Intense Debate: Woodburn Announces Local Emergency in Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement
kptv.com - 11/21/2025 09:51:00 PM. The Woodburn City Council recently declared a state of emergency in response to federal immigration enforcement actions. The council cited economic and humanitarian impacts as the primary reasons for this decision. The declaration includes a $30,000 allocation to support affected...
Body found in Mt. Hood National Forest confirmed as Devon Dobek, death ruled accidental
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A medical examiner has confirmed that the remains found in the Mount Hood National Forest earlier this month are those of a missing hunter. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office says the body that was recovered on Nov. 16 is 51-year-old Devon Christopher Dobek, of Hubbard. A medical...
RV fire in Lebanon extinguished; pets rescued by neighbor
LEBANON, Ore. — The Lebanon Fire District responded to an RV fire on Fairview Road in the 32000 block, where flames were seen shooting through the roof. Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze. The family was not home at the time, and a neighbor noticed the flames and acted swiftly to rescue the family's pets,...
Vending machine at Valley River makes holiday giving simple
Inside Valley River Center is a special red vending machine. Swiping a credit card won't get you a soda or bag of chips. Instead patrons of this vending machine will be given a menu of items that charities in Lane, Benton, Linn and Douglas counties need to serve their clients. "It's this really clever vending...
Evening Sky Residence / Scott I Edwards Architecture / United States
The Evening Sky Residence by Scott I Edwards Architecture is situated at the highest point of a vineyard in the foothills of McMinnville, Oregon, overlooking the Willamette Valley to the east and the Coastal Mountain Range to the west. Placed in a natural clearing, the house is composed of two...
SW Jefferson’s Madrina Doubles Down: Mercadito by Day, Dinner House by Night—Latina-Owned Wines Lead
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown’s newest cobalt-blue arrival is drawing buzz with a split personality. Madrina Cocina Mexicana, from restaurateur Lucy De Leon, opened in late August opposite the Mexican Consulate and now toggles between a fast-casual mercadito at lunch and a...
PacWave Inks ‘Historic’ US Wave Power Purchase Deal
PacWave, administered by Oregon State University, has signed a power purchase agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), paving the way for wave-generated electricity to be supplied to the U.S. grid for the first time. The agreement marks a major step for CalWave, which will deploy its xWave technology...
OSU Wind Symphony and Campus Band to Perform Fall Concert Open to Local Community
The Oregon State University (OSU) Wind Symphony is an auditioned ensemble open to undergraduate students of any major. The group will perform in the School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts' Fall Concert. The Wind Symphony performs both classic and contemporary works and has a history that dates back to the...
OPINION: Vote Stapleton to Oregon Senate for housing solutions
Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing local families in Salem, Keizer, Gervais and Woodburn. Too many people — from veterans to first-time homebuyers — are being priced out of the communities they love. That’s why I am supporting Virginia Stapleton for Oregon Senate. Virginia...
Considering a Move to Salem: Seeking Advice on Downtown Living and High Schools
A resident from Redmond, OR is considering a move to Salem and is seeking advice on the best place to live. The individual is particularly interested in finding a safe apartment building downtown where they can comfortably walk their dogs at night. They are also looking for a good high school for their daughter who...
