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Honoring Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney
The CSG West family is mourning the loss of former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who passed away July 16th. He was a towering figure in Oregon politics and the state’s longest serving lawmaker and Senate president. Former Senate President Courtney served his community and the state of Oregon...
Tillamook Chamber of Commerce’s Sip + Shop: A growing community favorite
The Sip + Shop event in downtown Tillamook has become a beloved fixture, growing in popularity over the past year. Held on the second Friday of each month from 5 to 7 pm, it offers a fun evening of shopping, socializing, and sampling adult beverages, drawing both residents and visitors to downtown Tillamook. This lively event owes much of its success to the enthusiastic participation of downtown Tillamook’s small business owners. Many of these dedicated proprietors extend their hours to welcome attendees, providing beverage samples—both...
2 injured, 2 arrested after armed fight at Salem convenience store
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Two men were arrested Thursday after a reported fight at a convenience store where one man was shot and another injured, according to Salem Police. Witnesses reported that earlier in the day Thursday, 34-year-old Rafael Lucas Junior was trying to start a fight with several construction crew members working laying asphalt in the parking lot of an Arco AM/PM at 3820 Portland Road Northeast.
Shop at the Dock returns in Newport
Shop at the Dock has returned to the Newport Bayfront, with opportunities for people to learn more about the local commercial fisheries on the Oregon coast. The popular tours, organized by Oregon Sea Grant and Oregon State University Extension Service, give locals and visitors an in-depth look at the different types of fishing vessels, what they fish for and how they catch fish, sustainability efforts, and how they can buy fresh fish directly from the fishermen selling it off their boats. ...
Council hears of trouble at homeless site
One year ago, trying to comply with state law, Albany set up a designated homeless camping site on two city-owned lots near Ninth Avenue and Jackson Street and called it Marvin’s Garden. The place has turned into a big trouble spot, and city officials are trying to figure out what to do next.
Greenburg Road on-ramp to northbound Highway 217 to close for a week
Starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 29, the Greenburg Road on-ramp to northbound OR 217 will close for a week until 5 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5. During this closure, Oregon Department of Transportation crews will reconfigure the ramp to ensure it connects to the new, future auxiliary lane. The auxiliary lane is expected to reduce congestion when it opens in 2025 by giving drivers more space and time to merge safely. The suggested detour route is to take the Greenburg Road on-ramp to head southbound on OR 217 and use the OR 99W interchange to return to northbound OR 217. Visit tripcheck.com to confirm any changes.
Oregon Woman Arrested In Florida For Theft At Polk County Truck Stop
A 38-year-old woman from Oregon was arrested Thursday at Love’s Travel Stop on US 27 in Davenport, Polk County, for multiple counts of theft. The suspect, Sheila Swanson, was reported by store management for allegedly committing retail theft twice within a few hours. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies located...
Kroger, Albertsons to pause merger during lawsuits; 3 Central Oregon Safeways could be affected
Kroger and Albertsons have agreed to temporarily halt their proposed merger, pending lawsuits filed in Colorado and by the Federal Trade Commission, according to the Associated Press. The move means the potential sale of three Central Oregon Safeway stores will be on hold. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sued to...
Pilot of crashed air tanker in eastern Oregon identified
The pilot of an air tanker that died Thursday night while working near the Falls Fire in eastern Oregon was identified Sunday as 74-year-old man contracted by the Bureau of Land Management out of Burns. James Bailey Maxwell had 54 years flying experience and had logged about 24,000 hours of flight time, the...
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