18-year-old arrested after fatal Woodburn crash
An 18-year-old is in custody after a fatal crash in Woodburn, officials said.
Benton County preps for unpredictable weather
BENTON COUNTY, ORE. - Rising water levels in Philomath are causing concern as local authorities urge residents to stay prepared. The Benton County Sheriff's Office has highlighted the risk of flooding, particularly around Fern Road and Chapel Drive, where water levels are already reaching concerning heights. Multiple...
Chehalem Cultural Center will celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1967 speech ‘The...
Plans for the Chehalem Cultural Center’s annual tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. are shaping up as the event approaches. Headlined “The Other America,” the program is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in the ballroom of the cultural center at 415 E. Sheridan St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Polk County, OR – Traffic Alert: Airlie Road Shut Down Due to Flooding; Officials...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Polk County, OR – Drivers in Polk County are being urged to use caution this morning after high water forced the closure of a rural roadway west of Dallas, impacting local travel and commuter routes....
A story of Inclusion – Judson Middle School
At Judson Middle School, inclusion is more than a belief. It is a student-led effort to ensure every student feels welcomed and connected. For many middle schoolers, lunchtime can be a challenging moment of the day. The simple act of choosing where to sit can feel intimidating or isolating. Recognizing this, Judson’s...
Willamina, OR – Community Alert: 102K-Gallon Sewer Overflow in Willamina
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Willamina, OR – Heavy overnight rain triggered a major sewer overflow in Willamina late Thursday night, spilling more than 102,000 gallons of wastewater into Willamina Creek, according to city officials....
Woman rescued from rising floodwaters in Salem
Portland, Ore. (KOIN) — Firefighters rescued a woman from rising waters in Salem on Saturday morning, officials said. According to the Salem Fire Department, firefighters responded to a water rescue near Hager’s Grove Road Southeast, where rising floodwater had trapped a woman at a riverside campsite. Fire officials...
A pair of Oregonians die in a single-vehicle crash early Dec. 18 on Highway...
A driver and her passenger perished early Thursday morning in a crash just west of McDougal’s Corner on Highway 99W. According to the results of a preliminary investigation by the Oregon State Police, a Toyota Camry driven by Dundee resident Sue Williams, 33, was traveling northbound near milepost 30.5 on Highway 99W...
Salem city officials prepare for heavy wind and rain, flooding in creeks, rivers
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Salem is preparing for a high-impact atmospheric river expected to bring heavy rain, rising creeks, and potential flooding across the Mid-Willamette Valley through the end of the week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Northwest Oregon, including Salem, beginning...
2.8 million gallons of sewage spills into Willamette River in Salem
(This story has been updated to include additional information) About 2.844 million gallons of untreated sewage spilled into the Willamette River on Dec. 18 and Dec. 19. Heavy rainfall and saturated ground conditions triggered the overflow at the 100 block of Union Street NE. It began at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 and was...
