Marion County petitions OHA rules that ‘endanger’ mental health facility staff, residents
Marion County filed a complaint against new rules from the Oregon Health Authority that could "endanger" staff and residents at licensed mental health facilities in the state, county commissioners announced.
Black-owned farms in Oregon are advancing food sovereignty and making it fun
Malcolm X famously argued that “revolution is about land” in his 1963 speech “Message to the Grass Roots.” Today’s No Kings protests are notably whiter and older than the racial justice protests of 2020. Many politicians are distancing themselves from the rhetoric and policy proposals championed by the Black Lives Matt
Shots fired in Corvallis lead to arrest near Home Depot
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Corvallis police caught a man accused of firing shots near The Home Depot on Wednesday morning, according to the Corvallis Police Department. CPD officials said officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired around 11:37 a.m. on Aug. 20 in the area of 1780 Northeast Four Acre Place. Several peo
Warm, dry conditions expected across the Willamette Valley
Warm and dry conditions are expected today across the Willamette Valley and Umpqua Basin. High temperatures will reach the mid-80s for inland valleys, with some coastal areas seeing temperatures in the 60s. This weather is near or slightly above average for late August. High temperatures will increase slightly on Frida
Warm and dry weather continues today
Warm temperatures and dry conditions are expected to continue today across the Willamette Valley. A chance of precipitation arrives late Friday into Saturday, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
BCSO Log: Kayaker’s mid-July water rescue among incidents reported
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
City of Newberg warns of land use scam
Newberg has joined the likes of Minneapolis, Miami and Houston as the brunt of a scam seeking to collect fraudulent payments for land use, permitting and development applications. “These emails often reference real project details and use the names of actual city employees, making them appear official,” the city said..
2 Towns Ciderhouse Launches Hunger Action Month Campaign to Benefit Oregon Food Bank
CORVALLIS, Ore. (Sept. 1, 2026) – This September, every qualifying grocery purchase, every food donation and every Harvest Party ticket can help fight hunger in Oregon. In recognition of Hunger Action Month, 2 Towns Ciderhouse is launching a statewide campaign benefiting Oregon Food Bank that raises awareness, funds an
South Salem Search Underway for Missing 72-Year-Old With Dementia, His Dog
A 72-year-old man with dementia went missing from a South Salem neighborhood Wednesday night, last seen around 8:40 pm near the 600 block of Ratcliff Drive SE. Douglas Robert Miller was accompanied by his black retriever, Rachel, when he disappeared, and authorities are urging anyone who spots him to call police immedi
Man Killed in Single Vehicle Rollover Crash
A Polk County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Douglas County near Sutherlin.

















