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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Damp morning air hangs over the Willamette Valley as clouds thicken above Eugene. Roads glisten from early moisture while cold air lingers close to the ground. Drivers heading out across the city...

SILVERTON, Ore. — At approximately 6:50 PM on Thursday, March 05, 2026, Silverton Police Department officers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident at the Silver Place Apartments. Initial reports indicated a vehicle had struck pedestrians. The Marion County Crash Team responded to the scene to assist with the...

Update - March 6, 2026: Attorneys for Medina submitted a second habeas corpus petition to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington Friday, demanding Medina be immediately released or given a second bond hearing. In a declaration submitted with the petition, Medina’s son Cristian wrote his...

Police leaders will update Salem City Council March 9 on the city's violent and property crime rates, which decreased in 2025 compared to 2024. According to a report released Feb. 9 by Salem Police Department, there was a significant decline of 20.2% in violent crime, including a reduction of more than half in the...

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A teenage boy is facing charges following an armed robbery on Sunday morning, according to the Salem Police Department. The robbery happened at about 10:20 a.m. at an apartment complex on 7th Place Northeast. Police said the victim, a 15-year-old boy, reported he had been robbed by a suspect who...

While Portland and Bend usually hog the real estate spotlight, a handful of small Oregon towns are quietly racking up some of the biggest home-price gains in the state. Cove, Summerville and Mulino are among the biggest dollar winners over the past year, with the sharpest jumps showing up in places where "typical"...

If you are a fan of old farm equipment — and seriously, who isn’t — then the Yamhill County History Museum has a treat in store for you. As part of its annual “Secrets of the Past” series, the museum has launched what it calls the March Exhibit Extra, which will soon feature a discussion on Allis-Chalmers tractors by...

Decorating Wax Eggs: Molalla Public Library will hold a colored wax egg decorating event on Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Join Daniela Mahoney as she teaches visitors how to decorate eggs using colored wax. Registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling 503-829-2593 or visiting the library’s front...

The Oregon State women advanced to the West Coast Conference tournament semifinal for the second-straight year, defeating Portland 60-50 Sunday at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. A strong finish to both halves pushed the Beavers to the win, overcoming an overall poor shooting performance. The Beavers shot just 34% from...

Polk Fire held its annual Awards Banquet last Saturday, celebrating the dedication and service of its members. The evening began with a Bell Ceremony honoring fallen team members, followed by recognition of firefighters and staff for their years of service and outstanding contributions.