Drugging claims prompt Brett Logsdon event cancellations in Eugene
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A Halloween party at the Benton County Fairgrounds turned into a nightmare for Chloe May and Luke Cheek from Junction City. They claim they blacked out and were found injured shortly after arriving at the event. Chloe May described the terrifying experience. "He had a hold of...
A sweeping plan to reshape how Oregon schools are funded runs into a buzzsaw...
An ambitious effort to reshape the way Oregon calculates how much it needs to spend to produce a top-tier education system is on shaky ground in Salem, after key school lobbying groups lined up against it Tuesday. Senate Bill 1555, a proposal from Sen. Janeen Sollman of Hillsboro and Rep....
Canby Ferry ramps in line for repair and upgrades
It looks like the Canby Ferry is in line for some major repairs and renovations in the future. The Clackamas Board of County Commissioners approved a supplemental project authorization with the Oregon Department of Transportation recently for a series of Canby Ferry ramp enhancements to the tune of nearly $1 million.
Salem launches FY 2027 budget process with focus on service stability and public engagement
Salem, OR. — The City of Salem has begun work on its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, a process city officials say is centered on maintaining essential services while addressing projected financial pressures in the years ahead. The fiscal year runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. City...
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at home in Dallas, Oregon
DALLAS, Ore. — One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting early Tuesday morning in Dallas, Oregon police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at around 2:15 a.m. in the area of Northwest Crater Lake Drive, between James Howe Road and Cascade Mountain Drive in Dallas, which is...
Salem pauses sign code enforcement after business complaints
After hearing from businesses about the challenges with the city's sign code, Salem leaders are pausing sign code enforcement for six months. Salem City Manager Krishna Namburi informed business leaders of the change at a Salem Main Street Association meeting. Her office confirmed the pause on Feb. 6. "The City has...
$200K in one-time social services funding will assist ‘vulnerable’ Salem residents
Money previously set aside for vacancies at the local airport and City Manager's office will cover funding for the program.
Salem Police Respond to Bar Incident; Multiple Arrests Made
SALEM, Ore. — On February 7, 2026, at approximately 01:35 a.m., officers responded to Mikey’s Bar and Grill, at 155 Liberty Street NE, on a report of a fight involving multiple subjects, with mention of a firearm. As officers arrived on scene, a man discarded a firearm near...
McMinnville BMW Stop Explodes Into 40-Minute Chase, Ends In Pepper Blast Arrest
A Saturday traffic stop in McMinnville went from routine to chaotic just before 5 p.m. on Feb. 7, ending in a pinned-in BMW, a burst of chemical irritant, and one man headed to jail. . Traffic stop escalates into pursuit. According to a Facebook post by the Yamhill County Sheriff's...
This US Airport Will No Longer Have TSA. Here’s What It Means For Travelers
Learn why this small airport lost TSA screening, what it means for travelers, and which nearby airports you will need to use for commercial flights.
