Wanted Salem attempted murder suspect arrested in California
A man who was wanted for attempted murder in Salem has been arrested in California, according to the Salem Police Department.
Oregon Weather Alert Today: 32° Rain-to-Snow Risk and Slick I-5 Travel in Eugene Through...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon’s Willamette Valley is soaked this morning, with steady rain falling across Eugene and temperatures hovering in the mid-40s. Water beads on windshields along I-5, and puddles are forming on Beltline...
Proposed MultiCare, Samaritan Health merger under state review
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare’s proposed merger with Corvallis, Ore.-based Samaritan Health Services is being reviewed by the Oregon Health Authority, according to a Feb. 12 report from The Lund Report. The two health systems said that the deal is necessary due to Samaritan Health Services’ poor financial condition....
Founder of Oregon theme park Enchanted Forest dies at age 96
MARION COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - The Enchanted Forest, a popular theme park in Marion County announced on Friday that the park founder has died. According to the park, creator Roger Tofte died at age 96 on Friday morning with his family at his side. Tofte started building the Enchanted Forest...
Salem, OR – Police Alert: Traffic Stop at Motel 6 Leads to Gun Arrests
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salem, Oregon – A traffic stop at a Salem motel led to two firearm arrests Thursday, prompting public safety concerns. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop Feb....
Camp in the Heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley
After a long day on the road, most RVers I know want something they can rely on. Whether that’s a meal at a favorite restaurant or simply somewhere peaceful to call it a night. That’s where the Portland-Woodburn RV Park in Woodburn, Oregon, comes in. A classic RV campground with a focus on customer service and...
Salem, OR – Crime Alert: Jury Convicts Man of Trespass, Weapons Crimes
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salem, Oregon – A Polk County jury convicted a Salem man on trespassing and weapons charges following a brief deliberation. According to the Polk County District Attorney’s Office, Jordan McCrae, 40, of...
Salem On Edge As State Hospital Patient With Troubling Record Moves In
Marion County officials say they are sounding the alarm after a 41-year-old Oregon State Hospital patient was moved into a secure residential treatment facility in Salem, right after his state supervision expired. The transfer has local leaders openly questioning how high-risk patients end up in communities where...
This Oregon Bakery Serves Food Worth Traveling For Even If You’re Not in Portland
This place doesn’t scream “must stop,” but I’ve learned the hard way that skipping it is a mistake. That unassuming turnoff leads straight to Creswell Bakery, and once you’ve been, every road trip through the Willamette Valley suddenly includes a planned exit. The highway billboards...
Salem, OR – Sheriff’s Office Warns After Aggressive Coyote Encounter
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salem, Oregon – Recent coyote sightings in West Salem are prompting public safety reminders from deputies. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, officials learned this week of multiple coyote...
