The cities of Monmouth and Independence are brokering an interlocal partnership with Western Oregon University to keep the ...

Twice a month, the confines of Building C at the Polk County Fairgrounds are lined with tables, filled with nick knacks, ...

The Salem Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a West Salem shooting that occurred near Taggart and ...

Today, Polk County Circuit Judge Norman R. Hill sentenced Joseph Wirkkala to life in prison for the 2025 murder in Salem’s ...

Information for the report comes from law enforcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of arrests ...

The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood or ...

When homeowners doing work on their property consider a cheaper route, for example, hiring a contractor who doesn’t want to ...

Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds or even thousands of miles, impacting indoor air quality well beyond active fire zones.

What distinguishes a good backyard gathering from a great one? More often than not, a little friendly competition.

As summer winds down, many travelers will take advantage of the final long weekend of the season with a Labor Day getaway.

Polk County Fair Board Chair Tim Ray has this fear that three or four years from now, Polk County residents will regret the ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Dog Kennel needs volunteers who love dogs. Located at the southeast corner of the Polk County ...