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Every Oregon town has those places that seem woven into the fabric of the community. They're the restaurants locals recommend without hesitation. The places where college students celebrate milestones, families gather over lunch, and travelers accidentally stumble upon a meal they'll remember long after the trip ends.

Kevin Griffin’s salary as Oregon State’s athletic director is worth less than half of Scott Barnes’ existing deal. Griffin and OSU agreed to a five-year contract that will pay him a $500,000 salary, with 2.5% increases annually, according to the memorandum of understanding provided to The Oregonian/OregonLive in respon

JaMarcus Shephard and his staff have hosted several recruits over the last few weeks for official visits. One of his latest commitments, LB Brody Downs, recently shared a few comments with me about his decision to choose Oregon State. Downs is a three-star, 6-foot-1, 210lb linebacker, from Lehi High School in Lehi, Uta

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Drivers in Corvallis were urged to steer clear of a busy intersection late Tuesday afternoon after a traffic signal malfunction caused significant backups. In an advisory issued at 4:35 p.m., the Corvallis Police Department said to avoid the area of Highway 99W and Northwest Circle Boulevard.

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry unveiled its new multi-mission aircraft at a press event in Salem. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | From ashes to AI, Oregon's high-tech push to battle wildfires. The aircraft, a Twin Otter, replaces the Partenavia P.68 Observer, which is retiring after 40 years...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Vancouver woman was sentenced to just over eight years in prison for selling fentanyl to two brothers in Woodburn who died from overdoses in 2020, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oregon announced on Thursday. According to court documents, on July 12, 2020, the two...

If you have a penchant for speeding through downtown Newberg, the local police department is providing fair warning that your illegal tendencies may cost you dearly. The city will soon install an automated speed enforcement camera near the intersection of First and Garfield streets and adjacent to Nap’s Thriftway. It i

An active investigation is underway after a Salem police officer was involved in a shooting Thursday morning.

ALBANY, Ore. - The 15th Annual Summer Passport Program returns June 11, encouraging children to explore Albany by visiting local businesses and collecting stamps. Passports will be available for sign-up Thursday, June 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Historic Albany Carousel and Museum, 503 W. First Ave. After that, familie

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive