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Two Small Devices Detonate in Oregon Town

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the Washington County Sheriff's office.

(ALOHA, Ore. ) - A small explosive device went off inside a portable restroom during a softball game injuring one person at an Aloha park.

The bomb squad reported the device was made from chemicals that are available at most department stores, and would detonate when they combined.

Tool Box Causes Salem Civic Center to be Evacuated

Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - City of Salem employees were evacuated Wednesday morning from the Vern Miller Civic Center after someone found a suspicious device.

Salem Police spokesman Lt. Dave Okada says the black box was just a bit bigger than a shoe box, and was left near a window on the first floor.