The Corvallis distillery honoring Oregon’s fallen soldiers
4 Spirits Distillery in Corvallis was founded to honor four fallen Oregon National Guard soldiers. Today, it continues their legacy through craft spirits and community service.
Incoming storm ushers in the feeling of fall weather
The forecast across much of western and central Oregon calls for high chances of rain and cooling temperatures through the weekend, giving the region a dose of fall weather. “When we start getting towards the latter part of September or the early part of October, that’s typically when we get our first fall-like...
Salem Police Arrest Man Allegedly Tied To Road Rage Shootings
SALEM, Ore. – A 31-year-old Salem man was arrested Wednesday in connection with two separate road rage shooting incidents. Dane Steven Joseph Lacey was taken into custody at his home on Oct. 8 after investigators allegedly linked him to shootings that occurred in September 2023 and February 2024. No injuries were...
Pair arrested in string of car prowl thefts in Newberg
Ronald Lee Hassler and Megan Alizabeth Rainey face long list of charges. A pair of individuals have been arrested in connection with a rash of car prowl thefts in Newberg earlier this year. Ronald Lee Hassler and Megan Alizabeth Rainey were arrested by Newberg-Dundee police in early October and face...
Siletz opens affordable housing project in Salem
This story originally appeared on Underscore Native News. Citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, joined by elected officials from both the tribe and the city of Salem, gathered to celebrate the opening of Kloshe Illahee Haws affordable housing project on Sept. 29 in Salem, Oregon. With a ceremonial...
Snap Fitness Salem Reopens with New Equipment, Local Ownership, and Fresh Energy
Residents in South Salem have a new reason to get moving. Snap Fitness Salem, located at 4555 Liberty Rd., is reopening its doors under new ownership this week, offering a fully upgraded fitness experience. The gym, now owned and operated by Kamille Laws, has undergone a complete transformation — new...
Marion County, OR – Drug Bust: Deputies Seize Meth, Gun in Two Traffic Stops...
Marion County, OR – Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office made two late-night arrests this week after separate traffic stops uncovered methamphetamine, a firearm, and active warrants. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the first stop occurred around 10:59 p.m. on October 7, 2025, when a...
Molalla man sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison after being convicted in 3...
OREGON CITY Ore. (KPTV) - A Molalla man is facing about nine and a half years in prison for robbery, stealing a car, hit-and-run and identity theft, the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office said on Wednesday. According to the DA’s office, 31-year-old Alex James Raphun was facing charges for...
Newberg-Dundee police arrest man for allegedly passing counterfeit $100 bills
William Elwood Martin faces charges in multiple counties for spree throughout western Oregon. A California man repeatedly arrested for passing counterfeit $100 bills along the Interstate 5 corridor is in custody after allegedly attempting to do the same in Yamhill County. William Elwood Martin, 57, was apprehended by...
U.S. Attorney Files Petition to Enforce ICE-HSI’s Administrative Subpoenas to Oregon Counties
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division filed a petition to enforce administrative subpoenas issued by ICE Homeland Security Investigations Seattle to Oregon counties seeking information to locate 10 violent felons who are likely subject to removal...

















