The Mammoth Tax Bill Owed by the Obscure Owner of a Salem Computer Repair...
This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the state. According to the Oregon Department of Revenue, the biggest tax deadbeat in the state is 32, owns a modest computer repair shop in downtown Salem, and rents a suburban tract home valued at $584,000. This Oregonian of appar
Salem-Keizer School District Begins New Year With Closures Looming
SALEM, Ore. — The Salem-Keizer School District begins today. Many older students return to the classroom for this 2026-2027 school year, with some of the younger ones starting tomorrow. But, there is chance that some of the younger students will be going to their elementary school for the last time as the district has
Two drivers going wrong way arrested for DUII in two days
Two drivers were arrested on DUII charges for separate incidents after the Eugene Police Department (EPD) said they were each caught driving the wrong way on one-way streets in Eugene on consecutive nights. The first incident happened at 1:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4 on East Sixth Avenue near High...
MAE Finds More Room to Grow in Newberg
NEWBERG, Ore. — Opening the door to MAE‘s soap, skincare, and candle workshop and warehouse will inevitably waft sweet, spiced, and soothing scents onto the Sherman Street sidewalk that runs alongside it. Today, it was Hinoki, a crisp and woodsy fragrance emanating from warm soy-based candles being poured by hand in th
Fog blankets Washington County and central Willamette Valley as warm, sunny week arrives
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Patchy morning fog is blanketing parts of Washington County and portions of the central Willamette Valley. High clouds are also moving overhead across parts of northwest Oregon. WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast. “Higher pressure is building into the region, with sunny and warm...
Man killed in Canby officer-involved shooting identified
CANBY, Ore. (KPTV) - The Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office has released more details about a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Canby last week. The shooting happened on Thursday, Sept. 3, at about 10:30 p.m. at the Sequoia Grove Apartments at 259 Sequoia Parkway. The DA’s office said...
Philomath Police Log: Homeless camp check, egg-stand theft, warrant arrests
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive na
Fatal Airport Drive crash leads to DUI arrest in Lebanon
LEBANON, Ore. - A man died after being hit by a pickup truck on Airport Drive early Sunday morning, according to the Linn County Sheriff's Office. LCSO officials said the crash happened just after midnight on Sept. 6 near 36326 Airport Drive. Tamera Hines, 60, of Lebanon was driving a red 2010 Dodge Dakota pickup eastb
Salem’s Grand Theatre closes; performers claim promoters failed to pay them
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Several acts who performed at Salem’s Grand Theatre claim the former managers never paid them the money they earned from ticket sales. The former managers also allegedly owe the theater more than $100,000, according to owner Joe Meduri. For decades, Salem’s historic Grand Theatre welcomed...
Oregon smoke alert tells Willamette Valley residents to close windows, use air purifiers
A home that usually feels comfortable and well ventilated can become a pathway for polluted air.
