Salem Health Hospitals and Santiam Hospital in Stayton announced on Jan. 19 they have signed an agreement to merge.

The utilities commission discussed its ongoing construction projects in its meeting Thursday. The utilities commission completed its annual re-organizational procedures in its first meeting of the year as required by its charter.

Salem Lakes Fire Rescue is investigating the cause of a fire that happened at a home on Rock Lake Road on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15.

Salem Police will close portions of Court Street for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Jan. 19. Here's what drivers need to know.

Yokohama Tire announced on Friday that they have plans to “significantly reduce tire production” at their Salem location, resulting in the layoff of around 392 hourly and salaried employees at the facility.

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Tyler Holman was sentenced for the murder of his girlfriend, Ashley Gandolfi, in 2024, which he attempted to cover up with a car crash.

Salem residents were asked to vote on a color for a new water tower, but some say the tower is being built without their input on whether it’s needed.