Salem woman dies in head-on crash near Amity
A Salem woman died in a two-vehicle crash near Amity Thursday, Oregon State Police said. Jamie Lynn Price, 45, crossed into oncoming traffic around 5:30 p.m. while driving southbound on Highway 153 in a Hyundai accent, then crashed head-on into a Chevrolet Bolt that was going in the opposite direction, police said in...
Oregon Chardonnay’s quiet rise to the top
Not long ago, American Chardonnay was little more than buttery, over-oaked liquid mass produced in California. The stuff coming from Burgundy and elsewhere in the Old World grabbed the headlines, but mostly, the homegrown stuff was seen as flabby and second-tier. With the exception of the occasional producer who...
Urban Frustrations: A Downtown Diatribe
In a surprising turn of events, the hotdog vendor who has been a staple in the downtown area has suddenly disappeared. The vendor, who was a constant presence for a while, has left many locals puzzled and disappointed with their sudden absence. The vendor's disappearance has sparked a lively discussion on social...
‘Where’s the action?’: Woodburn pauses Flock camera usage due to concerns over ICE raids
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In response to testimony from several residents who expressed concern for undocumented community members, Woodburn has paused usage of Flock Safety cameras. On Tuesday, officials announced that they would stop using the technology that serves as an automated license plate reader for at least...
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Newberg City Council will consider adopting guidelines on AI use
Nov. 17 agenda will include presentation from staff, discussion of issue. Nov. 17 agenda will include presentation from staff, discussion of issue. Artificial intelligence: it’s what everybody is talking about, including governments trying to determine if and how they will use the emerging technology going forward....
Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit in Salem secures state funding for phase 1 in...
A project intended to keep Salem's Center Street Bridge functional after a major earthquake will move forward in 2026. Oregon Transportation Commissioners decided Nov. 13 to fund an additional $100 million for the project and opted not to push back its timeline. Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the new funding. The...
Corvallis Police Arrest Local Suspect Following Fatal Shooting at Willamette Park
On November 13, 2025, Corvallis Police responded to a shooting at Willamette Park at 1349 SE Goodnight Ave. Officers arrived and found two people involved. One person was deceased. Police said the incident followed an argument between the two, who knew each other. The victim's name has not been released, pending...
Rogue Ales & Spirits Closes Suddenly
PORTLAND, OR – As of Friday, Rogue Ales & Spirits ceased operations, and locations in Portland, Astoria, Salem, and Newport were abruptly shutdown. This follows the closing of two other locations in Portland, one in 2020 and the other in 2024. Rogue has experienced a significant drop in sales...
Salem high school on lockdown as officers search for wanted person: Police
Authorities are searching for a wanted person near McKay High School in Salem, Oregon, which is currently on lockdown.
