Salem OR

Hunsaker Dental plans a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Jan. 12, to mark the opening of its new Salem building, a move the practice says was driven by growth and the need for more space to expand services and update equipment. The event is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. at the practice’s...

NEWBERG, Ore. — Tucked into the city of Newberg, a new kind of park is taking shape. It’s not a playground. Not a sports field. Instead, it’s a space designed for something simpler — a place to slow down, connect with nature and build community. The...

Colder weather sticking with us into the start of the weekend could once again bring some patchy ice to roadways early this morning. While we will likely see less in the way of lingering widespread fog than yesterday morning, there's just enough to bring some slick spots to roadways in parts of the Willamette Valley.

The Oregon Health Authority announced Saturday the state’s first measles cases of 2026, confirming two infections in Linn County. Health officials said the individuals developed symptoms earlier this month and may have exposed others at two hospital emergency departments in Lebanon and Albany. Officials are urging...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Drier skies and warmer temperatures are starting to take shape across western Oregon and southwest Washington on Friday. A ridge of high pressure is helping to dry and warm up Portland area temperatures to end an otherwise seasonal start to the week. Temperatures will climb above the average...

Salem, Oregon drivers face frequent rain, wet roads, and rolling hills throughout the year. Choosing the right car matters here. Some vehicles handle moisture and slopes confidently, while others suffer from leaks, poor traction, and long-term water damage. This article looks at five cars that perform well in Salem’s...

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms. Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) recently announced it is adding positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) to its advanced diagnostic services. The technology offers insight into the presence, location, and severity of cancer....

CLACKAMS COUNTY, Ore. — A 64-year-old Molalla man died Thursday afternoon when he crashed into an ODOT sign along Interstate 205 northbound in Clackamas County. The crash was reported at about 12:45 p.m. near milepost 15. Oregon State Police officials said Jack Jay Lewis, 64, of Molalla, was driving...

Editor's note: Don Rogers died Jan. 5. This story originally published Feb. 21, 2019. The opening scene of "The Sound of Music," with Julie Andrews twirling and singing in hilltop meadow, is one of the most famous of all-time. Filmed by helicopter, the logistics have been much talked about, although the cameraman's...

Marion County, OR. — Marion County has formally called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen its environmental analysis related to the proposed deep drawdown of Detroit Lake, citing unresolved concerns over turbidity, drinking water safety, and community impacts. In a letter dated January 6, 2026, the...