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The Albany Community Pool will open registration for summer evening youth swim lessons for ages 3 and older at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Blue Oyster Cult and Bachman & Turner will perform Saturday at 8:00 p.m. on the Main Stage at the Oregon Amphitheater as the headline act for the 2014 ATI Northwest Art & Air Festival in Albany, Oregon.

The weekend includes hot-air balloon launches at dawn every day; a balloon “night glow” on Friday; more than 70 Northwest artists with their crafts for show and sale; food; a wine and microbrew garden; live music; Family Zone; classic car show; free Young Eagles flights for kids; and aircraft displays, and other activities at the airport.

Albany, Oregon News and Events

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(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Some great events are taking place next month in the City of Albany, Oregon.

From an advanced class on the Kindle Fire, to the inaugural Willamette River Relay and Paddle Me Plunge, and there are still openings for youth summer camps. Albany Police are also now accepting applications for their upcoming Citizens Police Academy.

Mid-Willamette Valley Events Calendar

From a mountain bike clinic, to summer swimming lessons, and a half-marathon, there is something for every age group.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Albany Parks & Recreation Department is offering a mountain bike clinic. Instructor is Dan Coyle, outdoor enthusiast.

The Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon will be held Saturday, October 18, at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon.

Fire Guts Albany Home, Damages Several Cars

The homeowner was able to escape and exit with her child and pets before firefighters arrived.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Albany Fire Department responded to 3750 Glendale St. at 12:47 a.m. Sunday to a report of a fire in a garage.

Firefighters arrived at the scene in about seven minutes and found a house partially engulfed in fire.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Add Oregon Native to Roster

The Volcanoes are in the middle of an eight-game road trip, traveling to Vancouver Sunday for a five-game series.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, in conjunction with the San Francisco Giants, announced Saturday that Albany, Oregon native Christian Lichtenthaler will join the Volcanoes roster Saturday in advance of the team's game at Eugene.

Lichtenthaler, who attended Concordia University and played baseball the last two seasons, signed with the San Francisco Giants as a free agent shortly after the conclusion of the 2014 MLB First-Year Player draft.

Albany, Oregon July Events

A community fireworks show will follow the River Rhythms concert series in celebration of Independence Day.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Albany, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department along with the Albany Public Library are hosting some events that have something for everyone.

From the 2014 River Rhythms concert series, to workshops on estate planning, and classes on rock climbing, there is something for every age group.

Albany Police Arrest Murder, Rape, and Robbery Suspect

Anyone with information related to this investigation or Lucius Wilson is asked to call the Albany Police Detective Unit at 541-917-7686.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - On Wednesday, 18-year old Albany resident Lucius Gentry Wilson III was charged in connection with an investigation into a fatal shooting at an Albany apartment complex.

Albany, Oregon Summer Events Calendar

For more information or how to register for any of these summer events, call 541-917-7777.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Albany Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of events this summer to keep you, or your child busy.

From sports camps, to learning to paddle down the Willamette River, there is something for every age group.

Railroad Box Car Catches Fire in Albany Rail Yard

The cause of this fire has been determined to be accidental

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Albany Fire Department responded to the Willamette Pacific Freight Yard, 725 Waverly DR NE, in Millersburg at approximately 11:07 a.m. on Monday, to a report of a fire in a parked railroad box car.

When firefighters arrived at the scene in about eleven minutes they found a single railroad box car fully involved in fire and saw that an additional railroad car was attached on both ends.

Salem Family Rescued After Raft Hits Debris on Santiam River

Police report that there are now safe channels to travel through in that part of the Santiam River safely.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - A Salem family out enjoying the warm weekend weather was lucky that the Benton County Water Rescue team was already on the Santiam River helping another victim, when their raft hit some debris and capsized.

On Saturday, at about 2:00 p.m., Deputy Eric Konzelman, Deputy Jessica Jones, and Deputy Noah Lochner of the Benton County Sheriff's Office, were dispatched to the Santiam River, North of Jefferson Boat Ramp for the report of a stranded kayaker.