Oregon Sheriff Warns Residents of Ongoing Phone Scams Targeting Marion County
Salem, OR – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam in which callers are allegedly impersonating deputies and demanding payment for fake fines or missed jury duty. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, multiple residents have reported receiving fraudulent calls...
Twin threat: Two major West Coast earthquake faults may be linked, so one could...
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two fault systems on North America’s West Coast – the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas fault – may be synchronized, with earthquakes on one fault potentially triggering seismic events on the other, a new study found. “We’re used to hearing...
Cheers to the Land 2025 beers and ciders protect Oregon farmland
Cheers to the Land is back for its fourth year, pairing brews and ciders with a mission to safeguard Oregon’s threatened farmland. Kicking off on October 10, this campaign by Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) invites you to enjoy 18 new craft beverages that feature Oregon-grown ingredients. Mark your calendars because...
Time for a cup of transparency
A Starbucks in Salem, Oregon, in October 2025. (Photo by Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle) If you get your coffee at Starbucks, you may want to ask for extra sugar. That’s because recent news about the company’s tax avoidance schemes sure leaves a bitter taste. The world’s largest coffee...
Amazon’s largest Fulfillment Center in Pacific Northwest opens in Woodburn
WOODBURN, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon leaders and representatives for Amazon cut the ribbon on a massive new Fulfillment Center in Woodburn on Monday. It’s called PDX 8, and it is now the largest Amazon Fulfillment Center in the Pacific Northwest. According to Amazon, the site represents a $500...
Why a Massive ‘Smiley’ Face Appears on an Oregon Hill Every Fall
This huge brown and green smiley face in the Oregon forest is a man-made wonder using different types of trees.
Counties Across Oregon Question If Sanctuary Laws Shield Immigrants on Parole for Violent Crimes
Twenty of Oregon’s 36 counties have united to send a letter to the U.S. and state Attorney Generals for clarification of their legal obligations to turn over parole-related public records of alleged undocumented immigrants on parole for serious crimes. Their action follows the Declaratory Judgment action filed by...
Police seek public’s help in finding missing elderly man with dementia
LEBANON, Ore. — The Lebanon Police Department (LPD) is requesting assistance from the public in locating Donald Carroll, an 88-year-old man with dementia who was reported missing on October 4, 2025. LPD say Carroll left his home early that morning and has not returned. He was last seen near...
The Oregon Diner Serving A Morning Omelet Locals Call Perfection
The morning hum of conversation mixes with the sizzle of eggs on the grill and the smell of coffee that never stops pouring. Every booth feels familiar, every plate served with care. In Salem, Oregon Sybil’s Omelettes has turned breakfast into an art form, mastering the balance between comfort and...
Capital Lumber relocates to new facility in Donald, OR
Capital Lumber has relocated to a new, upgraded facility in Donald, OR. The move represents Capital’s continued growth and commitment to better serving customers throughout the region. The new location offers approximately 110,000 square feet of warehouse space on over 8 acres, featuring a modern office, spacious...
