Domestic Violence Awareness Month marks importance of Woodburn resources
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While the month is a national campaign, domestic violence is an issue that directly affects many people within the Woodburn community. According to the Oregon Department of Justice report on domestic violence, 39% of men and 42% of women in Oregon have experienced...
Overnight Chill: Frost Advisory Issued for Oregon’s Willamette Valley as Temps Near Freezing
EUGENE, OREGON — A sharp overnight chill is settling across the Willamette Valley, prompting a Frost Advisory from the National Weather Service in Portland through 9 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters say clear skies and calm winds will allow temperatures to drop into the mid-30s, with the coldest pockets near Junction City,...
West Salem Burglary Unravels Organized Oregon Crime Ring Operating Across Willamette Valley
A burglary in a quiet West Salem neighborhood has exposed what authorities describe as a sprawling, Eugene-based crime syndicate responsible for a string of high-value burglaries across the Willamette Valley. Police say the case began with a single call for help and quickly expanded into a multi-agency operation that...
Cascadia earthquake could trigger seismic activity on San Andreas Fault, OSU study suggests
The threat of a 9.0-magnitude earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone has hung over the Pacific Northwest for decades. Seismologists and emergency managers say “The Big One” could be one of the worst natural disasters in the region’s history, but it may not be the worst-case scenario. New research from Oregon...
Oregon Fruit Company Launches New Line of Real Fruit Refreshers
Bright, Bold Flavors Designed for Today’s Beverage Menus. , celebrating its 90th year as one of the Paci?c Northwest’s most trusted fruit brands, today announced the launch of Oregon Fruit Real Fruit Refreshers, a new shelf-stable beverage concentrate line crafted with real fruit and no arti?cial ?avors, colors, or...
Woodburn outlet mall announces opening of Hollister and Portland Leather Goods
Local shoppers now have more stores to choose from at the Woodburn Premium Outlets. The mall has announced the opening of two new businesses, Hollister and Portland Leather Goods, at the outlets, located at 1001 Arney Road N.E. “We are thrilled to welcome Hollister Co. Outlet and Portland Leather Goods...
No Kings rally planned for Saturday in Corvallis
Organizers are planning a No Kings Day of Action rally from noon-3 p.m. Saturday at the Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis. The event coincides with other such rallies across the country for what organizers describe as rising threats to democracy. Organizers are planning a different approach than the June No...
AI App Identifies Avocado Ripeness
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based artificial intelligence system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados. “Avocados are among the most wasted fruits globally due to overripeness,” said Luyao Ma, an assistant professor at Oregon State University. “Our goal was to create a...
Make way for ‘Malloween’ festivities at the Woodburn outlet mall
An afternoon of tricks and treats awaits as the Woodburn Premium Outlets gear up for its Malloween celebration. From noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, the mall invites guests of all ages to enjoy an afternoon filled with seasonal fun, festive treats and family-friendly entertainment. The event, which is...
Check it out: New ramp on riverfront path
Monday’s glorious October sunshine found me and the bike, as usual, on the Albany riverfront, where something new has just opened up. Here, take a look at one part of this new railroad crossing:. This crossing from Water Avenue to the riverfront path makes up for the closing of...
