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Albany Parks & Recreation Department is offering new parent and child interactive classes this summer.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Albany Fire Chief John Bradner has declared July 9, the start of fire season due to ongoing hot, dry weather.

During fire season, weeds, grass, and other noxious vegetation that has been determined to be a fire hazard must be addressed to reduce the potential for fire in accordance with Albany Municipal Code 7.84.160.

Salem Teen Drowns at Three Pools Just Days After His Birthday

An impromptu memorial was held Tuesday at Houck Middle School at 1:30 p.m.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - As Salem-News.com was first to report just after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, emergency responders and the Marion County Sheriff's office responded to a fatal drowning at the three pools day use area on the North Fork of the Santiam River which is located 17 miles up from Ore. Highway 22, and 45 miles east of Salem.

The Marion County Sheriff's office has positively identified the boy who tragically drowned as 14-year-old Sean Kaleopa of Salem, who had just celebrated his birthday on July 4.

Hot, Dry Weather Brings Wildfire Warning and Safety Tips

Having a 30 foot fire break around the home is extremely important.

(SILVERTON, Ore. ) - Every year the Silverton Fire District responds to numerous wildfires in fields or in heavy timber in their response area.

Many of these fires threaten nearby homes and other structures. Home owners have a responsibility to ensure that they take measures to keep their homes safe during a wildfire situation.

Warm Weather Expected This Week for Salem, Willamette Valley

If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Temperatures in Salem and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley are expected to reach near 90’s, or over, and with that news, here are some tips to protect you and your family from the heat, and some places you can go to cool off.

Illegal Aerial Fireworks Destroy Portland Home

Between 2009 and 2013 fireworks caused more than 150 injuries in Oregon alone.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Illegal fireworks are to blame for a late evening fire that destroyed a Southeast Portland home Friday night.

Fire Investigator Rob Garrison arrived at the scene early into the firefight and could see that an aerial firework had landed on the rear porch awning.

Oregon State Penitentiary Slowly Returns to Normal Operations

Regular visiting will resume on Sunday.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem is slowly returning to normal operations following a large fight between inmates in the dining room that occurred on Thursday.

An ongoing investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the incident.

Oregon Woman Pours Hot Grease on Sleeping Boyfriend

The victim was transported to a Portland hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - The 4th of July holiday did not start well for one man, after his girlfriend poured hot grease all over him.

Portland police and medical units received a call around 2:45 a.m. to a residence in the 7000 block of Northeast 27th Avenue. When they arrived, they found a 54-year-old male victim suffering from significant burns to his face, chest and hands.

Police Investigating Shooting in NE Salem

STORY UPDATED at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday. Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com was on the scene of a shooting incident that took place Friday afternoon in northeast Salem.

A 20-year-old male was taken to Salem Hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg, and at least two people were detained by police.

They have been released and currently there are no outstanding suspect(s) at large at this time, Lt. Jim Anglemier said.

Oregon State Penitentiary on Lockdown After Large Fight

Visiting is canceled until further notice.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem has been placed on lockdown Thursday following a large fight between inmates.

OSP officials say at 12:20 p.m., approximately 30 inmates were involved in an altercation in the dining room, prompting OSP guards to place the institution on lockdown.

Newberg Man Wins $100,000 for Registering Losing Lottery Ticket

Most people who play the Oregon Lottery don’t even know this program exists.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A man from Newberg, Oregon has a lot to be thankful for after Oregon Lottery Officials told him his losing lottery ticket -- actually became a winner.

James Colburn of Newberg didn’t throw away his losing Cash Flurries scratch-it, instead he went to the Oregon Lottery’s website and registered the ticket for a chance to win the top prize should nobody claim the original winning prize.