Nearly a year and a half after closing, a beloved Oregon underwear company re-emerges...
An email landed in inboxes on May 13, subject line, “Anybody There?”. In the “from” line was a surprising sender, one most recipients hadn’t seen in over a year: “ARQ.”. ARQ is a McMinnville-based underwear company, or at least it was, before shutting down in...
See which Oregon wines were ranked among the best across the globe
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregonians don’t have to travel far to try some of the best wines in the world. Wine Spectator has named five Oregon-made products among the top 100 wines worldwide, with Cristom Vineyards ranking the highest at No. 11. The family-owned Salem business was recognized for its 2023 Mt. Jefferson...
Linn County woman accused of stealing from elderly mother
LEBANON, Ore. - A woman from Linn County is facing serious charges for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her elderly mother over nearly three years. Linnea Marie Baker, 57, has been charged with first-degree criminal mistreatment, first-degree theft, and four counts of aggravated first-degree theft...
50 years after ‘Cuckoo’s Nest,’ Oregonians reflect on a film that changed mental health...
Eugene veteran filmmaker Katherine K’iya Wilson still remembers a private screening of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” she attended at Salem’s Elsinore Theatre in December 1975. The film’s director, Miloš Forman, producers Saul Zaentz and Michael Douglas, and actor Jack Nicholson were visibly worried...
A System Under Strain: The Expanding Cost of Homelessness in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley
Homelessness in the Mid-Willamette Valley has reached record levels, exposing the limits of Oregon’s current response and the financial weight of maintaining it. The 2025 Point-in-Time count identified 2,154 individuals without stable housing across Marion and Polk Counties — the highest total ever recorded. Nearly...
Help offered for former Rogue employees Friday
Lincoln County leaders are offering a virtual information session Friday for workers affected by last week's sudden closure of the Rogue Brewery in Newport, Astoria, Salem, and Portland. The sessions will give information on resources and assistance available to the workers. It's available both online and in person....
ICE Agent Seen on NW Sycamore Ave at Approximately 2:30pm
A report has emerged from a social media user about a potential sighting of an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent on NW Sycamore Avenue around 2:30pm. The user described seeing a tall, skinny, older white male dressed in everyday clothes, wearing a green police-like vest, and a black mask around his...
Gratitude Amidst Panic: A Personal Tribute to EMTs and Salem Health
In a recent social media post, a user expressed their heartfelt gratitude towards the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), nurses, and doctors at Salem Health for their exceptional care during a severe panic attack. The user detailed their experience, describing the panic attack as one of the worst they've ever had,...
Oregon AG Announces Price Fixing Scheme Settlement Proposal For Largest U.S. Landlord
SALEM, OR – Attorney General Dan Rayfield, as part of coalition of attorneys general, has filed a $7 million settlement to resolve claims against Greystar Management Services LLC, as part of ongoing enforcement efforts targeting price fixing involving housing rental prices across the country. Greystar reached a...
Woodburn offers free English classes at the local library
Free English classes are returning to the Woodburn Public Library this fall, offering language learners a chance to build foundational skills. The library offers two weekly English lessons. One 14-week English as a Second Language course launched Oct. 18 and is held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday at the...
