Oregon State Fair vendors say poor placement costing them sales
SALEM, Ore. — At the Oregon State Fair, some vendors say they’ve been left nearly invisible to customers this year, placed in areas far from the fair’s main crowds and food courts. Many vendors say their locations this year set them up for failure. “Many of us,...
Linn County Clerk’s Office moving out of the courthouse
ALBANY, Ore. — The Linn County Clerk’s Office is moving out of the courthouse, according to a media release from Linn County Government. Beginning Friday, August 29, the clerk’s office will be located on the first floor of the Wheelhouse at 421 Water Avenue NE, Suite 1300, Albany.
2 Detroit residents reflect on anniversary of Santiam Canyon fires, journeys of recovery
Nearly five years ago, a combination of dry conditions and heavy winds starting on Labor Day quickly accelerated the spread of multiple wildfires that had broken out in the Oregon Cascades. Eleven people died in the Labor Day fires, which burned more than 1 million acres and destroyed more than...
Heat advisory issued for Oregon until early Tuesday morning
On Monday at 4:51 a.m. the National Weather Service released a heat advisory in effect until Tuesday at 5 a.m. for North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Marion and Linn counties and Cascades of Lane County. The weather service states, "Hot...
New park in Molalla to emerge beneath the blackberry growth
Molalla Council agrees it needs to move on naming protocols for things like this. A new park will be springing from the blackberry bushes and other debris of a clean-up job in Molalla in the near future, and it will need a name. Molalla Assistant City Manager Mac Corthell came...
5 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Salem, Oregon to Try
Salem is best known as Oregon’s state capital and Willamette Valley wine country hub, but it’s also a quietly rising barbecue destination. Here, passionate pitmasters smoke up everything from Pacific Northwest salmon to Carolina-style pulled pork, blending lush local ingredients with deep-rooted Southern and Texas...
Dean Thompson Gets Oregon State Backing for Portland Xfinity Race
Sam Hunt Racing is proud to welcome Oregon State University (OSU) as the primary partner for Dean Thompson and the No. 26 OSU / Thompson Pipe Group GR Supra in the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) event at Portland International Raceway. Set for Saturday, August 30, the Pacific Office Automation 147 marks the...
School administrators keep close eye on temperature
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The calendar says it’s back to school time. The calendar also says it’s still summer. As the region bakes under a late summer heat wave, teachers and students are getting back into the classrooms beginning Tuesday, though some districts — like Salem — don’t start until after Labor Day. A KOIN...
Benton County’s Dr. Melissa Bird enters Congress race with community focus
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Dr. Melissa Bird has launched her campaign for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, emphasizing a future grounded in compassion and justice. According to Bird, her leadership will focus on community-driven change. "My name is Dr. Melissa Bird and I’m running for Congress because I believe we...
Kohr Explores: Family fun at the Oregon State Fair
The Oregon State Fair is well underway in Salem, but there is still time to enjoy classic carnival games, fair foods and live concerts.
