We're in for a true Oregon weekend, with rain in the forecast through at least Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
But there's still plenty of holiday magic to be had, whether you want to give your raincoat a test at the Keizer Holiday Lights parade or head inside for some holiday shopping at the fairgrounds.
We'll send you off into the weekend with the latest in local news. Catch all of our reports anytime on our website.
Marion County disbanded its police crisis response team earlier this year as public funding shifted toward civilian response to people in crisis. But with new federal money, the county is…
A Salem clinic that helps pregnant women will expand to serve more clients with money from Marion County. The Hope Pregnancy Clinic says it helps women navigate pregnancy while sharing…
The state spent more than $350 million responding to more than 2,000 wildfires in 2024, far exceeding projected costs and leaving some contractors unpaid.
Events in Salem this week include ballet performances of “The Nutcracker,” a holiday bar crawl through downtown Salem and a weekend popup shop at Salem Center Mall.
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