Sprayfoam figures need a building permit
Record BCC-0005-26 Building Compliance Case. The summary report for that item read: “Complaint via phone came in concerning the installation of two spray foam statues that have been attached to the roof of an existing structure without any permits.”. It might be interesting to know who dropped the dime...
Nothing suspicious found after bomb threat at Enchanted Forest
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) – Thursday morning around 11:30 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a report of a bomb threat involving the Enchanted Forest theme park on Enchanted Way SE in Turner. Deputies, with help from the Oregon State Police, evacuated the park as a precaution...
No. 2 Ranked Barrel Racer Rallies in Calgary Following St. Paul Accident
Emily Beisel is determined to hold on to her position in the World Standings despite adversity during Cowboy Christmas.
Blanchet Farm expands workforce training with new metal fabrication shop for people in recovery
YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. — A new metal fabrication shop at Blanchet Farm is creating additional workforce development opportunities for people recovering from homelessness and addiction, giving residents hands-on job training while they rebuild their lives. Located in Yamhill County's wine country, the shop opened a few mo
North Valley Road outside Newberg closed for several weeks
A section of a major arterial for commuters and travelers headed from Newberg to Gaston and Hillsboro is closed and will remain shuttered as it undergoes reconstruction. The nearly four mile stretch of North Valley Road between Ribbon Ridge and Albertson roads was closed July 5 by the Yamhill County roads department. I
SOLVE Launches First “Pick It Up, Salem!” Community Cleanup Event
SALEM, Ore. — SOLVE is bringing its popular Pick It Up! community cleanup series to Salem for the first time, inviting volunteers to help clean and restore one of the city’s most popular public spaces during the inaugural Pick It Up, Salem! event on Friday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at Cascades Gateway Park.
Tesla follows through on Albany supercharger
On Wednesday evening the bike took me to 3080 Pacific Blvd. SE, which is in the parking lot on the west side of the Winco supermarket. That’s where the Tesla company is building an electric vehicle charging station. In February I reported that a Tesla branch in Bothell, Wash.,...
Lebanon City Councilor Dave Workman Announces Mayoral Campaign
Lebanon, OR – Lebanon City Councilor, who has represented Ward 2 since 2022, announced his campaign for Mayor on July 8. Councilor Workman delivered the news in a social media post:. Well, some of you may have guessed by the name change of this page, but I have officially...
Food-Focused Day Trip: The Willamette Valley Isn’t Just for Wine
What follows is one of the many articles in the Mercury’s 2026 Food Issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types of articles coming, support us here.—eds. Having spent...
BCSO Log: DUII arrest, motorcycle crash, mailbox vandalism
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 sensitive
