Marion County Justice of the Peace Receives Carson Award
SALEM, OR — Jan 30, 2026 — The Marion County Bar Association (MCBA) has selected Marion County Justice of the Peace Justin Kidd as the recipient of the Carson Award for service to the community, recognizing his sustained commitment to public service. The Carson Award is presented annually...
Suspicious deaths of two women under investigation in Salem
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police in Salem are investigating the deaths of two women as suspicious after both were found dead in separate incidents within hours of each other on Friday. The first victim was found by police just after 1 p.m. when officers responded to a home in...
Kitchen fire engulfs rural Newberg home
A rural home east of Newberg went up in flames Saturday night after a fire first reported in the kitchen spread to the rest of the house, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said. A caller reported that the home on Old Parrett Mountain Road was ablaze just before 8 p.m., firefighters said. Fire crews had to truck water up...
Corvallis city service fees to go up 12% starting Feb 1
Corvallis residents are going to see a 12% increase in city service fees starting Feb 1. And some of those service fee rates will go up by as little as a few cents while others will increase by almost $5.
Oregonians Can’t Get Enough of This Hidden Antique Store Packed With Collectibles
Tucked away in the charming town of Aurora, Oregon, sits a hidden gem that has vintage lovers and restoration enthusiasts driving from all corners of the state. Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage isn’t just another antique shop – it’s a time machine housed in a beautifully preserved 1890s hop, grain, and feed mill,...
Downtown Canby Speakeasy Saddles Up With Smoky Sips and Savory Slices
A Western speakeasy-style bar with a low-key date-night vibe is riding into downtown Canby. Sips & Slice, from Travis and Heidi Goins of Church of Smoke fame, is gearing up for a mid-February opening, promising smoky cocktails, savory hand pies, and a rustic room with a live-edge bar and TVs tuned to the professional...
Salem woman suffers concussion after ICE pull her from vehicle
A Salem woman suffered multiple injuries Jan. 29 after being pulled from her car and thrown to the ground by federal law enforcement officers, according to SEIU 503. The labor union identified the woman as Maria and said the incident took place at 11 a.m. in Salem on Jan. 29. SEIU said Maria is a U.S. citizen and...
14 youth offenders entered Woodburn’s Teen Court program in 1st year
A year after its launch, Woodburn’s Teen Court program is beginning to make an impact. The program — which allows first-time, nonviolent youth crime offenders to have their records expunged if they take responsibility for their crimes — was utilized by 14 teenagers from Woodburn, Gervais and Aurora in 2025.
Playing Eliza Doolittle helped inspire Stayton woman’s career pivot
This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community. Playing Eliza Doolittle in a play led Brittney Sinfellow to want to become an accountant. Though she is still acting in plays at Stayton’s Spotlight Community Theatre , the organization’s real-life...
Oregon State trailed by 10 with less than two minutes left, then Josiah Lake...
Oregon State erased a 10-point deficit in the final two minutes of regulation and completed the stunning comeback in overtime. Down 59-49 with 1:45 to go, the Beavers closed regulation on an 11-1 run thanks to three three-pointers, including a pair from Josiah Lake II, who tied the game with 12 seconds to play.
