Severe weather risk elevated along the Willamette Valley Friday
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a 'marginal risk' for severe weather in the Willamette Valley Friday evening, with a one out of five chance of seeing damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes.
Traffic snarled for miles on Interstate 5 south of Salem, now clear
Northbound traffic on Interstate 5 to Salem near the Enchanted Forest and Exit 247 was at a near standstill late morning and early afternoon April 10. Northbound traffic toward Salem was backed up nearly seven miles with an approximate wait time of 20 minutes, according to Tripcheck.com. The site alerted visitors to a vehicle fire that caused no to minimal disruption. Oregon State Police...
Annual library book sales return to Eugene and Corvallis
EUGENE/CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Eugene and Corvallis-Benton County public libraries are hosting their annual book sales this weekend. Each event will have tens of thousands of audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and all genres of fiction and nonfiction books for all ages. Shoppers can browse through a wide selection of materials at both locations.
Oregon massage parlor raided on suspicion of illegal activity
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Lebanon massage parlor was raided by police Tuesday, after an investigation revealed potential ties to illegal activity, officials said. Around 9 a.m., Lebanon police served a warrant on Foot Reflexology & Massage at 2710 South Santiam Highway. According to police, complaints and a recent investigation into the business suggested their […]
If zoning, codes are amended, pod containing at least 5 businesses could build
If things go as planned, Sherwood residents might be able to visit future food cart pods — complete with an accompanying pavilion and restrooms — along Tualatin-Sherwood Road. The possibility comes after the majority of the Sherwood City Council agreed to amend city zoning and development codes, allowing...
PHS sophomore pitcher delivers in 8-7 softball win over Molalla
Philomath High sophomore pitcher Hailey Smith needed to hold on. With the Warriors clinging to an 8-7 lead in the top of the seventh inning in Thursday’s softball matchup at Warrior Field, Smith focused on one thing at a time. “I was like, ‘gotta hold this one, gotta hold...
Newberg undertakes large water line project on Meridian Street
If you’re contemplating a leisurely drive down South Meridian Street, maybe don’t as the thoroughfare is a bit of a mess right now. With the blessings of the council, the city of Newberg has undertaken a massive water line improvement project along roughly four blocks on the southern end of the street.
Pacific Rim Winemakers files for bankruptcy with $100K debt to Oregon grape growers
PORTLAND, Oregon — This story comes from the Portland Business Journal, a KGW News partner. The full story is here. A company that owns a Polk County winery and vineyard — and owes Oregon grape growers $100,000 — has filed for bankruptcy. Pacific Rim Winemakers Inc. and...
Thunderstorms forecast for western Oregon Friday and Saturday; possible severe storms Frid
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Thunderstorms are in the forecast for western Oregon on Friday and Saturday, and a few of Friday's storms could become severe. On Friday, daytime heating is expected to help kick off storms in the afternoon, first starting along the Cascades and southern Willamette Valley. “The...
Signature gathering for Corvallis School Board recall petitions falls short
Earlier this year, recall petitions were filed against all seven members of the Corvallis School Board. But this week’s deadline to submit signatures came and went without any signatures being submitted, meaning the recall attempt has officially failed. The recall effort was put forward by Save Corvallis Schools, a...
