BCSO Log: Multiple crashes, DUII arrest, littering charge
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...
Benton County, OR – Traffic Alert: Icy Conditions Slow Commute; Deputies Respond to Highway...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Benton County, OR – Drivers across Benton County are being urged to slow down this morning as icy road conditions are causing crashes, particularly along Highway 99W, according to local authorities....
Salem Man Faces Life Sentence After Guilty Plea in Ex-Girlfriend’s Murder
The Fatal Crash and Shocking Discovery (Image Credits: Unsplash) Salem, Oregon – A routine traffic investigation turned into a homicide probe last year when authorities discovered a woman’s body hidden in the trunk of a crashed vehicle. The Fatal Crash and Shocking Discovery Emergency responders arrived at the scene...
Lane, Benton County weather-related school delays and closures
LANE/BENTON COUNTY, Ore. – Winter weather conditions led to school district delays and closures in Lane and Benton counties, according to school district officials. Heavy rainfall on Wednesday and cold overnight temperatures led to treacherous road conditions throughout the region. In Lane County, Blachly School...
Salem removes convicted murderer from public safety boards, expands background checks
A special meeting was held by the Salem City Council on Wednesday following growing calls for a convicted murderer to be removed from two public safety boards.
Freezing fog causes wrecks on 99W near the intersection with Highway 18 in Yamhill...
YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — Areas of freezing fog are being reported in Yamhill County. KATU’s Mike Warner is reporting an accident near 99W and the Highway 18 interchange just south of Dundee. WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast. Several vehicles are off the road as emergency...
This is family business: Oregon’s motocross dynasty
Arenacross is coming to Oregon in 2026. The series will kick off this January in Albany, Ore. at the Leach family operated track. Arenacross is a variation of motocross characterized by its faster, tighter indoor races. It is the latest advancement from a family that has already shaped motocross in the Pacific...
Icy roads lead to crashes, school delays in NW Oregon
Icy roads around Northwest Oregon have led to several crashes Thursday morning, as well as several schools delaying their starts.
Oregon DC Sends Alarming Message as Dan Lanning Faces Indiana at Peach Bowl
Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi finds himself at a crossroads. While his responsibility to lead the Ducks in the CFP semifinal remains critical, his new role as California’s head coach demands immediate attention, especially with the transfer portal in full swing. Now, caught between the two, Lupoi offered a...
Oregon Weather Alert Now: 34–44°F Cold Rain, Snowflakes Possible in Eugene
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Damp pavement glistens under streetlights as cold rain moves through the southern Willamette Valley early this morning. In Eugene, winter weather is active now, and small temperature changes could...
