Ethan Kleinschmit retired 14 straight batters before one pitch changed everything for Oregon State
One of Oregon State’s starters proved not to be infallible, and its bullpen dug a deeper hole. Ethan Kleinschmit retired 14 straight, but gave up the go-ahead home run in the sixth and the No. 11 Beavers’ bullpen allowed five more runs in a 9-4 loss to No. 20 Southern Miss Saturday night in the Round Rock Classic at...
McKay theatre arts teacher nominated for LifeChanger prize
McKay High School's director of theatre arts gained national recognition for her work empowering students and incorporating cultures in the school's productions. Longtime educator Tiffany Carstensen was nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award. National Life Group, a financial...
2 public defense nonprofits allowed to limit caseloads, Oregon judge rules
In the latest chapter of Oregon’s public defense crisis saga, a Clackamas County judge ruled that attorneys at two nonprofit public defense organizations don’t need to take cases that would stretch them beyond their capacity. In court on Thursday and Friday, Public Defender of Marion County and Southwestern...
At halfway point in Salem, Eugene sees hope for shelter, Clear Lake, airport funding
Ethan Nelson: There was a financial forecast that happened earlier in the month of February. That was a kind of ray of sunshine... There might be a sliver of hope that there could be those (shelter) funds allocated. Presenter: The 2026 session is at the halfway point. How is Eugene...
Finding a student’s passion
(SHERWOOD) — Timothy McKeaney has made an impact in the four short years he has taught at Sherwood High School. So much so that a cohort hoped he would be recognized as the town’s Amazing Educator. “Tim is an amazing language arts educator who works tirelessly to bring...
Scott Barnes reveals what Oregon State’s ‘major fundraising announcement’ was about
The “major fundraising announcement” Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes referenced in a letter to fans last month was regarding a long planned facilities project. OSU has been planning its Field Sports Building — which will be the new home for the Beavers men’s and women’s soccer, track and field, cross...
How This Hole-in-the-Wall Brunch Spot Won Hearts in Salem, OR
There’s a small converted heritage home on 17th Street in Salem, Oregon, that has been making people set their alarms early, drive across town, and wait in line with zero regrets since 2008. Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro — affectionately known to locals as WOM — is the kind...
Stayton Man Busted In Roblox Gift Card Grooming Case
A Stayton, Oregon man is facing child sex abuse charges after investigators say he groomed a child through online gaming and used Roblox gift cards as bait to build trust and pressure the victim for explicit images. The case started with a cyber tip and quickly grew into a multi-jurisdictional...
An Oregon food bank eyes expansion as local need grows
Since the Ella Curran Food Bank was founded in 1978, it has moved about nine times between rented spaces in Independence. After the nonprofit organization was forced to improvise by handing out boxes of food in the parking lot of Independence Cinema during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the leaders...
Newberg fire displaces 5 people, home and RV ‘total losses’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Five people were displaced after a home and RV fire near Newberg Saturday afternoon. None of the residents or any pets were present when the fire happened, and no one was injured. However, the home and the RV are considered “total losses,” Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue said. Firefighters...
