Pet of the Month: Maple the Cat
This is part of the “Pet of the Month” feature in partnership with the Newberg Animal Shelter. The goal is to shine a light on some of the shelter’s longest tenured residents with the hopes of them finding their forever homes. To learn more, visit the Newberg Animal Shelter website.
Poison Waters Leads Two Dozen Drag Queens Into Skies Over Newberg, Oregon
Two dozen drag performers from across the Pacific Northwest climbed into hot air balloons before sunrise Monday, trading stages and spotlights for wicker baskets and open sky above Yamhill County's wine country. The goal: an attempt at the world record for the most drag performers airborne in hot air balloons at the sa
Warm and sunny afternoons ahead for Eugene and the Willamette Valley
Today and through the upcoming week, Eugene and the Willamette Valley will see morning clouds give way to warm, sunny afternoons. Temperatures will generally remain in the low 80s and upper 70s under light winds, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
Salem Community Markets: A Growing Tradition Rooted in Local Flavor
The scene at Salem Community Markets is simple but unmistakable, with baskets of ripe produce stacked high, handmade crafts spread across tables, and the low hum of conversation as neighbors stop to chat between booths. What started as a small gathering of vendors under the Marion Street Bridge has grown into a beloved
Oregon State names Braden Atkinson starting QB
Sophomore transfer from Mercer beats out Maalik Murphy, Brady Jones for Beavers’ QB1 gig. The Oregon State Beavers have their quarterback, according to a Monday report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Thamel reported Monday that Oregon State named Braden Atkinson, a sophomore transfer from Mercer and reigning Jerry Rice...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Three smoke investigations mark busy week
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue:. • 3:10 p.m. — Firefighters were dispatched to provide mutual aid to Corvallis Fire Department, which was obligated to another call, responding with three personnel in an engine. Upon arrival, crews assisted with multip
Dante Moore, Gatlin Bair Connection Offers Intriguing Glimpse for Oregon
A new video of former 5-star recruit, receiver Gatlin Bair is showing off why he might be an underrated part of the Ducks’ 2026 freshman class.
13 Ways Your Purebred Cat Proves You Are Its Whole World
Most people assume cats are stone-cold roommates who happen to share your address. New research says the opposite – and the science gets oddly specific about it. Oregon State University found that cats form attachment bonds nearly identical to those seen in human infants and dogs. With purebreds – animals selectively s
Wildfire smoke trickles again into the Willamette Valley
A wind shift is pushing wildfire smoke from fires in northern Oregon into the Willamette Valley. Air quality in parts of Lane County are reaching “moderate” levels, which may be noticeable to individuals who are highly sensitive to air pollution. Air quality is measured on the color-coded Air...
Kohr Explores: Drag queens attempt to break world record
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Drag queens from across the Pacific Northwest are bringing their glamourous outfits and personalities into the skies above Oregon. Organized by drag queen Poison Waters, she and two dozen other artists joined forces in an attempt to break a world record for the most number of drag performers goi
