Salem OR

CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Benton County Sheriff's Office says that every year, children die in shootings that could have been prevented by responsible gun security. "In 90% of firearm-related youth suicides and unintentional shootings, the firearm came from the home of the victim or from a friend or family member," BCSO...

Salem’s World Beat Holiday Market returns November 22 with international art, food, and performances supporting multicultural education through the Salem Multicultural Institute. Salem, OR. — The Salem Multicultural Institute (SMI) and World Beat Festival are inviting the community to celebrate global culture at this...

Salem has launched a Lien Forgiveness Program for property owners with unpaid code violation penalties. The program is temporary. Owners who fix code violations and restore their properties by June 30, 2026, can have unpaid penalties and derelict structure fees forgiven. The goal is to encourage property owners to...

As autumn begins in Salem and the Willamette Valley, falling leaves require regular maintenance. City crews use street sweepers, loaders, and dump trucks to clear leaves from public areas. Residents and business owners are responsible for leaves on their own properties. According to Salem Revised Code 76.015, raking...

If your annual rewatch has you dreaming of a real-life Stars Hollow, you might want to book a flight to Oregon. The charming town of McMinnville, in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country, is gaining "obsessed" fans for its storybook downtown, cozy cafés, and undeniable small-town magic. An...

Salem City Council voted Nov. 10 to create a mid-fiscal year project to begin adding a paved path in the Wallace Natural Area at Wallace Marine Park. The 7-1 vote moved forward efforts to fund the path and identify other improvements like removing access barriers for park users and stabilizing ecological conditions....

Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 99 and Royal. Plus, huge crowds at Albany's Veterans Day parade. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has weather.

ICE agents arrested 24 Oregon residents in Salem on Tuesday, causing the Latino community to be heartbroken and shaken, with at least 9 of those detained being farmworkers.

Yamhill County grand jury hands down dozens of charges against Ronald Lee Hassler. The Newberg man arrested in October by local police on allegations he is a serial car prowler, was indicted by a Yamhill County grand jury in early November. Ronald Lee Hassler faced the indictment Nov. 6 in...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A local winery is raising a glass for native birds. Fairsing Vineyard in Yamhill is celebrating 20 years in business by hosting a weekend celebration on Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd. The event at the family-owned winery will feature small plates, a walkthrough tasting, a...