Salem removes convicted murderer from public safety boards, expands background checks
A special meeting was held by the Salem City Council on Wednesday following growing calls for a convicted murderer to be removed from two public safety boards.
Freezing fog causes wrecks on 99W near the intersection with Highway 18 in Yamhill...
YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — Areas of freezing fog are being reported in Yamhill County. KATU’s Mike Warner is reporting an accident near 99W and the Highway 18 interchange just south of Dundee. WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast. Several vehicles are off the road as emergency...
This is family business: Oregon’s motocross dynasty
Arenacross is coming to Oregon in 2026. The series will kick off this January in Albany, Ore. at the Leach family operated track. Arenacross is a variation of motocross characterized by its faster, tighter indoor races. It is the latest advancement from a family that has already shaped motocross in the Pacific...
Icy roads lead to crashes, school delays in NW Oregon
Icy roads around Northwest Oregon have led to several crashes Thursday morning, as well as several schools delaying their starts.
Oregon DC Sends Alarming Message as Dan Lanning Faces Indiana at Peach Bowl
Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi finds himself at a crossroads. While his responsibility to lead the Ducks in the CFP semifinal remains critical, his new role as California’s head coach demands immediate attention, especially with the transfer portal in full swing. Now, caught between the two, Lupoi offered a...
Oregon Weather Alert Now: 34–44°F Cold Rain, Snowflakes Possible in Eugene
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Damp pavement glistens under streetlights as cold rain moves through the southern Willamette Valley early this morning. In Eugene, winter weather is active now, and small temperature changes could...
New Woodburn bus route transports residents to Amazon, Do it Best and WinCo
A new bus route began service Monday in Woodburn, offering free transportation to several of the city’s major employers. The new WTC C Route, launched Jan. 5, provides direct transportation from the Woodburn Memorial Transit Center, at 2900 Tom Tennant Drive, to the Amazon, Do it Best and WinCo warehouses.
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Volunteers for Enforcement Reserve Deputy Program
Volunteers seeking a different kind of role in law enforcement have a chance to apply for the Reserve Program at the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office. In a recent social media post, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is inviting applications for individuals interested in serving as Enforcement Reserve Deputies....
Tyler Holman Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Marion County Case
A Salem man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with a firearm in the 2025 killing of Ashley Gandalfi; sentencing is scheduled for January 14. Marion County, OR. — A Marion County Circuit Court judge on Monday accepted a change of plea from Tyler Holman, resolving a homicide case stemming from the 2025 death of...
Marion County argues for a halt on planned drawdown of Detroit Lake
SALEM, Ore. — Marion County is urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to put a pause on the planned drawdown of Detroit Lake late this year, claiming that the move will threaten the local drinking water supply. The county sent a letter to USACE on Tuesday, saying that...
