BCSO Log: Crash, fight, fraud and DUII among reported responses
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...
Even Oregonians with an Extension Should File as Soon as They Can
Salem, OR— Oregonians who filed for an extension instead of filing their federal and state income taxes last month should go ahead file their tax year 2024 returns as soon as they can, the Oregon Department of Revenue said this week. “The extension deadline is October 15, but for...
City of Woodburn Appoints New Chief of Police
WOODBURN, OR – The City of Woodburn is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Millican as the new Chief of Police for the Woodburn Police Department. Chief Millican brings more than 27 years of law enforcement experience and a deep commitment to public safety, leadership, and community service.
Popular burger chain to open new location in Oregon
PORTLAND, Oregon — This story comes from the Portland Business Journal, a KGW news partner. Growing Northwest fast food chain Burgerville confirmed its next opening in the region, in Woodburn. The move continues the company's expansion along the I-5 corridor south of Portland. It opened a new store in...
Road in Wilsonville to close for water pipeline construction
After Memorial Day, Wilsonville residents who rely on Southwest Ridder Road may need to find an alternative route for an extended period of time. The portion of Ridder Road between Southwest 95th Avenue and Southwest Peter Road is expected to close on Tuesday, May 27 until this fall to allow for water pipeline...
Dinner in the Garden Featuring Durant at Red Ridge Farms
Come enjoy the return of Dinner in the Garden with Durant at Red Ridge Farms. The evening begins with a welcome reception and interactive tour of the 1.5-acre working garden. As dinner is prepared over a live fire nearby, warm up your palate with a guided tasting of Durant’s award-winning olive oils – a hands-on...
Man pleads guilty to armed robbery at Newberg hotel
A McMinnville man is among a quartet of individuals arrested in December following an armed robbery at a local hotel, but will avoid a trial after owning up to the charges against him. John Kyle Donnahoo, 30, pleaded guilty on May 8 in Yamhill County Circuit Court to single counts of first-degree attempted robbery...
‘Suspicious item’ prompts street closures, evactuations in McMinnville, later deemed safe
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (KATU) — A "suspicious item" found near the intersection of NE 5th Street and NE Evans Street, or outside the Yamhill County Circuit Court, led to temporary street closures and evacuations in McMinnville on Thursday. Around noon, a person reported the item, prompting authorities to block several...
Benton County secures $900,000 for homeless response through new Housing 360 initiative
EUGENE, Ore. — Benton County has announced $900,000 in funding for its Coordinated Homeless Response office. The funds are through Housing 360, a new pilot program launched by Governor Tina Kotek this spring to connect those struggling with mental illness with housing and behavioral health supports. Funding for...
Grants Pass K9 ‘Otis’ transitions to Marion County to continue sniffing out crime
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — K9 Otis is transitioning from the Grants Pass Police Department to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to become a Deputy, Grants Pass PD reported this week. "Unfortunately, we did not find enough tracking work for Otis here locally and did not want to have...
