Salem OR

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around salem..

A user recently upgraded their phone and noticed that the Corvallis Bus app did not redownload as expected. Upon searching for the app in the app store, they could only find the "Corvallis Transit System" app, which seemed to be a mere gateway to the CTS website and its less-than-ideal live map. The user was left...

On a bike ride the day after Thanksgiving, I was once again impressed by the condition of the Periwinkle Bike Path: No trash, and no improvised camps visible on the wooded banks of the creek. It’s something to be thankful for when our parks and public spaces serve their intended...

A newcomer to the area recently visited the Finley Wildlife Refuge and was captivated by its beauty. They thought it would be a great place for a run and took to social media to ask if running was allowed in the refuge. They had come across a 2013 article stating that jogging was prohibited and wanted to know if this...

Traffic going south on Interstate 5 to Woodburn Exit 271 came to a near standstill and backed up more than 7 miles by 1 p.m. on Nov. 28. According to Tripcheck.com, traffic going south toward the Woodburn Premium Outlets had backed up to Donald-Aurora Exit 278. The area is a frequent choke point due to Black Friday...

Highway 551 reopened just after 9:30 p.m. Nov. 28 west of Aurora after a crash, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The closure was at the intersection with Keil Road, just south of the Aurora State Airport. The crash was reported at 4:37 p.m., according to Pulsepoint. The Aurora Fire District had...

The city of Woodburn is hosting a Holiday Game Night from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. The evening event will feature multiple games hosted at three different downtown establishments. Loteria will be hosted at the Bungalow Theatre, 455 N. Front St. Festive crafts will take place at Cafe La Onda,...

Dealing with the reality of having to leave your family for extended periods due to work or study commitments can be a challenging experience. This situation is particularly relevant for individuals from countries like Lebanon, where the job market may not provide adequate financial security. For instance, those in...

Nonprofit alerts affected individuals in October of data breach. A county organization announced this week that the personal information of some of its members had inadvertently been released publicly last summer. Yamhill Community Care, a nonprofit which manages health care for Medicaid recipients in Yamhill and...

CORVALLIS — Snipping cuttings from the garden this time of year can set you up with a private nursery of plants by spring. Whether you plant the results of your “snip and stick” project or share them, propagating by cuttings is a rewarding process. Although some sources...