Lifestyle
5 Things to Do in Salem This Week: Cinderella Ballet, Saturn Planetarium Show, Yoga and Wine Night
Events in Salem this week include a ballet performance, a planetarium presentation, and a yoga and wine night.
Oregon State Parks Hiring Seasonal Park Rangers and Assistants
Positions available across the state for the 2026 season with competitive pay and benefits.
Salem Home Back on Market After Brief Hiatus
3-Bed, 2-Bath House Offers Spacious Living, Outdoor Amenities
Health
Peanut Butter Recall Issued in Oregon
FDA classifies recall as 'Class II' for potential health risks
Oregon Health Bill Expands Psilocybin Access, Tightens Billing
HB 4040 would overhaul hospital charity care, provider licensing, and insurance coverage rules
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.
Crime
Oregon Man Accused of Stabbing Woman, Dropping Her Off at Walgreens
The victim fought back but was held in the vehicle until she convinced the suspect to let her get first aid.
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
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
US Citizen Recounts 'Trauma' of Mistaken ICE Encounter
Salem woman suffered injuries after being pulled from her car by federal agents who later discovered she was a citizen.
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
