Oregon House unanimously passes bill to support veterans in crisis
The Oregon House of Representatives on Feb. 12 unanimously passed a bill aimed at expanding responsive services for veterans in crisis. “When it comes to veteran issues, at the top of the list are those concerns having to do with mental wellbeing of those who have served our country in our armed forces, particularly...
911 call describes woman screaming to ICE agents that she’s a U.S. citizen
A 911 call reporting a Salem woman’s violent stop by immigration officers describes her screaming that she was a U.S. citizen even as agents broke her window and “flopped” her to the ground. The woman suffered a concussion, a torn rotator cuff and bruised ribs in the...
Maron County firefighters rescue cat trapped 77 feet up in tree
MARON COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - Firefighters rescued a cat trapped in a tree on Wednesday in Maron County after her owner called for help. According to Marion County Fire District No. 1, crews used a ladder truck to reach “Lila” where she was stuck about 77 feet up in a tree.
Crews Rescue Man and Woman in Willamette River
First responders are issuing a warning about the Willamette River after rescuing two people on Tuesday night near Albany.
Teen charged in fatal crash on OSU campus in Corvallis
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A 17-year-old female has been indicted for first-degree manslaughter following a fatal crash on NW Harrison Boulevard. The Oct. 17 incident resulted in the death of a 20-year-old Oregon State University student and severe injuries to another. According to the Benton County Grand Jury, the defendant...
Oregon State ace Dax Whitney’s message for hitters excited to face him: ‘I’d like...
CORVALLIS — The greatest strength of Oregon State’s roster, its starting pitcher’s rotation, is so obvious it goes without saying. But the Beavers are perfectly OK with everyone recognizing the Hydra of supreme arms they send to the mound, beginning with Dax Whitney and Ethan Kleinschmit. Whitney...
Second Half Collapse Hands Oregon State Women Third Loss in a Row
The Beavers looked like they were headed to a dominant win with a 16 point lead at the half, but a second half collapse doomed the team down the stretch.
Salem officials warn of scam targeting workers in nearby states
SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is alerting the public to a scam aimed at Spanish-speaking injured workers in nearby states like Idaho and Montana. According to DCBS, scammers are contacting workers through phone, email, and social media, urging them to attend fake online...
Dozens graduate, earn honors from George Fox University
A whole bunch of local students were celebrated for their academic achievements over the winter. George Fox University held its mid-year commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 13, at Bauman Auditorium, on the Newberg campus. A total of 250 students participated in the ceremony for undergraduate, accelerated online...
On Burkhart Street, big old tank is gone
For years a big and abandoned concrete reservoir, once part of the Albany water system, dominated the otherwise empty lot at 370 Burkhart St. S.E. Now the tank is gone, and new owners are talking of developing the lot. More than a decade ago, a couple out on a walk...
