New Bronze Deer Sculpture Installed at Oregon Street Roundabout for Sherwood Residents
A bronze deer family sculpture was installed last Friday at the Oregon Street roundabout in Sherwood, Oregon. The artwork was created by Danae Bennett Miller from Tumalo, using the lost-wax casting process.
Best Gyms in Monmouth, OR
Staying fit and healthy is a priority for many, and finding the right gym can make all the difference. If you’re in Monmouth, OR, or the surrounding area, you’re in luckthere are several top-notch fitness centers to choose from. Whether you’re interested in the latest workout trends or prefer a more traditional gym...
MultiCare, Samaritan Announce Affiliation Agreement
Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System and Corvallis, Oregon-based Samaritan Health Services have approved an affiliation agreement allowing Samaritan to join MultiCare. The affiliation is expected to be finalized by mid-2026. Under the agreement, MultiCare will allocate resources over the next decade to upgrade...
Bar and Additional Food Trucks to Open at Gather Food Park
New additions are coming to a developing food cart in the Dallas. Gather Food Park staff have announced they will soon be introducing indoor seating and a bar. The food park, at 995 Main Street is already open, and the bar is planned for the near future. Owner Jaiden Walls told What Now Portland she is hoping to...
Linn County, OR Inmate Dies in Custody Just Weeks Before Release Date from Salem...
SALEM, Ore. – An inmate incarcerated at the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem has died, just weeks before his scheduled release date. The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) announced that Keith John Stewart, 51, passed away at a local hospital on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Stewart entered...
Share your ‘Stories of Woodburn’ at upcoming Bungalow Theatre open mic
Looking for an evening of local lore and community connection?. The city of Woodburn is hosting a “Stories of Woodburn” open mic event from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Bungalow Theatre, 455 N. Front St., where residents can come and share tales of the town. “This...
Salem Library Expands Open Hours
Following community support for the May 2025 Salem Livability Levy, the City of Salem is expanding hours the Salem Public Library is open. Beginning November 10, both the Main Library and the West Salem Branch will be open longer to give the community more access to programs, services, and meeting spaces.
Salem, OR – Fatal Pedestrian Crash on I-5 Near Center St. Overpass
Salem, OR (November 1, 2025) – A tragic pedestrian accident on I- 5 near the Center Street Overpass in Marion County claimed one life early Thursday morning, October 30. According to the Oregon State Police (OSP), the fatal collision occurred around 5:40 a.m. in the northbound lanes near milepost 256. Reports...
Pacific Coast Rain Storm to Soak These Cities This Week
Https://climate-crisis-247-bucket.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/02183732/Precipitation-forecast-November-3-5-150x150.png. A Pacific storm system is forecast to drench parts of the West Coast this week, bringing multiple days of steady rain to communities from northern California to western...
Oregon state cornerback Exodus Ayers arrested, facing multiple charges
According to police reports published online by Benton County, Oregon, sophomore cornerback Exodus Ayers was arrested on Monday morning and booked into the Benton County Jail. Ayers, 20 years old, is facing multiple charges, including criminal mischief, coercion, strangulation – domestic violence, assault 4 — simple...

















