Salem Police Respond to Bar Incident; Multiple Arrests Made
SALEM, Ore. — On February 7, 2026, at approximately 01:35 a.m., officers responded to Mikey’s Bar and Grill, at 155 Liberty Street NE, on a report of a fight involving multiple subjects, with mention of a firearm. As officers arrived on scene, a man discarded a firearm near...
McMinnville BMW Stop Explodes Into 40-Minute Chase, Ends In Pepper Blast Arrest
A Saturday traffic stop in McMinnville went from routine to chaotic just before 5 p.m. on Feb. 7, ending in a pinned-in BMW, a burst of chemical irritant, and one man headed to jail. . Traffic stop escalates into pursuit. According to a Facebook post by the Yamhill County Sheriff's...
This US Airport Will No Longer Have TSA. Here’s What It Means For Travelers
Learn why this small airport lost TSA screening, what it means for travelers, and which nearby airports you will need to use for commercial flights.
Father survives being shot in the head overnight at Keizer Station in first of...
KEIZER, Ore. — Police are investigating two separate shootings that happened overnight outside a strip mall in Keizer, the first of which left two people injured. One of the people hurt was a father shot in the head while driving members of his family, the Keizer Police Department said.
Oregon elementary teacher resigns citing unsafe classrooms, daily assaults
Student discipline cases have increased nearly 200% at Lyle Elementary School in Dallas, prompting a teacher to resign at a school board meeting after saying she faced daily physical and verbal assaults from students.
Feb. 9 Newberg Graphic public safety round-up
– Nicholas Ryan Roth, 39, of Newberg, was arrested for menacing. No bail was set and the case remains open. – Monte Wayne Gage, 65, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant from Yamhill County Circuit Court for failing to appear to face a charge of unlawful possession of meth. Bail was set at $5,000 and the case remains...
University Budget Committee discusses ‘Athletics Excellence Fee’
A proposed “Athletics Excellence Fee,” meant to answer athletic funding for a newly restructured Pac-12, seeks to add a new fee to students’ base tuition per term. On Jan. 22, this proposed fee was discussed by the University Budget Committee, with the fee drawing outrage from the student government and the student...
After contentious planning process, McDonald-Dunn Forest Plan is finalized
The Oregon State University College of Forestry has released its final management plan for the McDonald-Dunn forest. The plan went into effect starting in January, though not all are happy. This plan replaces the previous management plan for the 11,500-acre forest located a 20-minute drive north of Corvallis,...
Water Test Confirms Salem Can Rely on Keizer Water in Prep for Reservoir Drawdown
Salem, OR. — A weeklong operational test of Salem’s newest water-supply resiliency measure exceeded expectations, delivering more than 23 million gallons of water from the City of Keizer over five days and bolstering preparedness for an upcoming reservoir drawdown that could disrupt the City’s primary drinking water...
Inspiring future athletes: OSU hosts ‘Play Like a Girl’ event in Corvallis
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Young girls in the community experienced an inspiring day of fun and empowerment through sports, thanks to a special event hosted by Oregon State University's Student-Athlete Development Department. The "Play Like a Girl" event connected girls ages 8-14 with female student-athletes from OSU. The...
