Advocates discuss bill to help protect Oregon’s wildlife and natural areas
SALEM, Ore. — Budgets and funding challenges are at the heart of this year's short legislative session in Salem, and the discussion tends to be dominated by topics like education and transportation, but a bipartisan group of lawmakers have also introduced a bill aimed at rising tens of millions of dollars in new...
Second suspect indicted in 2023 rural Yamhill County teen killing, court records show
YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — Another suspect has been indicted in the death of a teen found shot and killed in rural Yamhill County in 2023, KATU has learned. According to court documents, Gabriel James Rivas, 18, was indicted Wednesday on charges of 2nd degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Arson Case
SALEM, Ore. — On February 5, 2026, Jacob Braun, 32, of Salem, was arrested in connection with an attempted arson incident that occurred on January 30, 2026. On the evening of January 30, officers responded to a report of attempted arson in the 5300 block of Landon Street SE. The investigation identified Braun as the...
Pacific Northwest Weather Alert: Chilly, Active Storm Track Targets Washington and Oregon Feb 13–19
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A colder, more active weather pattern is expected to settle over the Pacific Northwest by Thursday, bringing below-normal temperatures and an increased risk of rain and mountain snow...
Salem protest urges lawmakers to fix corporate tax breaks
SALEM, Ore. - Hundreds gathered in Salem to call on lawmakers to close corporate tax loopholes and protect essential services. The rally aimed to prevent cuts to childcare, healthcare, schools, and more. Families are struggling to afford basics, and it's wrong to cut essential services without addressing tax breaks...
A 92-Foot Waterfall Has Been Put Up for Sale in Oregon in ‘Exceptionally Uncommon’...
The Abiqua Falls outside Scotts Mills, Ore., hit the market on Monday, Feb. 2, without a price tag
Keizer to Dedicate Oregon’s First Woody Williams Foundation Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
KEIZER, Ore. — The Keizer Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Committee will host a dedication ceremony honoring Gold Star Families on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at PFC Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park, located along Keizer Station Boulevard. In partnership with the City of Keizer and the Keizer...
BCSO Log: Hit-and-run, stolen tools, warrant arrest
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...
Blown Tire Ends Wild BMW Chase Across McMinnville Backroads
A high-speed chase through rural McMinnville ended Monday when a white BMW SUV lost a tire on NW Meadowlake Road and rolled to a stop, where deputies took the driver into custody. The pursuit started near the city’s northeast side, then jumped across county roads and even private property before wrapping up in the...
UPDATE: Found Safe – Marion County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Endangered 10-Year-Old
MARION COUNTY, Ore. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered 10-year-old girl who was last seen Tuesday morning. Authorities say Kaiya Bermanis was last seen around 9 a.m. in the area of Lancaster Drive NE and...
