Events in Salem this week include a free family fair at the Kroc Center, a grape stomping competition and the biggest Pride in the Park event yet.

Salem police said on Wednesday that Mariela Franco-Ramos, 28, of Mt. Angel, and Heriberto Rangel-Rangel, 46, of Silverton, died in a head-on collision two days earlier on Southeast Cordon Road.…

Planned Parenthood is planning to launch a new advocacy organization after the election to guide its public policy work expand access to abortions and other health services.

On Tuesday, a veterinary nonprofit opened its new low-cost wellness clinic for cats and kittens. Friends of Felines wants to preserve owners’ relationships with their pets by helping lower financial…