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Young comedian dies weeks after kicking off his tour in Portland

5 days ago · A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday in a suit filed by Oregon and 22 other states against a federal grant freeze.

Jan 22, 2025 · Salem City Council moved forward with sending a property tax levy funding the library, parks and Center 50+ to voters in May. Here’s what to know.

2 days ago · Four survivors of a crash that killed seven farmworkers on I-5 in May 2023 told their stories Friday during the trial for Lincoln Smith.

Jan 3, 2025 · The agent was charged with negligent homicide in the killing of a Salem cyclist during a 2023 crash near Bush's Pasture Park.

Dec 11, 2024 · City Manager Keith Stahley talked with the Statesman Journal about the reasons behind Salem’s $17.7-million budget shortfall and what can be done.

Nov 13, 2024 · A new report on the Community Violence Reduction Initiative identified key concerns of Salem residents and recommended community-driven strategies for improving outreach and intervening with high ...

Kotek orders flag in Oregon flown at full staff on inauguration day