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West Salem girls swimming delivered a historically dominant performance to claim the team title at the Central Valley Conference district meet. The Titans took home the team trophy with 462 points, while Sprague earned silver with 403 points and McNary bronze with 347 points Feb. 14 at the conclusion of the two-day...

(Editor's note: The video above is an episode of Destination Oregon highlighting the Enchanted Forest and its history.) Roger Tofte, the creator of the Enchanted Forest theme park south of Salem, died Feb. 13 at 96, with his family by his side, the family announced. Tofte was born on Jan....

About once a week or so, the bike takes me west on Queen Avenue and across the tracks south of the Albany railroad yard. Each ride reminds me of a potential hazard left by a paving project in 2024. The $4 million rebuilding of that end of Queen Avenue resulted...

Rain before 10am, then showers after 10am. Snow level 2700 feet lowering to 1200 feet. Steady temperature around 39. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Dallas girls wrestling has left the 6A/5A Special District 3 meet with a team title once again. The Dragons had four individual champions, two runners-up and seven more wrestlers place in the top six in their respective weight classes Feb. 14 in the two-day, 15-team tournament at West Salem High School. "These girls...

Tonight, light rain from this morning is expected to give way to drier conditions as a brief lull in weather systems moves through the Willamette Valley and Umpqua Basin. We anticipate seasonable temperatures as we head into a significant pattern change next week, bringing cold troughing and modified Arctic air. This...

Tucked into the rolling hills of Silverton, there is a place where nature feels carefully choreographed yet wonderfully wild. The Oregon Garden is not just a stroll through pretty flowers. It is a living showcase of the Pacific Northwest, where forest paths, vibrant blooms, and peaceful water features unfold around...

The Corvallis stop of the Special Olympics Oregon Polar Plunge raised nearly $45,000 to support free statewide athletic programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Marion County, OR. — The Marion County Bar Association (MCBA) has named Marion County Justice of the Peace Justin E. Kidd as a recipient of the Carson Award for service to the community, recognizing his sustained dedication to public service and access to justice. The Carson Award is presented...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Monmouth man has been accused of attempted murder after an altercation in a Salem convenience store erupted into gunfire. On Saturday, just before 7 p.m., the Salem Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at the U.S. Market on Broadway Street NE. When officers arrived, a clerk...