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Three DOC Oregon Prisons Evacuated Due to Fire Threat

A total of 1,450 adults in custody have been relocated, not released.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Three Salem institutions are in potential danger as the fires move down the Santiam Canyon. DOC has worked with the Oregon State Police and the State Fire Marshall to keep everyone who works and lives inside these prisons safe.

A total of 1,450 adults in custody (AIC) have been relocated. All AICs have been moved to and will be housed in emergency beds throughout Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP).

Marion County Declares Emergency Due to wildfires

The emergency declaration allows the county to seek resources from the state government.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency for Marion County due to rapidly spreading wildfires in the county. Fires are expected to continue and have required evacuations.

The county will take all necessary steps to coordinate response and recovery from this emergency.

Commercial Fire in Downtown Salem

Three alarm fire on Division in downtown Salem.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Firefighters are on the scene of a three alarm structure fire at 110 Division Street Northeast in Salem.

The fire has forced road closures at Front Street Northeast and D Street Northeast, as well as a road closure at Front Street Northeast just south of Division Street Northeast.

Oregon Labor Day Gas Prices Lowest in Four Years

Gas Prices Rise Nationally, Hold Steady in Oregon ahead of Labor Day

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Pump prices are climbing in many states in the wake of Hurricane Laura which hammered the Gulf Coast last week, and also due to an increase in demand to one of the highest measurements of the year as the Labor Day holiday approaches.

For the week, the national average jumps four cents to $2.23 a gallon. The Oregon average holds steady at $2.67.

Oregon Civil Rights Groups Call for Portland Mayor to Resign

Vigilantes answering the Mayor’s call to "rise up," may have felt justified in their violent actions.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Several Oregon civil rights groups are calling on Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler to resign after a person was killed in downtown Portland.

"Amid 94 days and nights of protests against police brutality, Mayor Wheeler has fundamentally failed in his responsibilities to the residents of Portland.

He has offered no meaningful solutions in response to protesters’ demands to curb the racially hostile and brutal practices of the Portland Police Bureau...

UPDATE: 7 More COVID-19 Deaths in Oregon

If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention, but call by telephone in advance if possible.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 427, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.

OHA also reported 247 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 25,391.

Drug Treatment and Decriminalization Initiative Qualified for Oregon Ballot

Measure 110 would reduce disparities in drug arrests by 95%

(SALEM, Ore.) - Measure 110 is designed to establish a more humane, equitable and effective approach to drugs in Oregon. It expands access to drug addiction treatment, paid for with help from marijuana tax revenue.

As part of a shift to a health-based approach to addiction, Measure 110 reduces criminal penalties for drug possession. It does not legalize any drugs.

Oregon`s Death Toll Over 400 and Climbing

Oregon reports 203 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed 11 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 408, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

Oregon Health Authority reported 203 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 bringing the state total to 23,870.

Beachie Creek Fire in Opal Creek Wilderness 0% Contained

Many trails, roads, day-use sites and campgrounds are closed.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - Included in the closure are the popular sites of Opal Creek, Three Pools, Shady Cove campground and Elk Lake campground.

Fire growth was limited on the fire yesterday, however, anticipated hotter and drier conditions may lead to fire growth.

397 Lives Lost in Oregon to COVID-19...So Far

Tuesday's report also adds 237 new confirmed and presumptive cases, in one day.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 397.

The Oregon Health Authority reported 237 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today bringing the state total to 23,676.