For the Love of Oddities: A Cozy Guide to the City’s Quirkiest Hangouts
If your idea of leisure involves dice, dragons, and a healthy dose of humor, you’re in the right place. Welcome to Corvallis’ nerdier side, where board game cafes, fantasy bookshops, and puzzle-filled nights at local breweries turn everyday fun into something delightfully peculiar. Think of it as “Comic-Con meets...
Free Bus Service Linking Corvallis, Eugene, and McMinnville Launches Monday, Nov. 24
A new public transit pilot project is set to launch on Monday, November 24, providing free bus service between McMinnville and Eugene, with two stops in Corvallis. The service, which is fareless, aims to connect these communities in a more accessible and affordable way.
Man accused of shooting 2nd man in face with shotgun in Salem
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - A man is injured and another arrested after a domestic violence-related shooting in northeast Salem on Friday evening, according to police. Officers with the Salem Police Department were sent to the area of Byram Street Northeast and Ferndell Street Northeast after a 911 caller said a man had been...
I-5 Weather in Oregon: Fog, Rain, and Slippery Roads Could Slow Thanksgiving Travelers
PORTLAND, OR — A dense, silvery fog clings to the banks of the Willamette River this morning, softening the skyline and swallowing bridges in mist. Traffic crawls along Interstate 5 as visibility drops below a quarter mile in spots — part of a Dense Fog Advisory stretching through 11 a.m. for much of northwest Oregon...
Make a Day of It: Magic of Lights at the Oregon State Fairgrounds
Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some great local non-running events and highlight where to run and how to make the most of...
Oregon Thanksgiving Weather: Rain Wednesday, Mountain Snow Through Black Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salem, OR – Travelers across Oregon should expect a stormy and slow-moving weather pattern heading into Thanksgiving, with widespread rain for the lowlands and heavy snow likely in the Cascades, according...
ICE Arrests McMinnville High Student During Lunch
McMinnville student arrested by ICE during school lunch period
Marion County Launches 2025 Project Joy Toy Drive, Highlighting Powerful Impact on Local Foster...
Marion County launched its 2025 Project Joy Toy Drive, uplifting foster and adoptive families with donations and sharing powerful testimony on the program’s life-changing impact. Salem, OR. — Marion County kicked off its 2025 Project Joy Toy Drive on November 12, celebrating a program that supports foster, adoptive,...
Man Sentenced For Dragging Officer During Traffic Stop
A man who dragged an Albany police officer during a traffic stop last year was sentenced last week to more than 21 years in prison.
Salem and Keizer to Receive More Flock Cameras Through 2027
The cities of Salem and Keizer are set to see an increase in the number of Flock cameras through 2027. However, the discussion around these cameras seems to be relatively quiet, with not much discourse taking place on social media platforms.

















