Salem OR

Albany’s photo radar program in the school zone on North Albany Road hit a bump Wednesday when two speeding tickets were dismissed because the city could not prove that the cameras were working properly. I heard about this from a friend of Win and Norma Eaton, who have been...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Woodburn has paused usage of Flock Safety cameras, the latest in a chain reaction of cities ditching the license-plate-detecting technology. This comes as Flock faces legal scrutiny over fears that the company is assisting federal immigration enforcement with the information. Multiple groups...

A Gervais man pleaded guilty to hitting a federal officer with a water bottle near the Portland U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office early last month. On Nov. 5, Jairin Anzaldua-Ervin, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting a federal officer, a misdemeanor crime, which occurred during demonstrations...

This story has been updated with new information. Salem is offering a temporary lien forgiveness program to encourage property owners to voluntarily correct public nuisances like trash, derelict structures and property maintenance code violations. The new program began Nov. 10 and was created for property owners who...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Benton County Sheriff's Office says that every year, children die in shootings that could have been prevented by responsible gun security. "In 90% of firearm-related youth suicides and unintentional shootings, the firearm came from the home of the victim or from a friend or family member," BCSO...

Salem’s World Beat Holiday Market returns November 22 with international art, food, and performances supporting multicultural education through the Salem Multicultural Institute. Salem, OR. — The Salem Multicultural Institute (SMI) and World Beat Festival are inviting the community to celebrate global culture at this...

Salem has launched a Lien Forgiveness Program for property owners with unpaid code violation penalties. The program is temporary. Owners who fix code violations and restore their properties by June 30, 2026, can have unpaid penalties and derelict structure fees forgiven. The goal is to encourage property owners to...

As autumn begins in Salem and the Willamette Valley, falling leaves require regular maintenance. City crews use street sweepers, loaders, and dump trucks to clear leaves from public areas. Residents and business owners are responsible for leaves on their own properties. According to Salem Revised Code 76.015, raking...

If your annual rewatch has you dreaming of a real-life Stars Hollow, you might want to book a flight to Oregon. The charming town of McMinnville, in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country, is gaining "obsessed" fans for its storybook downtown, cozy cafés, and undeniable small-town magic. An...

Salem City Council voted Nov. 10 to create a mid-fiscal year project to begin adding a paved path in the Wallace Natural Area at Wallace Marine Park. The 7-1 vote moved forward efforts to fund the path and identify other improvements like removing access barriers for park users and stabilizing ecological conditions....