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Former West Salem High School teaching assistant Lauren Eriksen alleged the district failed to maintain a safe workspace.
Salem has bought 12 new ambulances and hired 60 people as the city prepares to take over ambulance service starting July 1.
While trying to get away from police, the man shot a deputy sheriff. In the crossfire, his getaway driver was killed.
A Salem man has been sentenced to prison after a deadly ambush involving a Polk County Deputy, authorities announced Thursday.
Bend: It’s been a community tradition since 1924 to celebrate pets with a parade through downtown on July Fourth. Expect ...
The 2025 legislative session ended Friday evening at 11:15 p.m. after a marathon day packed with more drama and uncertainty ...
Salem Police responded to a stabbing incident involving 12 people at Union Gospel Mission of Salem on the evening of June 1. A suspected was arrested.
The territorial legislature continued to meet in the O.C. until 1850, when it decreed that henceforth Oregon’s capital should ...
West Salem High School commencement will be held at 1:30 p.m. May 30 in the high school gymnasium. The ceremony is only open to the graduates and up to four West Salem High School Class of '21 ...
The Trump administration rescinded a rule meant to safeguard forests across the West in a move that could open 2 million acres in Oregon to logging.
Salem's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget includes significant cuts due to a $13.8 million shortfall. Layoffs could impact library, parks and recreation, and Center 50+ staff.
West Stokes graduate Matthew Grubb sits for a portrait with his National Honor Society stole and academic honor cord on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at West Stokes High School in King.