Salem OR

The group that led the gas tax referendum effort is suing Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read in federal court after a Marion County judge ruled against it in a suit over legislation that moved the vote from November to May earlier this month. The new lawsuit, filed on March...

The beleaguered Oregon State Hospital, which has struggled to stay in federal compliance for years, is facing yet another investigation into its operations, this time from very close to home. Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson announced Friday that her office would conduct a grand jury inquiry into the...

ALBANY, Ore. - Farmers in the Willamette Valley are facing rising fertilizer costs, adding pressure to local grass seed production. The region is known for producing about three-fourths of the world's grass seed, but these increased expenses are creating financial strain. "Prices for the past several years on grass...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Corvallis Housing First will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Third Street Commons, a new permanent supportive housing community that will provide housing and services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and disabilities in Benton County. Media and community members are invited to...

Neighbors hoped the sun was setting on the planned Muddy Creek solar park. Now it seems the company behind it is preparing for a new dawn. It’s been almost three years since a proposed solar park in Linn County met fierce pushback from local residents and farmers. Now, after...

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Salem police say a woman who was reported missing was found dead a short distance from her family’s apartment Sunday afternoon. 93-year-old Hisako Gaunce had been reported missing in the 5000 block of Gaffin Road SE after going for a walk and not returning home.

This story was updated with additional information A man was shot by police on State Street in Salem and hospitalized on March 17, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said. Agency officials said deputies responded to a 911 call at 6:54 a.m. in the 4700 block of State Street in Salem where a caller reported being held...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Salem will begin using an AI-assistant to answer non-emergency calls at its 9-1-1 dispatch center. The tool, known as Ava, is being rolled out at Willamette Valley Communications Center as part of a six-month pilot program to test how well it manages calls. “With the Ava system, we aim to...

Dutch Bros Coffee announced it will release a new collectible available early on St. Patrick's Day. The coffee chain regularly offers highly sought-after collectable items to customers. In a social media post , Dutch Bros said it will be doing another giveaway beginning 5 a.m. on March 17. "Get charmed this St....

Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue:. • No calls of public significance reported. Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 9:40 a.m. (Main Street) and 4:45 p.m. (Houser Lane). SATURDAY, MARCH 7. • 5:14 p.m. —...