The Woodsman: Notes on People Bringing Music to the Forest
Last July’s column, “Feeling Stressed Out? Listen to The Music of the Forest,” elicited more responses from readers than any other edition of The Woodsman. Several readers wrote to say that they, too, appreciate the quiet of the forest, or the music of songbirds, or the sounds of wind in the trees. Others said that...
Police investigating death of 54-year-old man in northeast Salem
Police are investigating the death of a 54-year-old man who was found July 1 at a home on Clearwater Avenue in northeast Salem. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, police responded at 7:30 a.m. to a 911 call from the home. Deputies found the man deceased at the home when they arrived, the sheriff’s...
‘Funding catastrophe’: Oregon victim advocacy groups express concern over budget cuts
Silverton Police have arrested a man they say broke into a historic home at the Oregon Garden. The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session ended this past weekend without a vote on any legislation related to road improvements or transportation funding. Firefighters respond to three-alarm brush fire near Hillsboro. Updated: 5...
Florida protester: They’re using land for evil
Multnomah County’s budget went into effect with much of the funding prioritizing housing and homelessness. However, some outreach programs are concerned. Oregon man among 2 charged in alleged Chinese spy operation targeting U.S. military. Updated: 45 minutes ago. |. Two Chinese nationals have been charged with acting...
Sanctuary Promise Hotline sees record engagement, 300% rise in federal request alerts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, has released its 2024-2025 annual report on the Sanctuary Promise Hotline, revealing a significant rise in community engagement and reporting related to Oregon's sanctuary laws. The report,...
Wondering about a big empty parking lot
For the past few weeks the vast parking lot in front of 635 Pacific Blvd. in Albany has stood empty. On a bike ride last week I wondered what happened to the power sports business that occupied what had been the West Albany Safeway store back in the day. The...
Anticipate marble-sized hail with thunderstorms in Oregon Tuesday – wind gusts reaching 45 mph
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 6:38 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Lane County Cascade Foothills, Cascades of Marion and Linn counties and Cascades of Lane County. The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up...
Newberg train trestle catches fire; Crews prevent flames from spreading
NEWBERG Ore. (KPTV) - A wooden train trestle caught fire early Sunday morning, but crews were able to prevent it from spreading to a nearby apartment complex, according to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before 3 a.m., where they found the trestle engulfed...
July 2025 Cellar Selects: A Roundup of Rosé
Rain Dance 2024 Estate Rosé, Grand Oak Vineyard, Laurelwood District (panel pick) Flowers and fruit leap from the glass with each swirl. Aromas of white peach, strawberry and ruby red grapefruit harmonize beautifully with gardenia and strawberry leaf. Red fruit flavors of strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate add a...
Kohr Explores: St. Paul rodeo returns for another year
The 2025 St. Paul Rodeo is riding back in for another family fun-filled July.
