Salem’s Grand Theatre closes; performers claim promoters failed to pay them
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Several acts who performed at Salem’s Grand Theatre claim the former managers never paid them the money they earned from ticket sales. The former managers also allegedly owe the theater more than $100,000, according to owner Joe Meduri. For decades, Salem’s historic Grand Theatre welcomed...
Oregon smoke alert tells Willamette Valley residents to close windows, use air purifiers
A home that usually feels comfortable and well ventilated can become a pathway for polluted air.
“No Man Left Behind”: Tom Holtom’s New Novel Chronicles the Real-Life Mission to Recover...
Salem, OR - September 06, 2026 - Some families wait decades for an answer. Tom Holtom waited his whole life. In his new historical novel, Semper Fidelis: The Homecoming of Carlson’s Raiders, Holtom tells the true story behind that wait: the search to bring home his uncle, Captain Gerald Holtom, and the Marine Raiders w
Houston Beat Oregon State, But One Major Concern Can’t Be Ignored
Houston took the game against Oregon State but there is a concern that can't be overlooked.
One Oregon Restaurant Is Famous for Turning Wild Mushrooms Into Fine Dining
Foraged ingredients rarely make it onto fine dining menus without losing something in translation. This Oregon restaurant somehow keeps that wild character intact, plating mushrooms pulled straight from nearby forests. Flavors come out earthy, complex, nothing like the mild versions found in a regular grocery store. Me
Ceiling Collapse Shuts Down Dayton’s Resonant Just 11 Weeks After Opening
Resonant, the upscale Oregon District restaurant at 524 E. Fifth St. in Dayton, will be closed this weekend after its dining-room ceiling collapsed. The closure comes just 11 weeks after the highly anticipated restaurant opened its doors, and its owners say they are currently expecting to reopen on Wednesday. The...
This Oregon Restaurant Serves Comfort Food With a Front-Row Seat to the Creek
Mac’s Place brings comfort food, live music, and a creekside deck to downtown Silverton. Here’s how to make it part of an easy Oregon day trip.
Once again, Oktoberfest ready to bring Bavarian vibe alive
Once again, that Bavarian vibe is nearly upon us as the countdown to the 61st annual Mount Angel Oktoberfest is winding down. The 2026 event gets rolling the morning of Thursday, Sept. 17, and runs through Sunday, Sept 20. As always, thousands of visitors will descend on Mount Angel over the festival’s run in this smal
How to Watch: Oregon State at Houston
Here is how you can watch and listen to Saturday’s game:When: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 am PT Where: TDECU Stadium (Houston, Texas) TV: ESPN (Play by Play: Anish Shroff; Analyst: Andre Ware; Sideline: Morgan Uber) Sirius/XM Radio: 261 and 970 Radio: KEJO 1240 AM in Corvallis and KEX 1190 AM in Portland The
Resurrection of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salem nearly complete
The new St. Joseph Catholic Church sanctuary has a 33-foot arched ceiling painted deep blue and studded with 23-karat gold leaf stars, with a symbolic oculus skylight in the center that reflects both spiritual themes and the fire that devastated the church three years ago. The memory of natural light...

















