Salem man charged in street racing crash that injured deaf woman
A Salem man has been charged in connection with a street racing crash that injured a deaf woman last year.
Jackson Family Wines acquires Big Salt, Oregon white blend maker
NEWBERG, Oregon — This story comes from the Portland Business Journal, a KGW news partner. The full story is here. Big Salt, a growing Oregon wine brand known for a white blend, was acquired by California-based Jackson Family Wines, one of the nation's biggest wine companies. Terms of the...
Redmond High School student among finalists for 2026 Poetry Out Loud state championships
SALEM, Ore. -- High school students from across the state will gather in Salem this weekend for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon State Championships. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Historic Grand Theatre from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Oregon Arts Commission, the competition features 11...
Lebanon firefighters respond to Rock Hill Drive house fire; residents evacuate safely
LEBANON, OR — Firefighters in Lebanon quickly knocked down a structure fire Monday morning after smoke was reported coming from a two-story home in the 35000 block of Rock Hill Drive. Crews were dispatched just after 7:30 a.m. March 2, 2026. While firefighters were en route, they were told...
White’s Restaurant opens to packed house on 90th anniversary
Long-time regulars and new customers took advantage of 1936-era prices March 4 during a 90th anniversary celebration at White’s Restaurant. Owners Mike and Nicole White, no relation to the founders, offered a one-day promotional menu that included a 40-cent breakfast and a 25-cent cheeseburger. White's is the oldest...
A treasured waterfall is up for sale. Oregon lawmakers propose a deal
Oregon lawmakers have taken the first step toward acquiring a 92-foot waterfall east of Salem, as well as the private land surrounding it. A new budget bill includes investing $2.1 million toward potentially acquiring Abiqua Falls, a dramatic basalt cliff cascade that drops into a pool encircled by ferns and mossy...
Salem On Edge As Feds Shrink Detroit Lake Drawdown Window
Two weeks. That is how long the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now plans to keep Detroit Lake at a low elevation near the end of 2026, cutting down the time Salem expected to lean on backup water supplies. The shorter low-water window reduces, but does not eliminate, the risk that sediment churned up by the drawdown...
Newsmakers at Noon – History, Global Conflict, Local Accountability & Community Giving 3/2/26
On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter begin with This Day in History, from George Washington’s 1776 bombardment of British troops in Boston to the premiere of King Kong, the unforgettable “It’s a cookbook!” episode of The Twilight Zone, Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game, and the retirement of several Dr....
Spring Meals for Students on March 23 & 25
Salem-Keizer Public Schools will offer curbside meal pickup on Monday, March 23 and on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at select schools. Meal packs, each containing two lunches, are available to all students in the community, regardless of their school affiliation. Supplies are limited, with...
Planet Palooza Parade and Fair at Corvallis Community Center
The Planet Palooza Parade & Solutions Fair will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 1 PM to 4:30 PM at the Corvallis Community Center. The event is hosted by Corvallis Parks & Recreation, Ashbrook Independent School, and the Corvallis Environmental Center.
