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SALEM, Ore. – Center 50+ is taking a short break for its annual maintenance closure, now through September 1. While regular programming is on pause, staff will still be available by phone from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. During the closure, crews are busy painting, cleaning, and...

A few days ago a reader said in the comments on a traffic-camera story that he was mailed a warning ticket for speeding on Santiam Road near Geary Street. He hadn’t seen any signs about cameras, and what, anyway, is the posted speed?. The bike took me there on...

It’s time to honor our four-legged friends! On August 26, celebrate International Dog Day with extra treats, plenty of cuddles, and a walk in one of Salem’s beautiful parks. Whether you’re strolling downtown or exploring trails, remember that dogs must be leashed in parks—unless you’re in a designated...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Our KOIN 6 Weather Alert remains in place for through Tuesday night with forecasts of highs in the 90s as we continue to be under an Extreme Heat Warning. The weather alerts are in place to help those spending time outside remember to stay hydrated,...

A 17-year-old was convicted in both adult and juvenile courts for an armed robbery he committed the year before with two people, the Marion County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.

Educators undergo leadership training in preparation for a new school year. Newberg-Dundee school district officials are optimistic as the Sept. 2 start of school approaches and said as much last week. “As the new school year begins, the energy across Newberg-Dundee schools is filled with hope and momentum,”...

George Fox looks to improve on its second-place finish in 2024. The beginning of Division III George Fox’s campaign for soccer supremacy in the Northwest got off to a rocky start Aug. 20 when the Bruins suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Warner Pacific before a crowd of 227 at the Austin Sports Complex.

The piece of moon rock was collected by Astronaut David Scott on the Apollo 15 mission. The rock is a lunar basalt and is on loan from NASA for public display. The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum is located in McMinnville, Oregon 1 hour south west of Portland. Thanks for...

Five veterans living in senior care communities in Washington County recently received the ride of a lifetime – a flight in a Boeing-Stearman biplane used to train military aviators in the 1930s and 1940s. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, residents of The Springs at Sherwood and The Springs at Tanasbourne...

Bounty of the Willamette is a complimentary tasting series offered at The Allison Inn & Spa. Stop by the lobby on Thursdays between 3:30-5:30 p.m. to sample featured Willamette Valley wines, beers or spirits, and meet knowledgeable experts from each winery, brewery or distillery. About La Biblioteca Wines. Honed by...