Judge Slaps Salem Driver With 9-Year Term After Girlfriend Thrown From Car
A Salem man will spend more than nine years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of his then-girlfriend, who prosecutors say was ejected from the car he was driving in May 2024. Investigators say video and vehicle data show the woman was hanging out of a passenger window before a...
Oregon Weather: Periodic Rain and Cascade Snow Possible March 13–19
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – A familiar mid-March weather pattern may begin settling across Oregon as the state moves deeper into the month, bringing the kind of shifting skies and periodic rainfall typical of early...
Firefighters quickly contain house fire in Lebanon; no injuries reported
Firefighters quickly put out a structure fire at a home on the 35000 block of Rock Hill Drive in Lebanon early March 2, according to the Lebanon Fire District. Crews were called to the scene just after 7:30 a.m. When the Battalion Chief arrived, light smoke was seen coming from the front door of the two-story house....
Where Oregon Locals Go For All-You-Can-Eat Feasts That Haven’t Changed In Decades
I stumbled into a place in Oregon that felt like stepping into a time machine. And the first thing that hit me was the smell. Warm, salty, comforting… like every good childhood memory of a meal rolled into one. This isn’t some trendy, Instagram-ready buffet. Nope. Locals have...
Salem teen shot, injured man before DUII arrest, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Salem teenager was arrested after shooting a man prior to being arrested for DUII on the same evening last month, authorities said. On Thursday, 19-year-old Salem resident Izaha Gabriel Silva was indicted by a Marion County Grand Jury on multiple charges related to the shooting that left a...
Pacific Northwest burger chain celebrates 65 years with special deals
Burgerville will celebrate its 65th birthday by featuring special deals on March 10 at all locations, including the Salem restaurant. The birthday pricing will include an original cheeseburger for $3.65, small classic fries for $1.65, and a 22-ounce fountain drink for $1.65, according to a press release. Customers...
Hidden glass beach treasure creates moment of hope for cancer patient on Oregon coast
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KOIN) — A Sheridan family visiting the Oregon coast for a final beach trip found unexpected magic in the sand. Leslie Lundquist, 68, is battling kidney cancer, diagnosed in 2024, and two brain tumors that developed later that year. Her daughter, Ashley Brunner, said the trip was meant as a last...
White’s Restaurant Celebrates 90 Years in Salem With One-Day Throwback Prices, Chamber Ribbon Cutting
White’s Restaurant marked 90 years in Salem on Tuesday with a one-day celebration that paired throwback pricing with an official ribbon cutting alongside the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. In an interview with the Salem Business Journal, Owner – Mike White said, “We feel incredibly blessed to carry on...
Registration Open for 2026 Marion County State of the County Address on March 31
Marion County residents are being encouraged to register now for the 2026 State of the County Address, set for Tuesday, March 31. The event will give the public a chance to hear directly from Marion County Commissioners about the past year’s accomplishments and future plans for the community. Organizers...
Corvallis Community Center receives memorial solar array to honor local solar pioneer
Cassandra Robertson stands in front of the solar installation at the Corvallis Community Center, March 4, 2026. Solar installers from across Oregon are coming together to install a solar array at the Corvallis Community Center in honor of industry pioneer James Reismiller. Reismiller was the founder of Abundant Solar...
