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The topic of discussion revolves around the actions and effectiveness of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the PIRC (Presbyterian Immigrant Response Committee). The author expresses frustration over the perceived inefficiency of PIRC's reporting and verification process, and the lack of immediate help...

The world of music is full of binaries. Perhaps the most significant is the distinction between “classical” and “folk” (under which heading we include “pop,” “rock,” even “hip-hop” and “heavy metal,” and also, naturally, the various genres we literally call “folk”). Like all binaries, these overlap: there’s a folkish...

Clackamas County Medical Examiner confirms identity of missing Hubbard hunter. The Clackamas County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that the remains recovered from the Mount Hood National Forest on Nov. 16 are those of Devon Christopher Dobek, age 51, of Hubbard. His death has been ruled accidental. Dobek...

Horses across the country are on lockdown. In the Northwest, show events in Canby of Oregon, and Yelm and Selah, both of Washington, are canceled or postponed. There’s a national outbreak of equine herpesvirus after a big event in Texas. The outbreak stems is connected to the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race...

After hours of emotional testimony describing ICE raids, the Salem City Council on Nov. 24 voted 7-2 to reaffirm Salem as an inclusive and sanctuary city — then voted 6-3 to take a first step toward declaring a state of emergency over federal immigration enforcement. Both decisions on the...

A recent post on social media has sparked a discussion about nonprofit organizations that provide birthday and party baskets for children. The original poster expressed interest in volunteering for Love Inc, a nonprofit that offers such services. However, they were taken aback upon discovering that volunteers are...

Oregon State stuns CFB by hiring Alabama co-OC JaMarcus Shephard as its new head coach on a five-year deal, sparking huge fan reaction and SEC buzz. The post CFB World Lights Up As Oregon State Rubs Salt In Alabama’s Wound With JaMarcus Shephard Move originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Corvallis, OR – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office released its weekly DUII report Wednesday, detailing four separate arrests made between November 22 and November 25, 2025. According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Shaundra Leanne Choate, 37, of Toledo, on November 25 for driving under the...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around salem.

At Sheltering Silverton, hope often walks through the door quietly, and sometimes it even comes back to work there.