Salem OR

After months of uncertainty, the city of Woodburn laid out the roles and rights of local government and law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement actions in the city. The legal opinions, released by the city on Feb. 2, outline a narrow role for the Woodburn police, as officers cannot interfere with federal...

Bruce Wayne, a 3-year-old rescue dog from Salem, is competing for the canine title of "America's Favorite Pet." One feline also will be crowned in the annual competition, a fundraiser for PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) , whose mission is to help sick, injured and orphaned animals. Online voting continues...

One of the most iconic waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest is up for sale. Abiqua Falls, a 92-foot cascade near Scotts Mills that’s graced the covers of magazines, newspapers and websites, was listed for sale, without a price, on Redfin on Feb. 2. The waterfall is listed as the...

Lawmakers have convened in Salem, contemplating ways to trim spending. One idea among many? Reduce pay to teaching hospitals for medical residencies and fellowships. The education programs give medical school graduates hands-on experience before they get their license, and the idea to dial back state support is not...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Surveillance video obtained by KOIN 6 shows the moment that a tank exploded in Canby on Tuesday. Officials say one of two gas tanks at the Kittyhawk Products plant exploded. Both tanks are at least two stories tall and are underground. Three employees were inside at the time of the explosion […]

NEWBERG, Ore. — A proposed restriction to Newberg City Council’s public comment rules was removed from future consideration after a petition and nine speakers addressed the council Monday night. Get These Stories First, Right in your Inbox. We send out a FREE weekly newsletter featuring the previous week’s...

A new traffic signal activates Feb. 3 at Liberty Road S and Davis Road S, improving left-turn safety during peak travel times, city officials say. Salem, OR. — Drivers using Liberty Road S will encounter a new traffic signal beginning Feb. 3 at the intersection with Davis Road S, aimed at improving safety and traffic...

When Jennifer Throndsen asked a group of local elementary school teachers how they were trained to teach reading, there was a common response: “Poorly.”. Throndsen is one of the trainers who spent three days in Salem schools last week to fix that. She works for CORE Learning, a training organization that focuses on...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salem, OR – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is warning drivers to slow down after deputies issued multiple citations for extreme speeding, including one driver allegedly clocked at 140 mph. According to...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — In 2026 so far, there have been five confirmed cases of the measles in Oregon, with measles also being detected in wastewater in Benton County. Linn County confirmed two cases in early January with an additional case now confirmed within the last week. Meanwhile, further north...