Rite Aid Is Closing 12 Stores in Oregon—Is Yours on the List?
Rite Aid’s latest bankruptcy court filing shows 12 Beaver-State locations slated for liquidation or sale in the weeks ahead. The move is part of a nationwide wind-down that executives say will shutter or divest every remaining Rite Aid by mid-2026. Advocates warn that the exodus could leave rural pockets of Oregon...
Corvallis police arrest three suspects in violent threats across city within 24 hours
The Corvallis Police Department has arrested three people threatening violence in a 24-hour period. Just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, officers were dispatched to the Wal-Mart grocery store for a man who threatened staff with a fishing pole after being asked to leave the premises. While officers were responding...
Pedestrian access: Public walkway reopened
On a bike ride this week I was reminded of an issue that had occupied the Albany neighborhood east of I-5 and south of Knox Butte Road: Whether to close a public walkway between houses or keep it open. The question has been settled, at least for now. The walkway,...
Molalla City Councilor indicted, accused of theft from middle school parents’ group
MOLALLA, Ore. — A Molalla City Councilor was arraigned on a 24-count indictment Thursday for misusing thousands of dollars in funds from the Molalla River Middle School Parent Action Committee while serving as the group’s treasurer. Earlier this month, a Clackamas County Grand Jury indicted Rae Lynn Botsford...
Oregon man gets prison time for stealing $200 worth of lottery tickets
A man in Oregon was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for stealing $200 worth of lottery tickets from a convenience store in Dallas.
Cool Air Returns with Spotty Showers This Weekend
Portland picked up 0.08” of rain yesterday, with slightly higher amounts in Kelso (0.13”) and Salem (0.17”). Rainfall varied along the coast—just 0.05” in Tillamook compared to 0.21” in Astoria. A few locations saw light showers this morning, including parts of the coast and Kelso, but the rest of the region has...
Marion County Sheriff Arrests Suspect in Shooting Case
On May 15, 2025, law enforcement responded to gunshots in Salem, finding a critically injured man. Emily Smith, 27, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder. Marion County, OR. — Official Release: On Thursday, May 15, 2025, shortly before 10:00 a.m., law enforcement personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s...
Uber introducing budget-friendly option for commuters
Uber's Route Share option will initially launch in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Boston and Baltimore.
Oregon Bill Would Speed up Process to Rename Locations With Offensive Titles
SALEM, OR – Oregon lawmakers aim to speed up the process for renaming dozens of creeks, lakes, mountains and other sites that still hold offensive names. The Oregon Senate will soon take up House Bill 3532, which
Oregon sees record number of nonmedical vaccine exemptions for kindergartners
A record 9.7% of Oregon kindergartners claimed nonmedical exemptions for the 2024-25 school year, according to the Oregon Health Authority. That represents a nearly 1% increase from 2024's 8.8% of nonmedical exemptions, the fourth-highest nonmedical exemption in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease...
