Exploding vape battery sends Salem man to ICU with severe burns, family says
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A Salem man is in the ICU with third-degree burns after he says a vape battery exploded in his pocket. Victoria Pierson, was woken by piercing screams in her home around 5:30 a.m. on Monday. Her husband, Corey Elliott, was in the kitchen screaming, “I’m on...
This Oregon retailer blazes its own trail to success
ALBANY, Ore. — Years ago, when Kent and Cathy Wilson, owners of At Home Furniture & Mattress here, planned to double their showroom from 20,000 to 40,000 square feet, their idea was panned. They followed their instincts, however, and the decision proved correct as Albany’s population has grown over...
Farm Days takes Aurora history to another level
Farm Days at the Stauffer-Will Farm in Aurora is heating up for the summer with sessions June 16, 27, July 14 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each outing. Farm Days offer a rare opportunity to step back in time with a visit to the Stauffer-Will Farm to learn about life on an 1870s farm and create projects to take home a
Woodburn senior nabs an Oregon State Credit Union scholarship
Oregon State Credit Union recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) scholarships, awarding $36,000 in total to 12 graduating high school seniors, including a Woodburn High School student. Valeria Garcia Nieves, a WHS senior, who will attend Chemeketa Community College in the fall, was
2026 High School National Invite: Streaming Schedule, How to Watch
Ultiworld is broadcasting 30 games from this year's High School National Invite!. We are just three days away from the 2026 High School National Invite! 32 of the nation’s best high school teams are set to arrive to Salem, Oregon, to battle for the most prestigious title in high school ultimate.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Woman With Dementia
MARION COUNTY, Ore. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 64-year-old woman who was last seen near Jefferson. Authorities said Sami Redland, who has dementia, was last seen in the area of the 4200 block of Jefferson Marion Road near Jefferson.
Snapchat contact with Sweet Home teen leads to arrest of Wilsonville man
ALBANY, Ore. — Linn County deputies arrested a Wilsonville man in late May after a sex abuse investigation, the Linn County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. Deputies arrested Christopher Jay Webb, 34, on May 28, 2026, after an eight-month long investigation, the sheriff's office said. According to authorities, Webb used.
Jaquith Park Pickleball Courts Near Completion, but Must Clear Noise Hurdle First
NEWBERG, Ore. — The pickleball and tennis courts at Jaquith Park are still under construction as Chehalem Parks and Recreation District prepares to fulfill noise reduction requirements by installing clear sound-reduction panels around the facility. The City of Newberg’s Community Development Director Scot Siegel said t
Council, but not Thomson, backs apartments
Over the objection of the nearby residential neighborhood, the Albany City Council on Monday approved a Seattle area developer’s plan for 108 apartments at the southwest corner of Pacific Boulevard and 53rd Avenue. It also approved an unrelated request for a state grant to study possible wetland mitigation sites...
The history of Oregon’s first Catholic church
In this segment, FOX 12 looks at a church in the city of St. Paul that has achieved a number of historic firsts.
