Aug. 21 public safety round-up for the Newberg and Dundee areas
– Antonio Ramos Hernandez, 50, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant from Yamhill County Circuit Court for failing to appear to face charges of DUII and harassment. No bail was set and the case remains open. – Nicholas Ryan Roth, 39, of Newberg, was arrested for punitive contempt of...
Fiesta Mexicana returns to Woodburn’s Legion Park
Fiesta Mexicana is scheduled to take place at Legion Park in Woodburn from August 21 through August 23, featuring authentic food, artisans, and live entertainment.
A senior center shuttle driver driven to make a difference
(SHERWOOD) — You could say Thomas Crews has spent the entirety of his adult life in service to others and not be far off the mark. Twenty years as a military policeman in the U.S. Army, 22 years delivering the mail as a postman and for the past five years, the 66-year-old has been a volunteer at the Marjorie Stewart Se
Oregon Humane adoption special helps dozens of cats rescued from neglect case find homes
Dozens of cats rescued from a Southern Oregon animal neglect case are ready to find new homes, and Oregon Humane is launching a special adoption promotion to help make that happen. In June, Central Point Police asked Oregon Humane to help with the rescue and transport of nearly 80 animals...
Lacomb field fire stopped fast by neighbors before crews arrive
LACOMB, Ore. - Firefighters responded to a natural cover fire on Baptist Church Drive on Friday morning, Aug. 21, according to the Lebanon Fire District. Fire crews responded to a 911 call that came in at about 11:46 a.m. on Aug. 20. The property owner and neighbors had already put out the fire by the time the Battalio
Historic Roth’s grocery store in Salem to close
One of the first locations in a beloved local grocery store chain is closing in Salem. Employees at the Lancaster Roth’s Fresh Market shared the news with customers on Aug. 21, the day after they said they were told by management. Signs posted in the front windows and throughout the store hinted at its demise, includin
Marion County petitions OHA rules that ‘endanger’ mental health facility staff, residents
Marion County filed a complaint against new rules from the Oregon Health Authority that could "endanger" staff and residents at licensed mental health facilities in the state, county commissioners announced.
Black-owned farms in Oregon are advancing food sovereignty and making it fun
Malcolm X famously argued that “revolution is about land” in his 1963 speech “Message to the Grass Roots.” Today’s No Kings protests are notably whiter and older than the racial justice protests of 2020. Many politicians are distancing themselves from the rhetoric and policy proposals championed by the Black Lives Matt
Shots fired in Corvallis lead to arrest near Home Depot
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Corvallis police caught a man accused of firing shots near The Home Depot on Wednesday morning, according to the Corvallis Police Department. CPD officials said officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired around 11:37 a.m. on Aug. 20 in the area of 1780 Northeast Four Acre Place. Several peo
Warm, dry conditions expected across the Willamette Valley
Warm and dry conditions are expected today across the Willamette Valley and Umpqua Basin. High temperatures will reach the mid-80s for inland valleys, with some coastal areas seeing temperatures in the 60s. This weather is near or slightly above average for late August. High temperatures will increase slightly on Frida
