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Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre Managers Accused of Not Paying Artists

SALEM, Ore. — Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre managers “To the Ceiling Entertainment” are being accused by a number of local bands and acts of not paying for services rendered. Amerikan Overdose lead vocalist Jacob Perez tells KXL News he agreed to recruit other bands for a...
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‘The best of the best’: Woodburn pastor detained by ICE as family searches for...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Woodburn family has more questions than answers more than a week after one of their own was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  His family says Fidel Cordero, who is from Mexico, was on his way to work at his construction job in Newberg on Monday, August 24. “He went […]
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September Storm Breaks Oregon’s Summer Pattern With Widespread Rain, Wind and Sharp Cooldown

Oregon is entering September under an abrupt change in weather as a succession of unusually strong storm systems descends from the Gulf of Alaska, replacing the state’s prolonged summer dryness with widespread rain, gusty winds, falling temperatures and the possibility of thunderstorms. The most consequential period is
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Elementary Health Curriculum Annual Notification

Each fall, Salem-Keizer Public Schools notifies families to address units of study in accordance with state law, that encompass age-appropriate, comprehensive sexuality education, HIV/AIDS and STD prevention that will be taught throughout the school year. An annual notification was shared with all elementary families o
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Salem man sentenced for 2025 murder at Wallace Marine Park homeless camp

DALLAS Ore. (KPTV) - A man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday, after being convicted for the killing of a man at Salem’s Wallace Marine Park in August 2025, according to the Polk County DA’s Office. Last week, a Polk County jury found 38-year-old Joseph Andrew...
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Company exits Grand Theatre after performers blast outstanding payments

(This story has been updated to include additional information) An entertainment company has ended its agreement with Salem's historic Grand Theatre after several performers, including a Portland metal band and Portland Wrestling, a California Johnny Cash tribute band and a Georgia-based cat rescue spoke out about goin
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Cold front interrupts summer in Oregon, bringing showers and a steep drop in temperatures

After a warm start to the week, residents across the Portland metro area experienced a sudden drop in temperatures on Tuesday. In some places, high temperatures dropped from the 80s to the 60s. A cold front moving in from Alaska is affecting all of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Rainfall will...
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Kohr Explores: Salem waitress marks 40 years of service at Sybil’s Omelettes

A breakfast and brunch spot in Salem that's served customers for decades is celebrating one of its staff members.
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Overcast skies bring mild temperatures across Willamette Valley today

Overcast skies are present today across the Willamette Valley and Umpqua Basin. High temperatures will reach around 70. Winds will remain moderate from the southwest. Looking ahead, a significant chance of rain arrives tomorrow, Wednesday. Periods of rain are expected, bringing cooler temperatures in the low 60s. Rainf
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Yamhill County Transit to Implement Fare and Service Changes in September

NEWBERG, Ore. — Starting September 2026, Yamhill County Transit, the county’s public transportation system, is reinstating fares for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and adding a new fareless GoLocal flex route to Newberg to replace the dial-a-ride service. New fares include one-way tickets, day passes, month

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