In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness brings back a collection of his favorite stories from the early days of the podcast.

Five people were displaced by house fires in southeast Salem on Oct. 10 and 11. Salem Fire responded to an Oct. 10 fire near Hawthorne Avenue NE and State Street at about 5:20 p.m., according to Salem ...

Voters will decide on ballot measures in Woodburn, Stayton, St. Paul and SW Polk in the Nov. 4 election. Here's what to know.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for comments on the scope of the environmental assessment for the 307-acre site in Macleay.

Indigenous Peoples' Day is on Monday, Oct. 13, and some businesses across Oregon will be closed. Here's what to know.

Oregon State football coach Trent Bray has been fired Sunday, Oct. 12, according to multiple media reports. ESPN's Pete ...

The Oregon Department of Transportation describes the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year as the "100 deadliest days of summer." ...

Salem City Council will vote Oct. 13 on whether to appoint Krishna Namburi as the new city manager. The appointment would solidify Namburi's position. She has been serving as acting city manager and ...

Oregon State’s third-party NIL operating agency, Blueprint, is reportedly set to make a handsome sum off Oregon State ...

Every week, you get to vote for the Statesman Journal’s Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Maps Credit Union. Here are the ...

The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 12, 2025, results for each ...

Oregon wildfires burned 340,000 acres in 2025, down from previous years. However, fires destroyed more than 200 homes and structures.