Rogue Ales closes operations in Newport and brewpubs in Portland, Astoria and Salem
PORTLAND, Ore. — One of Oregon's pioneering and most-venerable breweries is closing its primary locations. The Lincoln Chronicle reports that Rogue Ales shut its Newport brewing operations and restaurants, as well as spots in Southeast Portland, Astoria and West Salem, on Friday. The blog New School Beer reported...
Letitia Carson and Cheldelin to be Closed Following School Board Vote
In a significant move, the Corvallis School Board has voted to close Letitia Carson Elementary and Chedelin Middle School. The decision was made in a vote that took place after 12:30 am on Friday. The closure of these two schools marks a significant change for the Corvallis community, and the details of the vote,...
New OSU analysis of Detroit Reservoir yields clearer picture of toxin-producing blue-green algae blooms
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-term analysis shows that Detroit Reservoir abruptly swapped one type of toxic algae for another midway through the 12-year study period, absent any obvious cause. The project provides a novel look at harmful algal blooms, or HABs, which pose multiple health risks to people...
Seeking Solutions for Traffic Enforcement Issues in Corvallis
Concerns have been raised by residents of Corvallis regarding the perceived lack of law enforcement, specifically in relation to traffic violations. The issue is not targeted at individual police officers or incidents, but rather a general dissatisfaction with the enforcement of traffic laws in the town.
Emergency Closure: Potential ICE Presence in Downtown Corvallis
A potential threat from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led to the early closure of a restaurant in downtown Corvallis. The restaurant management sent their staff home due to information they received, which they deemed serious enough to warrant such action. Although there was no physical presence...
New ballot measure operation targets the Democratic coalition in Salem
A new crop of big donors combine tax-cutting targets with proposals to loosen government regulations, promote government accountability and, in a populist twist, ban both union and business contributions to candidates.
Old Monmouth military site gives people the chance to brush up on their shooting...
MONMOUTH, Ore. — The E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area in Monmouth is home to one of Oregon’s most unique outdoor spaces — and a newly renovated shotgun shooting range that is already drawing hunters, archers and families from across the state. For people like Korey Cimock of Newport,...
Sherwood police share rooftop rescue of 9-year-old with autism
SHERWOOD Ore. (KPTV) - Sherwood police released video of a rescue that happened about a month ago, showing officers safely bringing a 9-year-old boy down from a rooftop. Several people called 911 to report a boy was running around on a roof. Some callers mentioned he was on the spectrum.
Distracted Driving Tragedy: Pedestrian Struck Near South Salem Winco
A serious incident has occurred near the South Salem Winco area, where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. According to a witness account, the pedestrian was hit by a white van while crossing the street, carrying their Winco shopping bags. The traffic light for cross traffic was green at the time of the incident....
Unscheduled Fireworks Disturb South Salem Residents and Pets
In South Salem, a resident has expressed her frustration over the recurring issue of nightly fireworks. The resident, who refers to herself as "the crazy lady walking around in her robe in the dark", has taken to social media to plead with the unknown individuals responsible for the fireworks. The nightly disturbance...

















