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WEST SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Police detained a 16-year-old student at Straub Middle School who was armed with a knife on Wednesday, the Salem Police Department said. Police were called shortly before 4 p.m. when the student displayed signs of “escalated behavior” while at the school’s Behavioral Health Center. He got ahol

Today, expect a mainly sunny sky, with highs near the mid-80s and winds from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph before rain chances return later in the week, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.

SALEM, Ore. — AkzoNobel Wood Coatings is bringing AkzoNobel’s 2027 Color of the Year, Soulful Sage to industrial wood finishing. Soulful Sage perfectly captures the mood for 2027, according to the results of the company’s extensive annual trend research. “Our 2027 Color of the Year is all...

– Crystal Lyn Spencer, 28, of Newberg, was arrested for DUII and reckless driving. She was booked and released and the case remains open. – Gustavo Vazquez Leon, 37, of Newberg, was arrested for public indecency, second-degree criminal trespass, fourth-degree assault and harassment. Bail was set at $10,000 and he case

Syngenta recently named Ryan Wyckoff as territory manager for the Pacific Northwest territory of its turf and ornamental division. Wyckoff takes over the role previously occupied by Randy Rider, who recently retired after more than 30 years. In his new position, Wyckoff for sales initiatives in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, M

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon’s second largest school district is still looking to their student’s futures as the district faces tough decisions. Salem Keizer Public Schools plans to close 8 elementary schools before the 2026-2027 school year.  However, according to district officials the Career and Technical Educatio

A new harvest and a national recognition, those are just two noteworthy reasons to take a winery trip to the Salem area to experience some fall vibes.

Oregon has a way of turning a simple scoop of ice cream into a reason to get in the car and go. From tiny mountain towns to coastal highways to busy Portland streets, small shops here make their ice cream by hand in small batches with real, local ingredients. Some...

MONROE, Ore. — A man was taken into custody Wednesday morning after an armed barricade incident in Monroe prompted evacuations, a shelter-in-place notification and lockouts at two nearby schools, according to Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO). BCSO deputies responded at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to the.

MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (KATU) — Authorities are investigating the death of a 12-year-old child at a home in McMinnville, Ore. Officers were called out to a home in the 1200 block of SW Darci Drive Tuesday morning on a report of an unresponsive child. Rescuers attempted to revive the child,...