Oregon leather company, trendy Y2K brand open at Woodburn’s outlet mall
Woodburn Premium Outlets has been on a roll lately. The outlet mall — located at 1001 Arney Road N.E., just 30 miles south of Portland — launched six new businesses in August ranging from local eats to luxury brands. Now, two more retailers have joined the lineup, blending local names with national favorites.
Lebanon High School student taken into custody after threat found on bathroom wall
LEBANON, Ore. — A Lebanon High School (LHS) was taken into custody Monday after reportedly leaving a hand written threat on a bathroom wall inside the school. According to the Lebanon Police Department (LPD), authorities were made aware of the threatening message around 2:38 p.m., October 13. Police say...
About 60 Oregon National Guard soldiers to help with security of US border
About 60 members of the Oregon National Guard are being deployed to Texas to help provide security at the border, the Oregon Military Department said Tuesday. The department held a mobilization ceremony in Salem for the soldiers from A Company, Forward Support Company, 1249th Engineer Battalion. The soldiers will...
Downtown Salem paid parking making more money than expected, business remains steady
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — As cities across Oregon continue to look for new ways to generate revenue, the city of Salem is outpacing its paid parking revenue projections by almost $200,000. In July, the city of Salem began charging downtown visitors for parking after 50 years of offering free,...
‘Trick or Treat Street’ on tap Halloween night in Newberg
Annual event set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 on First Street. “Trick or Treat Street,” the Newberg Downtown Coalition’s annual Halloween extravaganza, will return for another year in a few weeks time. Set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 along nearly the entire length of...
Carl R. Woese Institute Leads $28 Million Initiative to Develop Precision Phage Platform for...
A research team at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is leading a $28 million initiative aimed at developing a precision phage platform to address public health challenges. The five-year project, titled “Microbe/phage Investigation for Generalized Health...
Athlete Of The Week; Honorable Mention; Boy’s Soccer; New Beaver Interim Coach; Girls Soccer...
The Sports Club and Coast Radio Ssports congratulate senior wide receiver and defensive back Tom Morgan as this week’s athlete of the Week. Morgan had a stellar game against the Douglas Trojans with 5 catches for 166 yards, a pick 6, 99 yard return and an 85 yard kickoff return for a touchdown in a close 46-42 win...
Siletz Opens Affordable Housing Project in Salem, Oregon
Citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, joined by elected officials from both the tribe and the city of Salem, gathered to celebrate the opening of Kloshe Illahee Haws affordable housing project on Sept. 29 in Salem, Oregon. With a ceremonial ribbon cutting, they opened the 39-unit affordable housing...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month marks importance of Woodburn resources
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While the month is a national campaign, domestic violence is an issue that directly affects many people within the Woodburn community. According to the Oregon Department of Justice report on domestic violence, 39% of men and 42% of women in Oregon have experienced...
Overnight Chill: Frost Advisory Issued for Oregon’s Willamette Valley as Temps Near Freezing
EUGENE, OREGON — A sharp overnight chill is settling across the Willamette Valley, prompting a Frost Advisory from the National Weather Service in Portland through 9 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters say clear skies and calm winds will allow temperatures to drop into the mid-30s, with the coldest pockets near Junction City,...
