Corvallis Pride Festival returns after six years
Got time this Saturday? Corvallis Pride invites you to grab your boo and head to this year’s extra-autumnal festival!. On Oct. 4, Corvallis Pride Festival returns after six years. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds and Event Center. Present...
Payroll tax proposal sparks emotional debate at Cherriots board meeting
A proposal for a $39 million annual payroll tax drew more than 30 speakers to the Cherriots board Wednesday night, with business leaders and transit riders staking out opposing sides — and one community leader urging board members to consider the human cost. Tom Hoffert, CEO of the Salem...
Service Dogs Reunited with Coffee Creek Inmates Who Helped Raise Them
WILSONVILLE, Ore. — A heartwarming reunion took place Thursday at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, as inmates who helped raise service dogs were able to see the animals again — this time with their new owners. From Puppies to Partners. The service dogs spent the first 18 months of...
Crash temporarily closes lanes of I-5 North near Wilsonville
A crash has closed a section of Interstate 5 near Wilsonville Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Simply Versatile: The Merrell ProMorph
I don’t know about you, but I like a little variability in my life. I could probably go vegetarian, but I sure enjoy some salmon or bacon now and then. When it comes to beverages, a local craft beer usually calls my name—but I’ll never say no to a good Oregon Pinot. And in running, while pavement miles make up most...
Willamette Valley Fall Weather: Eugene Sees Wet Commute on I-5 Starting Monday Morning
EUGENE, Ore. – Drivers across Oregon should brace for a soggy start to the workweek as a strong rain pattern develops by Monday. The National Weather Service warns of steady showers spreading into Eugene and the Willamette Valley, raising risks for slick commutes along Interstate 5. Travelers are urged to allow extra...
Pleasant Start To The Weekend – Rain Next Week!
Well, folks, it's looking like a bit of a mixed bag as we head through our forecast period across the Willamette Valley and surrounding areas. We're starting off today with some lovely sunshine and just a few clouds popping up in the afternoon. Temperatures today are looking quite pleasant, reaching into the upper...
Water Avenue lot gets new parking layout
A city-owned parking lot on the Albany waterfront has been reconfigured to improve its internal traffic pattern and increase the number of spaces. The half-acre lot is on the south side of Water Avenue between the Lyon and Ellsworth Street bridges. According to a site plan approved by the city planning division in...
$800 Property Tax Rebates Announced for Homeowners – September 2025 Deadline
In a significant relief measure for struggling households, state officials have announced that eligible homeowners will soon receive up to $800 in property tax rebates, with applications officially open ahead of a September 2025 deadline. The rebate program is aimed at easing financial pressure on families battered...
Monmouth woman faces animal neglect charges after rescue of 41 dogs
The Polk County Sheriff's Office and Oregon Humane Society said they discovered 1-day-old puppies “discarded in random areas.”
