Brace for a chilly Sunday in Portland; rain could return this week
The Portland area and much of the Willamette Valley will defrost Sunday morning from an overnight cold weather advisory that saw temperatures drop into the 20’s, but it will stay chilly outside. Portland is expected to reach a high temperature around 45 degrees on Sunday, the National Weather Service...
A Year After Death Drew Scrutiny, Feds Let Oregon State Hospital Keep Accreditation
A patient’s death in March 2025 put federal funds for Oregon State Hospital in jeopardy. But in recent days this peril appears to have passed as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services found Oregon’s locked psychiatric hospital to be in compliance with federal standards. In a news...
Chef of JORY Restaurant in Newberg is semifinalist for James Beard Award
It’s almost time for the dining industry’s version of the Golden Globes, and the chef of well-known Newberg outpost is among those vying for a top title. This year’s James Beard Awards semifinalists were announced Wednesday, Jan. 21. Jack Strong of JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & Spa is one of 20 who made the...
Oregon Department of Corrections agrees to $2.3 million settlement with mom whose son died...
SALEM, Ore. — The mom whose 22-year-old son died in Oregon Department of Corrections custody has settled with the agency for $2.3 million, according to the Oregon Justice Resource Center. The civil rights action lawsuit names the state, Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC), and several employees at the Oregon...
Cold Weather Advisory Continues This Morning as Frost and Chilly Conditions Persist
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for Eugene and much of the southern Willamette Valley through noon today as cold temperatures and frosty conditions persist across the region. Many areas began the morning with widespread frost and temperatures in the mid-20s. Even with light winds, wind chills early today...
Salem man, 20, accused in October robbery at knifepoint
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 20-year-old Salem man is accused of committing a robbery at knifepoint last fall. Tristan Brewster was arrested this week in connection with the incident that occurred on October 29. The victim had reported finding a man inside his vehicle. The individual, later identified as...
Yamhill County commissioners delay decision on Yamhelas Westsider Trail
Citing voluminous testimony and evidence, Chair Kit Johnston delays the board’s deliberations until Jan. 29. A decision on whether the corridor dedicated decades ago to the Yamhelas Westsider Trail will continue to remain in Yamhill County’s transportation system plan or be removed and possibly old was delayed...
The penny is on its way out. But the love for it endures for...
If you’ve been paying in cash recently, you might have noticed the loose change in your pocket is starting to feel a little bit different. The pennies aren’t there. In November, the U.S. Treasury stopped minting pennies after more than 230 years because the coins cost more than three times their own value to make.
No injuries reported after Mount Angel attic fire
No injuries were reported after an attic fire in Mount Angel prompted a bevy of fire and emergency officials from across the region to respond. Mount Angel Fire District crews were dispatched at 11:53 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, to reports of smoke coming from a residence at the corner of Main and Marquam streets.
Guard Innovation Becomes Army Standard
JANUARY 23, 2026 — An innovation born from operational necessity on the flight line in Salem has become the new standard for medical evacuation operations across the entire U.S. Army. Oregon Army National Guard aircrews with G Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, identified and solved a critical...
