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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Salem man was arrested Sunday for allegedly kidnapping a woman. An 18-year-old called to report his mother missing on Dec. 28 after she failed to return home the previous night. Her vehicle was later found in a nearby park along with torn clothing and her shoes, according to Salem police. […]

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — After drawing ire from public safety unions, the Salem City Council is considering revisiting the reappointment of Kyle Hedquist, who has a past murder conviction, to the city's Community Police Review Board. Salem City Council voted 5-4 on December 8 to reappoint Hedquist to the...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Marion County grand jury report this week highlighted “cascading failures” at Oregon’s largest youth prison, including contraband getting into the facility, unaddressed gang-related violence and insufficient staff or training to address the problems. While MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility is a...

Josiah Lake II faced ferocious full court pressure, Oregon State struggled with turnovers, and the Beavers dropped their West Coast Conference opener against Santa Clara. Read the full game recap in this piece.

Birthday celebrations are not only reserved for people, and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office has taken to social media to mark an occasion for one of their own – a four-legged deputy. The office shared a post recognizing the 4th birthday, or 32nd in dog years, of K9 Valkyrie, affectionately known as "Valk." The...

From the quiet cul-de-sacs of Corvallis to the bustling neighborhoods of Beaverton, these sightings have triggered official warnings for pet owners and parents to remain vigilant as the State apex predators move closer to back doors than ever before. 1. The "Porch Predation" in Corvallis. In a chilling display of...

Dense fog is the main weather concern early today across Eugene and the southern Willamette Valley, especially along the I-5 corridor. Ground observations indicate areas of very low visibility, at times reduced to one-quarter mile or less, prompting a Dense Fog Advisory. Conditions are expected to gradually improve...

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The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is spreading the word on how to avoid post-holiday thefts, a concern that ratchets up each year as freshly unwrapped gifts potentially lure thieves. An advisory against letting thieves diminish the holiday cheer was shared on social media, emphasizing the importance of how...

Now through January 1, 2026 is the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement period. The Salem Police Department will have dedicated DUI enforcement cars on the road throughout the holidays. Chief Trevor Womack reminds everyone: “As we head into the holidays, remember that impaired driving doesn’t slow...