones. To register, call 503-982-5262. End Of Summer Party: The Canby Public Library will hold an End of Summer Party for its...

We anticipate a clear and largely sunny evening across the Willamette Valley. Overnight temperatures will remain mild, setting the stage for a significant warming trend. We will closely monitor conditions. The upcoming week will bring a noticeable warm-up, with temperatures climbing well above seasonal averages. Highs

The menu at this hidden Oregon spot works on a simple, brilliant promise: build your own pasta bowl with unlimited toppings all for one set price. You choose your pasta, pick a sauce, and then go wild piling on grilled chicken, meatballs, or veggies without the bill creeping up. The...

One store and one quick stop? Famous last words. This sprawling Oregon outlet center turns sensible shopping plans into bag multiplication. You arrive hunting for sneakers. Then a jacket joins the mission, and a handbag makes a strong argument. Somehow, cookware enters the chat. Covered walkways keep the hunt moving...

Citing forecasted high winds and low relative humidity, the National Weather Service issued a red flag wildfire warning for parts of Lane County and the southern Willamette Valley. The warning runs Monday, Aug. 3, from 1-8 p.m. Forecasters issue a red flag warning when weather conditions pose an increased threat...

Before the age of flying aerial drones, police departments relied on trained animals and on-foot search parties, often endangering officers and losing suspects in the process. But watch out, local K-9 teams: Law enforcement officers might have found a new best friend. The Newberg-Dundee Police Department was the first