Dense fog advisory in place for East Central Willamette Valley until Tuesday morning –...
On Monday at 5:55 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect until Tuesday at 7 a.m. for East Central Willamette Valley. "Visibility one quarter mile or less in areas of dense fog," can be anticipated according to the weather service. "Areas of dense fog are occurring along portions of...
A new chapter for old Schultz Building
For more than a century, the Schultz Building has stood at 212 East First Ave. in Albany. Now the ground floor of the historic two-story brick structure is getting a new use. Joshua and Tiesha Oare bought the building and adjacent vacant corner lot at First and Baker Street for $600,000 in 2024, according to county...
Marion County, OR – Scam Alert: Callers Impersonating Sheriff’s Sergeant
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salem, OR – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers, including a real sheriff’s sergeant. According to the...
A Hillside Retreat in Oregon That Blurs Daily Life and Landscape
Designed by Nahoko Ueda of Ueda Design Studio, this home is shaped as much by its site as by its program. Set high above Salem, the house stretches horizontally across the landscape, keeping a low, calm profile that follows the contours of the hills rather than dominating them. The exterior...
Rising emergency calls strain Woodburn Fire District as officials weigh future funding
WOODBURN, Ore. (KATU) — The Woodburn Fire District is facing growing pressure on its emergency response system as call volumes have surged dramatically over the past decade. District officials say overall emergency calls have increased by roughly 80% since 2015, driven in part by rapid population growth in the area.
Ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to murder of woman found in trunk after crash
Tyler Holman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with a firearm for the January 2025 death of his ex-girlfriend, Ashley Gandolfi, and faces a potential life sentence with a 25-year mandatory minimum sentence prior to parole eligibility.
Black Rock Coffee Bar to Open Second Salem Location at Kuebler Village
A new cafe from the national coffee company is in the works. From Statesman Journal, Black Rock Coffee Bar is opening at 2900 Kuebler Boulevard SE in the anticipated Kuebler Village area. There is also set to be a new shopping center with a drive-thru and hotel. The project is currently under construction.
Oregon Trails That Locals Say Feel Different With More Visitors
Oregon trails inspire wonder, and lately you can feel the energy shift as more hikers find their way to the classics. You still get forests that smell like rain and basalt cliffs that glow after sunrise, but timing matters and small choices change the whole day. Locals talk about early...
Lebanon Fire District faces ambulance cuts amid rising demand
LEBANON, Ore. - The Lebanon Fire District is grappling with increasing emergency calls as the community grows. According to the district, they responded to 7,181 incidents in 2025, marking a significant rise from previous years. Fire Chief John Tacy emphasized the link between community size and service demand. "As...
Jan. 5 public safety round-up of arrests in the Newberg area
– Christopher Scott Collins, 41, of Newberg, was arrested on a post-prison supervision sanction and for probation violation. No bail was set and the case is pending. – Kyle David Youngblood, 28, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant from Yamhill County Circuit Court for failure to appear to face a charge of menacing....
