Salem Police Arrest 17-Year-Old After Armed Robbery of 15-Year-Old Boy at Northeast Apartment Complex
SALEM, Ore. — A 17-year-old male suspect, who has an outstanding probation violation warrant through the Oregon Youth Authority, has been lodged at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center on charges related to an armed robbery at an apartment complex in northeast Salem. The incident occurred at 10.20 a.m....
OPB’s First Look: Gas tax goes to court
Subscribe to OPB’s First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a week. A judge will decide this week whether to block Oregon lawmakers from moving the date of a vote on transportation tax and fee increases from November to May. OPB’s Dirk VanderHart has been...
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy talks public safety, homelessness, budget
Mayor Julie Hoy delivered her second State of the City address on March 11. The first-term mayor, who is running for reelection against Councilor Vanessa Nordyke, highlighted efforts to balance the budget, make Salem safer, revitalize downtown and increase economic investment. Hoy said the longstanding State of the...
Gazing out the window from a bed
One great thing about being on the seventh floor of Salem Hospital, besides meeting the exceptionally caring and competent staff, is the view. What is not ideal is the reason I was there, which is that they admitted me. I would rather have been on the bike. The other reason...
Assisted Living Development in Oregon Secures $12M Financing
Gantry has secured a $12 million construction-to-permanent loan for the development of a new assisted living facility in Woodburn, Oregon. The 46-unit, 51-bed facility is currently under construction at 1000 Country Club Road NE, adjacent to Heartwood Place Memory Care. Both properties will be owned and managed by...
Pineapple Express on the way for the end of the Week
#PineappleExpress developing. Minor flooding issues will likely develop by FRIDAY for areas of the northern Willamette Valley and Northern Coast. Temps will also be warming with rising snow levels up to 7,000-FT on THURSDAY. Heaviest rain start times- Portland area WEDNESDAY, Eugene area THURSDAY, Roseburg and...
‘Very frustrating two-hour meeting’ says Canby mayor
Finding a path forward for traffic and transportation concerns in Clackamas County, particularly rural Clackamas County such as Canby and Molalla, has proven to be a frustrating pursuit for Canby Mayor Brian Hodson. During a recent Canby City Council meeting, Hodson offered a report on the Region 1 Area Commission...
WATCH: Coach Shephard on Spring Camp Day 1
Oregon State head coach JaMarcus Shephard met with the media immediately following the Beavers first spring camp practice of 2026. Shephard discussed the energy, offseason training and his mentality heading into his first spring as the head coach. WATCH:. Coach JaMarcus Shephard. Make sure to follow the BeaverBlitz...
Ring by Spring: More Than an Offhand Joke at GFU
NEWBERG, Ore. — During Welcome Weekend at George Fox University, speeches, events, and community fairs help new students settle into campus life. Months later, some still remember the offhand remarks: “You could be sitting next to your future spouse,” or “You’ll get your ring by spring here, don’t worry.”
Oregon’s Beer Tasting Train Rides
If your idea of a perfect night out involves craft beer, scenery, and the gentle rhythm of jointed rail, Santiam Excursion Trains delivers a refreshingly different kind of “brew tour.” Based in Lebanon, Oregon, this operation has built a reputation for fun, themed excursions that pair classic passenger-rail ambiance...
