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KEIZER, Ore — Attorneys representing a Keizer firefighter who was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents while fighting a Washington state wildfire have filed a habeas corpus petition and a motion for a temporary restraining order, arguing that his detention was unlawful. Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez, 23, was...

As cooler evenings settle in, ALDI offers an expanded selection of affordable comfort foods to make your fall nights even cozier. From hearty soups and pizzas to indulgent desserts and warming sides, these items are quick to prepare and bursting with seasonal flavors. We’ve rounded up additional standout options...

Salem might not be the first city you think of when it comes to great food, but locals know the capital hides some incredible dining spots. Tucked inside old houses, unmarked doors, and quiet corners, these restaurants serve flavors that surprise, comfort, and inspire. From sizzling Korean bibimbap to Spanish...

For the first time ever, 14 nights of terror are coming to the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center.

Raphe Beck has a theory about why the Platypus Trophy has never really taken off. “I think what’s hard about it is, we love the Duck, and they love the Beaver,” said Beck, the University of Oregon Alumni Association’s executive director, sitting at a table in the Ford Alumni Center on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Salem-area grocery chain Roth’s Fresh Markets came within hours of a strike by meat and deli department workers. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 reached tentative agreement with Roth’s Sept. 10 on a new three-year union contract, just ahead of a strike that was to start Sept. 11.

Wednesday morning, at approximately 2:54 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash near the 10,700 block of Crosby Rd NE in Woodburn. When first responders arrived, they located a sedan with significant damage. The male driver, identified as 37-year-old Miguel Arellano Perez of Hubbard, was...

Health-care providers and pharmacists across Oregon can once again administer the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine without requiring a prescription, following updated guidance announced this week by state health authorities. The Oregon Health Authority announced the change Wednesday as part of coordinated vaccine...

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Corvallis Community Emergency Response Team are offering free emergency preparedness training to area residents next month. The comprehensive CERT training course combines 12 hours of online learning with two full days of hands-on instruction scheduled for Oct. 11-12 at the...

A suspicious backpack discovered inside a public bathroom at Oregon’s Sunset Beach State Recreation Site on Tuesday morning prompted a large law enforcement response and investigation, according to Oregon State Police. The incident began at 10:21 a.m. Tuesday, when Oregon State Parks alerted state police to the bag....