Salem OR

The Philomath City Council added a couple of work sessions to its schedule late this month, one of which will be a joint training with the Planning Commission to talk about legal-related issues. The council’s first work session involves a utility rate study coming out of the work done by...

Historical society’s annual two-day event set for Aug. 16-17 in McMinnville. Taking into account all the wine grapes, grass seed, hazelnuts and blueberries grown in Yamhill County, it may come as no surprise that a historical group will again honor the agricultural heritage of the area. The Yamhill County...

Lush forest and thick brush fill the Rock Creek watershed just outside of Corvallis, and the scent of mint blows in the breeze. Four small creeks, previously unnamed, flow into Rock Creek. Now, signs with names from the Indigenous Kalapuya people stand tall, naming the creeks in bold white text...

The Benton County Crisis Center, a trailblazing behavioral health facility in downtown Corvallis, has put the county on the forefront of emergency mental health support, officials said. After approximately eight years of planning, the crisis center opened its doors July 7. One of roughly four similar facilities...

Salem City Council will decide whether to declare an emergency at its July 28 meeting to prepare for an expected drinking water shortage.

Woodburn is in the final stretch of preparations for its hallmark event. Fiesta Mexicana, the city’s annual celebration of Mexican heritage and culture, returns Aug. 15-17 at Legion Park for its 61st year. The three-day festival will feature live music, dancing, Lucha Libre wrestling, a carnival, food vendors, games,...

One of the most collectible Pinot Noirs made in all of Oregon is from a winery you’ve probably never heard of: Thomas Winery. Located in Carlton, Oregon, winemaker John Thomas has been releasing small amounts of wine from the Thomas Vineyard since 1988. I don’t recall ever seeing ratings from the Wine Advocate or the...

Today was just about perfect in my very humble opinion: perfectly clear sky after brief morning clouds, afternoon high around 80°, and very low humidity. I don’t write many weather blog posts in summertime since the weather is really quite boring, plus it’s vacation time. I’ll be off next week so I figure I should at...

Seven teenagers were arrested in Keizer in the early morning of July 22 after a fight between two groups of teens ended with three getting stabbed, Keizer Police said. Keizer Police responded to what was initially reported as shots fired at about 4:10 a.m. near Claggett Creek Park, according to a news release....

The Benton County Fair and Rodeo is set to kick off its four-day celebration from July 30 through Aug. 2 with a blend of beloved traditions and new additions for fairgoers. Fair and rodeo activities will run from 11 a.m.-midnight all four days. For those planning to attend 4-H events before the fair opens, tickets go...