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SALEM, Ore. — A 16-year-old boy turned himself in and is facing charges after allegedly shooting a 17-year-old boy in downtown Salem last week. On May 20, around 6:20 p.m., officers responded to the area of 220 High Street Southeast, around Courthouse Square, and found the 17 year old, who was hospitalized and said to

When it comes to birdwatching havens, states like Texas, Florida, and California often top the list, largely due to destinations such as the Everglades National Park and Point Reyes National Seashore. But birders out and about to spot their feathered friends aren't just limited to these headliner spots — or states. In

Here are the candidates for The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Oregon High School Team of the Week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Monday. If you would like to make...

Fisher Road Park and nearby Northgate Park, two neighborhood parks in northeast Salem, could see neighbors enjoying more features for outdoor fun with the help of grant funding efforts currently in progress. Why These Projects Matter. These projects show Salem’s dedication to improving neighborhood parks and creating m

The Albany City Council will soon decide whether to turn the police department’s Flock camera back on. Only one of the four contracted Flock cameras has been installed in Albany, and was turned off after a City Council vote in February. The camera was then stolen. Critics of the...

Flash back to 1926, when Salem had a population of 25,000, and the city was abuzz with excitement about a palatial new Tudor Gothic playhouse built by attorney and art connoisseur George B. Guthrie. The Elsinore Theater was named after the 16th-century castle in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet" and heralded as the "large

Family orchard cider earns gold in England, highlighting Oregon’s growing place in traditional cider making. CORVALLIS, Ore., May 26, 2026 - 2 Towns Ciderhouse has earned two gold medals at the prestigious International Cider Awards in England, including a second consecutive award for its Kingston Black Single Varietal

Over the last three years, Albany’s historic depot of the Oregon Electric Railway has been restored, remodeled and expanded for its next role in the community’s life. Matt and Janel Bennett, owners of the Sybaris restaurant downtown, bought the former railroad station at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Lyon St

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Across the state, Oregon National Guard service members participated Monday in ceremonies honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This Memorial Day also marked a particular milestone as the United States nears its 250th anniversary. Gov. Tina Kotek was among those in atte

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Salem city leaders are preparing to decide whether stricter rules are needed inside council chambers. Officials will decide Tuesday whether to ban profanity during public comment, expand removal powers for disruptive attendees, and add metal detectors and ban guns at public meetings. Under the prop