Polk County Health Department conducts a bi-annual, unannounced inspection of licensed restaurants. The establishments ...

With much of Oregon facing drought this summer, every Oregonian can do their part to conserve and make the most of the water they use.

Oregon is going to be a tinderbox this wildfire season. With counties across the state already declaring drought emergencies, we are heading into what will be one of the driest ...

When the heat comes, it’s invisible…It just surrounds you and works on you in ways you can’t anticipate or control. You sweat. Your heart races. You're thirsty. Your vision blurs…” ...

Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or ...

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer travel season in Oregon, with more people heading to the coast, ...

Western Oregon University recently announced that Randi Storch, Ph.D., will serve as Interim Provost and Vice President for ...

A newspaper ran a story titled, “Mother Couldn’t Swim, But Does and Saves Daughter.” In Connecticut, a woman’s 2-year-old daughter had wandered toward a dangerous river. At the river’s edge, ...

Kayin Carillo, of Independence, was sentenced May 22 to serve 37 months (3 years, 1 month) in prison for rape and sodomy of a ...

Oregon’s waterways are therapeutic, no matter the activity. For mental health, physical fitness, angling, and spending time ...

Take advantage of the summer weather and host a neighborhood BBQ, drop off some summer produce, or find another excuse to ...