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Update - March 6, 2026: Attorneys for Medina submitted a second habeas corpus petition to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington Friday, demanding Medina be immediately released or given a second bond hearing. In a declaration submitted with the petition, Medina’s son Cristian wrote his...

Police leaders will update Salem City Council March 9 on the city's violent and property crime rates, which decreased in 2025 compared to 2024. According to a report released Feb. 9 by Salem Police Department, there was a significant decline of 20.2% in violent crime, including a reduction of more than half in the...

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A teenage boy is facing charges following an armed robbery on Sunday morning, according to the Salem Police Department. The robbery happened at about 10:20 a.m. at an apartment complex on 7th Place Northeast. Police said the victim, a 15-year-old boy, reported he had been robbed by a suspect who...

While Portland and Bend usually hog the real estate spotlight, a handful of small Oregon towns are quietly racking up some of the biggest home-price gains in the state. Cove, Summerville and Mulino are among the biggest dollar winners over the past year, with the sharpest jumps showing up in places where "typical"...

If you are a fan of old farm equipment — and seriously, who isn’t — then the Yamhill County History Museum has a treat in store for you. As part of its annual “Secrets of the Past” series, the museum has launched what it calls the March Exhibit Extra, which will soon feature a discussion on Allis-Chalmers tractors by...

Decorating Wax Eggs: Molalla Public Library will hold a colored wax egg decorating event on Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Join Daniela Mahoney as she teaches visitors how to decorate eggs using colored wax. Registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling 503-829-2593 or visiting the library’s front...

The Oregon State women advanced to the West Coast Conference tournament semifinal for the second-straight year, defeating Portland 60-50 Sunday at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. A strong finish to both halves pushed the Beavers to the win, overcoming an overall poor shooting performance. The Beavers shot just 34% from...

Polk Fire held its annual Awards Banquet last Saturday, celebrating the dedication and service of its members. The evening began with a Bell Ceremony honoring fallen team members, followed by recognition of firefighters and staff for their years of service and outstanding contributions.

A car crash in Silverton has left one pedestrian dead and another seriously injured. Police responded to the Silverplace Apartments near downtown Silverton on Friday evening on reports of a car hitting multiple pedestrians, the Silverton Police Department said. At the scene, officers found two people with...

That’s typically the question we ask entering this tournament. But Santa Clara has established itself as a viable competitor. And, hey, maybe Oregon State will turn it on and give Wayne Tinkle his much-deserved swan song. Let’s take a quick, 30,000-foot look at all 12 West Coast Conference squads....