3 beer festivals in the Willamette Valley in September: What to know
Oregon's Willamette Valley is set to host three beer festivals in September to celebrate National Drink Beer Day. "Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or looking for a fun weekend getaway, the Willamette Valley offers plenty of ways to celebrate National Drink Beer Day with friends, family, and fellow beer...
Sherwood pedestrian bridge opens for first day of school
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include more information from Sherwood City Manager Craig Sheldon. Sherwood officially opened its 900-foot-long pedestrian bridge — which spans northeast across Highway 99W from the Sherwood Family YMCA to Sherwood High School — on Tuesday, Aug. 26, two days ahead of...
Another warm night, but gradual improvements are coming
Tracking daily thunderstorm chance along/east of Cascades. Don’t forget to download our FOX 12 Weather App to stay ahead of the forecast! Get real-time radar, updates from our team, and exclusive content right at your fingertips. STAYING HUMID... Clouds stuck around and acted like a “blanket” overnight, especially...
Update: Flood advisory issued for Polk County Wednesday morning triggered by heavy rainfall
At 7:10 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated flood advisory in effect until 8:15 a.m. for Polk County. The weather service states to prepare for, "Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," describes the weather...
OSU Beavers-branded car to appear in NASCAR race for first time ever
BEND, Ore. -- An Oregon State University-branded car will appear in a NASCAR race for the first time ever this weekend. Dean Thompson will be driving the No. 26 in the Pacific Office Automation 147 Xfinity Series race at Portland International Raceway on Saturday. The car will be wrapped in...
Corvallis Police release map of recent cougar sightings in the city area
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KATU) — With eight more reported cougar sightings in the past two weeks, Corvallis Police released a map detailing all of the recent places people say they’ve seen a mountain lion around the city. The reports started in early August. Several homeowners captured video and photos...
Salem man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for selling cereal, candy containing...
A man was stabbed several times after leaving the Central Library in downtown Portland, leading to three arrests. More than 1,400 Evergreen Public Schools staff members began striking on what was supposed to be the district's first day of school. Director of Oregon Coast Military Museum facing sex abuse charges,...
Two dead after multiple overnight Salem shootings
Police are investigating after multiple fatal shootings overnight in Salem, authorities said.
Eugene, Springfield jolted as 103 lightning strikes touch down
This story was updated to include information about new fire starts. A band of thunderstorms sweeping through Lane County has delivered 103 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes since Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Thunder rattled downtown Eugene on Wednesday morning, when nine strikes were recorded...
Linn County Clerk’s Office moving out of the courthouse
ALBANY, Ore. — The Linn County Clerk’s Office is moving out of the courthouse, according to a media release from Linn County Government. Beginning Friday, August 29, the clerk’s office will be located on the first floor of the Wheelhouse at 421 Water Avenue NE, Suite 1300, Albany.
