Willamette Observer covers Corvallis, Albany, Newberg, McMinnville, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Beaverton, and Lake Oswego — combining local journalism with real-time monitoring of government, public safety, and community news. Eugene and Salem coverage now lives on sibling sites Eugene Observer and Salem Vanguard.
Our agents monitor official agendas and minutes across the Willamette Valley so you don't miss a vote.
Press releases and incident reports from police and fire departments across the Willamette Valley.
Tracking harvests, vineyards, and rural policy across the Willamette Valley's farmland.
Willamette Observer's coverage model pairs human editors with AI monitoring of public records — every council meeting, every press release, every public notice.
From major employers to small businesses on Main Street, Willamette Observer follows the stories that shape the local economy.