Ensembles at South, McNary, West, Sprague and McKay all took home state titles, while a dozen students placed in solo state music competitions.

Salem Reporter journalists took home eight awards for 2024 coverage in a competition that included newsrooms across a five-state region.

A year-long effort will be required of the Oregon Public Defense Commission to put a dent in the state’s public defender shortage.

Staff and residents at Salem’s Union Gospel Mission said Monday they were praying for the Bend man accused of stabbing 12 people Sunday evening at Salem’s largest shelter. Five remainedu0026hellip;

Tony L. Williams, 42, of Bend, will appear in court Monday afternoon on assault charges. Staff reported the assailant was checking into the men’s mission when he became agitated andu0026hellip;