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Research from Oregon State University suggests that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may weaken as the climate warms, potentially leading to rising sea levels and changes in monsoon patterns. A major ocean current system that helps move heat around the planet may weaken as the climate warms, accor

The latest news stories and stories of interest in the Willamette Valley from the digital home of Southern Oregon, from Wynne Broadcasting’s WillametteValleyMagazine.com. Weather conditions can allow even a small spark to quickly become a fast-moving wildfire. Help us keep Oregon safe by staying vigilant and avoiding a

Years of gambles and gut decisions shaped this American Airlines veteran's trajectory.

SALEM, Oregon — Oregon’s revitalized Arts & Culture Awards and Summit returns to the Oregon Convention Center Dec. 1-2, 2026, and nominations for the 2026 Arts & Culture Awards are open now. Oregon’s cultural sector is a powerhouse, supporting more than 50,000 jobs and contributing $8.9 billion to...

Somewhere between the vineyards and the quiet back roads of Dayton, Oregon, there’s a white-columned house that has been quietly making people’s jaws drop for years. The Joel Palmer House Restaurant is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve discovered a secret, even though the secret has been hiding in plain

Emerald ash borer pops up in more new places, including first detections in Beaverton, Salem and Rockcreek. BEAVERTON, Ore. – Emerald ash borer (EAB), an exotic beetle that infests and kills ash and olive trees, has been confirmed for the first time inside Beaverton, Salem, at Bethany Lake Park in the Rockcreek area, a

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN)  — A Red Cross volunteer from Keizer is heading to Hawaii Wednesday to help families recovering from Hurricane Lala. But for Darrell Fuller, the mission carries a personal connection. Nearly 20 years ago, Fuller’s family experienced a disaster of their own — and the Red Cross was there to help. No

Seeing a rat in the yard - or worse, inside your home - can be an alarming experience. And for good reason. "Rats are very intelligent and resourceful," said Dana Sanchez, Extension wildlife specialist with Oregon State University. "Simply putting down a trap and expecting a rat to fall into it won't work."

City leaders are beginning to explore street fees, fuel taxes and other revenue options as Salem’s transportation fund approaches a projected deficit. Salem needs roughly $11 million more each year just to keep its streets from deteriorating beyond their current condition, city officials told the City Council during a

Shifting animals from one laboratory to another does not reduce suffering so much as relocate it.