Salem OR

In Albany, the best county road for a bike ride close to town is Bryant Drive. It’s easy to get to, has great pavement, adequate bike lanes, and only light traffic (at least in my experience). And this road takes you past some of the large-scale farming that goes on within minutes of the city limits.

Four high schools in Salem-Keizer Public Schools will have new principals beginning July 1, district officials announced. Here are the changes. Mari Vásquez will be principal at McKay High School At McKay High School, Mari Vásquez will replace Ranae Quiring, who has been principal since 2021. Quiring will move to a pos

Newberg’s loss will be Wilsonville’s gain as one of the city’s largest employers plans to move its headquarters 15 miles east to a new home. DCI International, which produces dental equipment used by dentists across the globe, announced in mid-June that it will close its half-dozen locations in Newberg in 2028 and tran

DUNDEE, Ore. — The country’s only dedicated vinotherapy spa has arrived in the Dundee Hills, giving Yamhill County residents and wine-country visitors a new reason to lie back and continue enjoying the region’s prized crop in a different way. The Wine Spa, which opened its original location...

NEWBERG, Ore. — A Newberg couple is bringing açaí bowls to the Chehalem Valley, opening a food cart business they say grew from years of dreaming, a shared set of complementary skills, and a profound personal loss. Jordyn and Micah Ritschard launched Gooseberry Açaí in June. Jordyn,...

The 2026 Oregon Natural Pro took place on June 27 in Salem, Oregon, featuring two IFBB Pro League natural divisions. Kendahl Richmond claimed the Men’s Classic Physique title, while “American Gladiator” Daniella Means topped the Women’s Figure lineup. Both winners secured their spots at the Ben Weider Natural Pro, with

On June 26, Salem-Keizer Public Schools announced that the current Principal of Alternative Education High Schools, Brad Shreve had been selected as the next principal of McNary High School. This transition in leadership for creates a vacancy at Roberts and Early College high schools. We are excited to welcome Chad...

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning made a unique move in four-star tight end recruit Anthony Cartwright's commitment.

If any more bears are spotted in the Newberg area, people may need to begin hiding their picnic baskets. For the third time in six weeks, a black bear has been seen roaming the outskirts of Newberg. Most recently, on June 26, it was on the other end of town from sightings in mid-May and early June.

Willow is safe and sound and far away from the cruel fates that befell her at the hands of her former owners. The amiable goat was one of more than 240 animals seized in February by Malheur County authorities from the Grand Barr Dairy in Nyssa. The seizure came after two undercover operations by People for the Ethical