Salem News

The Oregon Historical Society's History Museum recently opened a new exhibit, "The Architecture and Legacy of Pietro Belluschi." It gives an overview of Belluschi's architectural contributions during his long career.

Photo essays on Salem themes will line Liberty Street on Wednesday June 6th , from 5:30-7:30 pm , the fourth event in this series of grassroots exhibits during First Wednesdays in downtown Salem.

Friday afternoon, Salem Police were called to the 2000 block of Browning Avenue South on a report of a Cougar in the back yard of a house.

The elaborate Victorian Cozine House at Third and Adams, home of pioneers Samuel and Mahala Cozine, photographed about 1895.

Richard Troy Gillmore, 52, the "Jogger Rapist," is scheduled for a hearing before the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision on Wednesday, June 13.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to a five-week high, evidence that the job market remains sluggish.

The small neighborhood has one six-bedroom house and 12 apartment units. The house is reserved for foster parents and five children in long-term foster care and the apartments are a mix of affordable housing and barrier-free units for the developmentally or intellectually disabled.

In this Wednesday, May 30, 2012, file photo, dozens of people line up to seek a job at the Wells Fargo call center in Salem, Ore.

The city of Salem's Willamette Valley Communications Center , already answers 9-1-1 calls for 17 police, fire and medical agencies in Marion and Polk counties.

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It is quiet, quiet here on top of the Red Hills overlooking Dundee. Even the wind whispers through the massive oaks - oaks as old, perhaps, as this town that took the name of Dundee in 1882.

Yes, there is an award for everything nowadays - even brownfields. Four awards will be given at this year's Oregon Brownfields Conference in Salem to recognize the redevelopment of worthless pits into blooming job hubs.

Miller, who led the GNAC in hitting with a .410 average, was named to the first team on all three teams selected including the American Baseball Coaches Association team announced Tuesday.

First Wednesday marks the kick off for the Fourteenth Annual Paint The Town Outdoor Painting Even.

Mike and Gwen Slippy of Salem have been certified as foster parents in Marion County since 2005, during which time they have provided care for about 20 children.

The day finally came, as we always knew it would but hoped it wouldn't: One of the most beloved... The Salem City Council on Tuesday night approved the 2012-13 budget, but not before a few last-minute changes to save hours at both the Salem Public Library and its West Salem branch.

From the ghetto to the suburbs we look outside the front window and each see a different view of life.

A 70-year-old man who is in critical condition after he was struck by a car on 17th Street NE has been identified as local children's book author John Dashney.

SALEM, Ore. A 59-year-old woman was accused by police of driving under the influence Tuesday and hitting a 70-year-old man with her car.

Silver Falls Kennel Club is hosting another great fun match on Sunday June 3, on the grass at Phillips Field in Bush Pasture Park, Salem Oregon.