Local farmers markets fights snap cutoff
The Corvallis-Albany Farmers' Markets say they're working with the "farmers market fund," a Portland-based organization that operates double up food bucks, to keep food flowing. and starting November first a temporary emergency program will allow snap customers to continue to get double up food bucks.
Oregon State Police Seeking Witnesses to October 30 Early Morning Fatal Crash in Marion...
Oregon State Police (OSP) investigators are asking the public for information regarding a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in the early morning hours of October 30, 2025, in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near milepost 256 in Marion County. At approximately 5:40 a.m., OSP began receiving reports of an...
SNAP users get boost at Corvallis, Albany farmers market in November
CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Corvallis-Albany Farmers’ Markets are taking action to ensure SNAP customers continue accessing fresh produce despite the federal cutoff of November SNAP funds. According to the market organization, a temporary emergency program will allow these customers to receive Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB)...
Woman, 71, Found Dead Following House Fire in Salem
71-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Salem Home Fire When I first read about the fire on Oak Park Drive, I […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
A grieving family seeks answers after a patient dies at Oregon State Hospital
In the final months of his life, Kenneth Hass lived in a filthy seclusion room at Oregon State Hospital. His access to the room’s bathroom was usually locked, a step staffers took to prevent him from jumping off the sink counter and onto the floor. Garbage, feces and urine often filled his room, according to records...
Oregon Weather: Steady Halloween Rain for Eugene Before Brighter Skies Return Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. EUGENE – A damp chill fills the air this Halloween morning as clouds hang low over the Willamette Valley, muting the early dawn light. Streets glisten from a night of mist, and a fresh round of rain looms...
Watching Coast Starlight leave the station
On Saturday afternoon, I was cruising through the parking lot of Albany Station when the Amtrak’s Coast Starlight just happened to pull into the station. So naturally, I had to jump off the bike and watch the train take off again:. This is obviously not an unusual sight. Amtrak...
Best Gyms in Salem, OR
Finding the right gym can make all the difference in staying committed to your fitness journey. Whether you’re looking for a high-intensity workout or a community-oriented fitness center, Salem, OR, has a variety of gyms to fit every need. From strength training to group classes, here are some of the best gyms in...
Cherriots Reports No Ties to Nonprofit Scandal Involving Board Member
Salem, OR. – The Salem Area Mass Transit District, known as Cherriots, reported this week that no district funds or programs are connected to a nonprofit now under investigation for financial mismanagement, after reports surfaced linking one of its board members to the troubled organization. In an October 30...
Sherwood Residents: Local Support Available for Those Impacted by SNAP Benefit Reductions
Sherwood residents affected by recent SNAP benefit reductions can use local community resources for help. Food pantries such as Sherwood YMCA, St. Francis, Helping Hands, and Willowbrook provide free groceries at different times each week and month. No appointment is needed. Contact numbers are available for each...

















