Grand jury indicts Salem man in speed-racing crash that injured woman
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A Marion County grand jury indicted a 27-year-old man last week in connection to a 2025 street racing crash that injured a woman, the Salem Police Department said on Monday. The crash happened on April 10, 2025, at Fairgrounds Road and Academy Street NE, at...
A treasured waterfall is up for sale. Oregon lawmakers propose a deal
Oregon lawmakers have taken the first step toward acquiring a 92-foot waterfall east of Salem, as well as the private land surrounding it. A new budget bill includes investing $2.1 million toward potentially acquiring Abiqua Falls, a dramatic basalt cliff cascade that drops into a pool encircled by ferns and mossy...
March 2 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 502-538-8321 and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at...
Suspects sought after teen shot at Salem park
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - The Salem Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating suspects after a teenager was shot at McKay Park last month. Police said the shooting happened between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the park, located at 2755 Hollywood Drive Northeast.
Oregon Woman Notices A Recovering Pup At The Clinic And Follows A Feeling She...
There is something deeply powerful about seeing a rescued dog slowly relax into the life they were always meant to have after surviving hardships no animal should endure. Guiding a frightened pup back toward safety and trust can feel extraordinary, and the love they offer in return is beyond measure.
Corvallis bookstore to continue serving the community after being purchased by three of its...
Grass Roots Books and Music is an independent bookstore that has served Corvallis since 1971. Recently, the store's founders announced they’d be selling the business to three employees: Jay Enghauser, Brandon Enghauser, and Amber Hamilton. The co-owners are ready to begin a new era while keeping the community focus...
Rising gas costs in Eugene and Salem hit local drivers hard
OREGON - Gas prices in Oregon have surged, with the average price rising 7.7 cents per gallon over the past week, now hitting $3.85 per gallon. This marks a dramatic 44.3-cent increase from a month ago and a 16.6-cent rise compared to last year. In Eugene, prices have jumped by...
Oregon Weather Alert: 8 Inches of Snow to Shut Down Cascade Passes 4AM Until...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, OR – Drivers crossing the Oregon Cascades could face snow-covered highways as early as 4 a.m. Wednesday, with up to 8 inches expected above 4,500 feet and visibility dropping during heavier bursts...
Dille Claims Point as Loggers Fall to Bearcats
SALEM, Ore. - - The University of Puget Sound men's tennis team faced a tough Northwest Conference test on the road, Saturday, falling 6–1 to Willamette University. Willamette took an early lead by sweeping the doubles point. At the number one position, the duo of Sebastian Silverstein and Gavin Dille put up a strong...
Parks and Recreation job fair today in Corvallis
Corvallis Parks & Recreation is hosting a job fair today, Sunday, March 1, from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Linus Pauling Middle School Cafeteria. The department is hiring for part-time summer positions including lifeguards, sports site leaders, softball umpires, camp counselors, and swim instructors.
