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North Albany residents talk about impacts of Oregon's middle housing law
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would accelerate and grow middle housing. Some are concerned the proposal would have unintended consequences.
A vineyard in the south Salem hills is being removed. Why is that?
Not included in the sale were Hylo Vineyard and about 225 acres at three other locations in the south Salem hills. Cuttings from the Hylo Vineyard, hand-grafted and readied for planting in four ...
Feeling stressed? Here's where Oregon ranked on list of most stressed US states
A recent study by personal finance website WalletHub ranked the 2025 most and least stressed states in the U.S. Here's where ...
Where Oregon State, University of Oregon rank in sustainable dining practices
Oregon State University ranked among the top 10 colleges in the nation for its efforts toward sustainability and plant-based dining.
Vote: Who should be the Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week?
This week's nominees are from Cascade and Silverton softball and Blanchet Catholic, Dallas, Kennedy and Silverton track and ...
Vote: Who should be the Maps Credit Union boys Athlete of the Week?
This week's nominees are from Central and Silverton track and field and Blanchet Catholic, Dallas and Silverton baseball.
Meet our Mid-Valley: Volunteers play key role in operating Salem's Center 50+
In 2024, 465 volunteers gave 105,000 hours of their time to teach classes, drive people and help operate Salem's Center 50+.
Oregon bill aims to streamline housing construction. Could it have unintended consequences?
The bill is a priority for Gov. Tina Kotek, who said it simplifies permitting and addresses other barriers to residential construction.