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MT. ANGEL, Ore. (KATU) — Abiqua Falls, an iconic 92-foot waterfall near Mt. Angel, is listed for sale along with the 40-acre lot of forestland it sits on. The property is owned by the Abbey Foundation of Oregon (AFO) which manages the Mount Angel Abbey and seminary. For years it has preserved the property as private...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Rain taps steadily on rooftops this morning across the southern Willamette Valley, darkening pavement and pushing puddles toward curbs before daybreak. The air feels damp and cool, and the wet...

Salem, OR. — Two Salem men were taken into custody early Saturday morning following a reported fight involving a firearm at Mikey’s Bar and Grill in downtown Salem. At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2026, officers responded to the bar at 155 Liberty Street NE after receiving reports of a fight involving multiple...

A federal narcotics investigation focusing on a Sherwood home resulted in a huge bust after agents and local detectives executed search warrants on December 1, 2025. During the operation, authorities claim to have recovered over 37 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and numerous ounces of heroin. One Sherwood...

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A police canine helped officers track down a robbery suspect Friday afternoon, Salem Police Department officials said. The incident started shortly after noon with reports of a robbery in the parking lot of Costco. Officers later found the suspect’s vehicle, and a police canine search...

Salem City Council will vote Feb. 9 on whether to create a $200,000 social service pilot program — an idea born following calls to provide aid to residents impacted by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests. The Salem Citizen Budget Committee voted Jan. 14 in an 11-7 split to recommend that Salem City...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An injured logger was successfully rescued from the Alsea Falls Recreation Area in Oregon Friday morning, authorities said. The accident was reported just after 11:30 a.m., drawing a response to the forested area by the Corvallis Fire Department and other emergency crews. When first responders...

If your idea of a perfect night out involves craft beer, scenery, and the gentle rhythm of jointed rail, Santiam Excursion Trains delivers a refreshingly different kind of “brew tour.” Based in Lebanon, Oregon, this operation has built a reputation for fun, themed excursions that pair classic passenger-rail ambiance...

Woodburn is continuing to dribble forward in its efforts to bring a state-of-the-art soccer complex to town. The Oregon Youth Soccer Association has entered the planning and site development phase of its partnership project with the Woodburn School District to build a new multi-field sports complex on a portion of...

It was a little disheartening to recently hear members of the community say that Yamhill County is lacking in outdoor recreational opportunities for our children. I raised my two daughters in this county, and we never lacked for anything to do outside! In fact, I am deeply grateful for the many amazing spaces we had...