Suspect arrested early Saturday after firing gun in the air in downtown Lebanon
A Lebanon man was arrested early Saturday morning after reports of a fight and gunshots, authorities said.
Federal immigration enforcement officials respond to Corvallis arrest
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Federal officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have responded to inquiries on a Sept. 3 arrest in Corvallis. Earlier this week, Corvallis Police Department officials said that federal ICE agents took an individual into custody at about 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 3 on Northwest Division...
Oregon Breaks Ground on 1,171 Affordable Homes in Cities From Portland to Grants Pass
The construction of 1,171 affordable homes across Oregon begins this month in Beaverton, Dallas, Grants Pass, Portland, Salem, Tigard, and The Dalles. The project is undertaken by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) at a cost of $291 million to offer safe and affordable homes to senior citizens, veterans,...
Former Oregon Youth Authority employee faces criminal charges for grooming, assaulting child in custody
This story contains descriptions of sexual assault. If you or someone you know may be a victim of sexual assault, confidential support, information and advice are available at the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 800-656-4673. Text chat is also available online. A former employee at the MacLaren Youth...
Morning thunderstorms light up Willamette Valley, with over 500 lightning strikes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Early morning thunderstorms moved up the Willamette Valley Saturday, giving residents who were awake, or were woken up, quite a show. Storms began in the southern and central valley just before 11 p.m. Friday, and by midnight, storms had formed in western Yamhill County. CHIME...
Corvallis Police Report Accuses Oregon State CB Exodus Ayers of Domestic Violence
Oregon State starting corner Exodus Ayers has an uncertain future in Corvallis, and a recent report might illuminate why.
Local Researcher Planning New Uji Cafe Concept in Salem
A Salem-based UX researcher is planning a new cafe for the community. Ashley Ngo has recently been advertising her new business Uji Cafe on social media. This will be a space serving matcha and hojicha drinks. Ngo said right now, she is using community fundraising to help support the business, and there is not yet an...
Woodburn firefighters return from fighting the Flat Fire
Three Woodburn Fire District personnel have returned home after being called up to assist in the fight against the Flat Fire in Central Oregon. On Aug. 21, the Flat Fire ignited near Sisters, quickly spreading across rugged terrain and prompting a multi-agency response. The Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized...
Elderly Washington man allegedly stole $200 from bank across from Salem courthouse prior to...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 75-year-old Washington man who allegedly stole $200 from a bank across the street from a Salem courthouse was arrested immediately after the heist on Friday afternoon, authorities said. A Salem officer inside the Marion County Courthouse heard the call about a bank robbery at the Willamette...
Teen admits to killing 16-year-old in Bush’s Pasture Park
Nathaniel McCrae Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm in Marion County Circuit Court for the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Bush's Pasture Park in Salem, and was sentenced to the custody of the Oregon Youth Authority until his 25th birthday.
