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SUBSCRIBE NOW for full access Home News Politics Sports Life Outdoors Things to Do USA TODAY Opinion Obituaries Archives Corrections Media Connect With Us Public Notices Business Directory More Home News Politics Sports Life Outdoors Things to Do USA TODAY Opinion Obituaries Archives Corrections Media Connect With Us Public Notices Business Directory Search Subscribe salutation Manage Account Access e-Edition Newsletters Pay Bill Report Delivery Issues Pause Delivery Subscriber Guide Help Center Sign Out Have an existing account? Sign In Already have a subscription? Activate Your Account Don't have an account? Create One Advertisement Get the news Governor calls for breaching four Snake River dams Governor Brown says in letter that removal of dams is the "most certain and robust solution to Snake River salmon and steelhead... 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Crime | 23 hours ago Snowy Weekend: Oregon mountain passes to get 12-20 inches of snow It's going to be a wet, chilly and snowy weekend across northwest Oregon this weekend. News | 1 day ago SALE: Get 3 months of unlimited digital access for only $1 News | 4 days ago Salem gets a Sichuan-focused Chinese Restaurant Kress Chan is handing off restaurant operations of the former Happy Jing Chinese Restaurant space to his uncle. Food & Wine | 1 day ago View All Photos Sprague boys basketball holds back McKay, 96-44 20 hours ago Michael Avenatti convicted of trying to extort Nike The verdict was returned Friday by a Manhattan federal jury. The charges carry a combined potential penalty of 42 years in prison. Nation | 6 hours ago CLOSE Week in Review: Feb. 10-14 Catch up on what you might have missed in Mid-Valley news from Feb. 10-14. 1 day ago Trump appointees weigh plan for Jordan Cove pipeline If the commission approves the project, which lacks state permits, it would likely set up a court battle over state's rights. Politics | 1 day ago Oregon carbon cap bill clears first major hurdle It next goes to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means and could come to the Senate floor by next week. Republicans haven’t ruled out a walkout. News | 1 day ago Salem-Keizer raises bus driver wages to close gap Effective Feb. 16, the new starting wage for Salem-Keizer school bus drivers will be $17.47, up from up from $15.82. Education | 1 day ago 15,000 gallons of sewage spill into Claggett Creek Salem officials are warning the public to avoid contact with water in Claggett Creek following an accidental sewer overflow. News | 1 day ago Man charged with murder on Snoopy Lane NE A 26-year-old man was charged with murder in a shooting that left a man dead and two others injured in east Salem. Crime | 1 day ago Oregon landfill took 2M pounds of radioactive fracking waste The action was in violation of Oregon regulations and has alarmed environmental advocates. Environment | 1 day ago Presidents Day: What’s closed for the holiday Washington's Birthday, colloquially known as Presidents Day, is the federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of every February. News | 1 day ago Bill tightens rules on Oregon megadairies Health and environment groups pushing for the crackdown say the legislation doesn’t go far enough. They're calling for a moratorium on new megadairies. Politics | 1 day ago Judge appointed to seat created by Legislature Gov. Kate Brown announced the appointment of Manuel Perez, a hearings referee and former defense attorney, to the Marion County Circuit Court. News | 1 day ago Bill stalls on renewable energy status for trash A bill to give millions of dollars in renewable energy credits to the Covanta garbage incinerator moves to the rules committee. News | 1 day ago High school sports highlights: 5 things to know South Salem girls basketball takes control of the conference, plus other basketball news, and district swimming is this week High School | 1 day ago Flavored vaping ban dead after revenue concerns A ban on the sale and distribution of flavored vaping products will not move forward in the Oregon Legislature this session, key lawmakers say. News | 1 day ago Travel Oregon salaries called out in audit Pay for top managers of Oregon’s travel bureau is among the highest of any state agency, even though Travel Oregon has a smaller staff and budget. Politics | 1 day ago Mayor talks homelessness during State of City With all of the social services available, Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett said there is no excuse for the homeless to live on city streets. News | 1 day ago Your browser does not support the viewing of this content. Drug dealer gets 7 years for trafficking meth Timothy Ray Vance of Salem had previously been sentenced to 20 years in prison for first-degree robbery with a firearm, burglary and kidnapping. Crime | 2 days ago Western Christian’s Richardson voted Athlete of the Week Western Christian's Payton Richardson voted Athlete of the Week. Nominees also from Silverton, North Salem and South Salem High School | 2 days ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search OSHA fines companies after 2 killed at Pickathon OSHA issued $31,000 in fines to Pickathon LLC and GuildWorks LLC after two workers died at the Pickathon Music Festival in August in a lift accident News | 2 days ago Albany man charged with shooting roommate A 21-year-old man was charged with shooting his roommate in the face Wednesday in Albany. News | 2 days ago It’s the start of free fishing days in Oregon Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16, are the first of eight Free Fishing Days in Oregon for 2020. Life | 2 days ago $10M verdict for man injured in Amtrak derailment Donnell Linton, 47 of Renton, is one of many passengers of Amtrak Cascades 501 who sued Amtrak after the train left the tracks. News | 2 days ago McClatchy files for bankruptcy protection The publisher of the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and dozens of other newspapers across the country is filing for bankruptcy protection. Business | 2 days ago Hopheads Bottleshop & Brewpub has closed Owner James Carter said slow sales through recent months forced him to reduce inventory and ultimately close the business. News | 1 day ago Police ID woman struck, killed in Keizer Police identified the woman who was killed Tuesday evening after being struck by a driver in Keizer. News | 2 days ago SOS wrongly rejected environmental initiatives The Oregon Court of Appeals also found that a Marion County judge had erred in agreeing with Secretary of State Bev Clarno. Politics | 2 days ago Coastal Farm and Ranch to open first Salem store Three major vacancies on Lancaster are expected to have new tenants soon, including T.J. Maxx; former Panasonic site to be Amazon sorting site. News | 2 days ago Appeals court supports district’s transgender policy Some parents and students at a high school in Dallas had filed the lawsuit in 2017, saying the policy caused embarrassment and stress. News | 2 days ago 5 things to do in the Salem area this weekend Coming up: Live music, Oregon's 161st Anniversary celebration, Zwickelmania in Portland and a Pinot and...