Oregon Horse Haven Restores Health and Dignity to Rescued Horses
NEWBERG, Ore. — Up a quiet hill in Newberg, Jillian Leighty is giving abandoned horses a second chance—and in the process, hoping to provide opportunities for others to experience horse ownership. Get These Stories First, Right in your Inbox. We send out a FREE weekly newsletter featuring the...
Love triangle killing results in life sentence for Oregon man after retrial
A Benton County judge sentenced a man to life in prison for killing his Russian fiancée in the woods near Alsea on Easter in 2017. It was a bloody end to a love triangle in which a popular Corvallis bar served as a backdrop. It’s the second time William...
Kotek backed bill to lessen regulations on restraining children dies in Salem
A bill backed by Gov. Tina Kotek, which aimed to lessen restrictions around restraining or secluding children in treatment centers and other forms of residential care, is dead, its sponsors say. House Bill 3835, which drummed up a storm in Salem, would have narrowed the criteria for when restraining a...
Farewell, Orange Julius, You Sweet 42-Year-Old Summer Child
The Lloyd Center Dairy Queen-Orange Julius combo, likely the second-oldest tenant in the mall at 42 years old, is closing. The final day of service is Sunday, June 29. The closing marks the last location for the Dairy Queen-owned destination for the eponymous frigid drink and DQ Dilly Bars. According to the...
Oregon man wanted for attempted murder arrested while walking to work
SHERWOOD, Ore. — A man who was wanted on an attempted murder charge out of Portland was arrested last week while he was walking to work in Sherwood, police officials said. The Sherwood Police Department said its officers were asked to help the Portland Police Bureau find a man who had a felony warrant for attempted...
Op-Ed: Questions Remain After CET Funds Awarded to Ineligible Project
The Newberg City Council recently discussed awarding the $1 million generated through the Construction Excise Tax (CET) at the June 16 city council meeting. This 1% tax on new residential and commercial construction was implemented in Newberg in 2020. CET was adopted to fund affordable housing projects like...
St. Paul Rodeo spreads the wealth
Proceeds from the annual Fourth of July rite support everything from the local fire district to parochial and public schools. It is doubtful that the tens of thousands of fans that witness the St. Paul Rodeo every year know that while they are enjoying the top Fourth of July rodeo in the land, they are also...
Live Update on Oregon Reservoirs: Join the USACE Webinar
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a virtual session on the Willamette Valley dams and summer water forecasts amidst reduced precipitation, emphasizing reservoir management and community needs. Oregon — Official Release: Responding to less-than-expected precipitation, the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps...
Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir Review
Classic Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, today we review the Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir as a Saturday Splurge selection. 100% Pinot Noir from the winery's estate vineyard in Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon. The wine was aged for 10 months in 17% new French oak barrels. Sample submitted...
ICE detains Iranian man on his way to gym in Oregon
An Iranian citizen living in Yamhill County was driving to the gym Tuesday morning when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers stopped and arrested him, according to his lawyer and court records. He was held briefly in Portland before he was transferred to the regional detention center in Tacoma, said...
