Salem Invites Cultural and Historical Event Organizers to Apply for Community-Enriching Grants
Salem offers grants for events promoting culture and tourism, funded by the hotel tax, for events between July 2026 and June 2027. Applications open October 2025, with mandatory pre-application meetings offered.
Oregon Highlights Role of Kinship in Foster Care with New Relative Pathway Certification
Oregon highlights the importance of relative caregivers in foster care, launching the Relative Pathway to streamline certification while maintaining safety standards, resulting in an increase in relative placements.
Murder Suspect Ty Anthony Sage Accidentally Freed, Portland Manhunt Ignites After Gresham Slaying
Murder suspect Ty Anthony Sage was accidentally released from Portland's MCDC due to a clerical error, despite a no-bail court order. Authorities are actively searching for Sage, who is linked to a fatal 2021 shooting and robbery.












