AuCoin plugs his book in Salem, telling tales of politics and the time a female fighter chased him out of a boxing ring for his sexist remarks.

Broad spectrum of groups rally around initiative proposing to reform Oregon’s redistricting process to protect against ‘bi-partisan gerrymandering’

Last year, Salem's Salvation Army provided 46,000 meals, 22,000 nights of shelter, and 400 families with emergency financial assistance.

Saphara Harrell, the breaking news reporter for Salem Reporter, responded to the fatal shooting in September inside a Goodwill story in Salem. She kept after the story to learn details seldom shared publicly - and here's how she did that work.

Background checks, more stringent inspections and participation in drug monitoring program should be implemented, audit finds.

A state ban on vaping products featuring flavored marijuana is being set aside after the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled last week. The court said the state's actions imposing the ban appear flawed.

Under the leadership of Principal Scott Stenlund, Washington Elementary has nearly tripled the percentage of students meeting state math standards in three years. The school's successes point to strategies for other local schools.

The annual data released by the FBI shows other areas of concern.

Prominent citizens, nonprofit leaders, politicians and business owners from Salem held a four-hour summit Thursday to commit to working together to address the city's biggest issue.

On Thursday night, 12 Salem-Keizer teachers, office workers, bus drivers and more went home with the coveted Crystal Apple Award from the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation.

The rule is intended to maintain court access for immigrants. But ICE has signaled it’ll continue to make arrests.

Employees at NORPAC plants in Salem and Brooks learned their jobs are gone, some as soon as this Friday. The company's $5 million-a-month payroll disappears entirely by January, barring a last-minute sale.

More than 900 workers in Marion County will be left without a job come January as the financially troubled farmers cooperative plans to shut down.

Crystal Armstrong went from working in a women's prison to school counselor. "Every kid at school should feel like their teachers love them, and I wanted to have a role in that,” she said.

Salem Police Chief Jerry Moore announced plans Thursday to retire after 14 years leading the department and 43 years as a policeman.

John Plechl survived World War II, moving to Salem and becoming a referee in 1964. At 86, he stays active to keep up with the kids running up and down the field.

Joel Webb and Christi Kurtz use community events like a sock hop, Turkey Trot and food drive to draw Schirle students in to gym class while doing good for the community.

Oregon officials have agreed to pay a half-million dollar settlement after a former executive claimed misuse of federal money and abusive treatment. The state didn't admit to any of the claims of the former deputy director of the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.

Mayor Chuck Bennett said council needs to have an open conversation about the proposal before the Nov. 25 vote. Although they can't vote, city staff say councilors are empowered to direct changes to the proposal.

The holiday season is fast approaching and this weekend offers multiple chances for some shopping.

For a person living on $771 a month, $211 is a lot. Vickie Rogers, who has lived with a cognitive disability her entire life, found herself in a dispute with an unlikely opponent — an Oregon nonprofit providing public housing.

The event fell on the day the Supreme Court heard arguments to end the protected status for young immigrants, who are currently allowed to live and work in the country under the DACA program.

Helping communities adapt, creating resilient landscapes are top priorities for improving state’s wildfire response.

A new partnership between BottleDrop and the Oregon College Savings Plan lets Oregon recyclers transfer money from redeeming bottle deposits into a college savings account.

The ruling could have implications for interactions between the police and public.

Terry Woods fills his bus with carseats, toys and snacks for the young kids he drives, and helps their mothers carry diaper bags. Teen parents in the program say he's been an inspiration who's helped keep them in school.

When citizens don't have reliable sources of news, that's not good for community choices. At Salem Reporter, the drive to earn reader trust is present every day.

Salem Health is now leasing the property off Southeast Mission Street and plans to shuttle employees to work.

Fifteen people are vying for two open seats on the Salem-Keizer budget committee, which oversees more than $1 billion in yearly district spending.

Two of the largest unions representing state workers have seen significant declines in the number of state workers paying dues since mid-2018. That includes expected declines in "fair share" agency fee payers after the Janus vs. AFSCME decision, and a decline in full members as well.