Oregon extends deadline for SNAP recipients to replace benefits lost in July wildfires
SALEM, OR – Oregonians in 12 counties who lost their federal food assistance in July because of a wildfire evacuation can request replacement benefits until Aug. 14. As wildfires ravage across Oregon this summer and surpass the
Arc’teryx Bringing a New Outlet Store to Woodburn Premium Outlets
Arc’teryx is opening a new store at 1001 Arney Rd NE in the Woodburn Premium Outlets, joining the mall’s roughly 110 stores along Interstate 5 between Portland and Salem. Job listings for the location describe it as a pop-up outlet, with the company already hiring seasonal retail staff ahead of the opening.
10 items to have in a wildfire emergency go bag or survival kit
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. With smoke still choking parts of the Willamette Valley and many parts of Oregon struggling to keep up with expanding wildfires, now is a good time to revisit what to have on hand in case of an emergency evacuation. This guide, originall
‘Serial’ robber receives lengthy sentence after stealing from multiple Salem spots
James K. Lucas was sentenced to 14 years in prison for carrying out five armed robberies in northeast Salem during 2024.
Oregon Air National Guard Activated To Fight Grasshopper Wildfire
SALEM, OR – The Oregon Air National Guard activated 44 Airmen Friday to support wildland firefighting on the Grasshopper Fire in the Mount Hood National Forest. The two 22-person hand crews are from the 142nd Wing in Portland and the 173rd Fighter Wing in Klamath Falls. They mobilized in Salem before heading to a fire
City Continues Management Plan as Invasive Beetle is Detected in Salem
SALEM, Ore. — A known invasive insect species has been identified for the first time in Salem following earlier detections in Marion County and other parts of Oregon. We have been anticipating this detection and planning for the arrival of the insect for several years. Today, the Oregon Department...
Early-morning traffic stop on Highway 99E leads to DUII arrest
SALEM, Ore. — An early-morning traffic stop north of Salem led to a DUII arrest Thursday morning, after Oregon State Police (OSP) said a driver showed signs of impairment and had multiple open containers inside the vehicle. According to state police, a recruit trooper stopped the vehicle around 2...
Your garden survived Oregon wildfire smoke, but is the produce safe to eat now?
We have a lot of smoke in our area, is it safe to eat produce that has been affected by wildfires?. A: First and foremost, stay safe when gardening in an area that is experiencing smoke and ash from wildfires. Avoid gardening and other outdoor activities when air quality ratings are in unsafe ranges. Wildfires produce
State Representative Dwayne Yunker’s Social Media Blocking Raises Serious Questions About Public Office and...
Oregon State Representative Dwayne Yunker has built a public social media presence around the authority, visibility and influence of elected office. Under the name “Rep. Dwayne Yunker,” he has announced state funding, discussed legislation, promoted government projects, commented on public policy and presented himself
Salem’s First Inclusive Playground to Open at Riverfront Park This Fall
This fall, Riverfront Park welcomes area children to the City of Salem’s first intentionally designed inclusive play space, where children of all abilities can swing, slide, scramble and socialize together. During construction, Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, the splash pad and the Rotary Pavilion remain open to the publi
