Success in Salem-Keizer: A Story of Progress
On February 24, the district held the second annual State of the District event. While the evening was filled with gratitude for our staff and families, the overarching theme was clear: This is a story of progress. Despite challenges, Salem-Keizer is moving forward. As a district, we are seeing the results of a...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Fire on McCreedy Lane, pair of rollover crashes
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 7:29 p.m. — Firefighters responded to the activation of a fire alarm in the 500 block of North Eighth Street. Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 6:23...
Prolific Salem carousel woodcarver dies at 86
Everett Koontz, one of the original and most prolific carvers on Salem's Riverfront Carousel, has died. He was 86. Koontz joined the team of carvers soon after the carousel dream was conceived in 1996. He and his wife, Dee, who preceeded him in death in 2004, sponsored one of the original 42 carousel horses,...
This new Oregon winery pairs pinot noir with freshly baked cookies
Has this one-year-old tasting room in Oregon’s Willamette Valley perfected the art of the cookie pairing?. Chehalem Estate Winery’s housemade cookies are certainly popular with Oregon wine enthusiasts. Stoller Wine Group opened the tasting room at Chehalem Estate in Sherwood in 2025 – and rolled out its signature...
Free community training to address emerging substance use trends among youth in Linn Co.
ALBANY, Ore. — Linn Together, in partnership with the Linn County Alcohol and Drug Program, will host a free community training titled “High in Plain Sight” on Wednesday, April 1, at the Russell Tripp Performance Center at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany. The training will be presented...
Rain to return mid-week in the Willamette Valley
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 3pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.
‘Don’t panic!’: Guidance for gardeners on how to navigate this warm winter weather
SHERWOOD, Ore. (KPTV) – With a warmer than usual winter, plants and flowers budding schedule has been sped up a bit! To find out how to handle it, FOX 12’s Ayo Elise talked with the experts at Al’s Garden. For more tips just head to Al’s Garden’s...
Grand jury indicts Salem man in speed-racing crash that injured woman
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A Marion County grand jury indicted a 27-year-old man last week in connection to a 2025 street racing crash that injured a woman, the Salem Police Department said on Monday. The crash happened on April 10, 2025, at Fairgrounds Road and Academy Street NE, at...
A treasured waterfall is up for sale. Oregon lawmakers propose a deal
Oregon lawmakers have taken the first step toward acquiring a 92-foot waterfall east of Salem, as well as the private land surrounding it. A new budget bill includes investing $2.1 million toward potentially acquiring Abiqua Falls, a dramatic basalt cliff cascade that drops into a pool encircled by ferns and mossy...
March 2 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 502-538-8321 and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at...
