Salem OR

The legendary substitute teacher, Hector Cobb, is the most recent winner of the best substitute teacher award in the state of Oregon, and will be honored in a ceremony later this month. Cobb has been a substitute teacher at Cleveland High School for the last 43 years, teaching multiple generations...

The Woodburn Police Department plans to continue its dedicated DUII enforcement officer position for a second year, pending renewal of a state traffic safety grant. At a Sept. 22 city council meeting, the council approved the extension of the program as long as the police department continues to receive funding from...

4 Spirits Distillery in Corvallis was founded to honor four fallen Oregon National Guard soldiers. Today, it continues their legacy through craft spirits and community service.

The forecast across much of western and central Oregon calls for high chances of rain and cooling temperatures through the weekend, giving the region a dose of fall weather. “When we start getting towards the latter part of September or the early part of October, that’s typically when we get our first fall-like...

SALEM, Ore. – A 31-year-old Salem man was arrested Wednesday in connection with two separate road rage shooting incidents. Dane Steven Joseph Lacey was taken into custody at his home on Oct. 8 after investigators allegedly linked him to shootings that occurred in September 2023 and February 2024. No injuries were...

Ronald Lee Hassler and Megan Alizabeth Rainey face long list of charges. A pair of individuals have been arrested in connection with a rash of car prowl thefts in Newberg earlier this year. Ronald Lee Hassler and Megan Alizabeth Rainey were arrested by Newberg-Dundee police in early October and face...

This story originally appeared on Underscore Native News. Citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, joined by elected officials from both the tribe and the city of Salem, gathered to celebrate the opening of Kloshe Illahee Haws affordable housing project on Sept. 29 in Salem, Oregon. With a ceremonial...

Residents in South Salem have a new reason to get moving. Snap Fitness Salem, located at 4555 Liberty Rd., is reopening its doors under new ownership this week, offering a fully upgraded fitness experience. The gym, now owned and operated by Kamille Laws, has undergone a complete transformation — new...

Marion County, OR – Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office made two late-night arrests this week after separate traffic stops uncovered methamphetamine, a firearm, and active warrants. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the first stop occurred around 10:59 p.m. on October 7, 2025, when a...

OREGON CITY Ore. (KPTV) - A Molalla man is facing about nine and a half years in prison for robbery, stealing a car, hit-and-run and identity theft, the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office said on Wednesday. According to the DA’s office, 31-year-old Alex James Raphun was facing charges for...