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Corvallis voters reshape city council with Measure 2-159

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Early ballot returns indicate Corvallis voters have approved a major restructuring of city government on Nov. 3, with preliminary results showing Measure 2-159 passing with about 58% approval. The charter amendment will reshape the City Council into a six-person elected body with councilors elected from six wards....

Corvallis, OR · 1d

Statesman Journal

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Marion, Polk voters largely approving new fees, taxes in 2026 election

Voters in Marion and Polk counties seemed to show they are willing to pay more by approving all of the levies, bonds and fees put to them by local governments , based on early returns in the Nov. 3 election. Measures in Polk County, Independence, Silverton, Stayton, Gates and Mt. Angel, all of which will cost residents money, are so far being approved in early results. The Polk County Fairgrounds operations levy will charge property owners 12 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to pay for operations of the fairgrounds in Rickreall. The levy is expected to raise $5.4 million over five years. Polk County officials said the fairgrounds would close if the levy failed. The $87 million Silver Falls School District school bond would pay to replace the Silverton Middle School building and new K-8 school in the west side of the district to replace three aging K-8 schools. The bond will charge property owners $1.88 per $1,000 of assessed value starting in 2027, which is when the current bond at the same rate is expiring. In Independence, voters are approving $19.65 in fees to fund operations of the city’s parks, library and museum. The fees, which include an

Polk County, OR · 3d

KOIN 6 News

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Thirsty Thursday: Corvallis Spirits Festival offers sips to support veterans

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Ahead of Veterans Day, fans of Oregon craft spirits can show their appreciation to our nation’s heroes by lifting up a glass. The Corvallis Spirits Festival is back Sunday, Nov. 8, and supports the 4 Spirits Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans with education and health care. Dawson Officer, founder […]

Corvallis, OR · 2d

Statesman Journal

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Marion County unveils new Brooks water distribution system

The unincorporated community of Brooks has long been eyed as a potential location for future business development in Marion County. The problem with the area, however, is there hasn’t been enough water to supply any major development. Marion County unveiled its new $14.8 million system, which includes a 758,0000-gallon water tank, chlorine treatment, water pumps and water main lines into Brooks on Nov. 2. It is designed to be the solution to the development problem. “This system has been built for the future of this particular area,” Marion County Commissioner Kevin Cameron said. “Right now, there’s limited hookups to the system and we are still in meetings every month it seems to say how are we going to expand this to go up the highway and deliver water to places that need it and for future development.” Brooks water system has been limited by sources The well for the Brooks water system is located at Chemeketa Community College’s Brooks campus and owned by the college. There was never a main water distribution line through the area. Instead, water distribution from the college is more like a spider web, connecting from one business to another. The well water system in Brooks

Marion County, OR · 2d

The Newberg Graphic

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Work begins on Newberg Main Street water line project

If you are a frequent traveler of North Main Street in Newberg, you may have noticed activity along a short section of the thoroughfare over the past couple of days. […]

Newberg, OR · 1d

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Keizer approves nearly $1.4 million for Verda Lane sidewalk project

KEIZER, Ore. — The Keizer City Council has approved a request to redirect nearly $1.4 million in transportation funding toward a sidewalk project along Verda Lane. The council voted unanimously 6-0 during its November 2 meeting to approve redirecting $1,393,229 for the project. Councilor Soraida Cross was absent. The...

Keizer, OR · 1d

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Salem Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps provide a snapshot in time for cityscapes. Created to help fire insurance companies assess rates for their policy holders, these detailed maps describe streets, buildings and waterways and can provide a great visual for how properties have changed over time. Symbols and color coding provide details of building construction (pink for brick, yellow for wood). The company would even send stickers to map holders to update their maps to reflect changes to the landscape.

Salem, OR · 1d

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Council to review outreach plan for proposed zoning, development rule changes

The Philomath Planning Commission is getting ready to bring three years of work on the city’s zoning and development rules to the public. On Monday night, the City Council will get a look at how commissioners plan to do it. The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m....

Philomath, OR · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Hillsboro, Oregon You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hillsboro, Oregon — a city where the Tualatin Valley rolls green and generous beneath a sky that always seems to be shifting, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of roasting coffee, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by the laughter of children, the hum of tech workers, and the quiet pride of families who have called this place home for generations. Here, glass towers rise beside berry fields, and food trucks park in the shadow of historic storefronts, each corner humming with the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike.

Hillsboro, OR · 22h

KGW

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Multnomah County warns of seasonal toilet rats

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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No more – the 3 most beloved Oregon restaurants that recently closed

Oregon dining rooms can feel like extensions of their neighborhoods, which is why three October farewells landed with such weight. The latest losses follow another recent round of Oregon restaurant…

Portland, OR · 5d

KOIN 6 News

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‘Incredibly alarming’: High school student in Hillsboro brought handgun to campus, principal says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Parents in Hillsboro are asking for answers after learning a student recently brought a gun to campus. A student at Glencoe High School was found in possession of a handgun at school on Oct. 30, according to a message sent to parents, students and staff by Principal Claudia Ruf. “I find […]

Hillsboro, OR · 3d

The Oregonian

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The true story of when Oregon’s only Frank Lloyd Wright house was moved to save it

Silverton, OR · 1d

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Oregon City elects first Asian American mayor, youngest in city history

OREGON CITY, ORE. (KATU) — History was made in Oregon City this week as voters elected Adam Marl, making him the city's first Asian American mayor and the youngest person ever to hold the office. Fresh off the victory, Marl, who grew up in Oregon City, says he's more...

Oregon City, OR · 1d

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Oregon Zoo Acquires Former Children's Museum Site

The Oregon Zoo has officially acquired a 3.4-acre property that formerly housed the Portland Children’s Museum and OMSI, gaining a site adjacent to its Washington Park campus and laying the groundwork for future conservation, education and community-focused projects. “This is an exciting moment for the zoo and for the...

Portland, OR · 2d

KOIN 6 News

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Former Rajneeshpuram commune member describes experience in book

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Go inside the religious commune that took over Wasco County and dominated Oregon headlines with a brand-new book from a woman who spent ten years with Rajneeshpuram. “A Slice of Oregon” follows the experience of Nicola Ranson, a former disciple of Osho, and the conspiracy, attempted murder and manipulation she witnessed […]

Portland, OR · 1d

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Next Step Community provides safe, clean shelter for up to 70 people experiencing homelessness

SALEM, Ore. — As Washington County grows, a new safe rest pod village is helping to keep residents experiencing homelessness out of the cold and rain. Next Step Community in Aloha provides shelter for up to 70 people, with 60 safe rest pod pallet homes that offer privacy, security, and dignity for guests.

Washington County, OR · 2d

Hillsboro News-Times

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Hillsboro eyes new aquatic center, SHARC pool expansion

Are there plans for a new swimming pool in Hillsboro? Perhaps, but improvements to the city’s existing aquatic center appear to be the priority. During a Hillsboro Parks & Recreation […]

Hillsboro, OR · 21h

The Hillsboro Herald

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Hillsboro Community Called To Participate In Massive Block 56 Project In Old Town

Residents of the Hillsboro community are invited to attend a community informational open house on Thursday, November 12th, to learn about the proposed new Block 56 project. This mixed-use project […] The post Hillsboro Community Called To Participate In Massive Block 56 Project In Old Town appeared first on The Hillsboro Herald .

Hillsboro, OR · 3d

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Portland man loses half of his foot after salon pedicure, sues for $900K

A 40-year-old Portland man says he lost half of his foot after it became infected from unsterilized tools used during a pedicure he received at a local nail salon. Nathan Fields has filed a $913,000 lawsuit against Eden Salon & Spa, claiming that a nail technician “severely cut” his big toe during the March 2025 pedicure and that ultimately led to two amputations that carved away all of his toes and much of his foot.

Portland, OR · 1d

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