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– Jacob Stephen Kennen, 42, of Newberg, was arrested on a hold from Newberg Municipal Court. Bail was set at $10,000 and the case is pending. – Joseph Michael Allen, 26, of Newberg, was arrested on a hold from McMinnville Municipal Court. No bail was set and he received an undisclosed sentence on the charge.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Devin Bell bounced back from a tough outing on Saturday getting the final two outs with the bases loaded to help Oregon clinch a 6-4 win over Vanderbilt at the Live Like Lou Las Vegas Classic on Sunday at Las Vegas Ballpark. The Ducks (10-1)...

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is celebrating Classified School Employees Week from March 2 to 6. This week is all about recognizing the hardworking staff who help keep our schools running. They play a big part in making sure students feel safe, supported and ready to learn. This is the second annual...

What salary do I need to afford a house in Albany, Oregon in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and...

Many of us who live in the Northwest love our plants, both indoors and outside in our gardens and around our neighborhoods. The Salem area has some wonderful options for whatever kind of plants you want. If you’re not sure what to plant when, you can always check the Old Farmer’s Almanac for a window of time when...

Albany’s small hydropower turbine has not turned for almost two years and may never spin again, but the bureaucracy concerning it grinds on. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has just invited public comment on a new “water quality certification” for the Albany hydroelectric project. The deadline for...

On February 24, the district held the second annual State of the District event. While the evening was filled with gratitude for our staff and families, the overarching theme was clear: This is a story of progress. Despite challenges, Salem-Keizer is moving forward. As a district, we are seeing the results of a...

Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 7:29 p.m. — Firefighters responded to the activation of a fire alarm in the 500 block of North Eighth Street. Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 6:23...

Everett Koontz, one of the original and most prolific carvers on Salem's Riverfront Carousel, has died. He was 86. Koontz joined the team of carvers soon after the carousel dream was conceived in 1996. He and his wife, Dee, who preceeded him in death in 2004, sponsored one of the original 42 carousel horses,...

Has this one-year-old tasting room in Oregon’s Willamette Valley perfected the art of the cookie pairing?. Chehalem Estate Winery’s housemade cookies are certainly popular with Oregon wine enthusiasts. Stoller Wine Group opened the tasting room at Chehalem Estate in Sherwood in 2025 – and rolled out its signature...