Rescue operation in Corvallis saves injured logger in Alsea Falls
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A coordinated rescue operation took place Friday morning in the Alsea Falls Recreation Area, successfully saving an injured logger, according to the Corvallis Fire Department. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, emergency crews, including the Corvallis Fire Department and Monroe Fire...
‘What does a pioneer look like?’
For years, Black history has existed largely in the margins of local stories. Now, that presence is coming to the forefront through the Corvallis Museum’s Black History in Benton County tour. “Our job as the Benton County Historical Society is to tell the stories of the people of Benton...
Artist’s Wood Carving Warmly Greets Visitors to Reser Stadium’s New West Elevation
With their steel beams and cast concrete surfaces, stadium circulation areas can seem cold. Designers of the westside renovation of Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium, mandated by the state’s Percent for Art Program to apply a portion of the project budget to the procurement of art, positioned a 30-by-50-foot...
Drink to a Sustainable Future with Oregon’s B Corp Certified Wineries
When settlers to the Oregon Territory began planting grapes in the 1840s, they demonstrated a commitment to the land and the creation of a community that continues to this day. Hannah Guth, Communications Specialist for the Stoller Wine Group, says,. "Oregon wineries have always been at the forefront of...
Drugging claims prompt Brett Logsdon event cancellations in Eugene
Chloe May and Luke Cheek allege they were drugged at a Brett Logsdon Halloween event in Corvallis, resulting in the cancellation of Logsdon's upcoming events and an ongoing police investigation.
City service fees to increase in February
Benjamin Franklin once said that nothing in life is certain but death and taxes, a sentiment that may still ring true two centuries later. Taking effect Feb. 1, Corvallis residents can expect increased city service fees, according to a Dec. 31 City of Corvallis press release. “City service fees are...
Benton County, OR: Sheriff Warns of “Clampy Virus” Tech Scam
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Benton County, Oregon – A tech support scam impersonating Microsoft software is prompting a warning after a local resident was targeted this week. According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, a resident...
Christian groups offer community at Oregon State
“People are very interested and very hungry for something deeper than this life,” said Iisa Tornberg, worship and media director for Real Life, a Christian ministry on the Oregon State University campus. For students experiencing this hunger at Oregon State University, Christian student organizations such as Real...
Tax cuts for 200,000 Oregon households advance in Salem
SALEM, Ore. – The Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue has advanced a new bill aimed at providing significant tax relief to over 200,000 low-to-moderate income households in Oregon. This legislation also supports job growth while safeguarding $291 million in funding for education, health care, and public safety....
McMinnville, OR – Police Pursuit: Arrest After 40-Minute Standoff
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. McMinnville, Oregon – A traffic stop in McMinnville escalated into a vehicle pursuit and armed standoff, ending with an arrest after nearly 40 minutes Saturday afternoon. According to the Yamhill County...
