Benton County traffic team stops 785 cars over St. Patrick’s Day weekend crackdown
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Benton County Regional Traffic Team has released the results of its St. Patrick’s Day Weekend traffic enforcement effort. The Regional Traffic Team coordinated with law enforcement agencies on the event, including the Albany Police Department, Benton County Sheriff's Office, Corvallis Police...
🚧 Salem Council Approves New Contracting for $25–30M Reservoir Upgrade
The Salem City Council has approved using a special contracting method to speed up long-needed upgrades at the Franzen Reservoir in Turner. The reservoir’s liner and cover, last replaced decades ago, are due for renewal. Using the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) approach will let contractors help design the...
🚧 Salem Transportation Commission Meets April 1
The Community Advisory Transportation Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Public Works Operations Building, 1457 23rd Street SE, Ralph Lambert Room #146. The group advises the City Council on traffic movement and safety issues in Salem.
🌳 Salem Reports Nearly 50,000 City Trees in 2025
Salem’s 2025 Tree Report shows the city now has 49,836 documented trees in parks and public rights of way. The report highlights several key projects from last year:. Emerald Ash Borer Planning: Salem continues preparing for the invasive emerald ash borer, first detected in Oregon in 2022.
Not lovin’ it: Opposition builds against the McDonald’s proposed in this Oregon town
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Opposition is building against a proposal to open a new location of a major fast-food joint in Oregon’s wine country. As first reported by Newsberg, some Dundee residents have expressed concern for the plan to construct a McDonald’s on 225 SE Highway 99W. The drive-thru would take up just over...
Javadi reflects on short session
After the completion of this year’s short session in early March, State Representative Cyrus Javadi recently sat down with the Headlight Herald to discuss happenings in Salem. Javadi’s biggest success was the passage of a bill amending restrictions on transient lodging tax (TLT) revenues to allow localities more...
📢 Public hearing April 9 on proposed zone change near Gaffin Rd SE
Marion County will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to consider a request to rezone a 24.88-acre property at 5355 Gaffin Rd SE, Salem from Special Agriculture (SA) to Commercial (C) and to update the comprehensive plan designation accordingly. The applicant is TIBA Inc.
Marion County deputy found justified in shooting Salem man after 911 call from alleged...
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A Marion County Grand Jury determined that a deputy was justified in shooting a Salem man after the sheriff’s office reportedly received a call from a person claiming they were a hostage. According to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, deputies responded to a 911...
Blind dog reunited with family after 16 days lost in Kings Valley
The 6-year-old Australian shepherd and blue heeler mix — completely blind since age 3 — had been missing for 16 days after slipping out of his yard along Kings Valley Highway north of Alexander Road. His return capped a search effort that drew dozens of volunteers, involved thermal drones, game cameras and social...
Cascade hands Cowgirls nonleague loss
The Crook County Cowgirls came out slow on Saturday against Cascade and never recovered, falling 62-47 to the Cougars in a nonleague game...
