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Inside Valley River Center is a special red vending machine. Swiping a credit card won't get you a soda or bag of chips. Instead patrons of this vending machine will be given a menu of items that charities in Lane, Benton, Linn and Douglas counties need to serve their clients. "It's this really clever vending...

The Evening Sky Residence by Scott I Edwards Architecture is situated at the highest point of a vineyard in the foothills of McMinnville, Oregon, overlooking the Willamette Valley to the east and the Coastal Mountain Range to the west. Placed in a natural clearing, the house is composed of two...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown’s newest cobalt-blue arrival is drawing buzz with a split personality. Madrina Cocina Mexicana, from restaurateur Lucy De Leon, opened in late August opposite the Mexican Consulate and now toggles between a fast-casual mercadito at lunch and a...

PacWave, administered by Oregon State University, has signed a power purchase agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), paving the way for wave-generated electricity to be supplied to the U.S. grid for the first time. The agreement marks a major step for CalWave, which will deploy its xWave technology...

The Oregon State University (OSU) Wind Symphony is an auditioned ensemble open to undergraduate students of any major. The group will perform in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts' Fall Concert. The Wind Symphony performs both classic and contemporary works and has a history that dates back to the...

Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing local families in Salem, Keizer, Gervais and Woodburn. Too many people — from veterans to first-time homebuyers — are being priced out of the communities they love. That’s why I am supporting Virginia Stapleton for Oregon Senate. Virginia...

A resident from Redmond, OR is considering a move to Salem and is seeking advice on the best place to live. The individual is particularly interested in finding a safe apartment building downtown where they can comfortably walk their dogs at night. They are also looking for a good high school for their daughter who...

A new bus route launched Monday connects rural communities to regional transit hubs in the Willamette Valley. The 99 Vine bus is a joint project of Benton and Yamhill Counties. Benton County Public works director Gary Stockhoff said it connects rural towns to Benton and Lane County’s main bus depots as well as the...

DAYTON, Ore. — Dayton School District Superintendent Amy Fast is asking local residents to show support for students and families who say they are afraid following the recent arrest of a 17-year-old student by federal agents in McMinnville on Friday. Fast posted a call to action on Facebook over...

SALEM, Ore. — A man was shot in the face during a domestic violence incident in the 3300 block of Ferndell Street NE in Salem on Friday night. With the assistance of a SWAT team, Salem Police Department officers surrounded the residence. Suspect Surrendered to the Crisis Negotiations Team...