Sue’s Closet Lends Medical Equipment for Free
NEWBERG, Ore. — A medical diagnosis or major medical event can be life-changing not only for the patient but for the patient’s family and friends. The emotional cost is high enough, but the physical and financial cost can be crushing and generational. Get These Stories First, Right in...
New Program Gives Salem Businesses Priority in City Purchases
The City of Salem has started a Local Bidders Pilot Program to give local businesses priority in city purchases. Since November 17, 2024, city departments must include at least one local vendor in quotes for purchases under $100,000. For purchases under $5,000, local vendors are prioritized when prices are similar.
Oregon Attorney General’s Public Law Conference Brings Latest Legal Updates and Training to Local...
The Oregon Attorney General’s Public Law Conference was established in 1997. It is an event for state agency representatives and legal professionals in Oregon. The General Counsel Division organizes the conference to inform participants about recent developments in public law, regulatory changes, and policy issues...
Local Officials Call for End to Unlawful Federal Force Impacting Oregon Communities
On November 25, 2025, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and three county district attorneys sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. The letter was addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The officials asked federal officers to...
Intense Debate: High School Student from McMinnville Arrested by ICE During Lunch Break
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on ICE Arrests McMinnville High Student During Lunch. A recent incident involving the arrest of a 17-year-old student from McMinnville High School by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sparked a heated debate...
Dim Your High Beams: A Plea for Safer Night Driving
In a recent social media post, a user expressed frustration over the misuse of bright car lights, especially during oncoming traffic and within city limits. The user emphasized the importance of turning off bright lights when encountering other vehicles on the road, stating that failure to do so can lead to dangerous...
Hundreds report feeling weekend earthquake in the Willamette Valley
AMITY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Over 200 people have reported feeling a 3.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Sunday morning in the Willamette Valley. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was recorded shortly before 8 a.m. about three miles southeast of Amity, a town of about 1,600 residents. It occurred at a...
Remains Identified as Man Who Vanished After Messaging Friend About Returning Early from Hunting...
Authorities ruled the death of "experienced hunter" Devon Dobek as accidental
‘Don’t feel safe’: McMinnville students protest ICE arrest
Nearly 300 students from McMinnville High School walked out of school Monday morning to protest the ICE arrest of a fellow student last week and demanded ICE leave the city.
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Salem, OR
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to salem..

















