Salem’s First Fashion Week Closes With Runway Finale After Weeklong Push For Local Boutiques
Salem’s first Fashion Week wrapped Sunday, April 12, with a runway finale at the Salem Convention Center after a week of promotions, shopping events and beauty specials across local boutiques, wellness businesses and related brands. The event was built as more than a single runway night. From April 5...
Wine Wednesday: Local vineyard to host America’s first Aligoté-dedicated event
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – It’s lesser known outside the Burgundy region, but the Aligoté grape offers a whole new world of flavor to fans of white wine. Local enthusiasts can get a taste at North America’s first tasting event dedicated to the grape at the Aligoté Affair on Saturday, May 2, at Balsall Creek in Newberg.
CARA to consider 12 grant applications
Twelve Albany property owners are competing for money in the last round of urban renewal grants from the Central Albany Revitalization Area or CARA. Their combined requests total almost $1.5 million, nearly three times the amount the city council has made available before CARA goes out of business at he end of June 2027.
Sherwood cat sanctuary volunteers find mental wellness through service
At the Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary in Sherwood, it’s hard to tell the difference between who’s helping and who’s being helped. The volunteers say they get so much out of their time there.
Commissioner candidate forum slated for April 22 in Newberg
Newberg residents will soon have an opportunity to see and hear from the five candidates vying for two open positions on the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners. The Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce — in conjunction with the Newberg City Club, George Fox University and the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce — will hold a candidate forum at 6 p.m. April 22 in the grand ballroom...
Frosty, freezing temps threaten the PNW Thursday morning
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The National Weather Service office in Portland has issued frost advisories and freeze warnings for several areas overnight Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The frost advisory covers areas of the Willamette Valley and Clark County from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday morning. Temperatures...
BCSO Log: Five arrested at Blodgett Elementary, reckless driving, illegal dumping
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive nature (sexual abuse, stalking, etc.). Individuals are identified in the log only if...
Co-existing with beavers: Corvallis, nonprofits try new tactic in bypassing dams
The Bald Hill multi-use path draws a lot of people, be they hikers, runners, cyclists or those out walking their dog. “This path is probably one of the most popular ones, I would say, in the Corvallis area, for all sorts of people to come out and recreate,” said Kendra Callahan of Greenbelt Land Trust, a land conservation nonprofit.
Camp Invention will return to Newberg in June
Let’s be honest: Although Camp Invention is designed for kids in grades K-6, doesn’t it sound like so much fun that adults would gladly participate?. The five-day camp, set for the week of June 22 at Mabel Rush Elementary School in Newberg, is designed to foster youth interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and does so via hands-on activities...
🎓 Multiple Education Jobs Now Hiring in Marion County, Oregon
Marion County’s education scene is buzzing with new opportunities this month. From early learning to college-level support, there are several great roles open for people who love helping others learn and grow.

















