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SALEM, Ore. -- The Loggers continue to roll, picking up their second straight Northwest Conference win over the Willamette Bearcats 42-17. How it Happened. The Bearcats took the opening kickoff for a touchdown, but the Loggers' defense held steady to make sure the Bearcats didn't see much of the end zone the rest of the day.. Brady Beck and the Loggers offense took a couple of drives to get going, but were able to get into Bearcat territory with ease early into the game. Despite turning the ball

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A merger between two Oregon educational institutions could happen months later than expected. Willamette University and Pacific University have confirmed that their initial plan to finalize their legal merger by Jan. 5 has since been postponed to Apr. 1. The delay comes as both organizations address “pre-merger work” such as consolidating their payroll systems, according to a joint statement.

Grounded Table and The Pub, the two downtown McMinnville dining spots run by Carlton-based hospitality company The Ground, are closing permanently. The company says the restaurant and pub will suspend operations on Friday, November 20, according to the closure reported as occurring on that date. As reported by Eater Portland,...

Clear conditions are expected over the Willamette Valley tonight. Temperatures will cool, with overnight lows dipping into the mid-40s. Sunday will bring a mix of clouds and sunshine across the region, with high temperatures reaching the mid-60s. North winds will be present, generally between 5 to 10 mph. As we...

Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei wide-out Gavin Honore has committed to Oregon State and broke down why he chose the Beavers. We had Honore on commitment watch the minute he set up the official visit to Corvallis. Honore and his Monarch teammates played a Thursday night game so he was able to start his visit on Friday and committed last night. “It’s a great fit for me,” Honore said. “I’m so thankful for the opportunity and love everything about the school. It’s not just football but the coaching sta

After the universities complete their legal merger, the deal is still subject to the U.S. Department of Education's approval.

Approximately 500 high school students from around the region descended on Camp Withycombe on Friday to learn about careers in the skilled trades while working apprentices engaged in competition. The Associated Builders and Contractors‘ Pacific Northwest chapter hosted the 11th annual Craft Championships at the Oregon National Guard base southeast...

A five-by-five bull elk was found dead in Gopher Valley near Sheridan back in October. Oregon State Police are looking for whoever killed it illegally and left behind the head and antlers.

A man was sentenced on Friday after he held a woman hostage and was shot by Salem police in June, the Marion County District Attorney's Office announced.

Three West Coast towns switch on their Christmas displays between November 20 and 27. Here's what each one offers, what it costs, and which to pick. The post Silverton, Leavenworth, and Solvang all flip on their holiday lights within a week of each other, and one has an ice rink appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .