Aged to Perfection: Running Oregon’s Oldest Race at the Zena Road Runs
The Zena Road Runs (15K, 6 Mile, and 3 Mile) return once again for their annual running in Salem on Sunday, February 15, 2026. As the oldest road race in Oregon, now entering its 56th year, Zena continues to be one of the most beloved winter fixtures on the local running calendar.
OSP Log: Crashes in Klamath, Jefferson, Clatsop, Lane and Yamhill counties claim 5 lives
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. FRIDAY, JAN. 9. • 6:20 p.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 about 30...
What’s that car wash and dirty soda spot under construction in Salem?
Location: 2390 Commercial St. SE Dirty soda fans will soon be able to grab a toasted marshmallow-infused Coke or fruity energy drink while they get their car washed. Floso Dirty Soda is building its first brick-and-mortar next to an expanded Big Red Car Wash on the corner of Commercial and Judson streets in south...
Samaritan hospitals welcome first babies born in 2026
Each New Year’s Eve, the maternity staff at the five Samaritan Health Services hospitals in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties await the arrival of the first baby to be born in the new year. This year, Samaritan’s first baby of the new year was born early on New Year’s Day at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in...
Oregon sues nonprofit it once trusted to care for kids placed in foster care
The state of Oregon is suing a religious nonprofit it once paid millions of taxpayer dollars to take care of the state’s most vulnerable children. The lawsuit focuses on one of the smaller contracts the state had with Dynamic Life, a nonprofit based in Marion County. The $1.3 million...
Highway 34 crash near Lebanon shows power of mutual aid efforts
LEBANON, Ore. - A serious crash near Highway 34 and Goltra Road required a coordinated response from multiple fire districts on Wednesday, according to the Lebanon Fire District. Lebanon fire officials said that crews from both Lebanon and Tangent Fire Districts responded at 11 a.m. on Jan. 14 to a...
Gusty east wind Friday through Monday
Sunny tomorrow through Tuesday, but very strong wind east metro & Gorge. Don’t forget to download our FOX 12 Weather App to stay ahead of the forecast! Get real-time radar, updates from our team, and exclusive content right at your fingertips. NEW: Check out First Alert Weather Extra -...
Cumberland events center gets its bell back
Kept in storage since 2013, the bell of the historic Cumberland Church was being prepared to be lifted back into its tower this morning. The former Albany church dates from 1892 and was moved from its original location in 2021. The Cumberland Community Events Center, a nonprofit composed of volunteers, is restoring...
The Spruce Goose Lives Here, A Giant Piece of History Waiting in McMinnville
Oregon has a habit of surprising people, and one of its most remarkable surprises is tucked just outside the city of McMinnville. Many people still assume the legendary Spruce Goose belongs to aviation lore or distant museums in California. In reality, this colossal aircraft is very much alive as a historic exhibit,...
From farm fields to housing tracts
It was in the spring two years ago that an old broken Allis Chalmers tractor caught my eye on the south side of Ellingson Road opposite Lochner Road, at the south end of Albany. This is what it looked like then:. Last week it was in pieces, as you can...
