Governor Kotek Back Tracks and Posts Video Supporting Lebanon High School
Governor Tina Kotek reversed course, posting a video supporting Lebanon High School in T-Mobile’s $1 million stadium contest after backlash over her earlier silence. Oregon — Following criticism for remaining silent on Lebanon High School’s bid in T-Mobile’s nationwide Friday Night 5G Lights competition, Governor...
Police Issue ‘Oink Alert’ After ‘Sweet’ Pig Found Near Elementary School In Oregon
Police in Oregon issued an “oink alert” over the weekend after officers found a domesticated pig “trotting along like he owned the night.” The Salem Police Department said its graveyard patrol officers “made an unexpected new friend” near Hammond Elementary School, where they found a “sweet” domesticated pig at...
Lane County deputies arrest Albany man after finding firearms in suspicious vehicle
COBURG, Ore. — Around 7 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy located a suspicious vehicle blocking a driveway in the 33300 block of Selby Way, east of Coburg. The deputy observed firearms inside the vehicle. At the same time, area residents reported a man...
Watchlist: ‘Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated at Salem’s Riverfront Park’
Indigenous Peoples Day was first recognized in Oregon in 2021 as the second Monday of October, making this year’s Indigenous Peoples Day Monday, Oct. 13. For years, a community organization called Indigenous Now has hosted an event at the Riverfront Park in Salem to celebrate the holiday. Local station...
Oregon leather company, trendy Y2K brand open at Woodburn’s outlet mall
Woodburn Premium Outlets has been on a roll lately. The outlet mall — located at 1001 Arney Road N.E., just 30 miles south of Portland — launched six new businesses in August ranging from local eats to luxury brands. Now, two more retailers have joined the lineup, blending local names with national favorites.
Lebanon High School student taken into custody after threat found on bathroom wall
LEBANON, Ore. — A Lebanon High School (LHS) was taken into custody Monday after reportedly leaving a hand written threat on a bathroom wall inside the school. According to the Lebanon Police Department (LPD), authorities were made aware of the threatening message around 2:38 p.m., October 13. Police say...
About 60 Oregon National Guard soldiers to help with security of US border
About 60 members of the Oregon National Guard are being deployed to Texas to help provide security at the border, the Oregon Military Department said Tuesday. The department held a mobilization ceremony in Salem for the soldiers from A Company, Forward Support Company, 1249th Engineer Battalion. The soldiers will...
Downtown Salem paid parking making more money than expected, business remains steady
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — As cities across Oregon continue to look for new ways to generate revenue, the city of Salem is outpacing its paid parking revenue projections by almost $200,000. In July, the city of Salem began charging downtown visitors for parking after 50 years of offering free,...
‘Trick or Treat Street’ on tap Halloween night in Newberg
Annual event set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 on First Street. “Trick or Treat Street,” the Newberg Downtown Coalition’s annual Halloween extravaganza, will return for another year in a few weeks time. Set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 along nearly the entire length of...
Carl R. Woese Institute Leads $28 Million Initiative to Develop Precision Phage Platform for...
A research team at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is leading a $28 million initiative aimed at developing a precision phage platform to address public health challenges. The five-year project, titled “Microbe/phage Investigation for Generalized Health...
