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Dry and drier at Talking Water Gardens
Albany’s Talking Water Gardens has been out of operation since last December, and this dry spring it really shows. The water level in the lower pond is way down, and the upper ponds are completely dry. City Manager Peter Troedsson reminded the city council of the situation in his...
Traffic Team Investigates Single Vehicle Fatal Collision
Salem, Ore. — Salem police and firefighters responded to the 2400 block of Lancaster DR SE at approximately 2:45 p.m. yesterday, June 6, on the call of a single vehicle collision. The driver’s mobile phone detected the crash and called emergency services. Firefighters provided immediate medical aid to...
Power outages impact thousands in Portland area
It's unclear what the cause of the outages are or when the power is expected to be fully restored.
Oregon State Reaches College World Series, Outlasts Florida State 14-10
A 7 run 1st inning and a 6 run 3rd inning propelled Oregon State to its first College World Series appearance in the Mitch Canham era.
The annual Strawberry Festival’s tourism impact on Lebanon’s local businesses
Local businesses in Lebanon have reaped the benefits from the Strawberry Festival as the annual fest draws in tourists from Oregon and surrounding states.
Oregon State grad students allege the university owes them backpay
Dozens of graduate employees at Oregon State University rallied outside the university’s administrative offices Thursday, June 5, because they say some workers are owed at least $17,000 in backpay. It appears to stem from a disagreement over when their latest contract was ratified. The Coalition of Graduate...
First Alert Weather Days active Sunday & Monday for hot afternoons
Hottest temperatures of the year so far Sunday & Monday. Download our FOX 12 Weather App so you can be the first to know about changes in the forecast, check radar and watch additional content from our team!. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: SUNDAY & MONDAY. Today and Monday are First...
Benton County jury finds love triangle murderer guilty — again
A 35-year-old man accused of killing his Russian fiancée eight years ago in the woods near Alsea was found guilty of murder for the second time. A Benton County jury returned a guilty verdict for William Chase Hargrove at 2 p.m. Friday, June 6. Deliberations began around 2 p.m. the day before.
Sherwood blows ahead late, bests North Medford for Class 6A softball state championship
EUGENE—Sherwood softball has been in the mix for the state championship for years. And year after year, the Bowmen saw early exits in the state tournament. They just couldn’t get over the hump and get to the state championship. That all changed on Saturday. Not only did Sherwood...
