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YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2016 murder that happened in Yamhill County. On Friday, Victor Melcher-Villalba pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 25 years before being considered for parole.

WILSONVILLE, OR – Oregon’s First Lady sat down to read to children at the Wilsonville Public Library recently. The May 30th event celebrated early childhood literacy and was a part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Oregon. “Every child deserves access to quality books and the joy...

"This is so cozy!" Homeowner shares tour after living in tiny home with 'hobbit' features for years: 'Your home looks very cozy and comfortable' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a...

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Executive Director Andrea Bell visited a modular home production facility in Aumsville, Oregon to get a firsthand look at how state investments are being put to work to accelerate housing solutions. The company, Blazer Industries, is one of four recipients of...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Security camera footage obtained by KGW shows the stabbing spree at a homeless shelter in Salem on Sunday evening that left 12 people injured. Five of the victims remain hospitalized, two are in serious condition and three are listed as stable. The alleged attacker, Tony Latrell...

This week on Holden's Hikes we're taking a stroll through the beautiful Silver Falls State Park in Marion County.

EUGENE, Ore. — A juvenile is in custody following an incident that led to North Eugene High School going into lockdown last week. The Eugene Police Department says they've now arrested the juvenile suspected of having a gun during a dispute off of River Road. Last week, on May...

PORTLAND, Ore. – Scientists have made a key breakthrough for treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that transports genetic therapies directly to the lungs, opening promising possibilities for patients with conditions like lung cancer and cystic fibrosis. The research, led by Gaurav...

The Mount Angel Abbey is hosting a culmination of tradition and contemporary in its latest art installation next month. “AVE: Sacred Images of Mary” will show off original egg tempera paintings — a technique using egg yolk in the pigments — crafted by artists trained in the Byzantine tradition. "With its focus on...