With their Oregon State Fairgrounds lease ending, the Willamette Art Center has until June 30 to find a new place to host its accessible art classes and large-scale kilns.
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Social studies teacher with passion for building takes over Crossler wood shop
When a longtime teacher retired, Joe Matot strapped on his apron and stepped in to run Crossler’s industrial technology program to prevent it from going away.
Large crowd opposes bill that would require farmers to report fertilizer use to protect water
Senate Bill 747 would require irrigated farms larger than 200 acres to report fertilizer use to help the state agriculture department curb pollution.
Oregonians from across the Willamette Valley voice their contempt for Trump in Salem
Several hundred protesters from around the Willamette Valley and beyond converged near the Oregon Capitol building Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, part of a national wave of protests at state capitals.
Trucker convicted of manslaughter, felony assault for crash that killed 7 farmworkers
A jury on Wednesday found Lincoln Smith drove recklessly but was not under the influence of drugs when he plowed his semi-truck into a van carrying 11 farmworkers on the shoulder of Interstate 5 in Salem on May 18, 2023.
Event highlights from Feb. 6-12: Puppy Bowl, art walk, needle felting class
Events in Salem this week include a Puppy Bowl to support a local foster rescue, a night of dentistry-themed comedy and a Valentine’s Day event with dinner and a screening of “Wicked.”
Providence reaches tentative agreement with Oregon nurses on strike
Nurses at eight Oregon hospitals will remain on strike while members vote on the tentative agreements with Providence this week.
Driver charged with hit-and-run in Dec. 23 fatal crash in West Salem
A Polk County grand jury has indicted Micah Blacksmith on a single charge alleging she left the scene of a collision on Northwest Murlark Avenue. She is not charged with causing the death of Steven Bishop, who was killed in the crash.
New upgrades, skatepark coming to Geer Community Park in fall 2025
Construction is scheduled to begin in March to add a dog park, splash pad, sports fields and more to Geer Community Park.
Senate Republican leader pitches increased state scrutiny of Oregon Food Bank
Tension has grown between legislative Republicans and the Oregon Food Bank over the nonprofit group’s political advocacy.