Encore Sets the Stage: Art-Deco Date-Night Dining Debuts Beside Salem’s Historic Grand
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Salem’s date-night scene just got more theatrical. Encore Restaurant opened in late October at 195 High St. NE beside the Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre, blending Italian and Latin influences into what it calls “upscale pub fare.” Chefs/owners...
Live Updates: Christmas Ships to parade as scheduled Wednesday night
(KPTV) - After dumping nearly five inches of rain in the Portland area, the atmospheric river moved north on Wednesday. The First Alert Weather Day remained in effect for the Oregon coast due to leftover water and the risk of landslides could still cause problems. The First Alert was lifted just before noon.
Proposed deeper drawdown of Detroit Lake draws ire from residents
DETROIT, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to draw Detroit Lake lower than usual over the next few years to help two endangered salmon species migrate. Detroit Lake is already low, which is standard in the winter as the reservoir is drawn down to reduce flood risk. But the Corps plans to lower it an...
UPDATE: Molalla teen believed to be in danger has been found; officials said earlier...
The Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, said late Tuesday it was thankful for the community support and had located a 15-year-old in foster care who went missing from Molalla and was believed to be in danger, and may have been in the Bend area. The post UPDATE: Molalla teen believed to be in...
19-year-old from Lebanon dies in two-vehicle crash, alcohol suspected
A 19-year-old from Lebanon died in a crash Friday that also sent three people to the hospital. In a Monday news release, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Berlin Road and McDowell Creek Drive just after 9:00 p.m. on Dec. 5.
From Shari’s to Black Bear: South Gateway’s New Diner Opens With All‑Day Comfort, Beer...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. South Gateway has a new anchor for pancakes and pot roast. Black Bear Diner — Salem has opened at Commercial Street SE and Kuebler Boulevard, bringing an all‑day, seven‑days‑a‑week format plus beer and wine. Locals watched this one closely, and early buzz...
Man found dead in Willamette River with distinctive tattoos identified
Authorities identified the remains of a man on Wednesday after his body was found in the Willamette River in late November.
Historic flooding, fueled by atmospheric rivers, hammers Pacific Northwest
Multiple atmospheric rivers have brought more than a foot of rain to Washington and Oregon this week, causing historic flooding. A series of atmospheric rivers has caused days of heavy rain in the Pacific Northwest, with some locations getting as much as a foot of rain — and AccuWeather meteorologists say it isn't...
HEADLINE: Wind Advisory and Rising Flood Threat for Mid-Valley Communities
A WIND ADVISORY remains in effect across much of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington until 10 p.m. Wednesday, with southwest winds 10 to 20 miles an hour and gusts up to 30 in the valleys and 45 in the higher terrain. With saturated ground, forecasters warn of a higher risk for downed trees and scattered power...
Flood waters begin to recede as the atmospheric river moves out of the region
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The atmospheric river has moved north into the Seattle area and will not be returning back south. Breezy conditions will continue for the next 12 to 24 hours. “With all the saturated soil, we could see some more trees come down,” Storm Tracker 2 Meteorologist Rhonda Shelby said.

















