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On Wednesday evening the bike took me to 3080 Pacific Blvd. SE, which is in the parking lot on the west side of the Winco supermarket. That’s where the Tesla company is building an electric vehicle charging station. In February I reported that a Tesla branch in Bothell, Wash.,...

Lebanon, OR – Lebanon City Councilor, who has represented Ward 2 since 2022, announced his campaign for Mayor on July 8. Councilor Workman delivered the news in a social media post:. Well, some of you may have guessed by the name change of this page, but I have officially...

What follows is one of the many articles in the Mercury’s 2026 Food Issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types of articles coming, support us here.—eds. Having spent...

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon Humane held a spay and neuter event on Wednesday as they work to control the pet population -- the second of three events they are hosting this year. Oregon Humane said their goal for Wednesday was to fix 235 pets in Portland and 75 at...

Springfield History Museum opens a new exhibit called “Farm Labor in the Valley” July 10, featuring the long history and individual stories of those involved in the Willamette Valley farmworker movement. Artifacts from Eugene Friends of Farmworkers are displayed, including many picket signs and posters from the 1970s f

When I joined Yamhill Community Action Partnership in 2018 as the new development director, I quickly understood the urgency of our work. On my first day, while turning onto Dustin Court, I witnessed several children living unsheltered and. playing in the street near dozens of adults who were experiencing mental...

When you run a state government agency, it’s never a good look to claim ignorance of a scandal that erupted under your watch. Especially when records prove that you knew about it. Dr. Sejal Hathi did the right thing last week by announcing her resignation as Oregon Health Authority...

BENTON COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - Two Benton County bridges have been closed immediately after state inspectors found critical safety deficiencies during a routine inspection. Inspectors identified major issues on a pony steel truss bridge at milepost 5.3 on McFarland Road over Muddy Creek and on a timber bridge at milepost

The City of Corvallis has identified eight specific ways to improve the downtown area thanks to the efforts of a dedicated task force.