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Salmonberry Trail event held at creamery
Local elected officials, volunteers and interested community members gathered for an informational event on the Salmonberry Trail at the Tillamook County Creamery’s Red Barn on August 18. At the event, groups partnering with the Salmonberry Trail Foundation to advance the project hosted informational tables before participating in an update on the trail. Salmonberry Trail Foundation Executive Director Caroline Fitchett started the update by welcoming the crowd and thanking the local...
Conservationists strive to protect Oregon’s coastal martens
On a warm day in late June, Jessica Buskirk, Alyssa Roddy, and Mark Stevens bushwack through a coastal forest just east of Gold Beach, Oregon. The three wildlife biologists carefully navigate over downed logs and duck under branches, winding through a tangle of rhododendrons. This dense, sloping forest is bound...
Solis Goal, Stout Defense Leads Tech Past Fox, 1-0
NEWBERG, Ore. – Lennyn Solis slotted home a 1-on-1 counterattack late in the first half and the Oregon Tech defense made the goal stand, as the Hustlin’ Owls opened up the 2024 men’s soccer season with a 1-0 victory over George Fox at the Austin Sports Complex.
Lady Owls Open 2024 Season With 1-1 Draw at George Fox
NEWBERG, Ore. – Despite a commanding 18-4 edge in total shots, a late second half goal thwarted an Oregon Tech chance at a season opening victory, as the Lady Owls played George Fox to a 1-1 draw at the Austin Sports Complex. OIT (0-0-1) dominated the run of play...
Judge says ‘nope’ to reminding jury that accused child molester was innocent until proven guilty
A Washington County judge’s attempt at saving time by declining to read aloud a lengthy set of legal principles to a jury — including that the defendants are presumed innocent unless they are proven guilty — has prompted the Oregon Court of Appeals to throw out a man’s convictions for repeatedly sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl.
‘Garcia Girls’ author mourns book’s removal from coastal Oregon high school English syllabus
Acclaimed author Julia Alvarez has weighed in on the Tillamook School District’s decision to remove her classic coming-of-age novel, “How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents” from the syllabus of its 10th grade honor English class. In a letter to the Tillamook County Pioneer, a digital news...
10 most expensive homes sold in Washington County, Aug. 19-25
A house in Portland that sold for $3.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Washington County in the past week. In total, 139 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $628,527, or $327 per square foot.
Street closures in downtown Salem due to pedestrian fatal
Multiple streets were closed downtown Monday evening after a fatal collision involving a train and a pedestrian, Salem Police said. The collision was near the rail line’s intersection with D Street NE. East-west traffic was closed between D Street NE and Mill Street SE. The pedestrian was deceased, police said. ...
Federal inspectors flag problems in 2 deaths at Oregon State Hospital
Late last year, a patient at Oregon State Hospital walked up to a nurse’s station and said he was having trouble breathing. After taking the man’s vitals, nursing staff helped him walk to a seclusion room in the state-run psychiatric hospital in Salem, which has more than 500 patients. He fell on his knees in […]
Loads posted on DAT fall again; lowest total since 2019
BEAVERTON, Ore. — DAT Freight & Analytics has painted a grim picture for the total number of loads posted on DAT One for the week of Aug. 18-24. According to DAT One, the total number of loads posted fell 7.6% to 1.56 million last week, down 24% year over year. It was the lowest Week 34 total since 2019. Truck posts slipped 1.6% to 327,132.
Man who sent police on 2022 chase in stolen car, fired gunshots gets 2 years
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after being arrested in 2022 for his role in a violent police pursuit. Vincent Nesbitt pleaded guilty on a negotiated plea deal to unauthorized use of a vehicle and unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm for an incident involving a...
Nearly $500K in Legos, videos, toys found in search of Salem home
A Salem man was arrested this month in connection with an organized retail theft investigation that recovered nearly $500,000 in stolen property, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said. Detectives executed a search warrant of the man's residence after several months investigating a suspected fencing operation there. ...
Woodburn Police enforce traffic rules as students head back to school
WOODBURN, Ore. (KATU) — The Woodburn Police Department is stepping up traffic safety enforcement as students return to school. Officers will be focusing on speed, seatbelt usage, and talking or texting on the phone while driving. They also want to remind everyone the speed limit in school zones is...
Oregon State football names Gevani McCoy starting quarterback for Beavers season-opener
CORVALLIS — The Oregon State Beavers have settled on their starting quarterback. During his Monday press conference, Oregon State head coach Trent Bray said OSU will roll with Gevani McCoy as its starting signal-caller for Saturday's Week 1 showdown with Idaho State. ...
Tips on getting kids active ahead of back to school
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With summer break wrapping up, it’s time to get the kids active again as they head back to class. KOIN News AM Extra had a back-to-school edition of Move It Monday as Providence Health Plan health coach Will Bruce joined the show with tips for parents on getting their kids active […]
Ocean-inspired yarn store finds a home in Astoria
Despite the closure of a beloved yarn store in downtown Astoria, knitters and crocheters will soon have another hub for yarn and other supplies. Vanessa Fleming plans to open Oshen Knits and Fibres in the former Candy Skein shop on 12th Street, keeping it a yarn store but adding her own distinct style. Vanessa Fleming Hanks of died yarn sit in shelves along the walls of Oshen Knits and Fibres. ...
Beaverton high schools begin an hour later this year
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Some students in Beaverton are heading back to school on Monday. High schoolers will be able to sleep in a little later this school year. The school district has pushed the start of school back an hour for high schoolers, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. The decision aligns with research showing high schoolers perform better later in the morning.
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