Lebanon life jacket program may shut down
The Lebanon Fire Department has three life jacket loaner stations on the Santiam River. They open up these kiosks at the beginning of summer, but the program might come to an end if life jackets continue to go missing.
Meet our Mid-Valley: Salem couple plans inaugural Cherry City race
This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community. A Salem couple looking to bolster the city's running community is working to bring the inaugural Cherry City Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid Fun Run to Riverfront Park this September. Alex and Kelsey...
On the agenda: Salem leaders to report on financial impact of Avelo leaving
The departure of Avelo Airlines, Salem's source of commercial flights, means the city's Airport Fund will receive $238,000 less revenue this fiscal year. Two long-term, high-ranking airport staff members also are resigning. Avelo Airlines announced July 14 that it would cease all West Coast operations and close its...
Driver dead from ‘significant impact’ head-on crash near Woodburn
A driver was killed after a head-on crash with another vehicle just outside of Woodburn Saturday night, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Oregon’s McMinnville and Ashland Make National List of Most Inviting Wellness Walks
In a recent poll, two Oregon Main Streets were named among the healthiest for walking —one in McMinnville and another in Ashland. Assisted Living Magazine, a senior living concierge, recently polled 3,007 respondents, asking which main streets they think are best for ‘wellness walks’. Many features stood out as the...
Meet the Oregon State Coaches: Defensive Position Coaches
We are teeming with anticipation to cover fall camp next week. In the meantime, here is a refresh on Oregon State's coaching staff in 2025. This piece focuses on the defensive position coaches.
Sheriff’s Office Back to School Supply Drive underway
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office’s 16th annual Back to School Supply Drive is in progress through Aug. 26. For those interested in donating to the supply drive, backpacks have historically been a large need for students of low-income families returning to school. Monetary donations will also be accepted. For...
Local volunteer group solicits help in sprucing up Bob & Crystal Rilee Park
Volunteers will take to the Parrett Mountain park on Aug. 16 under the direction of Friends of Chehalem Trails. Friends of Chehalem Trails is calling on volunteers of all ages and experience to lend a hand restoring trails at Bob & Crystal Rilee Park. Set for 9 a.m. to noon...
Tomato Plant Care: Everything You Need to Know
Juicy slicers for BLT sandwiches, cherry types for salads and snacking, Romas for homemade sauce—the tomato possibilities are endless, but the amount of space in your garden and on your countertop is most likely not. One tomato plant goes a long way, so before you run out and buy the first seedling you spot, first...
P.J. Fleck shares Minnesota’s travel plans for Friday night game at Oregon
LAS VEGAS — In 16 weeks, Oregon will be hosting Minnesota for the first time ever and that isn’t the only unusual aspect of the Big Ten matchup. The Ducks play at Iowa the week before hosting the Friday night game against the Golden Gophers, who have a bye before coming to Eugene.
