Last Monday, before a shooting outside closed the library, a man had pulled a knife inside the building, using homophobic ...

The State Library of Oregon announced a public Board meeting for July 25, 2025, providing both in-person and online attendance options with accessibility services available upon request.

The Kenton Library has been renovated with new furniture, shelves, and a tech hub, and the Albina Library is set to reopen on ...

This story is part of Oregon Summer Magazine, Willamette Week’s annual guide to the summer months, this year focused on making the most of and beating the heat.

James and Kody Hintz both were bound over to trial for the 2020 shooting death of Thelma Hofmann in Midland County.

What are penalties for using or possessing illegal fireworks in Oregon? The use or possession of illegal fireworks without a permit is a Class B misdemeanor and can result in a fine of up to $2,500.

Evening temperatures above 90 degrees in Midland didn’t keep some residents away from dancing, drinking, and hanging out for a three-hour downtown street party on Monday. The Midland City ...

Evening temperatures above 90 degrees in Midland didn’t keep some residents away from dancing, drinking, and hanging out for a three-hour downtown street party on Monday. The Midland City ...

Only about 0.5% of Oregon’s overall population was homeless in 2023, according to the most recently available federal data. But homeless people have accounted for just over 1% of emergency ...

It’s noticeable. Tourists roam and residents laugh. Panhandling and vagrancy are nearly invisible. For years in recent memory, the once-vibrant downtown core of Midland has felt the pressures of ...

As Midland Avenue is a collector road within town, an all-way stop wasn’t met for conditions as per recorded data; the report cited reported collisions as far less than the required amount, as ...

The Oregon Ducks hosted five-star class of 2026 quarterback Ryder Lyons over the weekend for his official visit. It is a close recruiting race for Lyons between the Oregon Ducks, BYU Cougars, Ohio ...