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Benton County has a new top attorney. The Board of Commissioners has approved the appointment of Jane Vetto as county counsel, with her start date set for April 13. Vetto replaces Vance Croney, who is retiring after more than 25 years in the role. The county used Strategic Government Resources, a local-government...

AURORA, Ore. (KATU) — Authorities in Marion County are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl. Albina Kosar was last seen on Friday, March 6, around noon at her home in Aurora, Ore., according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff’s investigators say she...

The Silverton woman who was struck and killed by a car last week has been identified by her family as Talene Spangler, a mother of two.

Behind the counter at Woodburn’s newest cafe, owner Jesana Carrillo measures matcha on a kitchen scale, whisking the vibrant green tea powder as she chats with customers gathered at the bar. Mi Latte Café, located at 960 N. Pacific Highway, is tucked into the bar space attached to Casa...

A fire engulfed a Woodburn commercial building Tuesday night, triggering a response from multiple fire agencies. At 6:36 p.m. March 10, Woodburn Fire District crews were dispatched to a fire at a large commercial shop, located at 875 S. Pacific Highway in Woodburn, after multiple callers reported heavy smoke and...

Compared to five other cities, Eugene has fewer children, fewer people of working age, more renters, more homeless persons, and is not creating as many jobs, yet offers more in-house services. Presenter: How does the city of Eugene compare to similar cities in the region? The City Council heard on...

The Benton County Historical Society will present its annual K–12 Student Art Show beginning Friday at Philomath Museum. Titled “Freedom to Imagine,” the exhibition will be displayed in the Moreland Gallery on the museum’s upper floor and runs through April 18. Works from students in the Philomath School District and...

The lab is testing whether conventional materials, like the sand used to keep rock fractures open, can withstand extreme heat.

The Benton County Sheriff's Office released its weekly DUII report. Between March 7 and March 9, 2026, deputies made several arrests for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and related offenses. Arrests included individuals from Norfork, NB, Modesto, CA, Sherwood, Tigard, and Albany. Charges ranged from DUII...

Guava Get Down named Best Cider and Best of Class as 2 Towns and Craftwell continue award-winning momentum. CORVALLIS, Ore., March 11, 2026 — 2 Towns Ciderhouse has earned top honors at the 2026 LA Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge, with its newest release, Guava Get Down, capturing Gold Medal, Best Cider, and...