Salem Housing Authority Moves Nine Properties Toward Habitat Transfer at 15% of Market Value
The decision is part of a larger affordable-homeownership plan, while a competing proposal asks the Housing Authority to compare the financial impact before more properties are transferred. The Salem Housing Authority voted Monday to seek federal approval to transfer nine publicly owned housing properties to Habitat fo
Hot air balloons launch at Timber Linn Park
ALBANY, OR — Hot air balloons took to the sky over Albany Thursday morning, offering a preview of the Northwest Art & Air Festival at Timber Linn Park. The American Ballooning Community, formerly known as the Willamette Aerostat Society, serves as the festival’s balloonmeister. The organization is a hot air balloon clu
Wallace Marine Park shooter convicted of murder following three-day trial
DALLAS, Ore. (KATU) — A Polk County jury found 37-year-old Joseph Andrew Wirkkala guilty of murder in connection with a shooting at West Salem’s Wallace Marine Park in August 2025. PAST COVERAGE | Wanted felon charged in deadly shooting at Salem's Wallace Marine Park earlier this year. The...
Oregon State Names 2026 Team Captains
The Beavers announced Wednesday that quarterback Braden Atkinson, tight end DeCorion Temple, linebacker Dylan Layne, defensive tackle Daniel Matagi, offensive lineman Tyler Voltin and defensive back Sailasa Vadrawale III have been selected as team captains. It's an interesting group that gives you a pretty good snapsho
Cooler air spreading into the Pacific Northwest today
Cooler air is gradually spreading into our area today as an upper-level trough over the northeast Pacific shifts northeastward. This onshore wind pattern brought marine fog into interior lowlands this morning; however, it has since dissipated inland, leaving only broken clouds along the coast. Temperatures will remain
Salem 9-Member Data Center Task Force Forming
SALEM, OR – Salem has a temporary moratorium in place for a proposed data center, but members of the public are speaking out about how they plan to operate. This new nine-member task force is set to hold only three town halls with limits of 30 minutes for public testimony or written comments.
BCSO Log: DUII arrests follow crashes on Marys Peak Road, Kings Valley Highway
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive
At the confluence of 3 rivers, a floodplain oasis is growing
Once a dominant habitat in the Willamette Valley, a floodplain forest along I-5 is making a comeback The post At the confluence of 3 rivers, a floodplain oasis is growing appeared first on Columbia Insight .
Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
BOISE – Juan Carlos Delfin, 47, of Salem, Oregon, was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison. for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute. methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today. A federal jury convicted Delfin of the crimes following a jury trial in...
Wine pioneer Susan Sokol Blosser pens first historical novel
A pioneer of the Oregon wine industry is taking on a new moniker: fiction author. On Sept. 22, Susan Sokol Blosser will release “Violin Girl,” a historical fiction novel based on a true story and inspired by her mother’s life. The Newberg Public LIbrary will host an event to launch the paperback book from 6-7:30 p.m. t
