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Oregon Firefighter Austin Smith Memorial Service

The memorial service is this Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the St. Paul Rodeo grounds.

(SALEM, Ore.) - On Thursday, February 3rd, the St. Paul Fire District as well as other mutual aid partners, responded to a reported barn fire at Champoeg Creek and McKay Rd.

During firefighting efforts, an explosion occurred severely injuring Austin Smith, who was preparing for exterior defensive fire operations. Firefighter Smith died as a result of his injuries.

Volunteers Wanted for Third Winter Beach Clean Up on February 12

Pick up trash at your favorite Lincoln County beach on Saturday the 12th, and enter to win great prizes!

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Help clean up our local beaches this winter with the Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.

To participate, volunteers can use their own supplies or pick up bags and gloves at partner surf shops.

OSP Traffic Stop Reveals Fentanyl Pills and 9.9 lbs. of Meth

Troopers were granted consent to search the vehicle from the driver.

(MARION COUNTY, Ore.) - At 12:40 p.m., Sunday, February 6, an Oregon State Police Trooper stopped a 2017 Nissan Rogue on I-5 north near milepost 255 for a traffic violation.

During the contact, the Trooper observed signs of criminal activity and items related to drug use.

Survey Says: Salem is A Great Place For Seniors

Salem scored high for transportation, in particular

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem, Oregon’s seniors are thriving, a recent analysis by Center 50+, the city’s senior citizen center, has found.

In a series of listening sessions and discussions, older locals were asked to share their thoughts on Salem’s support resources, housing, accessibility, and transportation.

Suspect Arrested in Downtown Salem Stabbing Incident

Cook is charged with assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon (knife).

(SALEM, Ore.) - Monday evening, officers were dispatched to Marion Square Park in downtown Salem on the report of a stabbing.

A male individual suffering from a stab wound to the back was transported with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Six People Shot at WOW Hall Friday Night

There is no suspect in custody at this time. Call Tip line with info: 541.682.5162

(EUGENE, Ore.) - All six shooting victims are in stable condition and/or have been treated and released.

At this point, there is not enough to say if the event was random or targeted to individuals or a group. The only potential suspect description at this time is a male with a hoody.

Oregon Legislature Takes on Houseless Issue in Capitol City

Rep. Hoy filed two Bills to address critical local funding & houseless needs for city of Salem

(SALEM, Ore.) - Recently appointed state Representative Chris Hoy (D-Salem) filed two Legislative Concepts today to help address the growing houselessness needs for City of Salem residents and to bring much-needed funding for the city’s public safety services.

Right now, Salem faces a shelter shortage.

Grand Ronde Woman Killed in Head-on Crash

The crash closed Hwy22W for about 7 hours.

(WILLAMINA, Ore.) - Just after 7:00 a.m. today, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 22W near MP 9.

A westbound maroon Toyota Camry, operated by 34-year old Elisabeth Robin of Grand Ronde, crossed over into oncoming lanes for unknown reasons...

Oregon Gas Prices Climb due to Rising Crude Prices

Oregon has fifth-largest weekly jump in the country

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Gas prices are moving higher, driven primarily by a jump in crude oil prices. Some refinery and distribution issues in the Pacific Northwest are causing prices here to rise faster than the national average.

For the week, the national average for regular climbs a penny to $3.30 a gallon. The Oregon average jumps seven cents to $3.90.

Making Streets Safer Through Vision Zero

The streets of yesterday just aren’t designed for today’s society.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Vision Zero Action Plan of Portland Oregon is a blueprint for how cities can make their streets safer for both motorists and pedestrians.

The goal of this initiative is to eliminate traffic deaths and serious accidents.