Gresham Family Detained in Texas to Return Home
U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter announces the Crespo-Gonzalez family will be escorted back to Oregon after 3 weeks in a Texas immigration detention center.
Breitbart Contributor Alleges Liberation Theologians Shifted Catholic Church Toward Open Borders
Oregon Lawmakers Consider Bill to Ban Speculative Ticket Sales
Crime
Former McNary Volleyball Coach Killed in Highway 22 Crash
Curtiss Scholl, current superintendent of Sisters School District, was injured in the single-vehicle accident.

Salem Man Arrested After Bike and Foot Chase
25-year-old Wyatt Dailey faces multiple charges including possession of meth and resisting arrest.
Salem Woman Injured After ICE Agents Pull Her From Vehicle
Labor union says U.S. citizen suffered concussion, torn rotator cuff, and bruised ribs in incident.
Politics
Salem City Council to Vote on $200K Social Services Fund
Funding would help families impacted by federal immigration enforcement and other vulnerable community members.

Salem Residents Advised on Rights When Interacting with ICE
City forum details how to exercise constitutional protections against searches, seizures, and self-incrimination.
Oregon Ballot Measure Seeks to Ban Hunting and Fishing
Initiative Petition 28 would extend animal cruelty protections to wild animals and livestock
Lifestyle
Oregon's High School Graduation Rate Reaches Record High
State still lags behind national average, but sees gains across diverse student groups

Oregon DHS Exempts Rural SNAP Recipients From Work Requirements
Crook and Jefferson counties among 7 rural areas where residents won't have to meet SNAP work rules in 2026.
Ginamarie Cox, Longtime Oregon Resident, Dies at 67
The beloved community member and avid volunteer passed away in Hermiston on January 26, 2026.
Health
Over 118,000 Oregonians Enroll in Marketplace Health Coverage in 2026
Enrollment dips 15% as federal premium tax credits expire, leading to higher costs for many consumers

Oregon Battles to Preserve 30-Year-Old Medicaid Cost-Control Program
State officials face opposition in effort to overhaul the Prioritized List that guides Oregon Health Plan coverage
Santiam Hospital to merge with Salem Health
The merger aims to strengthen health services in the Santiam Canyon region.
Entertainment
Days of Our Lives Teases Stefano's Final Gift to EJ, Chad's Arizona Move
Upcoming drama includes Chad's surprising announcement, Stefano's ominous legacy, and Rafe's arrest of Dimitri.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Stefan Discovery & Vivian Shockers, Rafe & Eli Seek Answers in Alamainia
Rafe and Eli travel to Alamainia to investigate Vivian's role in Stefan's presumed death.
Salem Comedian Ron Funches Shines on 'The Traitors'
Funches' emotional exit on the Peacock reality show has made him a fan favorite.