Salem OR

A bat found on a Benton County property has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed rabies case in a Benton County bat this year, according to a Tuesday announcement from the Benton County Health Department. The bat was discovered June 15 by a resident who believed it may...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new business in the heart of Oregon wine country represents a new vision for hospitality in the Willamette Valley. A celebrated Pacific Northwest chef behind beloved Carlton restaurant Hayward is opening Lucky Duck, a new corner store and cafe dedicated to quality food and expressive goods. Ow

SALEM, OR — Marion County sent a formal letter on June 29 to Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director Dr. Sejal Hathi urging the state agency to reverse a series of recent administrative rule changes that endanger staff, patients, and the community, while increasing costs and undermining the effectiveness of mental healt

In Albany, the best county road for a bike ride close to town is Bryant Drive. It’s easy to get to, has great pavement, adequate bike lanes, and only light traffic (at least in my experience). And this road takes you past some of the large-scale farming that goes on within minutes of the city limits.

Four high schools in Salem-Keizer Public Schools will have new principals beginning July 1, district officials announced. Here are the changes. Mari Vásquez will be principal at McKay High School At McKay High School, Mari Vásquez will replace Ranae Quiring, who has been principal since 2021. Quiring will move to a pos

Newberg’s loss will be Wilsonville’s gain as one of the city’s largest employers plans to move its headquarters 15 miles east to a new home. DCI International, which produces dental equipment used by dentists across the globe, announced in mid-June that it will close its half-dozen locations in Newberg in 2028 and tran

DUNDEE, Ore. — The country’s only dedicated vinotherapy spa has arrived in the Dundee Hills, giving Yamhill County residents and wine-country visitors a new reason to lie back and continue enjoying the region’s prized crop in a different way. The Wine Spa, which opened its original location...

NEWBERG, Ore. — A Newberg couple is bringing açaí bowls to the Chehalem Valley, opening a food cart business they say grew from years of dreaming, a shared set of complementary skills, and a profound personal loss. Jordyn and Micah Ritschard launched Gooseberry Açaí in June. Jordyn,...

The 2026 Oregon Natural Pro took place on June 27 in Salem, Oregon, featuring two IFBB Pro League natural divisions. Kendahl Richmond claimed the Men’s Classic Physique title, while “American Gladiator” Daniella Means topped the Women’s Figure lineup. Both winners secured their spots at the Ben Weider Natural Pro, with

On June 26, Salem-Keizer Public Schools announced that the current Principal of Alternative Education High Schools, Brad Shreve had been selected as the next principal of McNary High School. This transition in leadership for creates a vacancy at Roberts and Early College high schools. We are excited to welcome Chad...