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This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A familiar bear has officially taken up residence in South Salem. The new Black Bear Diner at 5005 Commercial Street SE has taken over the former Shari’s Café & Pies near Kuebler Boulevard. Pre‑opening coverage pointed to late October; check‑ins by Oct. 23...

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake rumbled north of Salem and Keizer and 3.7 miles southeast of Amity at 7:58 a.m. on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Geological Survey . The small quake was directly west of Willamette Mission State Park and north of Bethel Heights outside West Salem. A 3.2 magnitude earthquake can...

A new six-month pilot bus line, 99 Vine, will launch November 24, providing fareless weekday service between McMinnville and Eugene with stops in eight communities along the 99W corridor. Eugene, OR. — A new regional transit option connecting communities along the 99W corridor will officially launch Monday, November...

Federal immigration agents detained a 17-year-old Oregon high school student during his lunch break on Friday by breaking his car window. Christian Jimenez of Newberg, Oregon, was driving his father’s car at 12:30 p.m. Friday when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stopped him off-campus, his older brother...

At its meeting on Monday, November 24, Salem City Council will hold two public hearings:. Salem Tourism Promotion Area. To add short-term rentals to the Salem Tourism Promotion Area, a 2 percent fee on overnight stays to pays for marketing Salem as a destination for tourism. The funding is used...

The Dallas Wings earned the No. 1 overall pick for the second consecutive year, in a 2026 WNBA Draft lottery that lacks a consensus top overall pick. In contrast to years of obvious No. 1 selections Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, there is not a clear-cut choice heading into the new year. UCLA’s...

In a quest for non-alcoholic apple cider, a social media user recently expressed disappointment at not finding any at the Peoria farmers market. This sparked a discussion on where to find the best apple cider, with several suggestions coming from various members of the community.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s a sure sign of the times, evergreen trees strapped to car roofs are making their way home for the holidays. If you’re looking for the perfect tree for your family, KOIN 6 News’ Kohr Harlan has a look at this year’s harvest. Kohr visited Noble Mountain Tree Farm in Salem […]

Hearing set for Dec. 4 at the courthouse in McMinnville. In December 2012, the three-member Yamhill County Board of Commissioners, including conservatives Leslie Lewis and Kathy George, passed an ordinance that would allow for development of a rails-to-trails project that came to be known as the Yamhelas Westsider...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization (IHN-CCO) is making a substantial commitment to community health and equity. The organization has allocated more than $1.7 million to fund 15 pilot projects and support five emerging community partnerships. These investments, set to launch...