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Nov 2, 2026 2:23

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Good morning, Albany. It's Monday, November 2. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Monday: Areas of fog before 11am. Cloudy. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. North wind around 1 miles per hour. Monday Night: Cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. North northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Areas of fog between 10pm and 5am, then areas of fog and patchy frost. Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Wind around 0 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Botkin (22 mi, 1 acres). Air quality: A Q I 78 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Albany station. Willamette River at Albany: 5,030 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 73 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: The Short List: November 2. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. Second: Drain’s Pass Creek Covered Bridge added to the National Registry of Historic Places. Reported by OPB. One of the oldest covered bridges in Oregon is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Third: LEGAL BRIEFS. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. Linn County Auctioning 14 Land Parcels Nov 5 Also in the news. Oregon’s extreme climate hazard days have quadrupled over 2 decades, study says, from OPB. Here’s what happens to an Oregon ballot once it hits the dropbox, from Oregon Capital Chronicle. Albany man sentenced for attacking sleeping woman, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Albany. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Nov 1, 2026 2:33

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Good morning, Albany. It's Sunday, November 1. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of fog and patchy frost. Mostly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Sunday: Areas of fog before 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. North wind around 1 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Areas of fog between 8pm and 1am, then areas of fog and patchy frost. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Monday: Areas of fog before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. North wind around 1 miles per hour. Monday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. Weather alerts: Dense Fog Advisory. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Botkin (22 mi, 1 acres). Air quality: A Q I 61 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Albany station. Willamette River at Albany: 5,090 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 91 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Albany mayoral candidate lost property tax exemption following complaint. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. It all stems from a complaint about the mayoral candidate's residency in Ward 2 earlier this year. McLeod says the person behind it is harassing her. Second: West Albany regroups after bye with win over Lebanon. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. West Albany's bye week couldn't have come at a better time. Third: Linn County court theft case slated for 2027 trial. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. The trial of a Linn County Courthouse worker accused of stealing about $135,000 on the job is rescheduled for April. Also in the news. Albany election: See who raised $20k, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 31, 2026 2:53

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Good morning, Albany. It's Saturday, October 31. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of fog and patchy frost before 5am, then areas of frost and areas of fog. Partly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Saturday: Areas of frost and areas of fog before 7am, then areas of fog and patchy frost between 7am and 8am, then patchy frost and patchy fog between 8am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Areas of fog after 10pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Sunday: Areas of fog and patchy frost before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Areas of fog between 8pm and 3am, then areas of fog and patchy frost. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wind around 0 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Botkin (22 mi, 1 acres). Air quality: A Q I 57 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Albany station. Willamette River at Albany: 5,280 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 117 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Query leads to loss of McLeod tax exemption. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. Second: DOJ again warns election officials of potential criminal prosecution, days before midterm elections. Reported by Oregon Capital Chronicle. A ballot dropbox at the Linn County Clerk's Office. (Photo by Mia Maldonado/Oregon Capital Chronicle) The Oregon context Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, a Democrat, received an identical letter warning him to retain records. Third: Drain's covered bridge joins National Register of Historic Places. Reported by KEZI 9. The Pass Creek Covered Bridge in Drain has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Also in the news. Weapon, menacing charges dropped in Albany BB gun shooting, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 30, 2026 3:05

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Good morning, Albany. It's Friday, October 30. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Areas of fog before midnight, then areas of fog and a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday: Areas of fog and a chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog between 7am and 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 0 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Friday Night: Areas of fog between 10pm and 4am, then areas of fog and patchy frost between 4am and 5am, then areas of frost and areas of fog. Partly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. East wind around 1 miles per hour. Saturday: Areas of frost and areas of fog before noon, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind around 1 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then areas of fog and a chance of rain between 9pm and 4am, then areas of fog and patchy frost. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Right now. Air quality: A Q I 53 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Albany station. Willamette River at Albany: 5,520 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 142 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: In North Albany, farmers grow pumpkins with a purpose. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. Each fall, Tina Springer sells pumpkins to visitors of her family farm and donates the proceeds to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House, two Mid-Valley nonprofits helping local kids facing housing insecurity, abuse and neglect. Second: McLeod will put Albany residents first. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. I'm voting for Carolyn McLeod for mayor of Albany. Third: Benton County OK's large church development. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. The Benton County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 20 finalized its approval of Northside Christian Church's appeal to build a previously denied worship center in rural North Albany. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 29, 2026 2:52

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Good morning, Albany. It's Thursday, October 29. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. South wind around 2 miles per hour. Thursday: A chance of rain showers and patchy fog after 7am. Mostly cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. South wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 8pm, then areas of fog between 8pm and 4am, then areas of fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. West wind around 1 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Friday: A chance of rain showers and patchy fog before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Friday Night: Areas of fog between 9pm and 3am, then areas of fog and patchy frost. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Willamette River at Albany: 5,790 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 180 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: LEGAL BRIEFS. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. Linn County Auctioning 14 Land Parcels Nov 5 Second: Oregon’s extreme climate hazard days have quadrupled over 2 decades, study says. Reported by OPB. Kelly Juarez moved from Reno, Nevada, to Linn County about two years ago, choosing her new home based on Oregon’s cooler climate. But the week she moved, temperatures reached 95 degrees — much hotter than she’d expected. Third: Here’s what happens to an Oregon ballot once it hits the dropbox. Reported by Oregon Capital Chronicle. An official ballot dropbox located outside of the Linn County Clerk's Office in Albany, Oregon. Also in the news. Albany man sentenced for attacking sleeping woman, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Linn County voters tend to be older, from Corvallis Gazette-Times. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 28, 2026 3:18

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Good morning, Albany. It's Wednesday, October 28. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. South wind around 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 23 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 3 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: Patchy fog between 9pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 2am, then patchy fog. Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. South wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday: Patchy fog before 7am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog between 9pm and 10pm, then areas of fog and a chance of rain showers between 10pm and 2am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Willamette River at Albany: 5,390 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 71 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: West Albany regroups after bye with win over Lebanon. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. West Albany's bye week couldn't have come at a better time. Second: Linn County court theft case slated for 2027 trial. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. The trial of a Linn County Courthouse worker accused of stealing about $135,000 on the job is rescheduled for April. Third: Albany election: See who raised $20k. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. With a week left to go before the election, Albany City Council candidates are pouring the last of their efforts and money into their campaigns. Also in the news. Halloween week events in Albany, Corvallis, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Sweet Home woman guilty in fatal crash trial, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 27, 2026 2:53

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Good morning, Albany. It's Tuesday, October 27. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. South southwest wind around 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Tuesday: Rain showers before 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. Southwest wind 3 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Wednesday: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 3 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 23 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Willamette River at Albany: 5,170 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 21 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: West Albany regroups after bye with win over Lebanon. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. West Albany's bye week couldn't have come at a better time. Second: Linn County court theft case slated for 2027 trial. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. The trial of a Linn County Courthouse worker accused of stealing about $135,000 on the job is rescheduled for April. Third: Albany election: See who raised $20k. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. With a week left to go before the election, Albany City Council candidates are pouring the last of their efforts and money into their campaigns. Also in the news. Halloween week events in Albany, Corvallis, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Sweet Home woman guilty in fatal crash trial, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 26, 2026 3:05

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Good morning, Albany. It's Monday, October 26. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. South wind around 9 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Monday: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 7 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Monday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. South southwest wind 3 to 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Tuesday: Rain showers likely before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Tuesday Night: Rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 2 to 13 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Willamette River at Albany: 4,840 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 24 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: In North Albany, farmers grow pumpkins with a purpose. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. Each fall, Tina Springer sells pumpkins to visitors of her family farm and donates the proceeds to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House, two Mid-Valley nonprofits helping local kids facing housing insecurity, abuse and neglect. Second: Linn County court theft case slated for 2027 trial. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. A Linn County Courthouse worker was accused of stealing about $135,000 on the job. Third: The Rewind: October 24. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. North Albany Church development opponents plan state appeal Also in the news. McLeod will put Albany residents first, from Corvallis Gazette-Times. Benton County OK's large church development, from Corvallis Gazette-Times. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 25, 2026 2:57

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Good morning, Albany. It's Sunday, October 25. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. South wind around 6 miles per hour. Sunday: Rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. South wind around 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. South wind 6 to 12 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 22 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 6 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Willamette River at Albany: 4,770 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 20 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: In North Albany, farmers grow pumpkins with a purpose. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. Each fall, Tina Springer sells pumpkins to visitors of her family farm and donates the proceeds to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House, two Mid-Valley nonprofits helping local kids facing housing insecurity, abuse and neglect. Second: Linn County court theft case slated for 2027 trial. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. A Linn County Courthouse worker was accused of stealing about $135,000 on the job. Third: The Rewind: October 24. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. North Albany Church development opponents plan state appeal Also in the news. McLeod will put Albany residents first, from Corvallis Gazette-Times. Benton County OK's large church development, from Corvallis Gazette-Times. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 24, 2026 2:32

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Good morning, Albany. It's Saturday, October 24. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Patchy frost and patchy fog before 5am, then areas of fog and patchy frost. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Saturday: Areas of fog and patchy frost before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. South wind 0 to 5 miles per hour. Sunday: Rain likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Right now. Weather alerts: Freeze Warning. Willamette River at Albany: 4,770 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 19 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: The Rewind: October 24. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. North Albany Church development opponents plan state appeal Second: McLeod will put Albany residents first. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. I'm voting for Carolyn McLeod for mayor of Albany. Third: Benton County OK's large church development. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. The Benton County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 20 finalized its approval of Northside Christian Church's appeal to build a previously denied worship center in rural North Albany. Also in the news. Albany School Board OKs preliminary bond plan, from Corvallis Gazette-Times. Linn County voters tend to be older, from Corvallis Gazette-Times. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 23, 2026 2:33

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Good morning, Albany. It's Friday, October 23. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday: Patchy frost between 7am and 9am. Sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday Night: Patchy fog between 1am and 4am, then areas of frost and areas of fog. Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. North wind around 1 miles per hour. Saturday: Areas of frost and areas of fog before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday Night: A chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Right now. Weather alerts: Freeze Watch; Freeze Warning. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hwy 36 Mp 36 (36 mi, 0 acres). Willamette River at Albany: 4,740 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 19 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: The Rewind: October 23. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. North Albany Church development opponents plan state appeal Second: Sweet Home fire sparked by ashes; home destroyed. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. The fire stemmed from ash that was removed from their wood stove and dumped in the grass. Third: 5 things to know: Linn County justice system and mental health. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. Here are five takeaways about Eric Zervas’s experience in Linn County's justice system as someone with severe mental health issues. Also in the news. Apple picking season nearly over in Mid-Willamette Valley, from Corvallis Gazette-Times. North Albany Church development opponents plan state appeal, from Corvallis Gazette-Times. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 22, 2026 2:46

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Good morning, Albany. It's Thursday, October 22. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Areas of fog. Partly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Thursday: Areas of fog before 10am. Partly sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 0 to 8 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Mostly clear. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West southwest wind 1 to 9 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour. Friday: Patchy fog before 7am, then patchy frost and patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday Night: Patchy fog between 1am and 4am, then patchy frost and patchy fog between 4am and 5am, then areas of fog and patchy frost. Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. Weather alerts: Freeze Watch. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hwy 36 Mp 36 (36 mi, 0 acres). Air quality: A Q I 55 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Albany station. Willamette River at Albany: 4,740 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 17 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: LEGAL BRIEFS. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. Auction of Albany Property Jan 20 at 1:00 PM Second: Taylor announces resignation from board. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. For the second time this year, the Greater Albany School Board will have a vacancy. Third: Apple picking season nearly over in Mid-Willamette Valley. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. Adair’s Orchards in Albany still has plenty of apples left for u-pick customers. Also in the news. Sweet Home couple loses home after ash dump sparks fire, from KEZI 9. Albany School Board OK's preliminary bond plan, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 21, 2026 2:26

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Good morning, Albany. It's Wednesday, October 21. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 1 miles per hour. Wednesday: Sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. North wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 3am. Mostly clear. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. North northwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Thursday: Areas of fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind 0 to 8 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Patchy fog between 2am and 5am, then areas of fog and patchy frost. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 0 to 8 miles per hour.

Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hwy 36 Mp 36 (36 mi, 0 acres). Willamette River at Albany: 4,600 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 17 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Sweet Home couple loses home after ash dump sparks fire. Reported by KEZI 9. Two people lost their home to a fire Monday afternoon after dumping ash from their woodstove into the grass, according to the Sweet Home Fire District. Second: Albany School Board OK's preliminary bond plan. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. The district expects to have a finalized plan by February. Third: Where to find pumpkin patches near Albany, Corvallis. Reported by Albany Democrat-Herald. Here’s where you can find the best pumpkin to carve in the Albany and Corvallis area. Also in the news. Albany school board member Sean Taylor resigns, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Albany election guide: Candidates, issues at the ballot box, from Albany Democrat-Herald. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 20, 2026 2:36

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Good morning, Albany. It's Tuesday, October 20. This is Morning in Albany, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. North northwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Areas of fog after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Willamette River at Albany: 4,720 cubic feet per second. Calapooia River at Albany: 18 cubic feet per second. Little Meadows SNOTEL (4,020 ft, 43 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: John Owen Donovan, Sr. Reported by Corvallis Gazette-Times. With great sadness, the Donovan family is marking the passing of John Owen Donovan Sr., 83, of Albany, Oregon. John died on October 7, 2026, and leaves a lifelong legacy of kindness and generosity for his family and friends. Second: Multnomah County detectives seize 200 pounds of meth in I-5 traffic stop. Reported by KGW8. The bust took place along Interstate 5 in Salem, with help from state, federal and Linn County agencies. Third: Wildfire on Three Fingered Jack in Linn County burns 32 acres. Reported by KPTV FOX 12. LINN COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A small wildfire complex on the slopes of Three Fingered Jack in Linn County is burning about 32 acres as of Sunday, according to fire officials. Also in the news. Demonstrators flock to Corvallis, Albany for No Kings rallies, from Albany Democrat-Herald. The moment Oregon State recognized Sweet Home and Mason Flores at Saturday's game, from The Oregonian/OregonLive. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.