Salem OR

Marion County’s maintenance and facilities scene is buzzing right now. From HVAC techs to custodial supervisors, there are solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and steady hours.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Spring is in full swing for the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn after a warm and wet start to the spring. Oregon’s spring colors have come to life along the Willamette Valley, including the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. The yearly springtime event is now underway and will continue through April […]

SALEM, Ore. — Police are investigating after briefly closing part of a public park in Salem for a bomb squad response Thursday afternoon. The Salem Police Department said that it was following up on a report of a pipe bomb found on one of the park benches. The agency's bomb squad assessed the device, determining it...

The Salem Bomb Squad responded to a report of a suspicious device at Geer Park on Thursday, with details about the device still limited.

Lebanon receives $2 million in state funding to upgrade its wastewater system, addressing aging infrastructure, supporting capacity needs, and maintaining compliance with water quality standards. Lebanon, OR. — The City of Lebanon has been awarded $2 million in state funding during Oregon’s 2026 legislative short...

The Oregon State athletic department has gone through plenty of changes in recent times. A consistent presence through it all has been AD Scott Barnes. However, his time in Corvallis is now coming to an end. Barnes is retiring, per Oregon Live. “Scott Barnes, who for almost a decade as athletic director guided one of...

The Statesman Journal, Oregon's second-oldest newspaper, commemorates its 175th anniversary on March 28. While longevity in an ever-changing media landscape is something to celebrate, it will be just another day of dedicated service to the community for Statesman Journal reporters, photographers and editors . The...

On March 19, the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners voted to remove from county transportation plans a rail-to-trail corridor stretching 17 miles near Highway 47 from McMinnville to Gaston. What comes next could be worthy of note. But the backdrop of this decision also makes a telling story about the...

Every spring drivers going north over the Willamette River in Albany get to admire, if only briefly, a row of trees with beautiful blossoms. The trees light up what is an otherwise depressing sight: the empty building that housed a thriving market back in the day, and then a couple of garden centers.

Along Pacific Highway in the small historic town of Aurora, Oregon, a cheerful little bakery has quietly become a favourite stop for anyone who appreciates truly good baking. There is nothing flashy about the place, just the comforting scent of fresh pastries and a display case filled with treats made in careful...