Salem OR

3030 Riverbend, LLC, a Salem, OR-based real estate developer, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Jul. 15 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon. The company reports $10 million to $50 million in both assets and liabilities. The filing indicates that there will be funds available for distribution to uns

ALBANY, Ore. - The 2026 Linn County Fair runs July 16-18 at the Fair & Expo Center. According to Fair & Expo Center Manager Kris Barnes, this year's fair offers something for everyone. Visitors can explore 4-H and FFA youth exhibits, enjoy carnival rides, eat fair foods, shop from local vendors and experience live ente

A Salem man was arrested early Thursday after a traffic stop revealed he had three outstanding warrants and was in possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a restricted weapon.

An Independence man was arrested in Florence, Oregon, after allegedly threatening his hotel roommate with a handgun and stealing a purse containing a large amount of cash.

DALLAS, Ore. — A Mapleton man has been sentenced to a combined 99 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony offenses stemming from related criminal investigations in Polk and Lane counties. Jesse Michael Shelton, 45, received a total prison sentence of 99 months, or eight years and...

Salem is considering a 75-acre, three-building data center project called Oakline at Millcreek. The proposal drew mixed feedback at a City Council meeting, and the developer says it will use closed-loop cooling and low-noise equipment, targeting a 2028 opening.

The nonprofit organization that advocates for children in Benton and Lincoln county courts has been terminated by the statewide board that oversees its work. Voices for Children is no longer authorized to operate as a court-appointed special advocate organization after the 15-person Oregon CASA Network board voted July

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive

During their regularly scheduled meeting on July 14, 2026, the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors elected new board leadership for the 2026-27 school year. Lisa Harnisch was elected as the board chairperson. Cynthia Richardson was elected the first vice chairperson. Karina Guzmán Ortiz was reelected as the

Keizer, Ore. – A Keizer mother who reportedly tried to kill herself and her children is due back in court later this month. Chardonnay Benavidez, is accused of trying to kill her three children and herself. She reportedly changed her mind and called 911. Antonio Benavidez is now the...