Readers respond: Don’t rename Jefferson High School
I am a 93-year-old alumnus of Jefferson High School who is very concerned about the possibility of a name change, and there are many other graduates who agree. Jeff was a great, diverse school of all races and religions and we cared for each other. We all got a great education. Jefferson students have served in war and
Oregon National Guard soldiers honored after deployment to Horn of Africa
SALEM, Ore. — More than 200 Oregon Army National Guard soldiers were formally welcomed home Sunday after returning from a nearly year-long deployment to the Horn of Africa, where they supported security operations, military infrastructure projects and counterterrorism missions. The soldiers, assigned to Bravo Company,
This nonaffiliated Oregonian is running for Congress. His campaign looks different than most
Jason Faler spends most of his weekends collecting signatures at the Salem Saturday Market. That’s usually when the 49-year old combat veteran and former healthcare executive pitches himself to registered voters living in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District, asking them to sign a petition supporting his spot on the No
FIRST ALERT: Hottest day of the heat wave
After several record-breaking temperatures on Sunday, the heat reaches its peak today. Many inland communities will climb into the upper 90s this afternoon, with some locations from Hillsboro to Salem approaching 100 degrees. It will feel even hotter than yesterday in some areas, thanks to the unusually warm start to t
Fire and Rescue Calls: Motorcycle crash, outbuilding fire
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue:. • No calls of public significance reported. Other calls: Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to a call at 4:28 p.m. (Quail Glenn Drive). SATURDAY, JUNE 6. • 4:42 p.m. — Emergency...
Watch Planes Take Off Next To Your Window At One Of Oregon’s Most Unique...
There are certain places in Oregon that make you slow down without even realizing it. You walk in expecting a meal, but somewhere between the first sip of coffee and the arrival of your food, you find yourself staring out the window, completely captivated by something unexpected. That's exactly what happens at Flight D
Developer proposes new model to bring millions to Salem
The developer behind one of the biggest revitalization projects planned for Salem in recent years is proposing a "Prosper Portland"-style model to spur economic development in the city and bring in $13 to $34 million in revenue over the next five years. Aaron Stickney, a co-founder and managing member of SilverSphere C
The man behind the name on historic house
The so-called “Sternberg House” in downtown Albany is in the local news again, which made me ask myself: Who is this Sternberg?. The house is said to have been built in 1868. It is where current owners Angela Kelly and Sarah Soric hope to open a substance abuse treatment center.
Come Out and Play! 2026 Summer Activities in Salem are Still Registering
Salem, Ore. – Discover your passport to summer fun and adventure! The 2026 City of Salem Recreation Guide has a wide range of supervised day camps for young people. Fun and exciting summer activities are available for ages 3 to 99, taking place in City-owned parks and facilities throughout Salem.
Oregon State University celebrates class of 2026 at commencement
Graduates celebrate at the 2026 Oregon State University Commencement Ceremony, June 13, 2026. Oregon State University celebrated the class of 2026 in Corvallis on Saturday at the school’s 157th Commencement Ceremony. This year’s commencement speaker was three-time Olympic medalist Jade Carey, who is a part of the gradu

















