Police are asking for help in finding the thief who stole flares and a lanching device out of a truck at a local hotel overnight on Sunday.

2020 has been a rough year for most people, but Oregon experts say kids and teens are especially at risk for traumatic stress because of uncertainty and social isolation.

The city is testing water for possible bacteria contamination and expects to have results back on Friday. In the meantime, affected residents are advised to boil water for many everyday activities.

A notice from business owners warning the state of a lawsuit does not challenge governor's authority, but says shutdowns affected owners.

A statewide campaign to boost Census response among hard-to-reach Oregonians has reached tens of thousands of people, but organizers say confusion over deadlines, the pandemic and fears among some immigrants have all been challenges.

During a press briefing Wednesday morning, Marion County officials described some of the initial difficulties in rebuilding the Santiam Canyon as fire crews get a better handle on the Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires. Putting everything back into place will take time, they said.

Wildfire spread unevenly through town, leaving some homes with little more than a few melted lawn ornaments while neighbors' properties were largely spared. Now, Gates residents are starting to return home.

Andrew Ray Rosas, 18, a McKay High School student, was shot and killed in a Salem park late Tuesday. An 18-year-old woman was injured in the shooting.

Fellow Oregon superintendents described Perry as a mentor and listening ear who works to share good ideas between school districts. Many said they appreciate her humility, integrity and leadership on racial equity.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has lifted evacuation orders on roads near Lyons. The upcoming weather forecast brings good and bad news for fire crews. An assessment of damage caused to state parks by the fires has also been released.

Numbers released by the Oregon Employment Department show the local economy continues adding back jobs after being decimated by the pandemic. While the entire state is recovering, the unemployment rate remains high.

The first school board meeting of the new school year starts virtually at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Public comments must be submitted by 4:15 p.m.

Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.

Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Wilkinson was one of a handful of deputies in the Santiam Canyon when the fires intensified Sept. 7, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Wilkinson recounts his 25-hour shift that put him in the path of two wildfires in the Santiam Canyon.

Police and court records show none of those accused in recent arson cases have ties to left- or right-wing groups or appear to have been motivated by politics.

From crumpled paper to Masonite, Clifford Gleason of Salem painted on a variety of surfaces in ways that attracted art lovers' attention. The Hallie Ford Museum resurrects his work in a new local exhibition.

PHOTO GALLERY: Scenes from the lower Santiam Canyon reveal details of what survived fire and what didn't as people return to homes and businesses.

The light rains were enough to give fire crews an edge in efforts to contain the Beachie Creek Fire. Air quality has improved enough for some events to resume.

Two victims more victims of historic Oregon fires identified - a mother and her son.

Firefighters are optimistic that the rainy weather forecast will work to their advantage. Residents of communities in the fire-ravaged Santiam Canyon may soon have limited access to their homes. But rebuilding roads will be an ongoing challenge. The feds are offering help to residents.

Former Keizer teacher Scott Torgeson escapes blaze on foot. Former students pour in donations to cover medical expenses.

Local firefighters joined with community members to save many structures at the popular resort as the Lionshead and Beachie Creek fires burned through the area.

County health officials say they're working with less data about the spread of the coronavirus as evacuations and hazardous air have led to the state lab's closure and fewer people getting tested.

The National Weather Service said systems moving into Oregon Thursday could put up to 1 inch of rain on areas burned by wildfires, triggering flash floods and debris flows.

Clyde Aspinwall, the owner of Cafe 22 West hat has a fruit store next door, said the business complied after a visit from a workplace safety agency. His is among a relative handful of businesses that have faced fines for not following state Covid requirements.

Parents who responded to Salem Reporter’s survey reported concerns about students’ mental health, widening achievement gaps and the impact on working parents as classes begin online.

The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network will have its last networking event of the season. SEDCOR hosts online talk from economists. Employment Department seeks to smooth additional payment. Waffle maker to close.

Justin Cook worked at numerous restaurants in the Albany and Corvallis area.

As people turned in for the night in the Santiam Canyon on Labor Day, one wildfire that had been held at bay for three weeks was unleashed and a second started a westward march that proved to be stunningly destructive. Salem Reporter has assembled this account of that night in the canyon from interviews and documents.

Some South Salem High School students faced lines outdoors in hazardous air as they waited Monday to pick up Chromebooks and needed items for school. After a parent complaint, school leaders said they'd do more to avoid a repeat on Tuesday afternoon.