LATEST NEWS
Catch up on the latest from the Wilsonville police log
4/8 2:10 p.m. A firearm was reportedly lost at the 7300 block of Southwest Lake Bluff Court. 4/8 4:20 p.m. A man was taken into custody for fourth-degree assault and harassment. 4/8 5:58 p.m. A woman was taken into custody for failure to appear for first-degree theft at the 30200 block of Southwest Boones Ferry Road. ...
Uncontested City Council race means this south Salem ward knows its next councilor
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election. Ballots will be mailed to voters May 1. With no challenger qualifying for the May 21 primary election, incumbent City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke is set to return to the Salem City Council for her second...
Traffic on I-5 clears after vehicle fire south of Salem
Northbound Interstate 5 traffic south of Salem is backed up for miles due to a vehicle fire, the Oregon Department of Transportation says. The vehicle fire near the Delaney Road/Turner exit was reported around 11 a.m. Northbound traffic jams stretch halfway to Albany, according to ODOT's TripCheck. Drivers should expect...
Jury finds city of Lake Oswego too restrictive on public lake access
A Clackamas County jury has found the city of Lake Oswego was too restrictive in keeping people out of its eponymous lake, which for years has been limited to property owners whose homes surround the water, as well as a seasonal swim park city residents can use. The general public...
Prep roundup: Woodburn softball falls to South Albany
Woodburn softball fell behind early and ultimately lost 17-2 against South Albany on Friday, April 19, at Woodburn High School. South Albany rattled off nine runs on seven hits in the first inning. The Bulldogs responded with two runs of their own, with junior Hailey Helzer smacking an RBI-double to center field to score teammates Areli Torres Alvarado and Miranda Trentzsch. Unfortunately, South Albany piled on another seven runs in...
College Life: Local earn academic honors
Students with local ties earn college honors at OIT The following area students have been named to the 2023-2024 winter term president’s list at Oregon Institute of Technology. To make the president’s list, students must achieve a 3.70 grade-point average and above. PRESIDENT’S LIST Canby: Gabriel Browning, Software Engineering Tech; Theodore Mastrangelo, studies Software Engineering...
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast upcoming in Woodburn
The Woodburn and French Prairie Kiwanis Clubs will present the 44th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast for the Woodburn community on Thursday, May 2. Hosted by the Woodburn United Methodist Church, 700 Cascade Drive, Woodburn, the doors will open at 7 a.m. and breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Tickets cost $20 and are available online at https://rb.gy/0wcjzr . Woodburn Mayor Frank Lonergan will share some remarks before different community leaders will lead prayers for different topics, starting with our community, then county, state, country, and world, as well as first responders, youth, schools, workplaces, families, and the faith community. This is a non-denominational prayer breakfast, and all are welcome to participate. For information, contact Steve Kufeldt at 503-951-9452 or steve@hoodview.church.
April 22 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports April 16 Zachary Douglas Passalaqua, 18, of Dundee was arrested for second-degree burglary, DUII and first-degree theft. No bail was set and the case remains open. Kinston Patrick Cordell Renegar, 35, of Newberg, was arrested for first-degree sexual abuse. No bail was set and the case remains open. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.