An Impressive 20,000 Sq. Ft. Skatepark Is Taking Shape in Salem, Oregon
The hardworking crew at Evergreen Skateparks recently shared another progress report on the upcoming 20,000 ft. Salem, Oregon, build and it looks like things are really starting to take shape. This squad is known for creating some of the most creative, flowy, skater-approved parks across the ...
Construction well underway on Woodburn’s newest industrial park
From Legion Park, residents may now be able to catch a glimpse of the two 40-foot buildings under construction along Commerce Way. An 11-acre site is being developed into a new industrial park project with two buildings, complete with a parking lot, loading bays and landscaping at 1414 Commerce Way.
Second Chance: Support shelter animals at ‘Boo Bash’
The Oregon Humane Society is throwing an autumnal soiree to get people and their pets in the spooky spirit.
Bauman’s Harvest Festival kicks off fall as farm celebrates 130 years in Gervais, Oregon
GERVAIS, Ore. — October is here, and there are plenty of fall festivities to check out right now – including Bauman's Harvest Festival in Gervais. Brian Bauman, the general manager of Bauman's Farm and Garden, spoke with ARC PDX on Thursday about the big weekend of festivities ahead, which includes a giant pumpkin...
Watching the lakes and seeing them change
Like in past years, the back and forth of aquatic growth on Waverly and other Albany lakes has provided fodder for this blog over much of this summer. On a bike ride Monday I noticed yet another change. The green carpet that covered Waverly Lake in early September was identified...
Sentencing delayed for Smith Rock mass shooting plotter Samson Garner as prosecutor recommends sentence
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The sentencing of a Portland man convicted by a Deschutes County jury of planning a mass shooting at a 2023 Smith Rock climbing event has been delayed three weeks, at the request of his defense attorney. After a three-week trial, a jury took less than three hours last...
Quick response by Corvallis firefighters prevents fire spread
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A swift response by the Corvallis Fire Department contained a house fire on NW Kings Boulevard on Wednesday, fire officials said. Corvallis fire authorities said that fire crews responded shortly after noon on Oct. 1. Thanks to a swift response, the fire was extinguished within 15 minutes and no...
BCSO Log: Turning garden hose on security cameras leads to arrest
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a...
Jeff Gianola’s Journal: Mike Donahue’s journey home
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A few weeks before his retirement, KOIN documented Mike’s journey back to Albany, Oregon and visited his boyhood home. He hadn’t been back since he was a boy to his childhood home called Hilltop. “I remember the first TV we got was right...
VIDEO — ‘Love in Action’: Over 100 Farmers Harvest 400 Acres for Dad Diagnosed...
More than 100 farmers in Minnesota showed up to help one of their own after a serious medical diagnosis. The farming community in Polk County is strong and it showed when community members took it upon themselves to help farmer Mark Holy on September 24, KCBD reported Sunday. Over the...
