Hubbard man missing during hunting trip, resources on the hunt
Devon Dobek told a friend he was returning early Friday, but never showed up. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office continues the search for missing Hubbard hunter Devon Dobek, who disappeared Friday evening. More than 20 searchers have been in the field using ATVs, drones, and K9s through Sunday. Once...
LP Insurance enters Oregon market with Mountain West acquisition
LP Insurance Services has expanded into Oregon through the addition of Salem-based Mountain West Insurance Services. The move, which became official last August, marks LP's first presence in the state and a significant step in its continued growth across Western US. Founded in 2014, Mountain West Insurance Services...
Body of Missing Teen Recovered from North Santiam River Near Mill City
Linn County deputies recovered the body of 18-year-old Karandeep Singh from the North Santiam River after a two-week search following his accidental drowning. Linn County, OR. — The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the body of 18-year-old Karandeep Singh, who went missing earlier this month in the...
At Santiam/Geary, a flood of speeding tickets
Albany’s new traffic cameras on Santiam Road at Geary Street seem to be catching even more speed violations than the cameras in the school zone on North Albany Road. At least that’s what the numbers show for September. At my request, Police Chief Marcia Harnden last week sent...
Commission considers delaying Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit in Salem
The fate of a project intended to keep the Center Street Bridge standing in the event of a major earthquake may rest in the hands of the Oregon Transportation Commission, they were told Oct. 27. Commissioners last convened in July, days after Gov. Tina Kotek announced she was calling lawmakers into a special session...
Composting 101: How to turn fall yard debris into garden gold
CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy soil. It’s free, nutrient-rich and environmentally friendly. Yard trimmings, grass clippings, leaves, garden refuse —...
Events & Activities: There’s music afoot and first hint of Christmas in the air
A look at what’s happening in the local area in the coming weeks. CANBY: Canby Public Library will hold some STEAM fun in its Maker Lab with Omsi Prehistoric Dinosaurs on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Students become fossil-digging paleontologists and learn how to reassemble a complete dinosaur from just a...
DUCK STORE PLAY OF THE WEEK: OCTOBER 31ST
LEBANON, Ore. — When everything was on the line, seniors Brison Edwards and Zechariah Halsey came through for Lebanon in unforgettable fashion. In a matchup between the No. 4-ranked Lebanon Warriors and the No. 5-ranked Dallas Dragons, both teams traded blows early, heading into the locker room tied 7–7 after an...
Retail Theft Operation Nets Multiple Arrests and Fentanyl Seizure
SALEM, Ore. — A coordinated retail theft operation conducted Thursday at the Willamette Town Center resulted in multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen merchandise. On October 30, detectives from the Salem Police Department’s Felony Crimes Unit, in partnership with the Violent Crimes Unit, Patrol Division, and...
Benton County Sheriff warns of scam targeting families of people in custody
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of a scam that targets the families of people in its custody. The office has received multiple calls from people who have family members in custody who claim they received a call that their loved one would be released with an ankle monitor after a $3,000 payment.
