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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 · 2d

Statesman Journal

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.

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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 · 4d

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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 · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

The Defending State Champs Silverton Are Coming Off a 133-20 Run Since Dallas Handed Them Their ONLY Loss of the Season

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The OSAA 5A quarterfinals are absolutely heating up, and we are staring down the barrel of a revenge game for the ages. No. 1 Silverton is set to host […]

Silverton, OR · 5h

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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.

Salem, OR · 3d

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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 · 2d

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 · 3d

Statesman Journal

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At 75, Salem's KYKN AM radio faces an uncertain future | Exclusive

KYKN 1430 celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special roundtable show featuring former disc jockeys and on-air personalities. They looked back on the AM radio station's history, including several call letter and format changes, and remembered former colleagues such as Eddie Edwards , who enjoyed a "rock star" career after leaving his morning show post in the early 1980s, and Mike Frith, whose vision for local programming rescued the station a decade later. Mike Allegre, the station's former sports director, organized, hosted and co-produced the show. It featured vintage promos of Tim O’Brian giving the time and temperature between country songs, Dick Bond broadcasting from Valu Mart on Hawthorne Avenue NE, and Warren Franklin reporting from Lancaster Mall. O'Brian, Bond and fellow former disc jockey Rick Allen joined Allegre and KYKN owner Jeff Morgan on air, reflecting back on their careers and the future of AM radio in the community. KYKN is one of three longtime AM stations in Salem-Keizer. KBZY 1490, founded in 1947, turns 80 next year, while KSLM 1220 launched in 1961. Each has changed formats and survived in an industry that has been in steady decline in recent years. “Radio is a lot of fun,” said

Salem, OR · 15h

Stacker

Cheapest gas stations in Salem

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

Salem, OR · 4d

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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...

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

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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.

Salem, OR · 3d

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Silver Falls State Park - Oregon

Silver Falls State Park, often called the "crown jewel" of Oregon’s state park system. It features dense temperate rainforest, towering firs, mossy basalt cliffs, and the world-famous Trail of Ten Falls: a loop trail hitting ten distinct waterfalls along North and South Silver Creek, four of which you can walk directly behind.

Oregon · 1d

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Six-year Springfield councilor steps down for Salem role

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Springfield City Councilor Kori Rodley resigned from her Ward 3 seat after winning election to the Oregon House of Representatives. Rodley served on the Springfield City Council for six years. She will represent House District 7, which includes Springfield, starting in January 2027. "It has been my...

Springfield, OR · 12h

salembusinessjournal.org

Salem Apartment Project, Monmouth Taco Shop Name Among Three Recent Business Filings

A downtown Salem apartment project is targeting completion by the end of the year, while a new taco shop name has surfaced at the address of an existing Monmouth restaurant. Both are among three business names added to Oregon's public records between Oct. 27 and Nov. 9. The third, Kindred Table, lists a south Salem address but has no confirmed operating plans.

Salem, OR · 6h

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School closure plans in Philadelphia and Oregon raise questions about aging facilities and declining enrollment

School districts in Philadelphia and Oregon are facing difficult decisions about closing aging, underutilized schools as declining enrollment, rising maintenance costs, and budget constraints put increasing pressure on their facilities portfolios. In Philadelphia, the teachers union has proposed a $25 million alternative to a school district plan that calls for...

Portland, OR · 1d

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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....

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Salem-Keizer School Board Approves Legislative Priorities for 2027

The Salem-Keizer School Board has approved its legislative priorities for the 2027 Oregon legislative session, putting changes to the state’s school funding system at the top of its agenda. The board unanimously approved the priorities during its November 10 meeting. One of the district’s primary requests is the creation...

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Brooke Friesen named 2026 MaxPreps Oregon High School Volleyball Player of the Year

Each year since 2008, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school volleyball. The tradition continues to close out the 2026 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades. Brooke Friesen of Sprague...