Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit Makes Arrest in October Robbery Case
SALEM, Ore. — On January 22, 2026, Tristan Brewster, 20, of Salem, was arrested in connection with a robbery incident that occurred on October 29, 2025. The arrest followed an investigation into a report where a man was threatened with a knife and had property stolen. On the evening...
Fire and Rescue Calls (Jan. 16-22): Crashes in and out of town
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 4:35 p.m. — Emergency medical services responded to a two-vehicle crash at Main Street and North 13th Street. The vehicle’s occupants were assessed and further treatment was declined. Fire and Rescue’s response...
This Oregon Go-Kart Track Turns a Casual Outing Into a Really Good Time
This isn’t a lazy afternoon — it’s the moment your inner speed demon wakes up. You show up thinking it’s just go-karts. A few laps. A quick laugh. Then the engines fire, your grip tightens, and suddenly your heart’s racing faster than the kart beneath you.
Play of the Week: Malachi Trimmer hits clutch buzzer beater
CORVALLIS, Ore-- With seconds left to go in overtime Corvallis junior Malachi Trimmer would hit perhaps the biggest shot of his young career, knocking down the game winning shot to take down Crescent Valley. Trimmer's clutch shot was more than deserving to win this week's Play of the Week.
Oregon State Offer Rundown: January 24
Oregon State’s staff has continued to extend offers to prospects throughout the country. BeaversEdge runs through the latest offers below. Oregon State offensive line coach Kirk Barron stopped by San Diego High School in San Diego, California, to offer safety Kye Cooper, who has a handful of offer sincluding one...
Warriors capture 5 events at Blanchet swim meet
Junior Lucas Brandt won a pair of individual events to highlight Philomath High School’s performance at the Blanchet Invitational on Saturday at the Kroc Center in Salem. Brandt captured the 100-yard freestyle in 50.51 seconds and the 100 breaststroke in 1:01.44 to help the Warrior boys place third with 298 points....
Govenor Kotek Announces new Group of Bills
SALEM, Ore.- Governor Tina Kotek held a press conference on Saturday, addressing a new group of bills focused on combating ICE. Kotek, along with human rights activists, denounced the actions of ICE in the states of Oregon and Minnesota. They say the focus is on fighting the overreach of the...
Harrisburg’s Brody Buzzard dominates at Reser’s, chases a fourth wrestling title
Harrisburg senior Brody Buzzard was on a mission on Saturday night at Sherwood High School. With one of the more lopsided finals at the Reser’s Tournament of Champions, Buzzard is continuing to show that he is one of the best wrestlers in the state. Buzzard pinned Newberg’s Zadek Bowlby...
Suspicious package in Woodburn found to be nonhazardous
A bin containing wires and a battery that had been left behind a local business in Woodburn prompted a response from the Oregon State Police bomb squad Friday, Jan. 23. Woodburn police responded around 2:45 p.m. Friday to a report to a suspicion package behind a business in the 1300 block of North Front Street....
Get Swept Away at the Silver Falls Trail Challenge
If you’ve never had the chance to run at Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity, it deserves a spot high on your trail bucket list. One of the best ways to check it off? The Silver Falls Trail Challenge, hosted by Bivouac Racing, returns on February 28th with multiple ways to experience this iconic park.
