Lebanon Fire District joins food drive to aid families in crisis
LEBANON, Ore. - The Lebanon Fire District has teamed up with local organizations to launch a food drive for Lebanon's food banks. According to the Enliven Foundation, this initiative is crucial as the government shutdown has temporarily halted SNAP benefits. Local food banks are seeing increased demand due to the...
Oregon consumers can own their own electrical utilities — and prepare for wildfires
On a summer morning earlier this year, a metallic shriek echoed through a forested area of Benton County, and small branches tumbled to the forest floor. Contract crews were “making salad,” using massive tree-trimming equipment to shred branches that inched too closely toward electrical wires. “The equipment’s not...
Yamhill County, OR – Police Manhunt: Suspect Sought After Chase Near Hwy 99 Ends...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Amity, OR – The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, with help from multiple mutual aid partners, is actively searching for a man who allegedly fled following a vehicle pursuit early Tuesday morning. According...
Hubbard community holds prayer vigil for missing Mt. Hood hunter
A small group of Hubbard residents held a prayer vigil for 51-year-old hunter Devon Dobek, who has been missing in the Mount Hood National Forest since last week.
Lung Cancer Screening Available at Santiam Hospital: Early Detection Can Save Lives for Local...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This period highlights the importance of early detection in addressing lung cancer. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer among men and women in the United States. It is also the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. Each year, lung cancer causes more...
Salem City Council accepts business groups’ donation to help pay for more police officers
Last week, the Salem City Council voted 6-3 in favor of accepting a $180,000 donation from the Salem Chamber of Commerce and Salem Main Street Association to address concerns about livability and crime. The donation will be used to double the size of the Salem Police Department’s Homeless Services Team from two to...
Former ‘Skateway’ rink has new owners
Last Saturday the bike and I found ourselves on the paved path north of Albany’s Pacific Boulevard overpass, which made me wonder what if anything was new with the old Skateway roller rink across from the path on the Eighth Avenue Canal. The old rink’s address is 725 Montgomery...
One dead, multiple children injured in crash with flatbed trailer
LINN COUNTY, Ore. - One person is dead and multiple children were injured in a crash with a flatbed trailer on Thursday in Oregon. On
Central School District Superintendent Jennifer Kubista Appointed to National Board
Dr. Jennifer Kubista, superintendent of the Central School District in Independence, Oregon, has been appointed to an at-large position on the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Board of Directors. She will serve as the Sections 5-8 at-large representative on the 12-member board. Her term...
Important Meeting Date Changes for Willamina City Council and Planning Commission
The Willamina City Council has moved its meeting from November 11, 2025, to November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. because of Veterans Day. A joint work session with the Planning Commission and City Council is scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
