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Keizer deploys 10 firefighters to wildfire near Sisters
Two Keizer crews are among the firefighters working the Flat Fire, which has covered more than 21,000 acres outside of Sisters.
Marion County farmer represents Oregon on international Farm Bureau program
Jon Iverson of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm will travel to South Africa in September as part of the Partners in Advocacy Leadership program, which aims to support farmers as agricultural advocates across the U.S.
PHOTOS: Barnyard buddies, thrill rides, heat kick off Oregon State Fair
The Oregon State Fair kicked off Friday for a weekend of hot temperatures, and a day full of thrill rides, games, art and fun. It runs through Sept. 1.
Salem-area children’s services brace for lack of federal, state money
CASA of Marion County and Liberty House serve vulnerable children who are in foster care or have experienced abuse in the Salem area. They face an uncertain future as state lawmakers didn't boost funding as much as hoped following federal cuts.
Salem’s new expungement clinic can clear criminal history and unlock access to jobs, homes
“I believe that society benefits when more people can do more things, be more productive. We shouldn't be having this artificial barrier to people being productive members of society when they're willing,” a local public defense attorney said of his involvement in an effort to clear people’s past criminal charges.
A dozen Chemeketa Community College employees race from Mount Hood to the Oregon Coast
The “Chemeketa Storm Chasers” team are returning for the 196-mile Hood to Coast relay, which kicks off Friday morning.
Keizer youths feted on national television for LEGO skills
Vincent Brooks and Hudson Erickson honed their LEGO skills during the Covid pandemic. They're featured on kids' game show "LEGO Masters Jr."
Family-owned Cascade Tire Pros named Salem’s Business of the Year five decades in
Cascade Tire Pros, a family-owned tire and auto repair shop, earned a prestigious Salem Area Chamber of Commerce award, celebrating their charitable outreach and ongoing commitment to the community.
Oregon State Fair expands, brings hundreds of booths in its 160th year
Highlights to the 160th state fair include 30 new food vendors, a special section for kiddy rides and 12 new carnival rides.