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Create One Advertisement Get the news Salem man fell through COVID-19 testing cracks Salem Sikhs make, give meals to health workers Bird-watching soars amid COVID-19 as Americans head outdoors Man accused in fatal crash of speeding, drinking Updates: Oregon COVID-19 hospitalizations down Coronavirus Updates Updates: Oregon COVID-19 hospitalizations down Fire chief asks for tax levy support | Opinion Track the coronavirus in Oregon with a map Salem Storytellers Project cancels next two events COVID-19 May 3: 0 new deaths, 45 new cases COVID-19 May 2: Rally calls for end to restrictions Quick Links E-Edition Crosswords Comics Events Calendar Holding Court Contact Us Manage Your Subscription Connect With Us Salem Storytellers Project Data Central Best of the Mid-Valley Support Local Businesses - Buy A Gift Card Warmest temperatures of the year coming this week Temperatures are forecast to crack 80 degrees in the Willamette Valley and 90 degrees in Southern Oregon. News | 10 hours ago Brown: Some parts of Oregon could reopen by mid-May State officials claim they have prevented 70,000 infections in Oregon with strict measures. Politics | 3 days ago Salem Storytellers Project cancels next two events The next Salem Storytellers Project event at this time is Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre ballroom to the theme "Grateful." News | 13 hours ago Map of when US states are ending lockdown Experts believe the US has passed its first peak of coronavirus deaths, and states are rolling out constantly evolving plans to relax restrictions. Nation | 10 hours ago Update: How Statesman Journal is covering COVID-19 These are turbulent times for all of us, but I hope you are able to support the Statesman Journal through a subscription. Your local businesses need you. Purchase a gift card now to support them News Coronavirus: Comparing the infection curve Has the curve of COVID-19 begun to flatten in your area? Compare the spread of infection across the U.S. News | 4 days ago COVID-19 changes shrink number of jail inmates County jails across Oregon have drastically cut their populations in response to — and as a result of changes made during — the COVID-19 pandemic. Crime | 1 day ago ‘ Murder Hornet’: Asian giant hornets are here in the US Asian giant hornets have been known to slaughter honeybees and can be deadly to humans. Here's what you should know about the invasive species. Nation | 10 hours ago Newcomer versus long-time advocate in SD10 election This Democratic primary race is between a woman who has spent a decade involved in the Salem community and a man who moved to the area last year. News | 14 hours ago One dead following crash near Mt. Angel Deputies are at the scene of a fatal crash on Marquam Road NE at Meridian Road NE near Mt. Angel. News | 16 hours ago Trial begins for man accused of killing 3 in DUI crash Madison Capobianco, Trinity Watt and Makayla Tryon were making a snack run on June 2 when their car was struck by a Jeep running a red light. Crime | 18 hours ago Players adjust to recruiting during pandemic West Salem's Division I prospects experience the recruiting process during the age of a pandemic and social distancing High School | 1 day ago COVID-19 May 3: 0 new deaths, 45 new cases Check back on this story throughout the day for the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Salem and around Oregon News | 17 hours ago View All Photos PHOTOS: Polk County Jail’s inmate population plummets 1 day ago Reopen Oregon rally draws crowd to Oregon Capitol The Reopen Oregon rally drew hundreds to the Oregon State Capitol building Saturday May 2nd. Politics | 2 days ago CLOSE VIDEO: #ReOpenOregon rally brings more than a thousand to the Capitol The Reopen Oregon rally drew hundreds to the Oregon State Capitol building Saturday May 2nd. 2 days ago View All Photos PHOTOS: #ReOpenOregon rally brings more than a thousand to the Oregon State Capitol 2 days ago CLOSE Rally at Oregon Capitol People urging Gov. Kate Brown to lift restrictions because of coronavirus rally at the state Capitol. 2 days ago Bird-watching soars amid COVID-19 as Americans head outdoors News | 2 days ago COVID-19 May 2: Rally calls for end to restrictions Check back on this story throughout the day for the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Salem and around Oregon News | 17 hours ago CLOSE Week in Review: April 27 - May 1 Catch up on what you might have missed in Mid-Valley news from April 27 to May 1. 3 days ago Your browser does not support the viewing of this content. Marion, Church intersection blocked by crash A crash involving multiple vehicles blocked the intersection of Marion Street and Church Street Friday morning. News | 3 days ago Updates May 1: Oregon to reopen hunting, fishing Check back on this story throughout the day for the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Salem and around Oregon. News | 17 hours ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search View All Photos PHOTOS: Salem Sikh community cooks, delivers vegetarian meals for Salem Hospital staff 3 days ago Salem Sikhs make, give meals to health workers A small group of Sikh volunteers in Salem has delivered more than 1,000 meals to local hospital workers as a thank you for their care during COVID-19. Local | 3 days ago Cyclist struck and killed by driver near Lebanon A Corvallis man died in a crash after being struck by a driver outside of Lebanon Thursday. News | 3 days ago A cross-country trek for a chance to compete Grey Ferrando regularly travels to race a modified, but towing 28 hours to race in South Dakota was worth it to get a chance to compete again. News | 3 days ago House 17 primary field crowded on Republican side Politics | 3 days ago Man struck, killed by Amtrak train in Salem Witnesses told officers Corey Grimes, 35, was walking on the tracks and ignored multiple warnings from the train horn before he was struck from behind. News | 4 days ago Oregon aims to include brewpubs, wineries in reopening Oregonians will be able to hoist a glass at their neighborhood watering holes under Gov. Kate Brown's plan for the state's first phase of reopening. News | 4 days ago Updates April 30: 17 new COVID-19 cases in Marion County Check back on this story throughout the day for the latest news about coronavirus and its effects in Salem and around Oregon. News | 3 days ago Oregon Unemployment claims reach 362,000 Oregon's unemployment rate for April could be as high as 20%, and 30 million people nationally are out of work since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. News | 4 days ago Silverton constable to be honored at state memorial Seventy-eight years after his death, Silverton Constable Hansford "Harry" Greenfield will be honored at the state's memorial grounds. News | 4 days ago Former EAGLE Charter teacher files lawsuit The lawsuit claims the Salem charter school violated state whistleblower laws and retaliated against the parent, a former employee. Education | 4 days ago Troopers cite, release Wisconsin man with 132 pounds of marijuana A Wisconsin man was cited and released Tuesday after state police found 132 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Josephine County. Crime | 4 days ago State Senate seat 12: Four Dems running in primary Incumbent Republican Brian Boquist is running unopposed in the primary for the Oregon Senate Distric...