Salem OR

Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets,

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A man was arrested for multiple charges after two people were hurt in a hit-and-run on Monday evening, according to the Salem Police Department. At about 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a crash in the 400 block of 17th Street Northeast. Police said witnesses reported two people were on the sidewal

NEWBERG, Ore. — A signature campaign is underway for a ballot initiative that would create a “Rural Heritage Park” designation restricting future use of qualifying Chehalem Parks and Recreation District (CPRD) properties, including Bob and Crystal Rilee Park, following the CPRD board’s June 25 vote to allow mountain bi

As outcry over fast-expanding data centers spreads in Oregon, a committee tasked with helping the state revamp its approach to the contentious facilities is about to start collecting its thoughts. Gov. Tina Kotek convened the Data Center Advisory Committee in January, and it has met eight times since. Meetings have...

SALEM, OR – An incumbent on Salem’s city council is launching a write-in campaign to try and keep her seat. Ward 6 Councilor Mai Vang lost her primary race to challenger Betsy Vega by only 44 votes. But Vang’s campaign made allegations about Vega’s residency. Vega...

Sponsored by the Oregon Brewers Guild, “The Best of the West” is a national competition dedicated to a single style of beer: the West Coast IPA. Unlike other competitions, it awards multiple gold and silver medals, recognizing the quality and depth of the world-class IPAs being produced around the country.

PHILOMATH, Ore. — A 55-year-old from Corvallis died Mondya afternoon in a crash on Highway 20 outside of Philomath, the Benton County Sheriffs Office said. The crash was reported at about 3:30 p.m. along Highway 20 roughly seven miles west of Philomath. Initial reports state Eric Hillard Lee, 55,...

OAKDALE, Ore. (KATU) — A fast-moving vegetation fire driven by dry fuels and strong afternoon winds burned about 6.6 acres Monday in Oakdale, threatening six homes and damaging several outbuildings before firefighters contained it within about two hours. Southwest Polk Fire District responded at about 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3.

The second annual Axe Samba Festival returned to Eugene’s Riverfront Park on Saturday, featuring west coast drum groups performing Brazilian Samba.

Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue:. • 12:10 p.m. — Firefighters responded to a fire alarm activation in the 32000 block of Fern Road. Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 3:17 a.m. (Hoskins Road),...