Boil water notice issued in Sheridan
A boil water notice has been issued for the city of Sheridan due to a main pipe bursting on Friday. It comes after the region was hit hard this week by severe weather. City officials say the notice will remain in effect at least through Monday. For now, residents are...
Yamhill County, OR – Police Alert: 52-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Floodwaters
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Yamhill County, OR – A 52-year-old man from Amity died Saturday morning after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in rural Yamhill County, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies...
On schedule: Bryant Park turns into a pond
It would not be late December if Albany’s Bryant Park was not at least partially under water. On a brief bike ride along the riverfront Saturday, the day before the start of winter, I noticed the usual for this time of year, as these pictures demonstrate. Elsewhere in the...
Level 1 Flood Alert Issued for Parts of Salem as Creeks Rise and Impacts...
Salem emergency officials have issued a Level 1 “Be Ready” flood alert for multiple areas of the city as persistent rainfall continues to swell creeks and strain local infrastructure. The alert, announced by Salem’s Emergency Management Department, signals that residents in affected areas should prepare for possible...
Owner of unlicensed waste pit near Aurora argues it is farm use
The owner of an unlicensed waste pit on a farm outside of Aurora argued that she had done nothing wrong and that the waste accepted for a fee from industrial vacuum excavation companies for about three months in 2023 and into 2024 is farm use. Marion County hearings officer Jill Foster heard arguments on Dec. 18...
Salem Isn’t the Center of American Witchcraft — These Towns Are
Witches aren’t just in Salem anymore. Each year, millions of tourists pour into Salem dressed in pointy hats and black garb, hoping to get a glimpse of real witches—or at least pretend to be one for a day. And while the proclaimed Witch City has plenty of parades, events, and metaphysical shops, it’s hardly the...
Benton County preparing for potential floods
Benton County officials are urging residents to stay prepared for rapidly changing flood conditions, with several roads closed and sandbag stations available, though current water levels are lower than in past major floods.
Benton County, OR – Christmas Event Alert: Philomath Parade of Lights 6PM Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Philomath, OR – Holiday cheer returns to downtown Philomath tonight as the annual Philomath Parade of Lights steps off at 6 p.m., bringing festive floats, decorated vehicles, and seasonal spirit to the...
Benton County, OR – Traffic Alert: Road Closures and High Water Ongoing
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Benton County, OR – Drivers across Benton County are facing road closures and hazardous travel conditions today as high water levels continue to impact local roads, prompting officials to urge caution and...
SWAT Arrests Two in Salem Shooting Investigation, Firearms Seized
Salem Police arrested two residents in connection with a November shooting that wounded a man, seizing multiple firearms during SWAT-served search warrants. Salem, OR. — Salem Police detectives arrested two Salem residents Wednesday in connection with a November 11 shooting that left a man injured, authorities said....
