George Fox University in Newberg earns spot on list of Best Christian Workplaces
George Fox University recently became one of 10 higher education institutions to earn the certification of Best Christian Workplaces for a second consecutive year. Awarded annually by the nonprofit of the same name, the list “honors organizations that demonstrate intentional leadership and a commitment to cultivating...
This Oregon Tulip Festival Turns the State Into a Sea of Color Every Spring
Pulling up to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm on a crisp March morning, I genuinely did not expect to feel so completely overwhelmed by color. Rows upon rows of tulips stretched out in every direction, painting the Oregon landscape in shades of red, purple, yellow, and pink that almost looked unreal.
Volunteer coach in Lebanon indicted for luring a minor
LEBANON, Ore. - A local volunteer volleyball coach faces charges following an investigation into inappropriate communications with a minor, according to the Lebanon Police Department. LPD officials said that 20-year-old Alyssa Joan Baker was indicted last month for sending explicit messages to a student she coached....
Frankie Ballard to open 2026 Linn County Fair acts
ALBANY, Ore. — Two of three Main Stage acts for the 2026 Linn County Fair have been announced by the Linn County Fair Board. Frankie Ballard will open the fair with headline entertainment on Thursday, July 16, and The Band Perry will close out the fair on Saturday, July 18.
Lebanon fire crews swiftly extinguish blaze; no injuries reported
LEBANON, Ore. - Firefighters quickly responded to a structure fire on the 35000 block of Rock Hill Drive early on March 2. According to the Lebanon Fire District, crews were alerted to the blaze just after 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival, the Battalion Chief observed light smoke emanating from the front...
‘He made no effort’: Salem man sentenced after then-girlfriend was ejected from vehicle
Davalos accelerated his car before pressing the brake and causing Vasquez to be ejected into the street, the DA's Office said.
EEP meets with state senate committee over PeaceHealth move to ApolloMD
SALEM, OR — Concerns over Lane County’s ability to provide a rapid trauma response took the spotlight Thursday in Salem as Eugene Emergency Physicians spoke before the Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs. Two representatives for EEP's 41-provider team spoke about upcoming...
Salem, Oregon Weather: Light Snow Showers Linger in Cascade Passes Through Thursday Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salem, Oregon – Drivers crossing Oregon’s central Cascades early Thursday may still encounter slick pavement and brief snow bursts even after a winter weather advisory expired at 4 a.m. According to the...
Marys River Water Pipeline Project Begins in March
Corvallis, OR. — The final phase of a major water infrastructure upgrade beneath the Marys River is set to begin in early March, according to city engineers. The project will replace an aging 20-inch water pipeline located under SW 3rd Street just south of the Marys River. The existing pipe has reached the end of its...
Oregon State University researchers use AI to predict freshwater fish species at risk of...
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Freshwater fish species have an uphill battle for survival, especially with a changing ecosystem. Now, researchers are determining in advance what species might be at most risk. “So, we’re trying to see with this massive data, can we have some predictable tools, see which one would...

















