Limited Area Drinking Water Warning
At approximately 7:00 pm on January 10, 2026, a Portland General Electric (PGE) power outage in the S4 water pressure zone in South Salem caused a temporary loss of water pressure when a safety device at the Davis Road Water Pump Station shut down the pumps. Potentially harmful bacteria could be present in the water...
Cardwell Hill Drive section to close Monday for cleanup, road work
Benton County Public Works will temporarily close a section of Cardwell Hill Drive on Monday, Jan. 13, to conduct cleanup and road maintenance work, officials said. The closure will affect the 0.8-mile stretch between the west gate and the slide repair construction zone. All pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle traffic...
Benton County, OR – Traffic Alert: Cardwell Hill Dr. Closed Monday for Repairs
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Corvallis, OR – Drivers in Benton County should prepare for a full closure of Cardwell Hill Drive on Monday, January 12, 2026, as county crews complete cleanup and road repair work. The closure is expected...
Coffee grounds boost soil health — and help control slugs
The world’s most popular drink offers more than just a caffeine kick. Spent coffee grounds can enrich soil and compost, while brewed coffee itself can help manage slugs. “The big message is that generally people are too enthusiastic. You really need to take the recommended dosages to heart. I’ve seen raised beds...
2 Towns Ciderhouse Introduces NA Guava Get Down, Expanding Its Leadership in Adult Non-alcoholic...
Just in time for Dry January, the vibrant new release builds on the success of the nation's top-selling dealcoholized cider line, including NA Cosmic Crisp® and NA Pacific Pineapple. Corvallis, Ore. – Jan. 8, 2026 —As demand for adult non-alcoholic (ANA) beverages continues to rise, 2 Towns Ciderhouse is...
Salem suspect with possible gang ties arrested for pulling gun
A Salem man with potential gang ties was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening a victim with a gun in late December, Salem police announced.
Concerns mount over drinking water impact of Detroit Lake drawdown in Marion County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In a letter sent Tuesday, Marion County officials asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to do more in its study of the impact of the proposed deep drawdown of Detroit Lake. “Our residents depend on clean, reliable drinking water,” said Marion Commissioner Kevin Cameron. The letter accuses of...
Destination weddings on the McKenzie and accessible trail to Blue Pool
From improving accessibility at the Cascades Raptor Center to making the McKenzie River a mecca for marriage, the Willamette Valley Visitors Association is supporting projects at several local organizations and agencies. Getting to Blue Pool, also called Tamolitch Falls, will be possible for more people and a series...
Yamhill County, OR – Scam Alert: Fake “Jail Release” Calls Target Families
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. McMinnville, OR – The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a growing scam involving fake calls claiming to be from law enforcement, demanding money to release inmates from custody....
Fate of Yamhelas Westsider Trail in Yamhill County commissioners’ hands
Board tentatively slated to determine whether trail plan should be removed from list of county transportation projects. The fate of the Yamhelas Westsider Trail lies in the hands of a commission whose majority has opposed it from the start. At a public hearing tentatively slated for Jan. 22, the Yamhill...
