FEDERAL TAKEDOWN: DHS Agents and Sheriff’s Deputies Secure Arrests Inside Marion County Courthouse After...
SALEM, OR — A routine morning at the Marion County Courthouse turned into a high-stakes law enforcement operation Thursday as federal agents moved in to arrest two individuals, resulting in a physical struggle in a public hallway. Shortly after 8:00 AM on March 26, 2026, agents from the Department...
Salem teen arrested, charged with menacing, after argument on Snapchat escalates
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Salem man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a reported menacing case from February. Nafi Tesfaye Gelgelu, 19, was arrested March 25 after police served a search warrant and found two AR-style rifles and a 12-gauge shotgun in his bedroom. The incident began in...
Owner of Salem Restaurant, Donatellos, Ordered to Pay More Than $96,000 After Tax Evasion...
A former Salem restaurant owner has been ordered to pay more than $96,000 after pleading guilty to three felony counts of tax evasion in Marion County Circuit Court, according to the Oregon Department of Revenue. The case involved failures to file required quarterly payroll tax reports and remit withheld employee...
Oregon woman accused of spoofing email address to steal $436,300 payment to dead man’s...
DALLAS, Oregon — An Oregon woman is accused of spoofing an email address to take a $436,300 probate payment intended for the wife of a Kentucky man who died in 2023. Court records filed Wednesday allege that Tina Martin of Dallas, Oregon — with the assistance of other unidentified individuals — posed as the Kentucky...
Serial flasher accused of public indecency while driving on I-5 in Oregon
A Beaverton man previously known as the “I-5 Flasher” for driving alongside women motorists and exposing himself to them on Interstate 5 and other highways in Washington state has been arrested in Oregon on similar allegations. Oregon State Police arrested Charles Porter, 59, on March 18 after a...
13 Beloved Oregon Restaurants Locals Never Get Tired Of
Oregon is home to a dining scene that feels both vast and wonderfully personal, and these restaurants have earned a special place in locals’ hearts. From cozy corner cafés to bustling eateries serving inventive dishes, each spot offers something that keeps people coming back year after year. Comfort,...
“No Kings” Protests Set for Saturday Across Oregon as Demonstrators Prepare for a Statewide...
Saturday is shaping up to be one of the most active protest days Oregon has seen this year, with “No Kings” demonstrations scheduled in communities across the state, including Portland, Salem, Springfield, Medford, Ashland and Grants Pass. Organizers say the events are part of a coordinated national day of action...
Woodburn community cleanup day searches for volunteers
As Earth Day approaches, Woodburn organizations are providing opportunities for residents to give back to the local environment. The city is inviting Woodburn residents to roll up their sleeves and pitch in for the annual Community Clean-up Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25. The event is hosted...
Thirsty Thursday: ‘Sauvage’ spotlights Oregon Sauvignon Blanc
Oregon-made pinot noir or chardonnay aren't the only types of wine worth celebrating. Durant Vineyards at Red Ridge Farms in Dayton is once again hosting 'Sauvage,' an annual tasting experience that promises an "exploration" of Oregon Sauvignon Blanc.
‘A Division of Vision’: H. Eliz Snowcarp’s art for people who see things differently
SALEM — H. Eliz Snowcarp tackles exclusion and inclusivity in the art world with her installation A Division of Vision: Can You See How I Feel? in the Focus Gallery of the Salem Art Association‘s Bush Barrn Art Center through March 29. She begins by asking what appears to be a simple question before diving into the...
