Tent heater blamed for Albany house fire
A propane heater used by two people sleeping in a tent is believed to have caused an Albany fire that damaged a home Tuesday morning. The Albany Fire Department responded to a home on Water Avenue NE with reports of fire at 9:27 a.m. to find fire burning on the exterior and interior of a single-story home. The...
Hawaiian Bros grand opening set in Newberg
Construction of first-ever brick and mortar location in Oregon nearly complete. Where before there were none, in a few days Newberg will see the opening of its second Hawaiian-themed restaurant in less than a year. Hawaiian Bros will hold the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location in Oregon on...
One dead in Oregon crash with big rig
YARNHILL COUNTY, Ore. – One is dead after a crash involving a big rig. Oregon State Police (OSP) said in a press release that it
I-5 Overnight Closures Continue as ODOT Works to Widen Freeway
SALEM, Ore. — ODOT crews are busy this week on a section of I-5 South of Salem. Drivers should expect overnight closures of I-5 both directions through Wednesday night from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This Battle Creek Bridge Section of work is part of a much larger vision...
New Boost N Brew Shop with Drive-Thru Coming to McMinnville
Following their Portland debut, a coffee company with vibrant flavors is heading south. From their social media, Boost N Brew will be opening a second location at 2758 NE Highway 99. The shop will feature both indoor seating and a drive-thru. Owner Dinesh Thapa told What Now Portland he is hoping to open the coffee...
Deadly crash shuts down Highway 18 just east of McMinnville
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — A deadly crash closed Highway 18 in both directions just east of McMinnville Thursday morning. The crash happened near milepost 49.91, roughly three miles west of the 99W intersection. Oregon State Police confirmed that two vehicles were involved, and at least one person has died. Their...
Salem for Refugees: Finding Hope and New Homes in Turbulent Times
Despite a federal freeze, a Salem nonprofit helps refugees from across the globe find a foothold—and belonging. written by James Sinks | illustration by Cate Andrews. With signs, smiles and new coats, a festive celebration at Portland International Airport greeted a new Oregon family from far away. That day, a family...
Pringle Park Plaza in downtown Salem up for sale at $5.95M
Pringle Park Plaza in downtown Salem is for sale for $5.95 million. Built in 1977, the 61,521-square-foot property includes 22 units across four buildings near Liberty, Mill and High streets SE. It is listed for sale through Capacity Commercial. The Salem team with SVN Commercial Advisors recently joined Capacity...
Salem asks Corps to do more to protect city water during drawdown
Salem leaders asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take more steps to protect the city's drinking water during the deep drawdown planned for Detroit Reservoir in late 2026. The Corps' current plan, which is being undertaken to help downstream passage for Endangered Species Act-protected salmon, addresses many of...
Salem man convicted of killing ex-wife sentenced to life in prison
SALEM, Ore. — Tyler Holman, a Salem man who murdered his ex-wife and tried to frame it as a car crash in 2024, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. Holman was sentenced to life in Oregon Department of Corrections custody; he is required to serve at least 25 years before being considered eligible for parole....

















