Circuit Court Judge will rule quickly on suit against state over timing of gas...
A Marion County Circuit Court judge said he will rule quickly on a case brought against the Oregon Secretary of State by GOP lawmakers and voters over the timing of a gas tax referendum. Senior Judge David Leith on Tuesday heard roughly an hour-and-a-half of arguments from a lawyer for...
Search for second-year housing heats up
Housing options for students hold two main categories: on- and off-campus. But many may not know where to begin when searching for options outside of their required first-year living on-campus. “It’s a very stressful topic because it’s where we’re gonna live next year and you got to make decisions so...
Letter from the Editor: The Daily Barometer honors 130 years of student voices
The first graduating class of Oregon State University had three students; the class of 2025 had over 8,000 graduates. This expansion of our student body is just one aspect of what has made OSU’s culture what it is today. It’s the presence of these people and their stories that shape history: our past, present and...
OSU’s vet ER strengthens student skills
Rising patient numbers have been a purr-fect opportunity for veterinary students to practice their skills at Oregon State University’s small animal clinic in the last few months. The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care clinic at Magruder Hall began seeing primary calls last December, according to Pia Martiny, a...
1 lane of road in Brooks will be closed due to construction
Corrections and clarifications: The lane closure of Brooklake Road has been delayed until March 17. The closure of one lane of Brooklake Road just east of Interstate 5 has been delayed to March 17 and will last through April 17, a Marion County spokesperson said. The westbound lane will be closed so that...
March 9 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 502-538-8321 and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at...
Albany Man Loses Fight with Dumpster, Ends up with DUI Conviction
On August 9, 2025, at 1:00 AM, 28 year old Mark Troughton left the Peacock Bar and Grill. He turned into a nearby alley way, crashed into a dumpster, and then drove off. Multiple Corvallis Police Officers, investigating an unrelated assault nearby, reported the crash over the radio. Benton County Sheriff’s Deputy...
Winter weather advisory for Cascades of Marion and Linn counties until early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 1:48 p.m. on Monday in effect until Wednesday at 5 p.m. for Cascades of Marion and Linn counties. The weather service comments, “Snow expected above 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.”
March 9 public safety round-up of Newberg and Yamhill County r eports
– Charles Lord Chaffee, 42, of Newberg, was arrested for fourth-degree assault and harassment. No bail was set and the case remains open. – Travous John Snider, 46, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant from Yamhill County Circuit Court for failure to appear to face a charge of unlawful possession of meth. No bail...
Oregon State researchers track Iran war damage with satellite imagery
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers at Oregon State University are harnessing satellite imagery to evaluate the extent of destruction in Iran due to ongoing conflict. The Conflict Ecology Lab, established in 2015, leverages satellite technology to provide additional insights into armed conflicts worldwide. Jamon Van Den...
