Third man sentenced for 2024 escape of MacLaren Youth facility
A man who escaped from MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in 2024 was sentenced Dec. 4 to 11 months in prison. Julian Diaz-Navarro, 21, was one of three men who escaped from MacLaren, the Oregon Youth Authority's largest facility located in Woodburn, at about 9:12 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2024. Diaz-Navarro , Xavier Swimm...
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on Commercial Street SE in Salem
Salem police say 21-year-old Ethan Alekseyenko died after being struck while crossing Commercial Street SE Saturday night; the year’s tenth fatal crash. Salem, OR. — A 21-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night while crossing Commercial Street SE, marking Salem’s tenth fatal crash of 2025.
Oregon toddler mauled by two dogs, leaving her hospitalized
SALEM, Ore. — A child is recovering in the hospital after being attacked by what her mother said were two pit bulls on Sunday afternoon. The child was walking to the front door of her family's Salem apartment with her 3-year-old sister, when her mother Merissa Corron told KGW News that she noticed the neighboring...
Flood Advisory until 01:00PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Oregon, including the following counties, Lincoln, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill. * WHEN...Until 100 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 735...
BCSO Log: DUII arrests, traffic incidents and stray dog rescue
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a...
OPRD Requests Public Feedback on Rule Changes
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is gathering public comments on proposed changes announced last month to the rules guiding reservations, special access passes, rate ranges and fee waivers. The proposed changes were announced last month in a press release. Public comments on the proposals will be accepted...
Study confirms no set rules for portraying Santa, opening doors to diverse interpretations
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Confirmation for would-be Santas: There are no rules on what makes Santa, "Santa," according to a study out of the University of Tennessee, Northern Illinois University and Oregon State University. Researchers interviewed Santas who fit the more traditional role, or prototypical curly white hair,...
Man dies from injuries after being hit by vehicle in Salem
SALEM, Oregon — A man has died as a result of his injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Salem, police said on Thursday. The crash happened on Nov. 29 around 10:04 p.m. near the intersection of Commercial Street and Ewald Avenue Southeast. Police officers determined two men were traveling westbound across...
PacificSource Medicaid patients warned they may lose coverage at Salem Health Jan. 1
More than 140,000 low-income people in Marion and Polk counties may not be able to book appointments at Salem Health next year. PacificSource Community Solutions told members in a letter sent Thanksgiving week that Salem’s only hospital system could soon be out of network. The not-for-profit insurance company...
Albany driver arrested for random gunfire & DUII crash
MILLERSBURG, Ore. - The Linn County Sheriff's Office is investigating a dramatic incident involving a DUII crash and weapons offense early Thursday morning. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to reports of gunshots and found a white Honda Civic overturned in a farm field near Groshong Road. The...
