Adult foster home let man devour spoiled food until he died, knew he had...
An adult foster home in Oregon let an obese man hoard and devour spoiled food until he died from a foodborne illness, a lawsuit says, accusing staff of ignoring a safety plan to monitor and stop him. The post Adult foster home let man devour spoiled food until he died, knew he had a rare hoarding and eating condition
Member Profile: First Choice Business Brokers Willamette Valley
First Choice Business Brokers Willamette Valley supports clients across Oregon through the business sales and acquisitions process. The Springfield Chamber recently connected with David Doperalski, Owner of First Choice Business Brokers, to learn more about the organization. Tell us a little about First Choice Business
Allison Inn and Spa hosts sensational summer dinners in Willamette Valley
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – This Takeout Tuesday, take yourself out to Oregon Wine Country for a sensational taste of summer. The Allison Inn and Spa in Newberg is hosting a series of special dinners promising peak flavor in the stunning Willamette Valley. Chef Peter Jowise along with the inn’s...
Black bear spotted roaming Newberg neighborhood; wildlife officials say it poses no immediate threat
NEWBERG, Ore. — A young black bear has been spotted roaming a Newberg neighborhood, prompting a response from state wildlife officials and drawing widespread attention on social media, according to statements provided to KGW on Tuesday. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed it had received reports about.
Man gets over 10 years in prison for attempted murder during Salem online food...
SALEM, Ore. — A man was sentenced to more than ten years in prison after law enforcement officers say he sexually assaulted and stabbed a Salem woman several times while making food deliveries back in February. A Polk County judge sentenced Daniel Ray Myers, 63, to 130 months –...
Watching Train 11 as it crosses my path
Watching a train go by in close proximity is one of the rewards of riding a bike around Albany. You can stand and watch close to the tracks at pedestrian crossings such as the ones at Burkhart or Pine streets. Here’s one such experience from Monday, necessarily brief:. As...
Pet of the Month: Sky
Sky doesn’t look like a dog who’s had it easy. But you’d never know it from her tail. The roughly 2-year-old mixed-breed arrived at the Newberg Animal Shelter about six weeks ago as a stray, brought in amid a county investigation into possible neglect. She was underweight, losing her coat, and suffering from a bacteria
Oregon State Catcher Jacob Galloway Named Semifinalist For Buster Posey Award
After previously being named to the midseason watchlist for the 2026 Buster Posey Award, Oregon State senior catcher Jacob Galloway was named Monday as a semifi
Cherriots Announces Local and Regional Farebox Upgrades Starting in June
SALEM, OR – (May 18, 2026) — Cherriots is announcing an upcoming upgrade to fare collection technology across its fleet. Beginning June 2, 2026, new fareboxes will be installed on all Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional buses to improve system reliability and to streamline the boarding process. These...
A unique Oregon law allows it to block healthcare deals. The state hasn’t used...
Lawmakers said that giving the state oversight would stop multibillion-dollar deals from reducing care and increasing costs. Some who supported the law say it hasn’t been nearly as effective as they hoped. This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of

















