State Fair kicks off & teen arrested in homicide case

Weather

Today in Salem: rain. (H 65°F / L 56°F)

Local Headlines

Oregon State Fair Opens Its Gates in Salem

The 2026 Oregon State Fair is here! Get the scoop on hours, ticket prices, and all the must-see attractions as the annual celebration returns to the fairgrounds. It's time for elephant ears, prize-winning pigs, and all the late-summer fun you've been waiting for.

Local Headlines

Police Arrest Teen Suspect in Northwest Salem Homicide

Salem Police SWAT arrested a 16-year-old in connection with Sunday night's fatal shooting in northwest Salem. The arrest brings development in a case that left one person dead and the community searching for answers.

Local Headlines

Grand Theatre Managers Exit Amid Financial Troubles

The historic Grand Theatre is facing upheaval as managers pursue bankruptcy following multiple claims of missed payments to performers. The downtown venue's financial struggles mark a troubling chapter for one of Salem's cultural landmarks.

Local Headlines

Salem Mail Carrier Still Loving the Route After 50 Years

Meet the Salem postal worker who's been delivering smiles (and letters) for half a century. After five decades on the job, this dedicated carrier still finds joy in connecting with neighbors on his daily rounds.

Local Headlines

Riverfront Park to Glow with Cancer Awareness Event

Thousands of lights and yes, an inflatable colon will transform Riverfront Park for a cancer memorial and awareness event. The unique gathering honors those affected by cancer while spreading an important health message.

Around Town

Fair Weather Friends

It's State Fair season, Salem, and you know what that means: funnel cakes, carnival rides, and the eternal question of whether to spring for the deep-fried Everything. While you're planning your fairground feast, spare a thought for our local mail carrier who's been walking Salem's streets for 50 years—now that's dedication. And if you need us this week, we'll be the ones trying to explain to out-of-towners why there's a giant inflatable colon at Riverfront Park. (It's for a good cause, we promise.)