Woodburn gets new DUII enforcement officer as program enters 2nd year
Over a year after the position was created, the Woodburn Police Department has hired a new DUII enforcement officer. David Rondon, formerly of the Sherwood Police Department, has been brought on for the Woodburn department’s specialized position. The DUII enforcement officer was introduced in December 2024 to focus...
Texting Trouble In Salem As Lawmakers Draw The Line On Private Chats
Oregon lawmakers are weighing House Bill 4177, which would clarify when elected officials can use private texts and messages without violating the state’s open meetings law, aiming to draw a clearer line between casual communication and illegal deliberation. The proposal also updates training and complaint processes,...
New Ownership at Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis, OR
Jack and Sandy, the founders of Grass Roots, are retiring. As of Monday, February 2nd, the ownership has changed to employees of the store: Jay and Brandon Enghauser. We are so honored to take on the legacy of Grass Roots, and hope to earn the love and support that you all have shown Jack and Sandy over the last 54...
OR House gives 4 crash victims a moment of silence
SALEM – The four people who lost their lives in a helicopter crash Jan. 2 in Arizona were honored with a moment of silence by the Oregon House of Representatives last week. Rep. Bobby Levy (R-Echo) said she was honored to be visited by members of the McCarty and Heideman families in Salem.
Man drops off woman he just stabbed at Walgreens to let her get first...
An Oregon man is accused of stabbing a woman who fought back when he attacked her, then driving her to a Walgreens, believing she would buy items to patch herself up. Daniel Ray Myers, 62, has been arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder "and other felony crimes," the Salem Police Department announced....
Feb. 16 public safety round-up for Newberg and Dundee
– Thomas Michael Malina, 55, of Newberg, was arrested for hindering prosecution. No bail was set and he received an undisclosed sentence on the charge. – Jhordyn Rae Auxier, 36, of Dundee, was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle. No bail was set and she was booked and released.
Building bridges one story at a time
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s a night of live storytelling, sharing the experience of immigration at its heart. ‘The Immigrant Story Live’ is coming to Willamette University in Salem this week. The show features three stories from migrants who now call Oregon home, delving into what it...
Corvallis researchers say climate change could trigger ‘hothouse trajectory’
Climate researchers in Corvallis are warning that rising global temperatures could create an irreversible feedback loop. The analysis, led by an Oregon State University professor, looked at 16 natural features across the globe that could fail due to climate change—including the drying out of the Amazon Rainforest,...
Oregon educators gather in Salem to push for increased state funding
Oregon educators gathered in Salem today to advocate for more education funding from the state.
Swift Action by Salem Police and Local Agencies Leads to Arrest in Shooting Incident
SALEM, Ore. — On February 14, 2026, officers arrested Jonathan Roy Debnam, 33, of Monmouth, in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at a U.S. Market located in the 1000 block of Broadway Street NE. At approximately 6:55 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at...
