Deputies Exchange Gunfire With Armed Aumsville Man; Suspect Found Dead After Overnight Standoff
AUMSVILLE, Ore. — March 29, 2026 — Authorities are investigating a deadly overnight standoff in Marion County after deputies exchanged gunfire with an armed man Sunday evening. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 7:08 p.m. on March 29 to a reported domestic disturbance at...
Oregon Humane Society’s ‘Doggie Dash’ coming to Tom McCall Waterfront Park
The Oregon Humane Society is hosting its 39th annual 'Doggie Dash' fundraising event in Portland and Salem, featuring a pet-friendly festival and virtual options for those who can't attend.
Traffic Stop Leads to Firearms Arrests in Salem
SALEM, Ore. — A routine early-morning traffic stop on March 31, 2026, resulted in the arrest of a Salem man and a juvenile after officers discovered multiple loaded firearms inside a vehicle. At approximately 2:47 a.m., officers stopped a black Mercedes driven by 19-year-old Brayan Cervantes Arias of Salem....
Colombian man pleads guilty in burglaries targeting Asian households
A 48-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday, March 31, to a conspiracy charge in connection with a string of home burglaries targeting Asian business owners in Oregon and Washington. Jhon Alexander Quintero admitted guilt in U.S. District Court in Eugene nearly six months after police executed a search warrant Oct. 9...
2 Oregon women are walking to D.C. to protest for women’s rights. They want...
Emily Waugh and her mother, Amy Peck, set out from Salem on Sunday in what they hope is the first leg of a protest walk across America. Two additional walkers joined the Oregon mother-daughter-duo on Sunday. On Monday morning, one other walker tagged along. The pair will need more help...
Monday night I-5 accident near Woodburn claims Salem man’s life
A Monday evening accident along Interstate 5 near Woodburn left a Salem man dead and another with minor injuries. On Monday, March 30, at 7:59 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 5 at milepost 270, near Woodburn at the Butteville Road/Gervais Road exit. The...
💰 Multiple Accounting & Finance Jobs in Marion County, OR ($60K–$160K+)
Marion County’s finance scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for number‑savvy pros. Whether you’re into auditing, tax strategy, or hands‑on bookkeeping, there’s something here worth a look.
Capital City Retro Fest Returns to Salem Waterfront with Expanded Lineup and New Features
Salem, OR. — Capital City Retro Fest will return to Salem’s Waterfront Park August 14–16, 2026, bringing three nights of tribute performances to the Gerry Frank Amphitheater following a successful debut last year. The all-ages festival, produced by Harefest, LLC, was recognized in 2025 by the Oregon...
📋 Multiple Administrative Jobs in Marion County, Oregon
Marion County’s job market is buzzing with new openings for organized, detail‑oriented folks who keep offices running smoothly. If you’re ready to put your clerical or data skills to work, these local roles are worth a look.
Salem Police to lead probe into deadly deputy use-of-force in Aumsville
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Marion County Sheriff's Office was involved in deadly use-of-force incident Sunday night in Aumsville. Officials say deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 12000 block of West Stayton Road just after 7 p.m. “Marion County Sheriff Deputies Benjamin Theodoriches and Ricky...
