Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Arson Case
SALEM, Ore. — On February 5, 2026, Jacob Braun, 32, of Salem, was arrested in connection with an attempted arson incident that occurred on January 30, 2026. On the evening of January 30, officers responded to a report of attempted arson in the 5300 block of Landon Street SE. The investigation identified Braun as the...
Pacific Northwest Weather Alert: Chilly, Active Storm Track Targets Washington and Oregon Feb 13–19
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A colder, more active weather pattern is expected to settle over the Pacific Northwest by Thursday, bringing below-normal temperatures and an increased risk of rain and mountain snow...
Salem protest urges lawmakers to fix corporate tax breaks
SALEM, Ore. - Hundreds gathered in Salem to call on lawmakers to close corporate tax loopholes and protect essential services. The rally aimed to prevent cuts to childcare, healthcare, schools, and more. Families are struggling to afford basics, and it's wrong to cut essential services without addressing tax breaks...
A 92-Foot Waterfall Has Been Put Up for Sale in Oregon in ‘Exceptionally Uncommon’...
The Abiqua Falls outside Scotts Mills, Ore., hit the market on Monday, Feb. 2, without a price tag
Keizer to Dedicate Oregon’s First Woody Williams Foundation Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
KEIZER, Ore. — The Keizer Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Committee will host a dedication ceremony honoring Gold Star Families on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at PFC Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park, located along Keizer Station Boulevard. In partnership with the City of Keizer and the Keizer...
BCSO Log: Hit-and-run, stolen tools, warrant arrest
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...
Blown Tire Ends Wild BMW Chase Across McMinnville Backroads
A high-speed chase through rural McMinnville ended Monday when a white BMW SUV lost a tire on NW Meadowlake Road and rolled to a stop, where deputies took the driver into custody. The pursuit started near the city’s northeast side, then jumped across county roads and even private property before wrapping up in the...
UPDATE: Found Safe – Marion County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Endangered 10-Year-Old
MARION COUNTY, Ore. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered 10-year-old girl who was last seen Tuesday morning. Authorities say Kaiya Bermanis was last seen around 9 a.m. in the area of Lancaster Drive NE and...
Man charged with trying to set fire to front porch in SE Salem
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - A 32-year-old Salem man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a January attempted arson, according to police. On the evening of Jan. 30, officers with the Salem Police Department were sent to a home on Landon Street Southeast near Eastlake Drive Southeast after the report of an arson attempt.
Sherwood Home Raid Uncovers 37 Pounds Of Meth In Federal Drug Sting
A federal narcotics probe centered on a Sherwood home ended in a major bust after agents and local detectives hit the property with search warrants on Dec. 1, 2025. Authorities say they recovered roughly 37 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and several ounces of heroin during the operation. One Sherwood resident...
