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The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about scam calls in which fraudsters claim urgent legal problems like missed jury duty or arrest warrants and pressure victims to pay immediately. The scammers boost credibility by using real Yamhill County Sheriff's Office personnel names found online and calling...

Oregon has a collection of quirky, outdated laws that surprise many residents and visitors. These often stem from historical contexts but remain on the books, though rarely enforced today. Animal-Related Bans. Kangaroo boxing is prohibited in Myrtle Creek to prevent animal cruelty and public disturbances. Hunting in...

Proponents of saving the 15.25-mile corridor of land that would become the Yamhelas Westsider Trail must convince the voters of Yamhill County to back the plan now that the county’s top elected officials have determined it will not come to fruition. The board of commissioners voted 2-1, with Bubba...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – Oregon moves into the Feb 5–9 stretch under a dominant above-normal temperature pattern, bringing milder-than-average conditions and limited chances for rain or snow across much of the...

At dusk and under the cover of rain, Corvallis healthcare workers and residents alike gathered in solidarity with Minneapolis, Minnesota on the steps of the Benton County Courthouse. Holding various candles, brought from home or given out, they held a vigil in honor of the nine lives who had been...

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SATURDAY, JAN. 24. • 3:59 a.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near Foots...

Jan. 20-28 – Justin Michael Kirkbride, 45, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant or citation. – Carol Rebecca O’Leary, 54, of Lebanon, was arrested for failure to appear on a criminal citation. – Dominique David Stacey, 55, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant or citation. –...

Following up on the lane markings on Ellsworth Street and Ninth Avenue in Albany: Yes, the Oregon Department of Transportation may be interested in making improvements, but not just now. As I told the story on Jan. 22, Andrew Monaco of the Albany Public Works Department planned to contact ODOT...

The Oregon State University Small Farms Program and Linn County Public Health are hosting a free screening of the critically acclaimed feature film Farming While Black in the Tripp Theater next Thursday, February 5 at 6 pm. The film highlights the rising generation of Black farmers who are finding strength...

Newberg, OR. — The City of Newberg issued a statement clarifying how the Newberg Flagpole and surrounding area may be used as a site for memorials and public assembly. City officials said they recognize and respect residents’ First Amendment rights to assemble and petition by gathering at the Newberg Flagpole,...