Oregon Humane spays and neuters over 300 pets at Portland, Salem event
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon Humane held a spay and neuter event on Wednesday as they work to control the pet population -- the second of three events they are hosting this year. Oregon Humane said their goal for Wednesday was to fix 235 pets in Portland and 75 at...
Farm Labor in the Valley
Springfield History Museum opens a new exhibit called “Farm Labor in the Valley” July 10, featuring the long history and individual stories of those involved in the Willamette Valley farmworker movement. Artifacts from Eugene Friends of Farmworkers are displayed, including many picket signs and posters from the 1970s f
YCAP IN ACTION: New executive director recognizes power of community
When I joined Yamhill Community Action Partnership in 2018 as the new development director, I quickly understood the urgency of our work. On my first day, while turning onto Dustin Court, I witnessed several children living unsheltered and. playing in the street near dozens of adults who were experiencing mental...
Our View: Resignation of health authority leader should be the start of change, not...
When you run a state government agency, it’s never a good look to claim ignorance of a scandal that erupted under your watch. Especially when records prove that you knew about it. Dr. Sejal Hathi did the right thing last week by announcing her resignation as Oregon Health Authority...
Two bridges closed suddenly in Benton County after state inspectors find critical safety issues
BENTON COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - Two Benton County bridges have been closed immediately after state inspectors found critical safety deficiencies during a routine inspection. Inspectors identified major issues on a pony steel truss bridge at milepost 5.3 on McFarland Road over Muddy Creek and on a timber bridge at milepost
Downtown Corvallis Improvement Plan
The City of Corvallis has identified eight specific ways to improve the downtown area thanks to the efforts of a dedicated task force.
Salem man arrested for domestic stalking found with stockpile of guns, drugs, police say
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - A 47-year-old Salem man was arrested on Monday for charges related to stalking, and was allegedly found with a large number of guns and illegal drugs, according to police on Wednesday. On Monday, officers arrested Michael Brasi for stalking which allegedly involved breaking a no-contact order...
Kohr Explores: ROCO Winery opens new Carlton tasting room
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A winery in the Willamette Valley is inviting you to explore their sips and scenery at a new tasting room in Carlton. ROCO Winery has opened “Casa ROCO” on NE Hendricks Road, offering a brand-new space to discover their small-production Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines. Kohr Harlan vis
Man drowns while swimming in Molalla River
CANBY, Ore. (KPTV) - A man drowned Tuesday afternoon while swimming in the Molalla River, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on July 7, deputies responded to Canby Community Park at 1348 South Berg Parkway on the report that a man had gone underwater while swimming.
Salem sues US Army Corps over planned deep drawdown of Detroit Reservoir
(This story has been updated to include additional information) The city of Salem is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and challenging the planned drawdown of Detroit Reservoir in what leaders are calling a fight to protect the community's drinking water supply. The city filed the federal lawsuit on July 8 in U.S.
