Salem OR

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon legislators will gather in Salem next Monday through Wednesday for three days of committee and oversight hearings to prepare for the 2026 legislative session. "Much of the focus will be on the ripple effects of recent federal budget cuts that threaten programs Oregonians rely...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Salem man was arrested on Friday after he was accused of stabbing a teenager at Highland Park several months ago. Kyle Melvin Mulich, 40, is facing charges in connection with a 19-year-old who was stabbed twice at the park back on the afternoon of March 3, Salem police said. The […]

The rumors are true, and Black Bear Diner is set to open in Salem next month. Staff of the diner recently provided construction updates for the location coming to 5005 Commercial Street SE on social media. This is in place of the former Shari’s Cafe & Pies and will be Oregon’s 11th Black Bear Diner location....

The city of Woodburn is continuing its now year-long fight against the tree-killing, invasive emerald ash borer. The beetle was first detected in Wyffels Park in August 2024, and the city removed the infected trees in March. However, more infested trees have been found in a different part of the same park, continuing...

CPRD board member eyes Position 3 post held by term-limited Mary Starrett. The race for spots on the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners is in its infant stage and has yet to draw much attention in the two weeks since candidates have been able to file for the positions. Two...

The local library is keeping teens busy this fall with a full lineup of activities. The Woodburn Public Library has announced its October event series, debuting a list of free Monday activities for teens. Each weekly event will begin at 4 p.m. and will be held at the library, located at 280 Garfield St.

An Oregon high school could be the recipient of a big payout from a national contest. On Thursday, Lebanon High School was announced as a top 25 finalist for the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Competition. As a finalist, Lebanon High School will receive a $25,000 grant, and T-Mobile will...

Benton County will roll out the red carpet for four-legged residents and their families on Friday, Oct. 3 with its inaugural Dog PAWlooza, an event that promises a tail-wagging hub of pet services, food and fun. “This is the first time we’re doing this and we don’t know how it’s...

Grant will aid the district’s effort to increase student performance. The Newberg school district’s Wellness & Readiness project got an economic boost from a familiar county organization in mid-September. The Yamhill Community Care Organization awarded $170,467 to support an effort by the district to focus on...

A group of young women in a youth detention center in Albany have been rehearsing for a unique dance performance. Oak Creek Correctional Facility is the Oregon Youth Authority’s only unit for girls. Three years ago, OYA’s Hispanic Services Coordinator, Paola Sumoza-Maciel, started a Folklorico Dance program. It was...