Woodburn area farmworkers targeted by ICE, advocates say
Immigration agents pulled over a van in Marion County on Thursday morning, busted through the driver’s window and detained four farmworkers on the way to their jobs at a blueberry farm, according a legal group representing one of the workers. All four people — three men and a woman...
The 6 Root Vegetables Every Home Gardener Should Be Growing
Add these root vegetables to your garden for a satisfying harvest.
Missing Wilsonville woman found deceased off I-5; no foul play, police say
WILSONVILLE, Ore. — A woman reported missing from Wilsonville last month has been found deceased, Tualatin Police said in an update. Lee Ann McNerney was reported missing after she was last seen near the 25000 block of Southwest Parkway Avenue in Wilsonville on July 24. Authorities said she could be in danger because...
Albany Man Among Two Arrested in Online Child Luring Investigation
ALBANY, Ore. – A 75-year-old Albany man has been arrested in connection with an online child luring investigation conducted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Gary Stitzel of Albany was taken into custody on July 31, 2025, after he traveled to meet what he believed was an underage child. In reality, he had been...
Special Olympics Yamhill County puts out call for athletes
Registration for fall sports open; regional, state competitions set for November. Registration is now open for Yamhill County athletes interested in participating in fall sports though Special Olympics Oregon. Anyone 8 years old or older may participate in swimming or volleyball. Swimmers may join fellow Special...
Cooling centers will open in anticipation of heat wave
Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected to return to northwest Oregon this weekend and several Newberg-area organizations are taking action. “While yesterday’s weather may have had you dreaming of hoodies and pumpkin-spiced lattes, the weather gurus at the National Weather Service … have let us know that summer...
At Bush Barn, a Black Archive of art redefines American history
SALEM — Walking into Nikesha Breeze’s installation Black Archive at the A.N. Bush Gallery in Bush Barn Art Center is captivating. It is an immersion of mind and soul. A large portrait faces the entrance to the gallery. The piece so entirely dominates the room that it is nearly impossible to look away.
Oregon State QB Maalik Murphy Named To Davey O’Brien Award Watch List
On Thursday, the Davey O'Brien Foundation unveiled the 2025 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason Watch List, featuring 36 of the nation's top quar
As Providence announces layoffs, Oregon CEO warns more may be coming
Providence announced it is laying off 128 staff, the second time this year it has eliminated positions in Oregon. The people being laid off include registered nurses, CNAs, and researchers. Providence Oregon Chief Executive Jennifer Burrows said the layoffs involve small numbers of staff in many locations. “The...
Oregon wheelchair bowler prepares for next big tournament in Virginia
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - Local wheelchair bowler Grant Buehler from Monmouth is preparing to represent the state of Oregon at his next big tournament in Virginia. The Central High class of ‘97 graduate rolls stones at Northgate Bowl twice a week in Salem. “I’m just trying to better my...
