Lifestyle
Oregon State Parks See Slight Dip in Visits in 2025
Officials dispute link between higher fees and fewer visitors, say visitation remains high
Oregon Offers Free Fishing Weekend
Residents and visitors can fish, clam, and crab without licenses on February 14-15, 2026
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.
Crime
Mediapersons Assaulted by TVK Members in Tamil Nadu
Incident occurred in Salem, Tamil Nadu as journalists were covering a protest.
Salem Police Search for Suspect in Attempted Murder Case
62-year-old Daniel Ray Myers accused of stabbing woman multiple times during attack
Oregon Warns of Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Workers' Comp Claimants
State says fraudsters are impersonating officials to steal money from injured workers
Health
Skin Hunger: The Toll of Touch Deprivation on Older Adults
Experts offer solutions to address the physical and mental health impacts of being touch-starved.
Oregon Sees Surge in Influenza B Cases
State lands in CDC's highest risk tier as new flu strain spreads
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
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
Guest Worker's Relatives Accept Body After TVK Promises Financial Aid
The party assured support for the family of Suraj, who died at a meeting in Salem.
Maharashtra man dies at Tamil Nadu political rally
Police investigating cause of death after incident at TVK party event
Central Oregon Latinos Urge Legislature to Protect Immigrant Communities
The Latino Community Association will advocate for the Immigrant Justice Package in Salem this week.
