Local Hunters Asked to Mail Black-Tailed Deer Teeth to ODFW for Population Study
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is asking hunters to send in teeth from black-tailed deer they harvest. This helps biologists estimate the deer population in Oregon.
Salem Continues to Take Public Input on Downtown Parking
SALEM, Ore. — The City of Salem unveiled their “Beep Beep” paid program earlier this summer. And they are continuing to invite and recieve public comment on how to make parking in the Salem downtown core better. Click here for a link to the survery. Free on-street...
Striking West Salem Starbucks workers say they are ‘ready to fight’
Andie Hilke-Galletes, 30, had only been working at the West Salem Starbucks for about a month when she slipped in the store and broke her elbow. She's not the only one who's been injured from slipping on floors workers say are dangerous and need to be fixed. That's just one of many issues workers say led them to join...
Benton County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying man found in Willamette River
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KATU) — The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a dead man found in the Willamette River on Nov. 29. Deputies responded to a report of a body floating near Hyak Park at river mile 122 around 4:15 p.m. and recovered the body by boat.
Chronicling the ‘American Dream’ in Woodburn: City creates video series highlighting diverse businesses
For many, coming to the city of Woodburn and opening a business is the pinnacle of the “American Dream.”. Now, these stories are being brought to light through a city-produced video series highlighting six local businesses and the diverse faces behind them. Nearly a decade ago, City Manager Scott...
Yamhelas Westsider Trail supporters organize against latest threat to its future
The Yamhelas Westsider Trail is back in the news. The last time I checked in on this project that would build a new 17-mile rail-trail in Yamhill County between McMinnville and Forest Grove, it was mired in controversy. Advocates for the path ultimately lost that round in 2021 when it...
Grant’s Getaways: See birds flocking in the thousands on this southern Willamette Valley trail
OREGON, USA — The trails less traveled are the ones that I enjoy the most, especially when there's a chance that the adventure holds on to Oregon history. This week, we head to the southern end of the Willamette Valley where three outdoor adventures combine hiking with unique Oregon history and the chance to trek...
Take a look inside Salem’s new Cartwright Apartments
What was once a vacant lot that occasionally hosted firework sales tents is now home to 42 apartments and a ground-floor commercial space. Cartwright Apartments recently welcomed its first resident. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are now available for lease at the five-story building on the corner of Bush...
Santiam Hospital Welcomes Taylor E. Brown, NP, to Women’s Health Team Serving Local Community
Santiam Hospital & Clinics has announced that Taylor E. Brown, NP, has joined its Women’s Health team, which is led by Dr. Amanda E. Wagner, OBGYN. Brown has experience in patient care and women’s health services in Oregon.
Corvallis, OR – Police Alert: 3 DUII Arrests Reported in Corvallis This Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Corvallis, OR – Three Corvallis residents were arrested over the past week for alleged impaired driving, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies reported that on December 4, 2025, Galen...
