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PORTLAND, Ore. — Residents across the Willamette Valley were treated to a dazzling but restless night as thunderstorms rolled through the region early Saturday, delivering thousands of lightning flashes and a dramatic sky show. Storms Move Up the Valley. The activity began late Friday evening, with storms forming in...

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality penalized Stella-Jones Corp. $1 million for environmental violations at their Sheridan facility, mandating corrective actions to prevent future issues and protect public health. Sheridan, OR. – Official Release: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued a $1...

LEBANON, Ore. - A disturbance involving gunfire rocked Lebanon early on Saturday, according to the Lebanon Police Department. LPD officials said that officers responded at about 2:07 a.m. on Sept. 6 to a report of several people fighting near 45 West Sherman Street. A firearm was reportedly discharged during the...

Sheriff Sam Elliott and 33 of his cohorts send letter to state and federal officials. Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott and 33 of his cohorts are seeking clarity from the state on what, if any, information they can release concerning alleged undocumented immigrants who have run afoul of the law.

After a rough pair of losses, Oregon State picked up a point on the road.

The housing crisis in Oregon continues to evolve, and the latest data from the 2025 Point in Time (PIT) Count offers a critical snapshot and trending data that helps shape the story of what homelessness looks like in our local communities, according to a release from the Community Services Consortium (CSC). CSC is...

Oregon’s pizza scene offers some incredible gems where simplicity meets amazing flavor. These spots focus on quality ingredients and time-tested techniques rather than gimmicks or trends. From coastal towns to urban centers, these nine pizzerias prove that sometimes the most straightforward approach yields the most...

SALEM, OR (September 5, 2025) – Today Nathaniel McCrae Jr., admitted in Marion County juvenile court case number 24JU01361 to Murder in the Second Degree for the March 7, 2024, Bush Park shooting death of Josue Vasquez-Valenzuela, 16. In addition to his admission to Murder, McCrae also pled guilty...

Want to find Oregon’s best steaks hiding in unexpected places?. These 8 iconic restaurants serve amazing beef alongside their famous specialties!. 1. Original Roadhouse Grill (Salem) This bright yellow building with red trim catches your eye from the street. Most people think it’s just another chain restaurant. Boy,...

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon is launching construction on more than 1,100 affordable housing units this month, a major step in addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis. The 1,171 homes will be built in Beaverton, Dallas, Grants Pass, Portland, Salem, Tigard, and The Dalles at a total cost of $291 million, according to...