Joth Ricci and Family Purchase Winderlea Vineyard and Winery, One of Oregon’s Most Celebrated...
Transition underscores multigenerational stewardship and Oregon’s standing as world-class wine region. Dundee, Ore. (Jan. 8, 2026) – Joth Ricci and his family have purchased Winderlea Vineyard and Winery, marking a thoughtful next chapter for the landmark Dundee Hills estate. The family-to-family transition reflects...
Salem settles $550K workers’ comp claim with firefighter’s widow
Salem City Council authorized the city to enter into a Claim Disposition Agreement to resolve the workers' compensation claim of $550,000 for a former Salem firefighter who died in 2019 from cancer. The case involves the widow of Maurice "Mo" Stadeli. Stadeli worked as a firefighter paramedic for Salem for 28 years....
Armed robbery suspect arrested after pursuit from Salem to Tualatin
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - A wanted armed robbery suspect was arrested following a pursuit along Interstate 5 on Monday, according to the Salem Police Department. The armed robbery happened at about 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 26, at an apartment in the 4100 block of Market Street NE. Police said two suspects armed with handguns...
Oregon man dies after rollover crash on Hwy 22
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Oregon man died in a single-car crash on Highway 22 on Saturday, Oregon State Police announced. The crash took place just after 11:30 p.m. near milepost 16 in Polk County. Investigators say Eduardo Jiminez, 42, was driving a Chrysler Town and Country van that...
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Linfield Best Private College for Online Degrees in...
Linfield University is the No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor’s degrees, according to U.S. News & World Report. The university is listed among the 2026 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs announced by the publication. U.S. News evaluated online undergraduate programs based on a variety of factors, such...
Driver arrested in large drug bust on Interstate 5
A person is now behind bars following a large drug bust in Marion County. On Friday, Oregon State troopers stopped a vehicle on northbound Interstate 5 after noticing issues with the vehicle’s ownership. A drug-detection dog led troopers to the discovery of about 26 pounds of methamphetamine and 18...
Valliscor tax break up for council vote
The chemical manufacturing plant being built on Ferry Street in Albany qualifies to be free from property taxes for five years, an exemption the city council is being asked to approve this week. The council talked about it briefly during Monday’s work session and will be asked to vote on...
Les Newman’s Family-Owned, Time-Tested Outdoor Supplier
(Ryan Pierce, Owner | Photo courtesy of Les Newman’s) The first Les Newman’s opened their doors in Downtown Salem, Oregon, over 100 years ago in 1923, offering tough, reliable and durable workwear. Then, in 1999, after decades of serving the town of Salem, they expanded with a second location, selecting a rapidly...
Precision Salem Policework Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Firearms and Drugs
SALEM, Ore. — On January 25, 2026, Salem Police officers arrested Jose Antonio Sandoval-Chavez, 43, of Salem, in connection with a domestic violence robbery and assault that occurred the previous day at a motel on Portland Road NE. On January 24, officers responded to a report that Sandoval-Chavez had...
Oregon schools face chronic absenteeism crisis
KEIZER, Ore. (InvestigateTV) — Teachers at a high school in Oregon are knocking on doors as part of a districtwide effort to combat chronic absenteeism that is affecting one-third of the state’s students. Chronic absenteeism occurs when a child misses at least 10% of school days. During the...
