Scientists study invasive ‘Houdini fly’ threatening mason bees in the northwest
AURORA, Oregon — In a quiet wildflower field in Aurora, scientists and volunteers are closely watching a small but critical battle unfold, one that could shape the future of a key pollinator in the Pacific Northwest. Mason bees, prized for their efficiency as pollinators, are being threatened by an invasive parasite known as the Houdini fly.
Flashing lights: A slight snag at the start
A week and a half after being installed, the school zone lights on North Albany Road are back in the news — well, what passes for news on this site, anyway. The lights were installed on April 27. They indicate, by flashing, that the speed limit in the school zone is 20 miles an hour, enforced by cameras. When the lights don’t flash, the posted...
Doctor left ‘twigs, pine needles and moss’ inside teen’s wound before stitching him up,...
An Oregon doctor stitched up a wound on a teen's arm without removing "twigs, pine needles, and moss" that were inside of it, leading to a "deep tissue infection" that killed him, a lawsuit says. The post Doctor left 'twigs, pine needles and moss' inside teen's wound before stitching him up, hospital tried blaming deadly infection symptoms on COVID: Lawsuit first appeared on Law...
Bulldogs host three league squads on the track
In its final Mid-Willamette Conference track meet, Woodburn tested itself in a four-way meet on Tuesday, May 5, on its home track. The Bulldogs came away with a pair of individual wins on the boys side, getting the blue ribbon from Dominic Avila in the triple jump and Christopher Bravo in the high jump.
Construction of new Van Buren Bridge in Corvallis is complete
Construction on the new Van Buren Bridge in Corvallis is complete, featuring an earthquake-resistant design and improved pedestrian access. On Wednesday, the City of Corvallis and the Oregon Department of Transportation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the bridge. Community members were invited to walk along the new pedestrian path and view the art that adorns the railing.
Woman walking 3k miles across U.S. for women’s rights stops in Mountain Home
An Oregon woman is walking 3,000 miles from Salem, Oregon to Washington, D.C., all to advocate for women's rights. She stopped in Mountain Home to share her story.
Five years from site plan to finished complex
It was in 2021 that the Albany Planning Commission approved the site plan for a 22-unit apartment complex on Salem Avenue. Now the project has been built, and it looks almost ready for people to move in. When I stopped there on a bike ride Tuesday, work was finished for...
Oregon State study highlights link between social media and loneliness in adults
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study from Oregon State University scientists suggests that social media connections with strangers can contribute to increased loneliness among U.S. adults. The research, published today in Public Health Reports, is the first of its kind to focus on the impact of such interactions. This nationwide study involved more than 1,500 The post Oregon State study highlights link between social media...
FATAL CRASH ON HIGHWAY 20 IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, OREGON
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. — A Scio man has died following a two-vehicle, head-on collision involving a motorcycle on Highway 20 on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026. Oregon State Police responded to the crash scene near milepost 81.5 at approximately 4:17 p.m. According to the preliminary investigation, a black Harley-Davidson FHX operated by 65-year-old Kevin Allen Cloud was traveling westbound...
BCSO Log: Warrant arrests, crashes, illegal burning
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 sensitive nature (sexual abuse, stalking, etc.). Individuals are identified in the log only if...
