Salem OR

The Oregon State University College of Forestry has drafted a new management plan for the McDonald-Dunn Forest. The 11,500-acre area northwest of Corvallis is primarily used for research, but its 35 miles of trails are open to the public. Holly Ober, the college’s Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach, said...

Salem has a new heartbeat when it comes to events—and it’s called 620 Collective. This vibrant, modern event venue is turning heads and setting a new standard for gatherings in the region. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, podcast filming, or creative showcase, 620 Collective delivers a completely fresh...

SALEM, Ore. — A portion of Caplinger Road SE will be closed to all traffic in both directions beginning June 23. The closure is expected to last two weeks. Caplinger Road SE will be closed between Macleay Road SE and Fruitland Meadows Apartments. Only local traffic for seven impacted properties will be allowed within...

PORTLAND, OR – The Oregon Humane Society is urging those interested in adding a pet to their family to consider adopting a cat or kitten now. This comes after OHS responded to a request from Washington County Animal Services and took in more than 30 animals from a suspected animal neglect case.

The Philomath High School Class of 2005 is planning 20-year reunion events for Friday-Saturday, July 12-13, organizer Marissa Beachy announced. Plans include a casual gathering at the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo dance on July 12. The dance takes place in the Yew Wood Corral after the evening’s rodeo from 9:30...

It won’t be easy or quick to “vacate” — meaning to abandon and close — an offshoot of the Periwinkle Bikepath as recommended by the Albany Parks, Recreation and Tree Commission. This section of the path runs from Hill Street east to Oak Street, right...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — With the snip of a pair of scissors, mental health care in Oregon takes one step forward. Governor Tina Kotek was on hand Friday afternoon to do the honors, celebrating the new Benton County Crisis Center. The center, which is on Fourth Street in Corvallis, will...

SILVERTON, Ore. (KATU) — A motorcyclist died in a crash with a truck on Mt. Angel Highway north of Silverton on Friday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called just after 4:45 p.m. to near Downs Road NE. They said the motorcyclist, 51-year-old Kenneth Jenck, of...

A man is in critical condition and a teen suspect is in custody after a shooting in west Salem on Wednesday night, authorities said.

The nationwide franchise will raze former Round Table Pizza building at Highway 99W and Elliott Road. The unique flavors of the Pacific islands will soon be available in Newberg. Work has begun to raze the Round Table Pizza building at the intersection of Highway 99W and Portland Road and construct...