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Odor complaints continue to drag on landfill operators’ plans for expansion. That was the case with Republic Services’ Coffin Butte Landfill, which appeared poised to proceed with a long-planned expansion of the facility before an eleventh-hour notice from state regulators spurred local officials to reconsider their...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Siuslaw National Forest is looking to fill four permanent wildland fire positions to support local fire engine operations. The positions are crucial for disaster response and forest health in Oregon's coastal forests. Applications will be accepted from March 10 through March 20, on USAJobs.gov....

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...

George Fox University recently became one of 10 higher education institutions to earn the certification of Best Christian Workplaces for a second consecutive year. Awarded annually by the nonprofit of the same name, the list “honors organizations that demonstrate intentional leadership and a commitment to cultivating...

Pulling up to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm on a crisp March morning, I genuinely did not expect to feel so completely overwhelmed by color. Rows upon rows of tulips stretched out in every direction, painting the Oregon landscape in shades of red, purple, yellow, and pink that almost looked unreal.

LEBANON, Ore. - A local volunteer volleyball coach faces charges following an investigation into inappropriate communications with a minor, according to the Lebanon Police Department. LPD officials said that 20-year-old Alyssa Joan Baker was indicted last month for sending explicit messages to a student she coached....

ALBANY, Ore. — Two of three Main Stage acts for the 2026 Linn County Fair have been announced by the Linn County Fair Board. Frankie Ballard will open the fair with headline entertainment on Thursday, July 16, and The Band Perry will close out the fair on Saturday, July 18.

LEBANON, Ore. - Firefighters quickly responded to a structure fire on the 35000 block of Rock Hill Drive early on March 2. According to the Lebanon Fire District, crews were alerted to the blaze just after 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival, the Battalion Chief observed light smoke emanating from the front...

Davalos accelerated his car before pressing the brake and causing Vasquez to be ejected into the street, the DA's Office said.

SALEM, OR — Concerns over Lane County’s ability to provide a rapid trauma response took the spotlight Thursday in Salem as Eugene Emergency Physicians spoke before the Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs. Two representatives for EEP's 41-provider team spoke about upcoming...