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Oregon Elections Division Rejects Kristof Candidacy

Kristof appeals decision regarding residency requirements for Office of Oregon Governor

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Elections Division notified the Nicholas Kristof campaign Thursday that it is rejecting his filing for Governor because he does not meet the constitutional requirements to serve.

"Today I filed with the Supreme Court my challenge to yesterday's Secretary of State decision," said Kristof.

Detectives Ask for Help in Suspicious Death Investigation

His employer and friends in the camp called him Sam.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A man, identified as 48-year old Edgar Pascual-Hernandez, was found deceased in his tent just north of the softball fields. His death is considered suspicious.

Anyone with information call the Tips Line at 503-588-8477.

What`s Going Wrong For the Trail Blazers?

The only way to fix this is to get the club back to a more stable place.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Here in Salem, we’re big fans of basketball, as the town proudly celebrating twenty exciting years of Hoopla back in 2019 proved. We love supporting our closest NBA team, which is the Portland Trail Blazers, who are located about an hour’s drive away from Salem.

They play their home games at the Moda Centre, located in the Rose Quarter of the city of Portland.

Attempted Salem Break-In Ends In Fatality

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(SALEM, Ore.) - Sunday night just before 7 p.m. Sunday, Deputies were called out to a disturbance at a home. The 911 caller said an unknown male attempted to break into the home at 45th Ave NE near Iberis Street, and the resident shot the intruder.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no further injuries.

Winter Weather Advisory for Oregon`s Central Willamette Valley

Winter Weather Advisory: December 30, 04:00 AM PST until December 30, 12:00 PM PST

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The National Weather Service has issued another Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4am to noon Thursday for the central Willamette Valley, including the cities of Salem, McMinnville, Woodburn, Stayton, and Dallas.

Total snow accumulation is expected to be 1 to 2 inches, mainly north and east of Salem.

Hit and Run Driver Arraigned for Killing 16-Year Old

Deputies identified 26-year old Armando Rodarte Jr. of Salem as the driver of the Honda Civic.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There was evidence that a victim had sustained serious injuries and likely did not survive the collision. However, the victim was missing from the scene, as well as the offending vehicle.

Over an hour later, a caller reported a red Honda Civic with a deceased person inside several miles away near Wheatland Road NE.

Oregon`s Recreational Boating Fatalities Improved but Remain High

Sadly, the number of female victims was double the 10-year average in 2021.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 2021 was a safer boating year than 2020, says the Oregon State Marine Board, but the number of fatalities was still above historic levels.

“It would be a great resolution for more boaters to simply wear their life jackets in 2022."

Winter Brings Possibility of Snow to Western Oregon this Weekend

Anyone with travel plans for Christmas Eve through next week should prepare for winter travel conditions.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The combination of cold temperatures and occasional precipitation raises the possibility of snow and ice for the lowlands as early as Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Latest indications suggest it will turn even colder next week, with a high probability of accumulating snow reaching the lowest elevations of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon, including the Interstate 5 and 84 corridors.

OSU Beavers Release 2022 Softball Schedule

Oregon State begins its season on the road, in Tucson, AZ Feb. 11-13, 2022

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Fifteen home games highlight the Oregon State softball schedule as head coach Laura Berg is pleased to announce their challenging 2022 schedule.

The Pac-12 Network announced its 2022 spring slate on Monday, and the Beavers are scheduled to appear on television 15 times during the regular-season.

Investigators Looking for Missing 17-Year-Old from Salem

Ezra Mayhugh was last seen on October 15, 2021

(SALEM, Ore.) - Detectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are seeking community tips to help locate 17-year old Ezra Mayhugh.

The young man is from the Salem area, and Detectives have learned Mayhugh may be the victim of an online catfishing scheme.