Salem OR

A reader’s comment sent me back to the new roundabout on Albany’s Salem Avenue on Wednesday. Watching five minutes of peak-hour traffic, I didn’t see any problems. No crashes and no close calls. Here’s how that went:. The man’s comment to me earlier that afternoon was...

Construction work began last week to repair the crumbling concrete railing on the Gold Creek Bridge on Highway 153. Crews with the Oregon-based Hamilton Construction Company began shoring up the bridge to safely remove the railing on the southbound side of the bridge, 3.5 miles south of Carlton. The railing will be...

Two weeks ago, former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said that he would like to coach again. It wasn’t a coincidence that Power 4 jobs were beginning to open at the time and earlier than normal. At the time, UCLA, Virginia Tech, Arkansas, and Oklahoma State were open. Since...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A pedestrian died on Monday in Yamhill County after being struck by a car while in the road, Oregon State Police said. The collision happened just after 5 p.m. on Hwy 240 near milepost 10. Authorities say Larry Jacobs was in the roadway when he was struck by someone driving a […]

About 60 Oregon National Guard soldiers from A Company, 1249th Engineer Battalion, were honored in Salem before deploying to Texas for logistics support along the southern border. Oregon — The Oregon Military Department honored approximately 60 soldiers from A Company, Forward Support Company, 1249th Engineer...

Monmouth residents are advised to be on the lookout for a cougar in the area, and to supervise small pets and children when near dark, recessed areas.

Immigration officers posted outside of schools in Woodburn and Wilsonville. A man dressed as a construction worker escorted by eight officers into a white van at a strip mall in Southeast Portland. A bedroom door busted in by federal agents, weapons drawn, as a baby cries in the background. Throughout...

Finding the right gym can significantly impact your fitness journey. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, Keizer, OR, boasts a variety of gyms to suit different preferences and workout styles. Here’s a guide to some of the best gyms in the area. Courthouse Club Fitness...

Eugene, OR – A cold snap kicked off Thursday morning with widespread frost across the Willamette Valley. But the bigger weather shift is still coming: rain returns by Saturday night, bringing a classic Pacific Northwest fall pattern back to life. According to the National Weather Service in Portland, Thursday’s...

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...