Stayton Man Busted In Roblox Gift Card Grooming Case
A Stayton, Oregon man is facing child sex abuse charges after investigators say he groomed a child through online gaming and used Roblox gift cards as bait to build trust and pressure the victim for explicit images. The case started with a cyber tip and quickly grew into a multi-jurisdictional...
An Oregon food bank eyes expansion as local need grows
Since the Ella Curran Food Bank was founded in 1978, it has moved about nine times between rented spaces in Independence. After the nonprofit organization was forced to improvise by handing out boxes of food in the parking lot of Independence Cinema during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the leaders...
Newberg fire displaces 5 people, home and RV ‘total losses’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Five people were displaced after a home and RV fire near Newberg Saturday afternoon. None of the residents or any pets were present when the fire happened, and no one was injured. However, the home and the RV are considered “total losses,” Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue said. Firefighters...
This Giant Oregon Vintage Store Lets You Load Your Backseat With Treasures For Next...
Tucked away in a historic home, this Oregon shop feels like stepping into a carefully curated time capsule where every corner hides a potential treasure. This place transforms forgotten furniture and overlooked finds into something special again. Walking through the aisles feels nothing like your typical thrift store...
Oregon Democratic lawmakers push back on mass deportation efforts
Marion County Sheriff Nick Hunter sat in front of a panel of Oregon state lawmakers near the start of the 2026 legislative session. He wore a black uniform, a gold star-shaped badge pinned to his chest and “N. Hunter” name tag embroidered in all capital letters across the front.
Dax Whitney Ties Oregon State Strikeout Record With 17 vs Baylor
After a phenomenal freshman campaign where he earned Freshman All-America Honors among other national honors, Oregon State right-handed pitcher Dax Whitney adde
SOU takes lead on Day 1 of CCC Championships
SALEM — By building a 16 ½-point cushion through Day 1 of the Cascade Conference Men’s Wrestling Championships, No. 6-ranked Southern Oregon positioned itself on Friday to win another title at the Salem Armory Auditorium. The Raiders sent eight of their 12 individuals to the semifinals and...
Warm surface temps kept valley floor snow away despite wintry model forecasts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — This past week was the best shot at low elevation snow that we have seen this winter. About two weeks ago, we started to see signs in weather models that snow was going to be a possibility down to the valley floor. WEATHER | Latest...
Electric Alley Closed To Cars Through May 9 As Electro Apartment Work Gets Underway
Drivers can’t cut through Electric Alley right now, and that change is expected to last through May 9, 2026. For the small businesses tucked into the alleyway, the closure isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a daily disruption that could shape foot traffic and sales through the spring.
Santiam Christian and Lebanon cheerleading celebrate new year with new state titles
EUGENE, Ore-- It's a sport that doesn't get enough time in the spotlight, but one that is continuing to grow in the state of Oregon. Of course I'm talking about competitive cheerleading. With another state championship tournament wrapped up and in the books from a week ago, programs that have...

















