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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Potential record-breaking warmth builds across western Oregon and southwest Washington as sunshine intensifies on Wednesday. Afternoon highs will warm into the low to mid 60s for some along the Willamette Valley as clouds begin to decrease. These warming temperatures will stay over much of the...

At the city of Monmouth’s quarterly town hall Jan. 29 where guest speakers gave their general perspectives in civics, it was a full 45 minutes before an audience member asked a direct question related to the unrest in Minnesota. The city hosted the town hall in the wake of...

A challenger has emerged for the position of clerk in Yamhill County. Dundee resident Cindy Johnson will face incumbent Keri Hinton in the May 19 primary. Additional aspirants to the job have until March 10 to file for candidacy for the position. Hinton is completing her four-year term after being...

— Richard, Duke of Gloucester, in Shakespeare’s “King Richard III”. In hindsight, perhaps it was an omen. When, on New Year’s Day, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore threw a pick-six interception against Indiana in the Peach Bowl — on the Ducks’ first play from scrimmage — it was a step into the darkest January in UO...

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — As costs continue to rise, more families are struggling to put food on the table. That means local food pantries are having to step up even more. Over the next few weeks, we're joining organizations in the fight against food insecurity through the KATU Souper Bowl of Caring.

Built For The Journey, Enjoying The Present! In this exclusive February 2026 cover story, we went behind-the-scenes with Jade at Oregon State for a chat about her role as a student assistant coach, her gym journey to date, and if a run for LA is in her future…. Just inside...

Salem Health bought the ex-RAM Restaurant & Brewery site in November. The health care organization paid $1.339 million for the 1.73-acre property. Current plans call for the lot to serve as parking for the health care provider. The site sits adjacent to Salem Hospital as well as clinic facilities. Salem...

All hell broke loose in Polk County three years ago. “The homeless” were coming — no doubt bringing drugs, crime, insanity and general unsightliness to the rural county some 60 miles south of Portland. Organizers of Salem’s nonprofit Church at the Park were looking at opening shelters in both Dallas and Monmouth.

Have you driven by Bentley’s coffee and wondered why they are pink? Bentley’s Coffee is running an awareness campaign for their “Dollars for Dogs” program that donates $1 to local animal organizations for every dog that comes through a Bentley’s drive-thru. Founder Brandon Eastman said...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — In 2026 so far, there have been five confirmed cases of the measles in Oregon, with measles also being detected in wastewater in Benton County. Linn County confirmed two cases in early January with an additional case now confirmed within the last week. Meanwhile, further north...