Oregon State gymnast Sophia Esposito shines as standout performer and teammate
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University women's gymnastics is regaining its momentum, with standout performer Sophia Esposito leading the charge. Esposito, who has made headlines with her performances against Utah State and Sacramento State, attributes her success to her team and coaches. "Well obviously my team is...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Nearly all Corvallis city service fees...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Nearly all Corvallis city service fees increase as of Feb. 1. Plus, a vigil tonight will honor a U of O student hit and killed by a car. Storm Alert weather forecast.
Police Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect and Gun Seizure
SALEM, Ore. — On January 27, 2026, Jonathon Sanchez, 30, of Salem, was arrested following a pursuit. that stemmed from an armed robbery incident that occurred on January 26, 2026. At approximately 1:20 a.m. on January 26, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at an. apartment...
Oregon WWII Navy vet celebrates 102nd birthday
Jack Martens wanted to be a pilot when he joined the Navy, but his eyesight wasn’t perfect, and he had a ruptured eardrum. The eardrum ultimately disqualified him as a candidate due to his inability to equalize pressure during high-altitude flight, but Martens refused to let it keep him grounded.
Armed road rage attack leads to arrest of Salem man
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an armed road rage attack that happened in Salem earlier this month, according to police. The incident happened on Jan. 16, near Sunnyside Road Southeast and Boone Road Southeast. Police said the victims reported a man repeatedly rammed their...
Graduation Rates at Salem-Keizer Public Schools Continue to Inch Up
Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ average graduation rate for the class of 2025 improved, marking back-to-back years of slow but steady gains. In data released today by the Oregon Department of Education, the district’s four-year cohort graduation rate of 79.7%, up from 79.4%, represents 2,772 students graduating with...
Fish and Wildlife to tackle crab fishery concerns in Springfield meeting
SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to meet on February 20 at the Lane County Armed Forces Readiness Center in Springfield. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and be available for viewing online. The agenda includes a petition concerning commercial Dungeness crab fishery rules....
Adult Prom returns to Benton County Fairgrounds on Feb. 13
Benton County is bringing back its popular Adult Prom on Friday, Feb. 13, offering community members ages 21 and up a chance to dress up and dance the night away. The event runs from 7-10 p.m. in the Benton County Fairgrounds auditorium. Tickets are $35 per couple or $20 for singles and must be purchased in advance...
Precision Policework Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Firearms and Drugs
SALEM, Ore. — On January 25, 2026, Salem Police officers arrested Jose Antonio Sandoval-Chavez, 43, of Salem, in connection with a domestic violence robbery and assault that occurred the previous day at a motel on Portland Road NE. On January 24, officers responded to a report that Sandoval-Chavez had...
Bowman Park dock will need some work
The floating dock at Albany’s Bowman Park looks in poor shape, but mostly it’s a seasonal problem that another period of high water in the Willamette River may help solve. A reader who lives near the park called my attention to the shape of the dock last week, and the bike took me there to take a look the next chance...
