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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon's prison system is suffering from outdated infrastructure, both in terms of physical facilities and information technology systems, putting inmates at risk and hampering reform efforts, according to an audit from the secretary of state's office released Wednesday. The audit also found significant i

Keizer Police say Shelly Peca may have fled to north central Washington after her husband was found dead Friday.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Keizer couple at the center of the Bricks & Minifigs controversy is firing back after they say the corporation abruptly shut them out of the store in November 2024. In a lawsuit recently filed in Utah Business and Chancery Court, the former store owners accuse Bricks & Minifigs of fraud, […]

SALEM — The Oregon Department of Environmental quality has issued an air quality advisory for several urban areas across the state due Smog, including both Hermiston in Umatilla County and Ontario in Malheur County. Residents in impacted areas are urged to limited outdoor time and strenuous activates. See the full upda

DALLAS, Ore. (KPTV) - Firefighters in Polk County responded to a wildfire near Dallas on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said around 3 p.m. that Oak Villa Rd has been closed between Kings Valley Hwy and E. Ellendale Ave as crews work to contain the fire.

Salem firefighters rescued four dogs and an occupant during a house fire on NE Salem yesterday morning.

NEWBERG, Ore. — Ladybug has spent 144 days at the Newberg Animal Shelter, longer than any other dog currently in residence — and shelter staff say her story is a reminder that fear and aggression aren’t the same thing. The 6-year-old red heeler, or Australian Cattle Dog,...

There is a diner in Salem, Oregon, where the coffee is always hot, the portions are always generous, and the same beloved dish has been drawing crowds for nearly nine decades. The menu has not changed much since Franklin D. Roosevelt was in office, and that is exactly the point....

By prioritizing relationships, mental health supports and skill development, Salem-Keizer Public Schools is helping students like Kaden build the confidence and tools they need to succeed. Before arriving at Crossler Middle School, Kaden attended Salem-Keizer Public Schools Behavioral Health Center (BHC), a specialized

NEWBERG, Ore. — Despite inactivity in previous years, the Newberg-Dundee School District will retain its Financial Advisory Board, citing major financial decisions expected in the coming school year following the levy’s failure. Two board members sit on the committee, alongside eight community members. According to Dir