Salem OR

SALEM, Ore. — At about 2:50 p.m. March 19, a leakage of untreated sewage into Pringle Creek occurred in the 600 block of Church Street SE. The incident was resolved at 5:34 p.m. after crew members located and repaired a leak in a 42-inch sewer pipe that runs horizontally under a bridge. About 165 gallons of untreated...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A suspect was arrested after leading a high-speed chase in downtown Salem and crashing into an officer’s car, police said. Salem resident Richard Wilson, 48, was arrested just after noon on Saturday and accused of several charges, including hit and run. Salem police said they initially spotted...

A deadly fungal disease that has put at least one bat species on the federal Endangered Species List has been detected in Oregon for the first time. State Fish and Wildlife officials on Wednesday announced that scientists from the National Wildlife Health Center in March identified six bats in Columbia and Benton...

POCATELLO, Idaho – A three-run seventh inning wasn’t enough as Oregon State softball fell, 7-3, to Idaho State on Friday at Miller Ranch Stadium. After a scoreless first six innings, OSU in the top of the seventh loaded the bases with one out after a Genevieve Beacom single and Madison Weir base on balls were...

Marion County’s public safety sector is hiring! The State of Oregon has several full-time openings in Salem and nearby areas for experienced professionals ready to serve and lead.

Learn about the traditional lifeways, culture, and ecological knowledge of the Kalapuya people at a free presentation by Stephanie Craig, a seventh-generation basket weaver and educator. She’ll share examples of traditional foods, medicines, tools, and family items passed down through generations.

Bryant interviews Justin Arana about Acres of Hope, a non-profit supporting youth through outdoor activities and mentorship, highlighting its positive impact on troubled young lives. Bryant sits down in the duck blind to record an episode with Justin Arana, co-founder of Acres of Hope!. Acres of Hope Youth Ranch...

Neither Wayne Tinkle nor Jordan Pope represent Oregon State any longer. But the recently fired coach texted the former Beavers guard — now on a March Madness run with Texas — after one of the biggest games of his life this week up the road in Portland. “He...

A Newberg church will soon stage an innovative event designed to remind children and their families of the true meaning of Easter. Called “The Great Exchange,” it is slated for Noon to 2 p.m. March 28 and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29 at Family Life Church, 502 S. St. Paul Highway.

A Salem favorite earns its reputation the old-fashioned way: by serving brunch that feels generous, comforting, and worth the wait. Word Of Mouth has built a loyal following with hearty plates, cheerful energy, and a menu that makes people want to come back hungry. It’s the kind of place locals...