Salem OR

A man serving life in prison at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla for the killing of a mentally disabled Salem woman died June 29. Bonafacio Merino-Apolinar, 54, was sentenced in 2007 to life in prison without parole by a Marion County judge for five counts of aggravated murder. According to Statesman...

In the heart of Lebanon, Oregon sits a thrifter’s paradise where fashion dreams come true without emptying your wallet – a magical place where $45 can transform your entire closet. SuperThrift isn’t just another secondhand store – it’s the mothership calling all bargain hunters home, a place where...

Oregon’s farmers markets are vibrant, flavorful celebrations of local agriculture, each offering its own distinct charm and culinary highlights. Over the years, I’ve spent countless weekends exploring these lively community spaces, where passionate vendors share everything from handcrafted cheeses and fresh-baked...

Area law enforcement agencies are looking for the following people who have absconded from the law. Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707....

Looking to keep the kids entertained this summer? The Woodburn Public Library has your back. The library has announced its Summer Fun event series, debuting a list of Friday activities for kids. Each weekly event will begin at 3 p.m. and will be held at the Woodburn Public Library, located at 280 Garfield St.

Albany, OR. – Official Release: The East Albany Lions Club is proud to present the annual Lumberjack Breakfast, a beloved community tradition returning to Timber Linn Park this summer. The event runs for four consecutive mornings, Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6, 2025, with breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM...

CORVALLIS, Ore.– NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) has named Shahram Ghasemian as its new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Ghasemian brings decades of legal and regulatory experience from both the public and private sectors, including senior roles at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory...

NEWBERG Ore. (KPTV) - FOX 12’s Stephanie Kralevich travels to Newberg to visit the newly-renovated Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. She meets with Jeniffer Barrientos to tour the new facility, explore the center’s inspiring history, and learn about the wide range of services offered to patients. All Virginia...

The City has started a Housing Code Project to update Salem’s zoning rules and encourage more housing development. We want to hear your ideas! The Community Planning and Development Department is working with developers and the community to find barriers to building housing. This includes reviewing building and...

Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • No calls were reported. • 7:06 p.m. — Firefighters responded to a report of a fuel spill that extended from Southwest Plymouth Drive and Southwest 53rd Street in Corvallis to Chapel Drive and Bellfountain Road near...