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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to add information on the shooting from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Two teenagers were injured and two were taken into custody after a shooting late Saturday, March 28, during a large party at a well-known airplane home outside Newberg, the Washington County...

A Salem-area family says a Star Wars Lego collection worth as much as $200,000 was left in limbo after Bricks and Minifigs’ Keizer franchise changed hands, setting off a dispute that now spans the collection’s owner, the store’s former operators, corporate leadership and a criminal investigation. At...

A crowd that organizers estimated at around 4,000 gathered in Corvallis on Saturday as part of No Kings III, a nationally coordinated series of protests that reportedly included more than 3,300 events across the country. The Corvallis event, organized by Indivisible Benton County, featured a sidewalk parade, live...

The National Weather Service released a winter storm watch at 9:21 a.m. on Monday valid from Wednesday 5 a.m. until Thursday 5 p.m. for North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Marion and Linn counties and Cascades of Lane County. "Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 18 inches possible....

Oregon State softball is looking for a sweep to open West Coast Conference play against San Diego. They started strong with a home run from Jaeya Butler, putting the Beavs first on the board. The bottom 1st inning homer made it her 16th home run of the year. - San...

SEATTLE, WA - Fourth Avenue Capital (FAC) announced the acquisition of Spring Woods, a 174-unit Class A apartment community in Salem, Oregon, and Silver Star, a 72-unit Class A community in Kalispell, Montana. These acquisitions expand FAC's portfolio to 30 properties. Spring Woods – Salem, Oregon: Completed in May...

Join the Cheahmill Chapter of the Native Plant Society and Bob Shaw from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for a free talk on how to help native pollinators thrive. The event, “Bring Back the Pollinators,” takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Carnegie Room at...

Aumsville’s Budget Committee meets weekly as needed starting in April to review and discuss the city’s budget. Meetings begin at 7:00 PM at the Aumsville Community Center (555 Main Street) and are open to the public both in person and via Zoom. An introductory session is usually held before the first official meeting...

There are plenty of ways to take part in the Woodburn community! You can volunteer at local events or at the Woodburn Public Library, sponsor a recreation program, or join the conversation at monthly Recreation and Parks Board meetings.

The Albany Landmarks Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 333 Broadalbin Street SW and online. The agenda includes a public hearing on a request to use Trex composite decking for a front porch at 915 Walnut Street SW, a home in the Monteith National Register...