Corvallis Police Arrest Independence Man After High-Speed Elude; No Injuries Reported
Corvallis, Ore. – On December 2, 2025, at approximately 7:34 p.m., Corvallis Police Department (CPD) officers assisted regional law enforcement partners in apprehending a suspect following a prolonged high speed elude incident that began outside city limits and continued into Corvallis. The incident began when...
Walker & Dunlop Secures $27M for Assisted Living Facilities in OR, WA
Walker & Dunlop has secured two HUD loans totaling $27.2M for assisted living facilities in Oregon & Washington. Walker & Dunlop’s Capital Markets team, led by Kevin Giusti, Daniel Barone, Tony Cassie and Sam Thompson, arranged the refinance utilizing HUD Section 232/223(f) loans. The properties include Battle Creek,...
Cumberland update: Window protection ok’d
On a bike ride Friday, I stopped at the fence outside the former Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Santiam Road to take yet another photo of the restored building. The historic structure dates from 1892. No longer used as a church, it has been in the local news dozens of times over the last few years. Volunteers...
Traffic ticket derby: Keeping track of cameras
If there was a monthly contest among Albany traffic cameras for the most citations issued, it would be a close race. But North Albany Road would have won last month. Since the latest set of red-light and speed cameras came on line in October, on Queen Avenue at Elm Street, I’ve had occasion to compare four...
‘Overwhelmed with gratitude’: Community supports 80-year-old volunteer after her car was stolen
The car belonging to a Union Gospel Mission volunteer was recovered in Salem on Monday after it was stolen from a Portland parking garage on Thanksgiving.
Oregon Transportation Commission to Discuss I-5 Rose Quarter Project, Strategic Plan at Upcoming Salem...
The Oregon Transportation Commission is set to convene on December 11 at 9 a.m. for its routine meeting, situated in Salem's Gail Achterman Conference Room within the Transportation Building, as noted by an official bulletin from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The agenda promises updates on key...
Corvallis holiday parade makes a return after 5 years
Corvallis parade comeback: What it means for local businesses. The beloved holiday parade is returning to Corvallis on Saturday, marking a significant moment for the community after a hiatus since 2022.
Owner of dog accused in Salem toddler’s mauling had a similar animal control case
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A Salem woman facing criminal charges after her dog allegedly mauled a neighbor’s child has a previous Marion County Dog Control case after her dog allegedly attacked a different child, KATU News has learned. According to Salem Police, 53-year-old Melinda Walker is facing criminal...
Jaguars and journeys: OSU study on jungle cats and a national trek
On this edition we talk with Ellen Dymit, an OSU researcher on a new study which explains how cats in the rainforest avoid each and competition for food. Plus we talk with Esther Tishman of Liberty Walks who has completed her walk across America to promote civility. Michael Dunne is...
Axe-wielding suspect shot, injured by deputies, Wilsonville officials say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Law enforcement officials are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Wilsonville on Friday night after a suspect charged two deputies with an axe, authorities said. The incident happened near Southwest Stafford Road and Southwest 65th Avenue, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said....
