Salem OR

Mayor Julie Hoy delivered the 2026 State of the City message March 11 at the Salem Convention Center. The Mayor's State of the City message content is included below, or can be viewed on YouTube:. 2025 State of the City. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you all for being here today....

Does Albany need or want a whole bunch of new buildings including tall apartment houses east of Interstate 5?. On Wednesday, three council members said no. But three others said yes, and they had the mayor on their side. The result: Albany will annex 11 tax lots totaling about 37...

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.

CORVALLIS, ORE - A new initiative in Corvallis aims to address the pressing issue of chronic homelessness with the development of Third Street Commons. This project will provide 47 permanent supportive housing units, a much-needed resource for the community. Corvallis Housing First, the organization behind this...

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...

Salem Police Chief Trevor Womack will retire on May 22, 2026, closing the book on a 34-year law enforcement career and five years at the helm of the Salem Police Department, City Manager Krishna Namburi announced. His planned exit starts a transition period for the department as city leaders plan for interim...

Benton County has a new top attorney. The Board of Commissioners has approved the appointment of Jane Vetto as county counsel, with her start date set for April 13. Vetto replaces Vance Croney, who is retiring after more than 25 years in the role. The county used Strategic Government Resources, a local-government...

AURORA, Ore. (KATU) — Authorities in Marion County are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl. Albina Kosar was last seen on Friday, March 6, around noon at her home in Aurora, Ore., according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff’s investigators say she...

The Silverton woman who was struck and killed by a car last week has been identified by her family as Talene Spangler, a mother of two.

Behind the counter at Woodburn’s newest cafe, owner Jesana Carrillo measures matcha on a kitchen scale, whisking the vibrant green tea powder as she chats with customers gathered at the bar. Mi Latte Café, located at 960 N. Pacific Highway, is tucked into the bar space attached to Casa...