Countywide Linn-Benton ALERT test Saturday at 1 p.m.; residents urged not to call 911
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Benton County Sheriff's Office has announced a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at 1 p.m. The test will cover all of Benton County. All traditional land phone lines in the 9-1-1 database will receive the message. Those who have registered other devices with...
The Plaza: Refurbished Site Brings Spark to Downtown Corvallis
Walking down Fourth Street towards Madison Avenue in Corvallis you will notice a new sign on the corner of the original JC Penney building. The sign reads “The Plaza.” The glitzy neon-like sign outside reflects the amazing transformation that has happened inside, which is now open for business.
Judge Slaps Salem Driver With 9-Year Term After Girlfriend Thrown From Car
A Salem man will spend more than nine years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of his then-girlfriend, who prosecutors say was ejected from the car he was driving in May 2024. Investigators say video and vehicle data show the woman was hanging out of a passenger window before a...
Oregon Weather: Periodic Rain and Cascade Snow Possible March 13–19
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – A familiar mid-March weather pattern may begin settling across Oregon as the state moves deeper into the month, bringing the kind of shifting skies and periodic rainfall typical of early...
Firefighters quickly contain house fire in Lebanon; no injuries reported
Firefighters quickly put out a structure fire at a home on the 35000 block of Rock Hill Drive in Lebanon early March 2, according to the Lebanon Fire District. Crews were called to the scene just after 7:30 a.m. When the Battalion Chief arrived, light smoke was seen coming from the front door of the two-story house....
Where Oregon Locals Go For All-You-Can-Eat Feasts That Haven’t Changed In Decades
I stumbled into a place in Oregon that felt like stepping into a time machine. And the first thing that hit me was the smell. Warm, salty, comforting… like every good childhood memory of a meal rolled into one. This isn’t some trendy, Instagram-ready buffet. Nope. Locals have...
Salem teen shot, injured man before DUII arrest, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Salem teenager was arrested after shooting a man prior to being arrested for DUII on the same evening last month, authorities said. On Thursday, 19-year-old Salem resident Izaha Gabriel Silva was indicted by a Marion County Grand Jury on multiple charges related to the shooting that left a...
Pacific Northwest burger chain celebrates 65 years with special deals
Burgerville will celebrate its 65th birthday by featuring special deals on March 10 at all locations, including the Salem restaurant. The birthday pricing will include an original cheeseburger for $3.65, small classic fries for $1.65, and a 22-ounce fountain drink for $1.65, according to a press release. Customers...
Hidden glass beach treasure creates moment of hope for cancer patient on Oregon coast
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KOIN) — A Sheridan family visiting the Oregon coast for a final beach trip found unexpected magic in the sand. Leslie Lundquist, 68, is battling kidney cancer, diagnosed in 2024, and two brain tumors that developed later that year. Her daughter, Ashley Brunner, said the trip was meant as a last...
White’s Restaurant Celebrates 90 Years in Salem With One-Day Throwback Prices, Chamber Ribbon Cutting
White’s Restaurant marked 90 years in Salem on Tuesday with a one-day celebration that paired throwback pricing with an official ribbon cutting alongside the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. In an interview with the Salem Business Journal, Owner – Mike White said, “We feel incredibly blessed to carry on...
