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All issues →Sep 12, 2026
Birds swirl, flights return & county workers strike
Nature lovers got quite the spectacle as massive flocks of migrating birds created a swirling tornado effect around a church chimney in downtown Salem. The…
Sep 11, 2026
Data centers, school closures, and this week's art fair
Local activists gathered to call for a pause on data center development in Salem. The rally comes as concerns grow about rapid tech infrastructure expansion in…
Sep 10, 2026
Data center debate heats up & this week's best events
Oregon Governor Kotek is requesting an immediate halt to data center proposals on state-owned land. The move comes as protesters gathered at the State Capitol,…
Sep 9, 2026
Data center debate heats up & your weekend plans
Gov. Kotek is calling for an immediate halt to data center requests on state-owned land as the debate intensifies. Protesters gathered at the State Capitol…
Sep 8, 2026
Lawmakers back for wildfires, church gets new life
Oregon legislators are back in town to tackle emergency funding for what's shaping up to be a record-breaking wildfire season. The special session brings…
Sep 7, 2026
Willamette U goes tuition-free & Ironman rolls into town
Starting soon, Oregon families earning less than $80,000 annually will see their students attend Willamette University tuition-free. It's a major shift that…
Sep 6, 2026
Willamette U goes tuition-free, State Fair fun continues
Big news for local families: Willamette University announced it will cover full tuition for Oregon students whose families earn less than $80,000 annually.…
Sep 5, 2026
Willamette U goes tuition-free & Ironman comes to town
Big news for local families: Willamette University will offer free tuition to Oregon students whose families earn less than $80,000 annually. The policy makes…
Sep 4, 2026
State Fair fun, Willamette U goes tuition-free, and more
Big news for local families: Willamette University will now offer tuition-free education to Oregon students whose families earn less than $80,000 annually.…
Sep 3, 2026
State Fair fun, Art Walk, and a nature treasure hunt 🌻
Your week is about to get a lot more interesting. The Oregon State Fair continues its run, First Wednesday Art Walk returns downtown, and Punx in the Park…
Sep 2, 2026
State Fair kicks off & teen arrested in homicide case
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…
Sep 1, 2026
State Fair kicks off, Grand Theatre in turmoil
The Oregon State Fair kicked off in Salem, bringing carnival rides, concerts, and deep-fried everything to town for the next week and a half. Fair season is…