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Update on American Legion Post 10 Fire

Anyone with information regarding the fire can call Albany Police detectives at 541-917-7686.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Albany veterans suffered a terrible loss July 3th when the American Legion Post 10 caught fire and burned after closing. Fortunately there were no injuries.

Albany Fire Spokesman Wanda Omdahl, said crews were able to access the burned building to retrieve several items.

Burned on the Fourth of July
Fire Sweeps Albany American Legion Post

The 4th of July is a special time for the American Legion and they had several events planned to celebrate this holiday. The events will most likely have to be canceled.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Firefighters rushed to the American Legion Post 10 in Albany, Oregon, just twenty minutes after July 4th began.

Skull Used to ID Woman Missing Since 1974

A woman missing for decades, will finally be laid to rest.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that his detectives have recently matched a skull discovered in 1979 with the victim of a car crash that occurred in 1974.

Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle / Pedestrian Crash - Interstate 5 in Albany

The right southbound lane was closed for about 2 1/2 hours during the investigation.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation into Monday evening's fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of a 41-year old man when he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in the Albany area.

Albany Police Investigate Shooting in Mobile Court

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding James Brawley or the shooting incident is asked to call Albany Police Detectives at 541-917-7686.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Albany Police responded to a report of a shooting at the Heatherdale Mobile Court located at 950 SE Airport Road Sunday at at about 2:30 a.m.

Albany Woman Dies After Being Struck by Car

The Oregon State Police Albany Area Command is continuing the investigation.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Police say a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Friday night on Highway 34 just of east of Interstate 5.

Lieutenant Mark Cotter with Oregon State Police says last night at approximately 10:25 p.m., the woman and two companions had stopped their vehicle on the eastbound shoulder of Highway 34 near milepost 11.

2010 Winter Rod & Speed Show Sees Biggest Turnout Ever!

An event to benefit a local family saw the biggest turnout ever.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - The 2010 Winter Rod & Speed Show in Albany, Oregon was a blast from the past. Hundreds of cars of all varieties from throughout Oregon were on hand to show off their rolling works of art.

Winter Rod and Speed Show Benefit Car Show Saturday in Albany

Free Mattel Hot Wheel cars will be given to the first 100 kids through the door.

(SALEM, Ore.) - After two successful events in 2007 and 2008, the Winter Rod and Speed Show returns to the Linn County Fair and Expo Center, this time benefiting the family of Cherokee Pizano.

Rich Bailey, organizer, says the show will have something for everyone, featuring over 100 show cars, classic cars, custom trucks, roadsters and more.

Pacific City Man Arrested for Murder in Missing Albany Fisherman Case

John Curtis Adkins has been missing since last July.

(PACIFIC CITY, Ore.) - A Pacific City man is under arrest on Murder charges. Police say the arrest is connected to the disappearance of an Albany man missing since last July, who was the owner of a 47' fishing vessel.

The suspect was arrested in Oregon and is pending extradition to Washington State for arraignment related to the murder of 53-year old John Curtiss Adkins.

Two Albany Brothers Arrested for Assaulting Salem Man

Anyone who witnessed the assault Monday evening or has information about this crime, to call Detective Mike Quakenbush at (503)588-6050.

(ALBANY, Oregon) - Police say a Salem man was assaulted Monday evening at about 8:00 p.m. 47-year old Charles Peters told police he was assaulted by two men near the intersection of Pine and Commercial Street NE, according to Salem Police Lt. Steve Birr.