Chronicling the ‘American Dream’ in Woodburn: City creates video series highlighting diverse businesses
For many, coming to the city of Woodburn and opening a business is the pinnacle of the “American Dream.”. Now, these stories are being brought to light through a city-produced video series highlighting six local businesses and the diverse faces behind them. Nearly a decade ago, City Manager Scott...
Yamhelas Westsider Trail supporters organize against latest threat to its future
The Yamhelas Westsider Trail is back in the news. The last time I checked in on this project that would build a new 17-mile rail-trail in Yamhill County between McMinnville and Forest Grove, it was mired in controversy. Advocates for the path ultimately lost that round in 2021 when it...
Grant’s Getaways: See birds flocking in the thousands on this southern Willamette Valley trail
OREGON, USA — The trails less traveled are the ones that I enjoy the most, especially when there's a chance that the adventure holds on to Oregon history. This week, we head to the southern end of the Willamette Valley where three outdoor adventures combine hiking with unique Oregon history and the chance to trek...
Take a look inside Salem’s new Cartwright Apartments
What was once a vacant lot that occasionally hosted firework sales tents is now home to 42 apartments and a ground-floor commercial space. Cartwright Apartments recently welcomed its first resident. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are now available for lease at the five-story building on the corner of Bush...
Santiam Hospital Welcomes Taylor E. Brown, NP, to Women’s Health Team Serving Local Community
Santiam Hospital & Clinics has announced that Taylor E. Brown, NP, has joined its Women’s Health team, which is led by Dr. Amanda E. Wagner, OBGYN. Brown has experience in patient care and women’s health services in Oregon.
Corvallis, OR – Police Alert: 3 DUII Arrests Reported in Corvallis This Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Corvallis, OR – Three Corvallis residents were arrested over the past week for alleged impaired driving, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies reported that on December 4, 2025, Galen...
Third man sentenced for 2024 escape of MacLaren Youth facility
A man who escaped from MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in 2024 was sentenced Dec. 4 to 11 months in prison. Julian Diaz-Navarro, 21, was one of three men who escaped from MacLaren, the Oregon Youth Authority's largest facility located in Woodburn, at about 9:12 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2024. Diaz-Navarro , Xavier Swimm...
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on Commercial Street SE in Salem
Salem police say 21-year-old Ethan Alekseyenko died after being struck while crossing Commercial Street SE Saturday night; the year’s tenth fatal crash. Salem, OR. — A 21-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night while crossing Commercial Street SE, marking Salem’s tenth fatal crash of 2025.
Oregon toddler mauled by two dogs, leaving her hospitalized
SALEM, Ore. — A child is recovering in the hospital after being attacked by what her mother said were two pit bulls on Sunday afternoon. The child was walking to the front door of her family's Salem apartment with her 3-year-old sister, when her mother Merissa Corron told KGW News that she noticed the neighboring...
Flood Advisory until 01:00PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Oregon, including the following counties, Lincoln, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill. * WHEN...Until 100 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 735...
