Salem OR

Nov. 17 agenda will include presentation from staff, discussion of issue. Nov. 17 agenda will include presentation from staff, discussion of issue. Artificial intelligence: it’s what everybody is talking about, including governments trying to determine if and how they will use the emerging technology going forward....

A project intended to keep Salem's Center Street Bridge functional after a major earthquake will move forward in 2026. Oregon Transportation Commissioners decided Nov. 13 to fund an additional $100 million for the project and opted not to push back its timeline. Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the new funding. The...

On November 13, 2025, Corvallis Police responded to a shooting at Willamette Park at 1349 SE Goodnight Ave. Officers arrived and found two people involved. One person was deceased. Police said the incident followed an argument between the two, who knew each other. The victim's name has not been released, pending...

PORTLAND, OR – As of Friday, Rogue Ales & Spirits ceased operations, and locations in Portland, Astoria, Salem, and Newport were abruptly shutdown. This follows the closing of two other locations in Portland, one in 2020 and the other in 2024. Rogue has experienced a significant drop in sales...

Authorities are searching for a wanted person near McKay High School in Salem, Oregon, which is currently on lockdown.

Linda Modrell, a former Benton County commissioner who championed equality and advocated tirelessly for vulnerable residents during her 16-year tenure, died Nov. 8, 2025 at age 82. Modrell, a Philomath resident, served four terms as a Benton County commissioner from 1999 through 2014 after first being elected in...

Historic Salem, Inc. will host 'Boughs & Blooms: Christmas in Salem 2025' on December 6 and 7, 2025. The event will include tours of downtown Salem and historic streets such as Summer, Broad, Essex, and Chestnut Streets.

Governor Kotek Meets the New Owners of McMinnville’s Steel Mill. Governor Tina Kotek recently led a trade mission to South Korea and Japan (Oct 23–30, 2025), highlighting Oregon’s global connections in advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and investment. During her visit to Japan, Governor Kotek met with Toyota...

— Across Salem and the Willamette Valley, leaves are falling. Whether residents love or loathe this autumnal event, many will be asking themselves the same thing — what do I do with these leaves?. In Salem, City crews remove leaves from streets using street sweepers. In areas with more...

A local resident is seeking recommendations for the nicest restaurant in town to celebrate their one-year anniversary with their partner. Despite living in the area for a while, they are unsure about the current top-rated or "fancier" dining establishments. They have clarified that they are specifically looking for...