LATEST NEWS
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into car in Salem
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A man is dead after a crash between a motorcycle and car Wednesday morning, according to the Salem Police Department. Just after 7 a.m., officers responded to reports of a crash on the 4300 block of SE Commercial Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the rider of the motorcycle, 32-year-old Zachary Hendrickson, dead at the scene.
Janelle Bynum and Jamie McLeod-Skinner compete for Democratic nomination in 5th District
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election. Ballots will be mailed to voters May 1. Voters will choose between Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum and attorney Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the May 21 primary election for the Democratic nomination in Oregon’s 5th congressional district, which encompasses all of Linn County, most of Clackamas and Deschutes counties, and parts of Marion and Multnomah counties.
Lebanon firefighters quickly extinguish fire underneath home
LEBANON, Ore. – Firefighters quickly attacked a fire that broke out underneath a Lebanon home on Wednesday evening, according to the Lebanon Fire District. LFD officials said that fire crews responded on April 25 to a house fire that was reported in the 100 block of Taylor Street. Initial reports indicated that the fire was coming from vents in the residence’s kitchen and preliminary investigation confirmed smoke coming from the building, according to fire authorities. District officials said that firefighters executed an initial offensive attack through the home’s front entrance but personnel quickly determined that the fire was located underneath the home. Firefighters gained access to the area under the home from the rear of the building and quickly extinguished the fire, according to fire district officials. Fire officials said that their investigation could not determine the fire’s cause. The Lebanon Police Department assisted fire officials at the scene, authorities said.
Salem Man Receives Life Sentence for 2022 Murder at Cornelius House Party
A tumultuous argument at a house party turned deadly landed a Salem man with a life sentence after the 2022 murder has finally seen a court's judgment. Cesar Yovanni Alvarez-Alcazar, 20 at the time of the crime, was handed down a life sentence on Tuesday for the murder of Jose Angel Rodriguez-Sanchez during a house party in Cornelius two years ago; this decision coming from a jury's verdict which held Alvarez-Alcazar guilty of escalating an argument to fatal violence, as KOIN reported.
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Oregon lawmakers getting involved in OMG care; Albany to see internet upgrades
Oregon lawmakers are getting involved to make sure Oregon Medical Group patients have healthcare. Also, Albany is seeing major upgrades to its internet speeds. Chief Meteorologist Dylan Robichaud has the weather.
Incumbent Bill Burgess faces current and former employees in Marion County Clerk race
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election. Ballots will be mailed to voters May 1. Long-time Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess is being challenged in the primary election by former county election worker Anna Munson and current clerk’s office employee Jo Anne Lepley.
Silverton softball tops Dallas in clash of 5A state title contenders
During the early portion of the season, Silverton and Dallas took vastly different routes to the top the Class 5A softball rankings. Prior to Wednesday, there wasn't a team in the state that held its opponents to fewer runs than the 13 that Dallas yielded during its first 15 games. Silverton, meanwhile, mashed its way to 182 runs throughout its first 17 games — tops among 5A schools.
Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Collegiate Day
The staff of The Commuter, LBCC’s award-winning news publication and website, earned 19 awards – including 10 first-place honors – in this year’s Oregon collegiate journalism competition. The awards were presented April 19 during the annual Collegiate Day journalism workshop and awards program, sponsored by the...
A look inside the Salem bomb squad and why it needs a new truck
Salem Police Sgt. Jonathan Hardy has been planning for — and dreaming — of a new bomb truck for nearly three years, but budgeting for a $350,000 piece of equipment is never easy, especially with cuts threatening services across the city. He and the police department understand the need now more than ever...
Advocate Wins 25 Awards in Annual ONPA Contest
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, staff from The Advocate, Mt. Hood’s student news publication, traveled down the Willamette Valley for the annual Collegiate Day forum hosted by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association (ONPA). Just like the old days, they returned with several top awards for coverage...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.