South Coast Food Share, a network that distributes food to various food banks in Coos and Curry Counties, said 50 new families showed up in need of food assistance last week, which is 15 more than they usually prepare for. bit.ly/3LfcEeO

Police say a Toyota Tacoma driven by a Molalla man left the roadway for unknown reasons, crashed through several fences and struck a tree. bit.ly/4quG8FP

Willamette University officially opened its renovated Career Center, marking a new era in how the university prepares its students for life after graduation. The campus community joined in the celebrations with a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. bit.ly/4hzaClZ

Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a food emergency with SNAP benefits potentially expiring soon for over 757,000 Oregonians due to the federal government shutdown. Get the full update in NBC 16's Things to Know, Before You Go: youtu.be/WwQKeLsG93g #liveonNBC16

A Salem man was arrested early Wednesday morning after officers responded to a burglary in progress at a hardware store on Wallace Road NW and located the suspect inside attempting to steal merchandise. bit.ly/4qBEgea #liveonNBC16

President Donald Trump instructed the Department of War on Wednesday to begin testing nuclear weapons on an "equal basis" with other world powers, including China and Russia. bit.ly/3LB2F3v #liveonNBC16

On Wednesday, October 15, SOLVE, in partnership with Clackamas Water Environment Services, hosted the final event of the Waterway Cleanup Series at High Rocks Park, marking the conclusion of its eighth year. bit.ly/4oh6ytb #liveonNBC16

The Oregon State Marine Board will be emailing motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters who have email addresses on file whose registration expires on December 31, 2025. More details here: bit.ly/4oneIQO #liveonNBC16

Navigating the middle school years means growing together—kids finding their place, parents learning to let go just enough. Read more here: bit.ly/4hDfZ3p #liveonNBC16

Don't forget! If you live in Eugene, Springfield, Oakridge, or nearby areas and qualify for burning, you have until 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, to finish your fall yard debris burn. Details here: bit.ly/4hEj0Rh #liveonNBC16

ALERT: The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 are closed one mile north of Exit 108 in Douglas County due to a crash, ODOT reports. bit.ly/48Wuzki

Potential terrorist plot foiled in Michigan ahead of Halloween weekend. FBI Director Kash Patel announces arrests, with more details to come. Tap the link here. bit.ly/4qGXb7G #liveonNBC16

With the shutdown closing in on the one month mark, it is expected to delay or even stop hundreds of thousands of SNAP payouts in Oregon. With concerns about food insecurity, are you planning to help your community? bit.ly/47Qrst9 #liveonNBC16

Big changes are coming to the Corvallis School District as a new consolidation plan is set to reshape local education and make the most of district resources. Learn more here: bit.ly/47AsbNR #liveonkval

Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Trump's administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. bit.ly/4nALbl7 #liveonNBC16 #trump #snap

Discover how Curry County Jail is prioritizing safety and dignity with recent improvements for adults in custody. Learn more here: bit.ly/48SDX8F #liveonNBC16

The White House reopens for public tours in December, following a pause for the construction of the controversial $300 million ballroom—sparking debate and criticism. Read more: bit.ly/49rH47B #liveonNBC16 #trump

The decedent is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 300 pounds, and wearing a purple sweatshirt and light gray sweatpants. The decedent’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. #LiveOnKMTR bit.ly/3X3vIiL

A former student at the University of Oregon is seeking $16.3 million from the school after a tree fell on her while she was on campus, claiming the incident permanently paralyzed her from the waste down. bit.ly/4hC6XDI #liveonNBC16 #thingstoknowbeforeyougo

Philomath football disqualified from postseason after a rule violation in their win over Sweet Home. Tap the link to see who will take their place in the playoffs. bit.ly/4qFvmwh #liveonNBC16