Albany Hit and Killed by Train
An Albany man was hit and killed by an Amtrak passenger train on Wednesday afternoon near the Queen Avenue railroad crossing in Albany.
Measure 110 Oversight Council sets two November meetings to discuss BHRN next steps and...
Measure 110’s oversight council will meet Nov. 5 and Nov. 19, 1:30–3:30 p.m., to discuss BHRN next steps and potential grant decisions. Public, virtual, accessible. Salem, OR. — The Drug Treatment and Recovery Act (Measure 110) Oversight and Accountability Council (OAC) will hold two public meetings in November to...
Oregon State Hospital Retains Accreditation After Follow-Up Review
Salem, OR. – Oregon State Hospital (OSH) has maintained its accreditation with The Joint Commission following a recent review confirming the hospital successfully sustained corrective actions related to patient falls and the use of seclusion or restraint. The Joint Commission (TJC), an independent nonprofit that...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Dogs Of Salem, OR Need You!
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to salem..
Marion County Considers Emergency Food Aid as Federal SNAP Benefits Expire
Marion County may spend $200,000 in emergency food aid as SNAP benefits lapse amid a federal shutdown, impacting thousands of food-insecure residents. Salem, OR. — With SNAP benefits set to expire November 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Marion County Board of Commissioners held an...
Newberg launches 2nd effort to name a new street sweeper
Youths middle school-age and younger may submit names through November at the Newberg Public Library. The city of Newberg has a new street sweeper and is again reaching out to the city’s youth to produce a fitting name for the behemoth machine. “The city of Newberg is once again...
Yamhill County, OR – Halloween Safety Alert: Sheriff’s Office Urges Caution
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Yamhill County, OR – With Halloween festivities underway, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families to make safety their top priority tonight. The department released a list of seasonal...
Lebanon makes the gutsy call, comes out ahead in crucial league matchup against Dallas
Going for the point after kick would have been easy. It would have tied the game in the final minute. But Lebanon didn’t get to the top of Class 5A Special District 3 with easy. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Guide to the Trail of Ten Falls: Oregon’s Best Waterfall Hike
They don’t call Silver Falls State Park the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system for nothing. Located about 20 miles from Salem, it’s the largest state park in Oregon and a total dream for outdoor lovers. With more than 35 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, there’s something here for...
Oregon man dies after being struck by Amtrak train
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 28-year-old man from Albany was fatally struck by a train on Wednesday afternoon, Albany police announced. Officers responded to the Queen Avenue railroad crossing just after 4:15 p.m. after receiving a report that a man had been hit by a train. “According to witness...

















