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The tragic end of Salem's most famous hotel

The Marion Hotel was built in 1870 at the southeast corner of Commercial and Ferry streets in downtown Salem and hailed as the largest and finest hotel north of San Francisco. It soon became the center of social, cultural and political activities, perhaps best known as the unofficial second capitol. More deals were reportedly struck and laws shaped in its back rooms and basement lounge than in the official chambers of state government. The hotel’s storied history ended in tragedy 55 years ago, when a pre-dawn fire Nov. 12, 1971, destroyed the four-story brick building and left the grand old showplace a smoking heap of blackened brick and twisted metal. By then, the hotel complex had grown to cover the entire block, and local firefighters considered the 101-year-old portion a firetrap. “We knew it was going to happen someday — it was just predicting the exact time,” the Salem fire chief told a Capital Journal reporter. “It was the kind of thing firemen took bets on.” Marion Hotel had high-end amenities such as speaking tubes Salem’s most famous hotel opened as The Chemeketa House on the day after Christmas in 1870. The glitzy opening-night dinner featured a speech by then-Gov.

Salem, OR · 1d

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Providers alarmed as safety net clinic plans halt to Woodburn, Salem maternity care

Using words like “devastating” and “short-sighted,” Oregon providers are concerned about a Washington-based safety net clinic’s decision to halt maternity care services for hundreds of pregnant lower-income women in Marion County — many of them immigrants and seasonal workers. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic...

Salem, OR · 1d

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Locals Say This Salem Barbecue Joint Hides The Best Brisket In All Of Oregon

The brisket here comes thick-cut, with a dark bark and a fat layer the kitchen leaves on purpose. That choice alone tells you a lot about the people running the smoker. The spot sits on a quiet road west of downtown, far from any busy food strip. It keeps a short schedule, too.

Salem, OR · 3d

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Linn County honors veterans during 75th annual Veterans Day parade

Thousands gathered in Albany for the 75th annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade, where veterans and community members honored military service, remembered those who died, and described the event as a meaningful tradition that also helps veterans reconnect with one another.

Linn County, OR · 1d

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Woodburn's Lesly Muñoz declares victory in Oregon House District 22

Rep. Lesly Muñoz, D-Woodburn, has declared victory in her reelection campaign for Oregon's House District 22 . Her declaration came after ballot results uploaded Nov. 9 and 10 showed an even wider gap over her Republican opponent, former Woodburn School Board member and mental health counselor Noemi Legaspi. Muñoz held a lead in the race since election night on Nov. 3. The district includes the Marion County communities of Hayesville, Gervais, Woodburn, and northeastern Salem. It's home to the state's highest Hispanic population. "To the voters of Oregon House District 22: thank you for having the faith in me to send me back to the State Capitol with an overwhelming 20% margin of victory. I am deeply grateful for your support, and I look forward to working with all of you to improve the lives of Oregon's working families," Muñoz said in part of her statement. On Nov. 11, Muñoz had expanded her lead to 61.40% of the vote compared to Legaspi's 38.42% Legaspi acknowledged the results in a post on Nov. 9. "While we must wait for the final results, the current trends are not in our favor," Legaspi wrote in a Facebook statement. Her statement added, in part,

Woodburn, OR · 1d

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Cheapest gas stations in Salem

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Salem using data from Gas Buddy

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Oregon Humane offers veterans $75 off pet adoptions as more than 100 animals seek homes

In honor of veterans and military members, Oregon Humane said there will be an adoption special starting on Veterans Day. From Wednesday, Nov. 11, to Sunday, Nov. 15, adoption fees will be reduced by $75 for any one animal at Oregon Humane's Portland and Salem campuses, thanks to a grant from the Sundt Foundation.

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Oregon Pie Factory Sells Its Own Bakery Favorites Directly to Shoppers

A pie company with more than 200 employees runs its own country store right on a working family berry farm. That alone made me stop scrolling. The farm behind it has grown crops for almost a century. The pie business started in 1999 as a backyard berry operation and cannery-style warehouse.

Silverton, OR · 11h

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Ask Salem, Oregon, Locals About Ribs And You’ll Land At This Family-Run Smokehouse With Seven Sauces

Salem has plenty of places to grab lunch, but ask around about ribs and the same name keeps popping up. It sits on a busy stretch of State Street, inside a quaint older building with angle parking out front and a view of the street from the patio. The family...

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Commentary | Haynes: Now comes the hard work for the Democrats to solve Oregon’s problems

Tuesday’s elections across the United States were historic. The political landscape of the nation changed in a single evening. The political landscape in Salem did not. We have the same […]

Oregon · 1d

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Salem-Keizer Eyes Middle School Closures Next as Enrollment Keeps Shrinking

Salem-Keizer Public Schools leaders told the Salem Chamber of Commerce on Monday that middle schools are the district's next likely target for closures, as a wave of smaller elementary classes works its way toward secondary school in the coming years. Chief Operations Officer Paul Odenthal delivered the warning just weeks after the district recommended shuttering six elementary campuses.

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Customers push back as PGE seeks 8th straight rate hike

More than a dozen people joined a Nov. 10 Oregon Public Utility Commission meeting to provide testimony on proposed Portland General Electric rate increases . Most attendees spoke against PGE's proposed plan to increase overall rates by 4.8% and residential rates by 3.9%. That would raise costs for the average residential customer by $8.33 per month, according to PGE. The changes would go into effect July 1, 2027, but would first have to be approved by state regulators, likely by June 15. The potential hike makes eight consecutive years of PGE rate increases , according to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board . PGE has more than 950,000 customers in Oregon. Its coverage area includes Salem, Woodburn, Silverton and much of the Portland metro area. "The working class people in the Portland metro area, we have nothing left to give," said Jennifer Lighthart, who testified and asked that PGE's residential increase request, at minimum, be denied. "It's not right that a company that brings in billions of dollars in revenue every year is begging the normal regular public for money to hit their goals," Lighthart continued. Kathryn Chambers, a Salem resident, said she is a senior citizen who has health issues

Portland, OR · 1d

Pacific Northwest Crossing

Veterans Day 2026 deals: See where to find free meals, admission in Oregon

Veterans can get into the Oregon Zoo in Portland and the High Desert Museum in Bend for free Nov. 11. There are also free carousel rides in Albany, a fish-and-chips dinner in Grants Pass, and more Veterans Day deals at restaurants across Oregon. Some offers also extend to active-duty service members and their families. Here’s […]

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Salem residents could see higher water and sewer bills

SALEM, Ore. — Salem residents could face higher utility bills next year as city officials consider increases to water, wastewater and stormwater rates. The Salem City Council is scheduled to discuss the proposed adjustments as part of its Monday meeting. The discussion includes whether to schedule a public hearing in December, allowing residents an opportunity to comment on the potential increases.

Salem, OR · 3d

Statesman Journal

Dallas-Silverton rivalry continues in 5A football state quarterfinals

One of Class 5A football's most storied rivalries is getting another chapter in its book. No. 1 Silverton (8-2) and No. 9 Dallas (9-1) are scheduled for a Nov. 13 meeting in the OSAA state quarterfinals at Silverton High School. Earlier in the season, Dallas defeated Silverton 17-14 in Dallas — it was the first time the Dragons beat the Foxes in a decade. The game came down to the wire and was decided by a blocked field goal with under 20 seconds left,, setting up round two. "There’s no lack of motivation from the kids. It’s tough to get the opportunity to avenge a loss in football because in basketball you play everyone twice, baseball, soccer … this is a rare opportunity to get another chance at them and get a chance at them at home," Lever said. With momentum on the side of the Dragons at home in the first matchup, Lever and the Foxes hope the home fans can sway the playoff rendition, too. "(The crowd) was a factor in the last game and hopefully it's a factor in this one," Lever said. Familiar faces, familiar opponent In the first game Oct. 16, Dallas running back Aidan

Silverton, OR · 1d

Statesman Journal

Veterans Day F-15 flyovers planned across 8 Oregon cities. See list

The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct Veterans Day flyovers for ceremonies Nov. 11 at locations throughout Oregon, including Salem and Albany . The Oregon Military Department did not specify designated times in its late-afternoon Nov. 10 press release, but the Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony is at 11 a.m. in front of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, and the 75th Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade begins at 11:11 a.m. in downtown Albany. “The 142nd Wing proudly honors Veterans Day with F-15 flybys across Oregon, recognizing the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans and their families," said Chief Master Sgt. Charles Trinchitella, 142nd Wing Command Chief. "These flights reflect our gratitude for those who served before us and our ongoing commitment to defending the Pacific Northwest and upholding the freedoms they fought to secure.” Flyovers will be conducted over the following locations between 10:50 a.m and 12:50 p.m., according to the press release: Hillsboro Salem Albany Roseburg Bend Pendleton The Dalles Hollywood Neighborhood, Portland All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 350 mph airspeed, according to the press release. Flights could be canceled or times changed due to

Albany, OR · 2d

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Riverfront Park South Parking Lot Gate Installation

The City is adding gates at the entrance to Riverfront Park’s south parking lot. Visitors will see construction activity at the park entrance now into early next year. Parking is not expected to be impacted as the gates are installed. In Salem, parks are open from sunrise to sunset....

Salem, OR · 21h

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Oregon National Guard Joins Veterans Day Ceremonies

Oregon National Guard members joined veterans, students and community members at Veterans Day events across the state Nov. 10 and 11, 2026, taking part in ceremonies, parades and school programs in Albany, Salem, Echo and Beaverton. In Albany, Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, The Adjutant General of Oregon, gave remarks...

Albany, OR · 1d

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Jordan Hill Named Woman of the Year as Keizer Gala Raises $5,000 for Mentoring

KEIZER, Ore. — Salem real estate professional and community leader Jordan Hill received the inaugural Oregon Woman of the Year Award on Saturday, Nov. 7, during the first Oregon Women of Impact Awards Gala at the Keizer Event Center. Organized by Oregon Conferences for Women, the event recognized five...

Keizer, OR · 1d

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Salem Delays Vote That Could Block Mill Creek AI Data Center

SALEM, Ore. — Salem City Council postponed a potentially decisive vote Monday, Nov. 9, on a proposed interpretation of city zoning rules that could prevent the Oakline at Mill Creek artificial intelligence data center from moving forward. After more than two hours of public testimony, councilors voted 7-0 to...