Tavern robbery in Mill City ends in missing deposit, stolen employee car
An armed robbery at a tavern in Mill City, Oregon, resulted in the theft of a cash deposit and an employee's car, sparking an investigation by Linn County deputies.
BCSO Log: Recent cases include theft, DUII and felon with firearm
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a...
From Streets to Stability, Multnomah County’s Supportive Housing Aids Salem Man with Disabilities
In a recent spotlight by Multnomah County news, the story of Jayson, a young man who found security and stability through the County's Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Services Division, reflects a critical success in combatting the housing crisis for vulnerable populations. Jayson, who spent...
New Van Buren Bridge in Corvallis opens to traffic and pedestrians
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Eastbound traffic and a new path for pedestrians and cyclists are now open on the newly constructed Van Buren Bridge. According to project officials, this marks significant progress in one of Corvallis's largest construction projects. The modern Van Buren Bridge, replacing the original 1913...
Peely’s Teacher Supply House set to expand for Greater Albany Public School teachers
ALBANY, Ore. — Peely's Teacher Supply House in Albany is a rare, but vital, money saving resource for teachers across Greater Albany Public Schools. Albany Public Schools Foundation opened Peely's last school year. "This is a place where teachers can order school supplies for free. A lot of people...
Amazon’s Woodburn fulfillment center opens without fanfare
Amazon has opened a fulfillment center in Woodburn in what has been billed as the largest building in Oregon by square footage two years after it was initially projected to open. Dubbed PDX8, the five-story, 3.5 million-square-foot building at 450 Butteville Rd. NE, adjacent to Interstate 5, shipped its first package...
Oregon nurses’ new contract promises better care, safety upgrades
CORVALLIS, Ore. - More than 700 nurses in the mid-Willamette Valley have reached tentative contract agreements with Samaritan Health Services at two hospitals. According to the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA), the agreements were finalized at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis and Samaritan Lebanon...
2 motorcycles stolen from NE Salem home; social media users try to track down...
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Two motorcycles were stolen from a northeast Salem home early Thursday morning, sparking online efforts to identify and locate the suspect. The incident happened in a neighborhood near Hazelgreen Road NE and Portland Road NE. Tim Ferrando walked into his carport just after 4 a.m. Thursday...
Man breaks in through back door and beats ex with hammer, Oregon officials say
A man accused of breaking into his former girlfriend’s home and beating her with her own hammer is now heading to prison, Oregon officials said. Steven Michael Hir, 42, from Scappoose, was ordered to serve 18 years behind bars after a jury convicted him of multiple charges, including assault, burglary, strangulation,...
3-vehicle crash on Hwy 99W leads to propane tank fire in McMinnville
A man is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday night, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. New veterans recovery shelter to open at former Kenton Hotel in North Portland. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. A new unhoused veterans recovery shelter is expected to open...
