Benton County administrator Rachel McEneny resigns
Benton County Administrator Rachel McEneny resigned from her position effective Wednesday, the Benton County Board of Commissioners announced. Board Chair Pat Malone notified county employees of the departure via email. According to a news release from the county, McEneny’s resignation letter does not cite specific...
Albany police seek help IDing suspect in hit-and-run case
Albany Police Department (APD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person wanted in connection with a hit-and-run in the Albany WinCo parking lot. The incident happened Feb. 15, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Police said the pictured individual is wanted for failing to perform the duties of a driver.
Documenting thousands of migrating Canadian geese in western Oregon
SALEM, Ore. — Thousands of migrating ducks and geese are visiting western Oregon this time of year, and many of us just can’t get enough of their sight and sound. We visit a Polk County wildlife refuge and to meet one man who documents their travels across the state.
Wonders of the Boise Cascade Property
The second conservation priority site we identified was the wilderness portion of the old Boise Cascade property (now coined the St. Helens Industrial Business Park). It made our list as the second-most pristine site for meadow reptiles. The complex supports Rubber Boas, Racers, and one of just three populations of...
Coyote bites woman near Salem, causing minor injuries
A coyote injured a woman near Salem on Feb. 11, wildlife officials said. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the attack, which happened as the woman walked along Orchard Heights Road, just outside Salem’s western city limits, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Officials...
OSU’s Small Farms Conference Covers The Whole Gamut Of Ag
Get ready, Corvallis! A day packed with knowledge and hands-on skills for our local farmers is just around the corner.
Canby councilor’s harassment case dismissed
In the end, the harassment case against former Canby City Councilor Scott Sasse was dismissed. Sasse was originally in a Clackamas County courtroom Jan. 22-23 to face one count of misdemeanor harassment stemming from an alleged interaction in late 2024. The two-day January trial ended with a “no verdict” and...
OSU research targets skin cancer with nanotechnology and lasers
Researchers at Oregon State University say they have developed a light-activated treatment that eliminated aggressive melanoma tumors in laboratory mice after a single session. The technique uses microscopic particles, sometimes called “nanoheaters,” that absorb light and convert it into heat to destroy cancer cells....
Salem Health, Santiam Hospital await state approval on proposed merger
"Both systems share a commitment to nonprofit health systems and high-quality care," a spokesperson said.
Benton County, OR – DUI Arrests: 4 Arrested in Countywide Sweep
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Corvallis, OR – Four people were arrested on DUI charges across Benton County between Feb. 12 and Feb. 15, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests were listed in the agency’s weekly DUI...
