Invasive worm spreads through Oregon, leaving soil that resembles coffee grounds
"This can have major effects for plant growth where the roots are not able to get that water."
Corvallis crews stop grass fire near assisted living facility
CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Corvallis Fire Department put out a grass fire in the 5500 block of West Hills Road on Wednesday afternoon. Two brush engines, two water tenders and a Battalion Chief responded to the scene. The Battalion Chief found a fire burning in a partially cut field next to an assisted living facility. Fire
Salem Police Capture Burglary Suspect After K-9 Pursuit, Recover Stolen Property
SALEM, Ore. — Salem police arrested a Salem man early Thursday after he allegedly burglarized a northeast Salem business and attempted to flee from officers. According to the Salem Police Department, officers responded at approximately 3:31 a.m. on June 18 to a business in the 4000 block of Salem Industrial Drive NE af
Braver Angels plans July 3 Declaration reading at Linn County Courthouse in Albany
ALBANY, Ore. — At their June 16 board meeting, Judi Saam and Joe Esker of the Mid-Willamette Alliance of Braver Angels updated Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherry Sprenger and Will Tucker about plans for a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the north steps of the Linn County Courthouse at 5:30 p.
Oregon Garden ready to celebrates 25 years of botanical beauty
The Oregon Garden will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a week of events, running from Sunday, June 28, through Friday, July 3. This milestone celebrates 25 years of botanical beauty, community stewardship, and environmental education with six days of themed activities, special guest appearances, and family-friendly
Salem Motorcyclist Guns It From Trooper, State Police Ask Locals To Speak Up
Oregon State Police in Salem are asking anyone who was in east Salem Tuesday afternoon to check their memories and their dash cams after a motorcyclist reportedly took off from a trooper during an attempted traffic stop. The rider was last seen just after 4 p.m. near Market Street NE and Fisher Road NE and is wanted on
BCSO Log: Felony warrant arrests, DUII crash, outbuilding fire
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
3 new names added to Oregon’s Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial
Three new names were added to a memorial that commemorates fallen Oregon firefighters in Salem on June 16. The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and Oregon Fire Service Honor Guard hosted a ceremony to include retired Cpt. Paul J. "Jim" Bieker Jr. of Portland Fire and Rescue, Fire Planner Brian Robert
Corvallis City Council still considering new taxes, but weighs other options
The Corvallis City Council is considering new taxes to fill an $18.4 million budget gap. At Monday’s meeting, the council decided it would need more public input before considering new taxes or potential service cuts. The council has been discussing ways to address the budget gap since September, and...
Flock Safety Suspension Costs Oregon City $7,000
(TNS) — Albany is out four figures after suspending its contract with Flock Safety, which operates license plate-reading cameras. Terminating the contract early will cost around $7,000, according to City Manager Peter Troedsson. It had been up for renewal in December, and using the company's system cost the city around
