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Visitors flocked to Salem this weekend for family fun the annual Marion County Fair, which featured rides, games, farm a...
14/07/2025

Visitors flocked to Salem this weekend for family fun the annual Marion County Fair, which featured rides, games, farm animals, spirited competitions and more.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested Friday and accused of firing gunshots during a shootout two weeks ago at a McDonald’s on ...
14/07/2025

A 17-year-old boy was arrested Friday and accused of firing gunshots during a shootout two weeks ago at a McDonald’s on Southeast Commercial Street.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested Friday on accusations including attempted first-degree assault during a shootout two weeks ago at a McDonald’s on Southeast Commercial Street.

Kaitlin Lovell will oversee roughly 680,000 acres of state-owned land. She's set to begin a four-year term in August.
14/07/2025

Kaitlin Lovell will oversee roughly 680,000 acres of state-owned land. She's set to begin a four-year term in August.

Avelo Airlines will end flights out of Salem on Aug. 10, the airline confirmed Monday, as it closes its Burbank base and...
14/07/2025

Avelo Airlines will end flights out of Salem on Aug. 10, the airline confirmed Monday, as it closes its Burbank base and reduces West Coast service.

Salem city councilors on Monday will vote on an agreement allowing the city to collect more types of plastic for recycli...
14/07/2025

Salem city councilors on Monday will vote on an agreement allowing the city to collect more types of plastic for recycling, and a study of so-called “forever chemicals” in wastewater treatment.

Salem City Councilors on Monday will vote on an agreement allowing the city to collect more types of plastic for recycling, and a study of so-called “forever chemicals” in wastewater treatment.

In the wake of a mass stabbing at Salem’s largest homeless shelter, discussions over public safety downtown have transfo...
14/07/2025

In the wake of a mass stabbing at Salem’s largest homeless shelter, discussions over public safety downtown have transformed into complaints about the visible impacts of unsheltered homelessness and mental illness.

Families can register kids for the upcoming school year at a free event Tuesday, July 15, from 3-7 p.m. at Houck Middle ...
12/07/2025

Families can register kids for the upcoming school year at a free event Tuesday, July 15, from 3-7 p.m. at Houck Middle School.

State Rep. Kevin Mannix, a Republican who represents north Salem, supports a special session to address transportation n...
12/07/2025

State Rep. Kevin Mannix, a Republican who represents north Salem, supports a special session to address transportation needs after a large package pushed forward by Democrats collapsed.

The signature baking competition at the Marion County Fair honors the berry named for the county in which it was develop...
11/07/2025

The signature baking competition at the Marion County Fair honors the berry named for the county in which it was developed. A record five entrants competed this year.

Misty Bolger is the new executive director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance, which oversees the distributi...
11/07/2025

Misty Bolger is the new executive director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance, which oversees the distribution of state and federal money to local homeless service providers. She hopes to improve efficiency and collaboration amid uncertain times for the agency.

Unlike the U.S. as a whole, Oregon sends more goods abroad than it receives. A bipartisan group of lawmakers want to bet...
11/07/2025

Unlike the U.S. as a whole, Oregon sends more goods abroad than it receives. A bipartisan group of lawmakers want to better promote trade and Oregon business development.

An office building on Northeast Beverly Avenue hosting HIV Alliance and veteran programs burned on late Friday morning. ...
11/07/2025

An office building on Northeast Beverly Avenue hosting HIV Alliance and veteran programs burned on late Friday morning. The fire destroyed the building by 1:20 p.m.

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