SNAP users must interview to apply or renew for benefits
OREGON - Starting June 1, all SNAP households must complete an interview when they apply for or renew their monthly food benefits. This change returns SNAP to standard federal rules, which require interviews for all applications and renewals. These rules help make sure benefits are accurate and reflect each household's
Parade road closures, times and schedule for 2026 KeizerFEST
KeizerFEST, an annual event celebrating Keizer as the Iris Capital of the World, returns to the city May 14 to May 17. The Bloomin' Iris KeizerFEST Parade on May 16 will close River Road and other nearby roads. Keizer Police said Lockhaven Drive North will be closed to all traffic between River Road and McClure Street
Watch Laika Studios’ new trailer for ‘Wildwood,’ set in Oregon
An Oregon studio has released a new trailer for "Wildwood," a stop-motion film set in Portland and based on a story created by a local folk-rock power couple. Laika Studios is located in Hillsboro and is best known for its stop-motion films, including "Coraline," "ParaNorman," "The Boxtrolls" and "Kubo and the Two Stri
German Shepherd found abandoned, tied to rock in Woodburn street
A German Shepherd was found abandoned and tied to a rock in Woodburn, Oregon, and police are searching for the owner.
Oregon SNAP Recipients Will Be Required to Complete Interviews Beginning June 1
SALEM, Ore. — Beginning June 1, all households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Oregon will be required to complete an interview when applying for or renewing monthly food benefits, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). The change marks a return to standard f
Pair of Woodburn golfers make it through regional qualifying to state
A pair of Woodburn High golfers made their way through a regional qualifying tournament May 11-12 at Mallard Creek GC to find themselves qualified for the Class 5A State Tournament. Nehemiah Puente will be the in the 5A boys field, while Emma Puente will join her teammate Jaclynn Ybarra in...
Council told about Simpson Park camps
Simpson Park, on the Willamette River downstream from Albany, has become a haven for homeless camps, but local authorities are trying again to clear the campers out. Two women went to the Albany City Council Wednesday and spoke on behalf of the people living among the trees and bushes in the undeveloped park. They comp
OPB’s First Look: Homelessness policy in Pendleton
Subscribe to OPB’s First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a week. In Pendleton, the issue of homelessness has permeated the city council race, and leading candidates have vastly different approaches to solving it. Antonio Sierra reports on how homelessness has divided the small Eastern...
BCSO Log: Utility box damage, crashes, warrant arrest, harassment
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive
Woodburn Police search for owner after dog found abandoned tied to cement block
WOODBURN, Ore. (KATU) — Woodburn police responding to an animal complaint found an abandoned dog early Wednesday morning, the department reported on social media. Police said officers found a German shepherd tied to a rock and a parked vehicle in the 600 block of Willow Avenue around 5:20 a.m. Wednesday.
