Woman, 71, Found Dead Following House Fire in Salem
71-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Salem Home Fire When I first read about the fire on Oak Park Drive, I […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
A grieving family seeks answers after a patient dies at Oregon State Hospital
In the final months of his life, Kenneth Hass lived in a filthy seclusion room at Oregon State Hospital. His access to the room’s bathroom was usually locked, a step staffers took to prevent him from jumping off the sink counter and onto the floor. Garbage, feces and urine often filled his room, according to records...
Oregon Weather: Steady Halloween Rain for Eugene Before Brighter Skies Return Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. EUGENE – A damp chill fills the air this Halloween morning as clouds hang low over the Willamette Valley, muting the early dawn light. Streets glisten from a night of mist, and a fresh round of rain looms...
Watching Coast Starlight leave the station
On Saturday afternoon, I was cruising through the parking lot of Albany Station when the Amtrak’s Coast Starlight just happened to pull into the station. So naturally, I had to jump off the bike and watch the train take off again:. This is obviously not an unusual sight. Amtrak...
Best Gyms in Salem, OR
Finding the right gym can make all the difference in staying committed to your fitness journey. Whether you’re looking for a high-intensity workout or a community-oriented fitness center, Salem, OR, has a variety of gyms to fit every need. From strength training to group classes, here are some of the best gyms in...
Cherriots Reports No Ties to Nonprofit Scandal Involving Board Member
Salem, OR. – The Salem Area Mass Transit District, known as Cherriots, reported this week that no district funds or programs are connected to a nonprofit now under investigation for financial mismanagement, after reports surfaced linking one of its board members to the troubled organization. In an October 30...
Sherwood Residents: Local Support Available for Those Impacted by SNAP Benefit Reductions
Sherwood residents affected by recent SNAP benefit reductions can use local community resources for help. Food pantries such as Sherwood YMCA, St. Francis, Helping Hands, and Willowbrook provide free groceries at different times each week and month. No appointment is needed. Contact numbers are available for each...
Scammers Target Inmate’s Families
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning the public about a recent scam targeting families of current Adults in Custody (AIC). In recent days, the BCSO Jail has received multiple calls from concerned family members who were contacted by scammers demanding money for their loved one’s release. The scammers...
Canal back to normal on Eighth Avenue
A few days ago residents along Albany’s Eighth Street Canal were wondering why the decorative waterway was nearly dry. By Friday the usual water flow, scant as it is, appeared to be back to normal. The flow had almost stopped when a bike ride took me to Eighth Avenue...
Crash closes Highway 51 north of Independence, power lines on road
Highway 51 was closed 2 miles north of Independence on the evening of Oct. 31 due to a crash, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The highway was closed in both directions. ODOT reported the crash just before 7 p.m. ODOT said there were power lines down across the road. Drivers should avoid the...
