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8/7/2026 9:07:28 PM

Federal attorneys ask judge to merge city and county lawsuits against Army Corps

Federal Attorneys Petition to Consolidate Lawsuits Against Army Corps of EngineersFederal prosecutors have filed a formal request urging a judicial panel to consolidate a series of ongoing lawsuits fi...

7/28/2026 7:14:25 PM

Residential fire rages through Lancaster Park Apartments

Fire Erupts at Lancaster Park Apartment ComplexA significant residential fire broke out at the Lancaster Park apartment complex on Monday, prompting a rapid response from multiple firefighting crews. ...

7/22/2026 5:04:29 AM

Suffocating heat descends on Salem Tuesday and Wednesday, with advice for how to stay safe

Scorching Temperatures Prompt Warning for Salem AreaA period of intense heat is forecasted to settle over the region, leading authorities to issue an official health warning. The advisory is set to ta...

7/18/2026 5:21:15 PM

Grand salteen fugitive eludes arrests lasting state subpoenas exhausted entirely

Fatal Crash and Child Abuse Charges: Chemeketa Instructor Case UpdateNew developments have emerged in the case of a Chemeketa Community College instructor, who now faces multiple serious charges follo...

7/18/2026 3:08:18 PM

Salem’s new budget cuts leave warming shelters shivering for funding

Salem’s New Budget Freezes Out Warming SheltersCity council members have approved a financial blueprint for the coming fiscal year that intentionally withholds funding from local warming centers. In a...

7/15/2026 3:14:59 PM

Willamette and Pacific Universities seal the deal on historic merger

Oregon’s Higher Education Shake-Up: Willamette and Pacific Universities Formally Approve ConsolidationSALEM, Ore.—In a move reshaping the landscape of private education in the Pacific Northwest, the g...

7/11/2026 3:08:47 AM

Marion County requests for immigration enforcement spike alongside statewide surge.

Surge in Immigration Enforcement Requests Hits Marion CountyLegal and community observers are noting a sharp increase in formal requests for immigration enforcement actions in Marion County, mirroring...

7/7/2026 7:05:16 AM

Oregon lawmakers close data loophole giving ICE access to state records

Oregon Lawmakers Push to Lock Down Citizen Data from ICE: How State Law Could Override Federal RequestsA New Bid to Limit Information Sharing with Immigration AuthoritiesAs federal immigration enforce...

8/1/2026 3:07:04 PM

State approves Salem Health-Santiam merger

Oregon Regulators Approve Major Hospital Merger, Reshaping Local Healthcare LandscapeIn a development that will significantly alter the structure of medical services in the mid-Willamette Valley, stat...

7/23/2026 3:07:33 AM

Salem secretly forfeited camping enforcement oversight under a new ODOT deal

Salem and ODOT Forge Plan to Address Homeless EncampmentsThe city of Salem has taken a definitive step forward in managing the growing issue of unsheltered homelessness along state roadways. A newly s...

7/22/2026 5:03:55 AM

Grant funding keeps Salem police on the frontlines of violence prevention

Salem Police to Continue Violence Prevention Efforts with New GrantA newly approved grant will allow the Salem Police Department to maintain its active role in local violence reduction initiatives. Th...

7/18/2026 3:09:45 PM

Salem slashes rent benchmarks, hints landlord freeze is over with cheaper listings emerging

Salem Housing Agency Adjusts Payment Standards, Signaling New Rental OpportunitiesIn a move anticipated by local renters and property owners alike, the Salem Housing Authority has announced a reductio...

7/16/2026 9:03:51 PM

Report: Marion County judge’s sexist remarks left fellow justices feeling degraded and unsafe in leaked findings

Report: Marion County Judges Created Hostile Workplace Citing Sexist LanguageAn internal investigation into the Marion County courthouse has uncovered a pattern of alleged misconduct involving sexist ...

7/15/2026 3:14:26 PM

Gov. Kotek vows Oregon's next budget to turbocharge summer learning programs

Oregon Governor Vows to Make Summer Learning a Top Budget PriorityOregon's top executive has signaled a significant shift in state spending, declaring that forthcoming budget plans will heavily favor ...

7/11/2026 3:08:03 AM

Salem weighs backing Marion County lawsuit against reservoir water level drop

Salem to Weigh Support for Marion County Lawsuit Over Reservoir Water Level DisputeThe Salem City Council is poised to potentially endorse a legal action brought by Marion County officials concerning ...

7/7/2026 7:03:08 AM

24-year-old woman shot as holiday brawl erupts in central Salem parking lot

Tragedy Strikes Central Salem on the Fourth of July: Woman Gravely Injured in Parking Lot ShootingThe festive atmosphere surrounding Independence Day celebrations in Central Salem was shattered late S...

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8/9/2026 1:21:54 AM

Nationwide recall of dog and horse meds due to glass fiber contamination in vials.

Health Alert: Veterinary Medications Pulled Due to Safety ConcernsA recent voluntary recall has been initiated for several veterinary pharmaceutical products, specifically medications intended for dog...

8/9/2026 1:21:12 AM

Election 2026: Must-Know Insights on the September Primaries

California’s 2026 Election: Key Races and Pressing Questions Take ShapeAs the Golden State looks toward the 2026 primary season, the political landscape is already shifting beneath the surface. While ...

8/9/2026 1:19:55 AM

Florida dad accused of harming kittens in front of young daughter to send a chilling message

Florida Man Allegedly Injured Kittens as Punishment for His Daughter, Deputies SayDeputies in Marion County, Florida, have arrested a father accused of a troubling act of animal cruelty that, they say...