Lifestyle
Salem First Baptist Church Seeks Volunteers for 'One Day' Outreach
Community event scheduled for this Saturday still needs help at several ministry sites.
Salem School Board to Consider New Reading Curriculum
The district plans to roll out the new materials in the fall with summer training for teachers.
Salem-Keizer schools see slow but 'comprehensive' progress, superintendent says
District highlights gains in attendance, student reading, while acknowledging much work remains
Crime
Coyote Attacks Woman in West Salem
Authorities search for coyote that bit woman on upper thigh during daytime encounter
Oregon Man Sentenced to Nearly 16 Years for Meth Trafficking
Cesar Delfin-Cervantes was a leader in a multi-state drug operation that moved hundreds of pounds of meth
Fatal Crash Between SUV and School Bus in Salem Leaves 1 Dead, Students Injured
The collision occurred on Highway 22 as the bus was transporting students to a field trip at Western Oregon University.
Travel
Salem eyes expanding tourism fee to Airbnbs
City proposal would charge short-term rental operators 2% fee to fund Travel Salem's marketing efforts.
Oregon's Silver Falls State Park Ranked Among Nation's Best
Condé Nast Traveler highlights the park's waterfalls, hiking trails, and lodging options
Oregon Leaders Call for Temporary Flight Restrictions Over Slackline Events
State officials urge FAA and NTSB to act after deadly Arizona helicopter crash involving a highline
Health
Oregon to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Testing Costs for Patients
New law could pave the way for similar policies across the U.S.
Salem Health and Santiam Hospital to Host Town Hall on Proposed Merger
The two hospital systems will discuss their plans to combine operations and address community concerns.
Frozen Blueberry Recall Issued Over Listeria Concerns
Oregon company recalls nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen blueberries due to potential contamination.
Politics
Oregon Passes Bill to Round Cash Transactions After Penny Shortage
New law allows rounding to nearest nickel for cash purchases as federal government stops minting pennies.
Oregon Lawmakers Wrap Up Eventful 2026 Legislative Session
Partisan tensions, budget challenges, and debates over transportation and gun laws mark the end of the short session
Oregon Senate Passes Bill to Penalize Landlords for Divulging Tenant Citizenship Status
The legislation aims to strengthen existing protections for immigrants without permanent legal status in the state.
