Salem Mayor Slammed for Not Signing Governor’s Letter – Governor Never Sent It
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy is disputing claims that she refused to sign a Feb. 5 letter from Gov. Tina Kotek and a group of Oregon mayors to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, saying her office never received it. “I just wanted to take a moment to address something that’s...
Feb. 9 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 502-538-8321 and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at...
2 men arrested after alleged fight outside Salem bar, DUII crash
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Two men were arrested after a fight outside a bar early Saturday morning, according to the Salem Police Department. Just after 1:30 a.m., officers were sent to Mikey’s Bar and Grill on Liberty Street Northeast, after reports of a fight involving several people and possibly a gun outside the...
Yamhill County, OR – DUII Crackdown: 16 Arrests Made in December
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. McMinnville, Oregon – A December DUII enforcement campaign led to 16 arrests across Yamhill County, highlighting ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving on local roads. According to the Yamhill County...
Keizer unveils Oregon’s first Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
An estimated 300 people gathered Feb. 7 for the dedication ceremony of the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Keizer Station. The monument was established in partnership with the Woody Williams Foundation and installed at Pfc. Ryan J. Hill Memorial Park. It is the first of its kind in Oregon and the 154th...
Morgan Clears National A-Standard, Numerous Warriors Hit Personal Best Marks at Corban Indoor
SALEM, Ore. – The Corban University Men's and Women's Track & Field programs hosted their second annual Corban Indoor meet at the Outdoor Athletic Complex (OAC), where four Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) members attempted to clear indoor marks on an outdoor facility despite the Pacific Northwest winter weather...
Albany’s Crab Fest draws 800 to support local nonprofits
The 25th annual Crab Fest at Calapooia Brewing Company in Albany was a sold-out event supporting United Way and local nonprofits, drawing about 800 attendees and raising funds for community programs across western Oregon.
Albany livability: Survey notes a decline
If the results of a city survey reflect reality, people think the quality of living in Albany is still pretty good but may have gone downhill on several fronts over the last few years. The survey was conducted last fall. The city council got a report of the results on...
Canby Police make arrest in May shooting
A May 2025 shooting in the Safeway parking lot has resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old Silverton man. Julio Espinoza was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 5, by Canby Police detectives after a warrant was issued following a grand jury indictment involving the discharge of a firearm in the Canby Safeway.
Pilots take down Beavers despite strong Beaver away crowd
The crowd urged “defense!” as the Pilot’s offense tried to pull away, screaming against the Pilot cheerleaders and sparse home fans. The noise could not stop Pilot guard Florence Dallow, as she sank another 3-point jumper, her third of the game. The final minutes of the Pacific-Northwest...
