Discovering Salem’s Coffee Culture: Coffee Shops and Roasters
The Pacific Northwest has long been known as a center of coffee culture, and Salem has several outstanding coffee shops worth visiting. We are lucky to have two great coffee roasters that provide the coffee for their own shops – Archive Coffee and Bar, and the Governor’s Cup. Whether you’re looking for a place to...
Road Safety: A Plea for More Mindful Driving
In light of recent tragic events, it has become increasingly clear that there is a pressing need for more careful and considerate driving habits. A recent incident where a girl hit two pedestrians, resulting in one fatality, has sparked a discussion on the growing carelessness observed in drivers. It appears that...
Ukrainian Winterfest comes to Portland, Salem this December
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Immerse yourself in the Snow White and Golden Domes of Winter in Ukraine, festive music, children’s laughter and the scent of ooey-gooey blintzes rising all around you. “Winterfest” comes to Salem and Portland this month, courtesy of ‘DAWN’ an organization supporting Ukraine during Russia’s...
Seeking Safe Havens: A Homeless Individual’s Quest for Overnight Parking in Corvallis
A recent post on social media has shed light on a pressing issue faced by many in Corvallis - homelessness. The user, who recently found themselves without a home, sought advice on where they could park their car for extended periods without facing trouble from law enforcement or risk of being towed. The post was met...
Bomb threat prompts police sweep of Philomath Middle School
Philomath Police conducted a sweep of Philomath Middle School on Saturday morning after the campus was targeted in a bomb threat, Chief Dave Gurski reported. No suspicious devices were discovered and the building was cleared as safe. The call came in shortly before 9 a.m. Nov. 29 during the Thanksgiving...
Salem Man Arrested after Late-Night Vehicle Theft
SALEM – Salem Police have charged a man with Motor Vehicle Theft after stealing a vehicle from a home on Kell Street just before midnight Friday. The owner told police she let a friend sit in the vehicle while it was running. An acquaintance, identified as 24-year-old Mason Becker, asked the vehicle’s owner for a...
Why is the Van Buren Bridge Still Only Partially Open?
The Vanburen Bridge, despite appearing to be fully constructed, has only one operational lane. This has sparked curiosity among the public, leading to various speculations and discussions on social media platforms.
Albany bookkeeper accused of embezzling $250,000 from employer
ALBANY, Ore. - An Albany woman has been accused of embezzling more than 250-thousand dollars from a Linn County business owner who employed her for more than 10 years. Fifty-nine-year-old Jodi Faye Kenagy was charged Monday in Linn County Circuit Court with nine counts of first-degree aggravated theft. The charging...
Waffle‑Fry Bravas, Deep Whiskey Shelf: Pintxo’s in the Alley Quietly Rewrites Salem’s Late‑Night Playbook
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Salem’s tucked‑away corridor is getting a San Sebastián spirit. Quietly opened on September 11, 2025, Pintxo’s in the Alley brings a Basque‑accented, small‑plates bar to downtown with owner‑bartender Tommy positioning it as a precision‑driven neighborhood...
Molalla Officer Assaulted in Local Park; Attacker Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
On November 26, 2025, Montgomery Ellsworth Gardner, 40, was sentenced to 24 months in prison in Clackamas County Circuit Court, Oregon. Gardner pled guilty to assaulting a Molalla police officer and to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
