Lifestyle
22-Year Red Cross Blood Drive Ends for Franklin Park Teacher
Joanie Doff's annual student-led blood drive at Franklin Park Middle School in Salem will conclude after over two decades.
Apply Now for Early College High School in Salem
Deadline for incoming 9th graders is March 10, 2026
Oregon Lawmakers Consider Bill to Ban Speculative Ticket Sales
The proposed legislation aims to protect consumers from fake event tickets.
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.
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.
Business
Salem Pauses Sign Code Enforcement After Business Complaints
City leaders respond to concerns from local businesses about sign code challenges.
Starbucks Store Illegally Solicited Complaints, NLRB Judge Says
An Oregon Starbucks location violated labor law by meeting with workers to discuss grievances after a union petition was filed, the judge ruled.
Oregon Beer Distributor Acquired, Impacting 177 Workers
Point Blank Distributing to close facilities in Bend and Eugene
Politics
Scott Jennings Calls Out Democrats for 'Completely Melting Down' Over Voter ID
Radio host criticizes Democrats' opposition to common-sense voter ID laws
Salem Mayor Says Governor's Office Never Asked Her to Sign Immigration Letter
Mayor Julie Hoy says she was not contacted by the governor's office about signing a letter demanding a pause in federal immigration enforcement in Oregon.
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.
