SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Senate will hear details of a proposed bill Wednesday that would give schools the ability to continue using tribal logos and images. Their is a stipulation; the schools must reach an agreement with the nearest tribal government. At Rogue River High School, the principal says the chieftan name and heritage … Continue reading »
Lebanon Burglary Suspect Arrested
LEBANON, Ore. — Police arrested an Albany man in connection with a burglary at M2 Outdoor Sports. Someone called officers Sunday morning and was able to keep their eye on him until police arrived. Police say the suspect possibly threw a brick through the business’ glass door and disabled the alarm before going inside. They … Continue reading »
School Raises Funds to Buy Campus
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Corvallis Waldorf School currently leases part of its campus from the Corvallis School District, but they’re hoping to make it their own one donation at a time. “We’ve been having the dream of having our own home since the beginning of the school in 1993,” said Liz Riley, development director. A … Continue reading »
Willamette Pass Season Ends
WILLAMETTE PASS, Ore. — A spring storm whipped through the Cascades Saturday night bringing fresh powder for the final day of the season for the Willamette Pass Ski Park. Skiers and snowboarders made their way up to Willamette Pass Sunday for the final day of the ski season. Fans of the snow got one final … Continue reading »
Local Baseball Legend Turns 95
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — A local sports legend celebrated his birthday Saturday with his family and fans. Bob Doerr turned 95 and is the oldest living member in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Doerr celebrated in his hometown of Junction City, as well as signed some autographs for fans. He’s lived in Junction City for … Continue reading »
Three Injured in Roseburg House Fire
ROSEBURG, Ore — A family of six was forced to evacuate their house after a fire broke out in the kitchen. An unattended pan full of grease on their kitchen stove ignited and the fire quickly spread. Just before 10 p.m. Thursday, the Roseburg Fire Department responded to the call of a house fire at … Continue reading »
Group Builds Conestoga Hut
EUGENE, Ore. — Volunteer organizations hope Conestoga Huts can provide shelter and warmth for the homeless community. Volunteers say the huts provide more than just a home,but a sense of community. “I actually stayed in one Conestoga one night when I first came to town and was homeless,” said Reagan Clark, volunteer. Reagan Clark is no … Continue reading »
Website Scams Veneta Woman
VENETA, Ore. — A Veneta woman thought she was getting a great deal on a birthday present for her kids. Instead, she got scammed. The mom saw the posting on Craigslist for a brand-new play structure. When she contacted the vendor, he told her to pay with a prepaid card. So she picked one up … Continue reading »
Inmate Accused of Slaying Stepdaughter
ALBANY, Ore.– A break came in a decades-old case. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office arrested John Arthur Ackroyd for the murder of his stepdaughter, Rachanda Leah Pickle. Rachanda disappeared from her home nearly 23 years ago. It prompted a massive search near Santiam Junction, Hoodoo Ski area, and Big Lake areas. The search lasted several … Continue reading »
Creswell School Holds Soap Box Derby
CRESWELL, Ore. — Creslane Elementary administrators are changing things up. They started offering monthly school-wide rewards to students who behave. This month, kids worked together to hold their own soap box derby. Kids are responsible for building, decorating and racing their very own soap box cars, but they’re only invited to participate if they’ve been … Continue reading »
