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On June 25, 2022 at approximately 6:58 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Hwy 20 near milepost 55, approximately 25 miles east of Sweet Home. Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound blue Harley Davidson Electra Glide, operated by Mark Nelson (57) of Lebanon, lost control and crashed into the westbound embankment. Nelson sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by Sweet Home Fire Department and ODOT.

A fire broke out in the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo grandstands late Monday night and caused heavy damage just 10 days before the opening of the community’s biggest celebration. Philomath Fire & Rescue and several agencies from surrounding districts responded to the fire at approximately 10:50 p.m. “It’s tragic,”...

57-year-old Mark Nelson died after he allegedly lost control of his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and crashed on Highway 20 near Sweet Home on Saturday, authorities said.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska has lost a giant. Former Alaska State Senator and KINY radio host Dennis Egan has passed away. According to his family, Egan passed away this morning at an assisted living home in Salem, Oregon. Egan's daughter, Leslie, and her family, live in Oregon. Egan's family...

LINN COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A man died on Saturday in a motorcycle crash on Highway 20, according to Oregon State Police. Just before 7 p.m., emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on the highway near milepost 55, about 25 miles east of Sweet Home. OSP said an investigation revealed a westbound blue Harley Davidson Electra Glide lost control and crashed into the westbound embankment.

PHILOMATH, Ore. -- Some of the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo grandstands have been rendered unusable after a fire last night, the rodeo board of directors announced today. According to the board of directors, on the night of June 27 a fire severely damaged the southern end of the grandstands at the rodeo grounds. The board said that three of the 10 bleacher sections seem to be unusable, and the damage may be severe enough to force the cancellation of this summer’s Philomath Frolic & Rodeo, which was planned for July 7, 8 and 9. Event organizers say they are working with the fire examiner, structural engineer and their insurance company to determine what must be done before the public can safely enjoy the rodeo grounds.

SALEM, Ore. — Police and emergency personnel responded to a crash involving a pedestrian at the 4000 block of Lancaster Drive and Ibex Street, near Chemeketa Community College. First responders were called out just after 10 p.m. Sunday and say they found the pedestrian deceased at the scene. The...

LINN COUNTY, OR (June 27, 2022) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at approximately 6:58 PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 55, approximately 25 miles east of Sweet Home. The preliminary...

A motorcyclist died Sunday evening in a crash along Highway 20 east of Sweet Home. Oregon State Police and first responders were called out just before 7 p.m. on reports of a motorcycle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 55, about 25 miles east of Sweet Home. Investigators say that...

The south leg of the walking and bike path between Albany Station and Swanson Park was built in 2015. Ever since then, the concrete blocks of the path’s retaining wall have proved irresistible to vandals with their spray cans. I don’t know how many times community volunteers and other...

A devastating fire that burned three bleacher sections at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo arena overnight Monday and has put this year’s rodeo performances in jeopardy was caused by a propane torch that had been up to an hour earlier to clear weeds from the area, according to the fire investigator’s conclusion.

Independence/Monmouth Independence Days runs from July 2-4. Daily activities include food, vendors, live music and kids activities at Riverview Park, 50 C St. Fireworks are held at 10 p.m. July 2 and July 4. ...

On Saturday, June 25, at about 8:57 p.m., a Polk County citizen called 911 to report hearing multiple gun shots around the area of Highland Road and Stapleton Road, outside city limits of Independence. The witness heard vehicles speeding away from the area. Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Santiam Horse Camp in the Santiam State Forest reopens to campers Friday, and opportunities to book reservations opened Monday. Santiam Horse Camp was damaged in the 2020 Labor Day fires, and was closed for the 2021 camping season. You can make a reservation for dates after July 1.

MONROE, Ore. -- A man is in custody after a drunk driving incident on Sunday, June 27 that hit six cars and damaged four of them severely enough to require towing, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office says. According to the BCSO, the incident occurred on Irish Bend Road in...

Adley Rutschman can always count on his family. They were in the stands during his high school games in Sherwood and throughout his college career at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. Now they’ve swapped oranges — the Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles’ for the Oregon State Beavers’ — for a trip...

With punter Luke Loecher and placekicker Everett Hayes, the Beavers have experience on special teams.This story is the first of six in a summer series breaking down Oregon State football by position group leading up to the first official practices before the season. The Beavers special teams look to be strong coming into the 2022 season. Oregon State returns redshirt senior punter Luke Loecher and junior placekicker Everett Hayes to the squad and will look to improve on the return end of the equation. The only special teams player from last year to hit the transfer portal was...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - A Veterans' Stand Down will be held Thursday, July 21 at the Corvallis Elks Lodge to connect veterans with resources for health, housing, and employment. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 at the Corvallis Elks Lodge at 1400 NW 9th St. in Corvallis.