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Mother of deceased inmate sues Oregon corrections agency, alleging wrongdoing, possible coverup
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free, immediate support 24/7. After Jesse Banks died alone in his cell at Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, a state medical examiner found a ripped up a mask to protect against disease crammed […]
Helping Hands floats proposal for housing
For a reason shrouded in the mist of long ago, the City of Albany owns three lots in the same block as the Albany Helping Hands homeless shelter. The shelter has an idea of how the lots could serve a useful purpose, and it’s not to house people in ragtag tents.
Photo captures spectacular lightning strike on Mount St. Helens: Here’s the story behind the shot
Ian Reed calls himself a “weather geek” and he had been anticipating Saturday afternoon’s lightning storm all day. A nature photographer, Reed works for the nonprofit Mount St. Helens Institute educating people about the volcano and its impact on the world around it. He positioned himself Saturday to get a good angle on the incoming storm as it rolled in late in the afternoon.
Wakeboarder ID’d in fatal incident on Columbia River
Authorities say a Salem man, Joseph Sheean, was the wakeboarder who died Aug. 4 in a boating accident on the Columbia River near Government Island. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said Sheean was wakeboarding behind a boat when his tow rope wrapped around the propeller. He was pulled under the boat and sustained a traumatic head injury.
Salem man dies rescuing woman from Willamette River
Derik Morganstern, 35, struggled with addiction and homelessness off and on since he was a teen, his sister Aly Morganstern said. But he was “the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back,” she said. Late on Aug. 11, he was at Salem’s Wallace...
Corvallis mobile home fire sparked by malfunctioning bathroom fan, officials say
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Firefighters responded on Friday evening to a fire in the bathroom of a Corvallis mobile home that was believed to have started by a fan that malfunctioned, according to Corvallis Fire officials. Fire authorities said that they responded on Friday evening to a reported structure fire...
Fully Leased 65,500 SQFT Office Building in Beaverton Hits Market for Sale
A prime commercial office property in Beaverton, Oregon, is now available for sale, offering an investment opportunity in one of the region’s most sought-after submarkets. The property, located at 8500 SW Creekside Place, spans approximately 65,496 square feet and is fully leased to a high-credit tenant, providing investors with a reliable and stable income stream, according to marketing materials from brokerage firm CBRE.
Philomath Police Log: Missing golf clubs, Sunday noise and more in call list
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Juveniles are not identified. People arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.
Oregon Route 211 between Woodburn and Molalla reopened after crash
Oregon Route 211 has reopened about halfway between Woodburn and Molalla near mile post 6 after a crash closed the route Monday. A crash was reported just before noon, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation'sTripCheck. ...
PHOTOS: Fiesta Mexicana parades through Woodburn
Dancing horses, souped up cars and tradition-keepers made their way through the heart of Woodburn for the 60th annual Fiesta Mexicana parade. On Aug. 17, Woodburn opened its 60th annual Fiesta Mexicana with a jubilant parade that drew hundreds of residents to the center of town to watch the spectacle unfold. Residents looked on as local businesses, cultural dancers and more made their way through Woodburn’s streets, occasionally tossing candy — much to the delight of the younger spectators. Crowds cheered as parade entrants made their way down the streets, making the trek from the Woodburn Aquatic Center to Legion Park. Originally a commemoration of the city’s harvest, Woodburn’s Fiesta Mexicana began in 1963 as an expression of gratitude to the community’s farmworkers, and continues today as celebration of the wide variety of Mexican heritage claimed by local residents.
Community Harvest Concert in the Park
All are invited to come together and enjoy an evening of faith-based music and spiritual inspiration. The free concert, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Bohemia Park Amphitheater, is designed to bring hope and greater unity to South Lane County communities.
Oregon Weather: Heavy Rain and October-Like Cooldown on the Way
Medford, OR – Medford and surrounding areas in southern Oregon are expected to experience a significant change in weather later this week as a strong low-pressure system moves into the region. Starting Thursday, a much-needed round of rainfall will bring relief from ongoing smoky conditions, with afternoon highs cooling down to levels more typical of late October.
Audit of Oregon early learning department highlights ongoing need for equity training, oversight
An audit of the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care found the agency could benefit from stronger oversight and equity training to improve governance of the state’s early learning system. Auditors’ findings, issued in a letter from the Secretary of State’s audits division to agency director Alyssa Chatterjee on July 24, align in part […]
Latest updates on wildfires burning in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildfires have burned than 1 million acres across the state, making Oregon by far the worst off out of all the states in terms of acres burned this summer. Gov. Tina Kotek issued an emergency declaration on July 12, which allows the Oregon fire agencies to get out-of-state support. She has also issued emergency conflagration declarations for several fires, allowing for more resources to be mobilized.
Ranked No. 10 in AVCA Preseason Poll
EUGENE, Ore. – The Oregon volleyball team will open the 2024 season as the No. 10 team in the AVCA preseason poll released Monday. This marks the second-consecutive season and third time in program history for the Ducks to start their year among the top-10 teams in the country.
Soccer Off To First 2-0 Start Since 2018
EUGENE, Ore. – Coming into this fall, the Oregon soccer program expressed confidence that it had flushed a difficult 2023 season and was ready to attack 2024. The Ducks talked the talk. Now, they’re walking the walk. For the first time since 2018 a UO soccer team has...
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