Animal Sanctuaries and Rescue Organizations Around Marion County
Animal sanctuaries and rescue organizations play a crucial role in caring for vulnerable animals within our communities. Groups like the ones below take care of stray and homeless animals, provide them with the necessary medical care, and then work to find them homes. For many of us, rescue organizations like these...
Light jackets suffice in Willamette Valley as dry afternoon follows morning sprinkles
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Monday is off to a quiet start weather-wise across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Dense fog is being reported around Eugene, but that is the only problem spot in the Willamette Valley this Monday morning. "A light jacket will be just fine as you head...
Nov. 10 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office outstanding warrants
Area law enforcement agencies are looking for the following people who have absconded from the law. Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707....
Mysteries of the Forest: A Tale of Enchanting Mushrooms
In the heart of autumn, a fascinating image has been shared on social media that captures the essence of November in a unique way. The image, which can be viewed here, features a cluster of mushrooms, a common sight during this time of the year. The photograph, in its simplicity, encapsulates the beauty and mystery...
Invasive beetle known to infect Oregon white oak trees found in Marion, Polk counties
The Mediterranean oak borer, an invasive beetle known to transmit a sometimes fatal fungus to Oregon white oak trees, has been found in Marion and Polk counties. Summer trappings also showed that the pest from Europe, North Africa and western Asia is in Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington and Yamhill counties. Officials...
Canzano: Oregon State drops game… but coaching search picks up
A kickoff return went for a touchdown. There were two missed field goals, and a sure-fire ‘walk-in’ TD pass on fourth down late in the game got dropped. Winless Sam Houston State beat Oregon State, 21-17, on Saturday. The Beavers outgained the visitors 474-157 — and lost. Wrap your mind around that stat.
The Cost of Raising A High School Freshman
Hey everyone! I’m totally worn out today. Yesterday was a very long day. I got up at 5:30 am to drive RB40Jr and his teammate to a debate tournament in Silverton, OR (about an hour drive). Then Mrs. RB40 and I went for a 4-hour hike in the Silver Falls State Park. Unfortunately, I forgot my trekking poles and got...
Dean of Honors College steps down
Toni Doolen, dean of the Honors College, will step down from her position as head of the program after thirteen years to work in the College of Engineering. Doolen, starting Jan. 1, 2026, will return to her professor position. Doolen is an industrial engineer by trade. Before receiving her PhD...
In Millersburg, new factories are going up
On Saturday I took a bike ride along Conser Road in Millersburg. All the construction there makes for an impressive sight. The impetus for this excursion into the wilds north of Albany was an email from Frank Grosso: “I’m not sure your bike takes you out to Millersburg very much but maybe you should head this way to...
Benton County to honor veterans, receive national awards Monday
Benton County will recognize local veterans and receive two national awards for supporting military service members during a Veterans Day ceremony Monday morning at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis. The event, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., will include a proclamation reading during the Board of Commissioners...
