Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Robbery Incident
SALEM, Ore. — On March 21, 2026, Gilberto Hernandez-Betancourt, 35, of Salem, was arrested in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in the […]
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Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Stolen Vehicle
SALEM, Ore. — On March 21, 2026, at approximately 12:07 p.m., officers arrested Richard Wilson, 48, of Salem, following an attempt to elude […]
White-Nose Syndrome Detected in Bats for First Time in Oregon
SALEM, Ore.— White-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats has been detected for the first time in Oregon in Columbia and Benton […]
Salem City Council to Hear Update on Substance Use Efforts, Contracting Plans at March 23 Meeting
SALEM, Ore. — The Salem City Council will receive an update Monday night on the city’s ongoing efforts to address […]
Untreated Sewage Leak into Pringle Creek in Salem Resolved
SALEM, Ore. — At about 2:50 p.m. March 19, a leakage of untreated sewage into Pringle Creek occurred in the 600 […]
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Brain Injury Awareness Month is a Call to Share Hotline
In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Oregon Department of Human Services wants everyone to know about the brain injury […]
2 Salem Health Settings Become Latest Measles Exposure Locations
Health officials urge people who were at locations during exposure period to talk to a health care provider PORTLAND, Ore.—Two new […]
Woodburn Man Charged with Threatening to Kill a U.S. Senator
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Woodburn, Oregon, man made his initial appearance today after threatening to kill a United States Senator. Donald Leroy […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Awards $1.95 Million in Community Resilience and Capacity Building Across Oregon
2025–2027 ORCA Capacity Building Grants support Tribal nations, rural communities, and community-based organizations Salem, OR. – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is awarding $1.95 million in capacity building grants (ORCA CB program) to […]