Water Gardens wait for pump to start
Every once in a while Albany’s Talking Water Gardens lure me for a bike ride on the gravel trails that wind around the ponds and waterfalls, all dry now because the water treatment function of the system has been shut off. As you may remember, under a settlement with...
Brush fire burns acre along South Santiam River in Lebanon
LEBANON Ore. (KPTV) - A brush fire burned just over an acre along the South Santiam River in Lebanon on Sunday evening, according to the fire department. Just after 5 p.m., crews with the Lebanon Fire District were sent to the area of Brewster Road and East Grant Street where a fire had started in trees about 75 feet i
Special Olympics Summer State Games wrap up in Corvallis with 1,600 athletes
The Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games concluded Sunday in Corvallis after three days at Oregon State University, drawing about 1,600 athletes from across the state and combining competition with volunteer support and free health screenings.
Albany industrial fire contained after 4-hour fight on roof
ALBANY, Ore. - Firefighters battled a roof fire at the Arauco manufacturing facility for four hours on Friday evening, according to the Albany Fire Department. AFD officials responded to the commercial structure fire at 2550 NE Old Salem Road at approximately 8:40 p.m. on July 10. The facility manufactures engineered w
Oregon Wilderness Rescue Ends in Success as Search Crews Bring Missing Camper Home Safely
A large-scale search and rescue operation in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains ended with a successful outcome after an overdue camper was found alive in the rugged Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, bringing relief to family members and highlighting both the challenges and importance of wilderness preparedness across the state. The o
Not so fast! Speed limit going down on Butteville Road
Be prepared to slow down along a stretch of Butteville Road in Woodburn, as a new speed limit goes into effect Monday, July 13. The speed limit on Butteville Road will be reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph on the section extending from approximately 450 feet south of the roundabout to approximately 450 feet south of the But
This Happy Little Oregon Farm Is Filled With Miniature Donkeys Ready To Steal Your...
There are many perfectly good reasons to visit an Oregon farm. Fresh fruit is one. Wandering through an old orchard is another. Browsing antiques, garden art, cowboy boots, and curious little treasures can easily occupy an afternoon. But let’s be honest. At Tollen Farm in Wilsonville, all of those plans may temporarily
Allstate report: Oregon cities vary in driver safety rankings
Allstate report: Oregon cities vary in driver safety rankings
White Sox Draft Oregon State Reliever Isaac Yeager in 14th Round
6'6" reliever Isaac Yeager just finished his senior year at Oregon State. Now, he is poised to turn pro. Learn more in this piece.
Catch A Double Feature With Popcorn And Milk Duds At This Classic Oregon Drive-In...
Somewhere between Portland and wine country, there’s a giant screen in a field, and it’s been quietly making people happy for decades. The 99W Drive-In Theatre in Newberg, Oregon is the kind of place that reminds you that the best experiences in life don’t require a reservation, a dress code, or a password.

















