Old Shari’s, New Bear: Big Plates and a New Hangout Arrive on South Commercial
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A familiar corner at Commercial and Kuebler has a new roar. The long‑anticipated Black Bear Diner debuted in South Salem on November 18, 2025, bringing all‑day hours (6 a.m.–10 p.m.), online ordering, and beer‑and‑wine service to 5005 Commercial Street SE....
Encore Lifts the Curtain at the Grand: A Stage‑Savvy Supper Club Lands at High...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Salem’s most theatrical address just added dinner to the bill. Nestled inside the ground floor of the Historic Grand Theatre at 195 High St NE, Encore Restaurant is now open for nightly reservations, promising an art‑deco setting, a cocktail...
Oregon State Hospital’s culture needs to improve, officials tell legislators
Oregon Health Authority officials told a legislative panel Monday they are taking steps to prevent future patient deaths or serious injuries at Oregon State Hospital in Salem. And Dave Baden, the authority’s deputy director — who temporarily stepped in as superintendent at the facility — said the culture at the...
Suspects in Asian American burglary case face fresh charges; arrest warrants issued for two
A Lane County circuit court judge Monday, Nov. 17, authorized two arrest warrants for defendants charged in connection with burglaries police say targeted Asian American households. Both local and federal prosecutors now are making cases against suspects in a string of crimes against Asian American residents in...
How Local Residents Can Support Outdoor Nonprofits in the Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley and Cascade Range in Oregon are popular locations for outdoor activities. Local nonprofits work throughout the year to maintain and improve hiking, trail running, and mountain biking in the area.
Seeking New Homes for Beloved Stuffed Animals
A local resident has turned to social media to seek advice on what to do with an accumulation of stuffed animals, or 'stuffies', that have been collected over the years. The resident, who is also a crochet enthusiast, has expressed a preference for the stuffies to be used in their original forms to bring joy, rather...
Community Strategies for Battling a Fruit Fly Infestation
In recent times, the town has been experiencing an unusually high infestation of fruit flies. Residents have taken to social media to express their frustration and share their experiences with these pesky insects. The situation seems to be widespread, with many people reporting the same issue in different parts of...
Oregon state Rep. Hòa Nguyễn remembered for grace, advocacy for children
The memorial booklets for the late Rep. Hòa Nguyễn sat in a basket beside a bouquet of flowers, adorning a table near the chamber floor of the Oregon House of Representatives. A section titled “In Her Words” begins with a quote from author William Barclay: “There are two great days in a person’s life, the day we were...
Oregon advocates work to streamline wrongful conviction payouts
In 2022, lawmakers passed the Oregon Justice Exonerees Act which would provide wrongfully convicted Oregonians some money if they are exonerated.
Nov. 17 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office outstanding warrants
Area law enforcement agencies are looking for the following people who have absconded from the law. Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707....
