Salem OR

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning the public about a recent scam targeting families of current Adults in Custody (AIC). In recent days, the BCSO Jail has received multiple calls from concerned family members who were contacted by scammers demanding money for their loved one’s release. The scammers...

A few days ago residents along Albany’s Eighth Street Canal were wondering why the decorative waterway was nearly dry. By Friday the usual water flow, scant as it is, appeared to be back to normal. The flow had almost stopped when a bike ride took me to Eighth Avenue...

Highway 51 was closed 2 miles north of Independence on the evening of Oct. 31 due to a crash, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The highway was closed in both directions. ODOT reported the crash just before 7 p.m. ODOT said there were power lines down across the road. Drivers should avoid the...

An Albany man was hit and killed by an Amtrak passenger train on Wednesday afternoon near the Queen Avenue railroad crossing in Albany.

Measure 110’s oversight council will meet Nov. 5 and Nov. 19, 1:30–3:30 p.m., to discuss BHRN next steps and potential grant decisions. Public, virtual, accessible. Salem, OR. — The Drug Treatment and Recovery Act (Measure 110) Oversight and Accountability Council (OAC) will hold two public meetings in November to...

Salem, OR. – Oregon State Hospital (OSH) has maintained its accreditation with The Joint Commission following a recent review confirming the hospital successfully sustained corrective actions related to patient falls and the use of seclusion or restraint. The Joint Commission (TJC), an independent nonprofit that...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to salem..

Marion County may spend $200,000 in emergency food aid as SNAP benefits lapse amid a federal shutdown, impacting thousands of food-insecure residents. Salem, OR. — With SNAP benefits set to expire November 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Marion County Board of Commissioners held an...

Youths middle school-age and younger may submit names through November at the Newberg Public Library. The city of Newberg has a new street sweeper and is again reaching out to the city’s youth to produce a fitting name for the behemoth machine. “The city of Newberg is once again...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Yamhill County, OR – With Halloween festivities underway, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families to make safety their top priority tonight. The department released a list of seasonal...