33-year-old Keizer woman dies after being thrown from car in crash in Lake County
A 33-year-old Keizer woman died in a crash in rural Lake County early Nov. 6 after being thrown from her car. According to Oregon State Police, Sydney-Marie Katherine Dobson was driving on Highway 31 near milepost 71, which is near Summer Lake, at 6:32 a.m. The Honda Accord she was driving did not make a curve,...
The most expensive neighborhoods in Salem
Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...
Man re-convicted for beating Molalla woman to death, burning her in backyard
Norberto Nestor Muniz Jr. was convicted for a second time on Thursday for the murder and first-degree abuse of a corpse of a Molalla woman, after his previous conviction was overturned and a retrial was ordered by the state.
Food assistance resources available to Benton County residents
Nearly 13,000 Benton County residents are navigating uncertainty over their food assistance as a federal government shutdown disrupts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Benton County officials released information this week about where residents can find food help as the shutdown interferes with the...
Discover Gluten-Free Delights at Salem’s Indoor Market: Mochi Mayhem Bakery
The Salem Public Market, an indoor Saturday market that operates even during the winter, has recently added a new vendor to its lineup. Mochi Mayhem, a bakery specializing in treats made with Mochi flour instead of wheat flour, has set up shop on Rural Street. With approximately twenty vendors, the market offers a...
Incidents of racial profiling in schools spark alarm
Fear of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) raids lingers in school communities nationwide as the new school year begins, and the presence of ICE officers at a Wilsonville middle school in mid-October only reinforced those fears. “I want to be clear that TTSD, like Oregon, is a sanctuary district; our...
Family of man shot by Portland preschool security guard files $15M wrongful death lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The family of a man who was shot and killed by an armed security guard near a Portland Jewish preschool back in May have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, asking for more than $15 million in damages. Manuel Garza, 32, of Wilsonville, Oregon, was shot...
Mediterranean Oak Borer Found Widely Across Northern Willamette Valley
SALEM, Ore. – Trapping for Mediterranean oak borer (MOB) this summer showed this new pest from Europe, North Africa, and western Asia is now present across the northern Willamette Valley in at least six counties – Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington, and Yamhill. MOB is a concern because it has infested...
Experienced hunter goes missing in Oregon national forest
It has been seven days since an experienced hunter went missing in Mount Hood National Forest. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Oct. 31 that Devon Dobek, 51-year-old, failed to return home from his hunting trip after messaging a friend earlier that day that he was on his way back.
This Charming Deli In Oregon Serves Up The Best Sandwiches You’ll Ever Taste
The moment you bite into a sandwich at Old World Deli in Corvallis, Oregon, something extraordinary happens – time slows down, your taste buds stand at attention, and you realize that this unassuming establishment has been hiding one of the state’s most delicious culinary treasures all along. The...

















