Salem OR

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Just weeks after Avelo Airlines ended service at the Salem Airport, city leaders are weighing how much they're willing to spend to bring another commercial carrier to town. City Councilor Linda Nishioka said the loss is more than just a convenience for those traveling in...

CANBY, Ore. – After years of dedication and hard work, the historic Mark Prairie Schoolhouse has received one of Oregon’s highest honors in historic preservation. The restored landmark is among nine projects statewide chosen to receive the 2025 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, presented by...

SALEM, Ore. – In a sweeping new measure to prepare for the inevitable Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order Monday requiring that most new state-owned buildings be earthquake-proof, with all executive branch properties upgraded or replaced by 2060. Preparing for “The Big...

Oregon’s only representative for the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award is located just outside Salem. Probie, member of the Sublimity Fire District for the last two years, is one of 35 canines who is up for the honor. Sublimity’s dog therapy program was started by firefighter Amber Cross,...

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon National Guard celebrated the return of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) with a demobilization ceremony at the Salem Armory Auditorium on Sep. 6. The brigade returned in July after a year-long deployment to Kosovo as part of the NATO-led Kosovo Force...

Raise a glass and join us for Weinfest on Sunday, September 22, a celebration of German wines, cuisine, and culture right here in wine country. This festive afternoon brings together some of the region’s top wineries and producers alongside delicious food and lively entertainment. Stroll the farm and taste...

Today, A+A is publishing the second post from an email interview with Kevin Alter, partner in Alterstudio Architects about the firm’s new monograph and its subject, the Highland Park Residence. A new volume from publisher Oscar Riera Ojeda, it’s dedicated to a family residence in the upscale section of...

The Monday Mailbag wants Trent Bray fired. No surprise there. Or at least it wants to know how many consecutive losses would force Oregon State Athletic Director Scott Barnes to make a change with his head coach.

Salem, OR (September 7, 2025) – A multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 5 at the D Street overpass in Salem left several people injured on Saturday afternoon, September 6. According to Salem Police, the crash occurred in the northbound lanes near downtown. Both police and fire personnel responded quickly, assisting...

Good morning! It’s September 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be mostly cloudy with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm, mainly later; gusty winds and small hail can accompany any downpour. There is a 72% chance of rain. The high will be 76 with a low of 60. Showers now, changing to...