Marion County, OR – Crime Alert: Deputies Seize 90 Grams of Meth After Crash
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Marion County, OR – A traffic crash investigation in Marion County over the weekend led deputies to arrest a 57-year-old man allegedly carrying methamphetamine and knives near a school zone. According to...
Gilbert House Museum Opens Science Lab to Spark Curiosity Through Play
The Gilbert House Children’s Museum has opened the doors to its newest permanent exhibit, a hands-on Science Lab designed to transform how children explore and understand science. The launch underscores the museum’s growing focus on STEM education through creative play — an approach educators say is increasingly...
Salem police seize Supreme fanny pack, cocaine, gun in domestic violence investigation
A Salem man was arrested Monday evening and is facing felony charges in connection to a domestic violence investigation, authorities announced.
1 dead, 1 injured after ‘jack-knife’ crash involving 4 vehicles on I-5
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A four-vehicle crash in Marion County on Sunday resulted in one death and one injury, according to Oregon State Police. The crash took place just after 2:30 p.m. near milepost 272 in Marion County. Investigators determined that Didier Fuentes, 26, tried to merge onto the freeway from Hwy 214...
Keizer man, 20, shot, injured during robbery
A 20-year-old Keizer resident was shot Oct. 24 during a robbery, police said. Keizer Police responded to a residence in the 1300 block of McGee Court NE in Keizer at about 9:40 p.m. after a neighbor called 911 to report a man had been shot, according to a Keizer Police Facebook post. Police determined the man had...
Keizer teen arrested in Lincoln City mass shooting threat at cultural center
A Keizer teen was arrested Oct. 27 in connection with a mass shooting threat in Lincoln City. On Sept. 13, Lincoln City police received a 911 call threatening a mass shooting of attendees at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, the center said in a post. Patrick Magada's "Summerset" concert was brought to an early end...
Another wave of Wells Fargo layoffs will impact more than 400 Oregon employees
The banking giant has issued several WARN Notices for layoffs impacting its Portland, Hillsboro and Salem offices in recent years.
U.S. Bank branch closure will leave Drain with no physical banks
U.S. Bank announced plans to close two branches in Oregon, both of which are the lone in-person banking option for rural residents. The branch in Drain will close Jan. 15, 2026, leaving the small Douglas County city with no in-town options for banking. The nearest option is roughly 16 miles...
Marion County, OR – Traffic Alert: Riverside Drive Blocked at Train Trestle
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Marion County, OR – Drivers in Marion County are being urged to find alternate routes this afternoon as the 5200 block of Riverside Drive remains blocked near the train trestle, according to the Marion...
USBC Hall of Famer John Handegard dies at age 87
ARLINGTON, Texas – John Handegard of Sherwood, Oregon, a member of the USA Bowling Congress Hall of Fame, died Oct. 24, 2025. He was 87. Handegard, who on the time of his retirement was the Skilled Bowlers Association Senior Tour’s (now PBA50 Tour) all-time titlist with 14 senior titles, including one major, the 1998...
