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One Man Killed by Gunshot in NE Salem

The alleged shooter is in custody.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Officers located one man who had multiple gunshot wounds. Officers closed multiple streets in the area to set up a perimeter search for involved individuals. A K-9 unit was on scene.

The injured man, identified as 29-year-old Abraham Torres Borja, was transported to Salem Health where he subsequently died from his wounds.

Detectives Investigating Tuesday Night Shooting

One gunshot victim was transported to the hospital.

(SALEM, Ore.) - While deputies were responding to the area, officers from the Salem Police Department located a victim from the shooting during a traffic stop.

An ambulance was called to the stop location and transported the victim to the hospital for treatment.

Oregon Man Arrested Fleeing With Two Children Listed as Missing

Samuel Levi Jemmett is being held on $395,000 bail.

(lLINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - A male was reportedly walking around a vehicle and hitting it with a baseball bat on Logan Road.

When Officers arrived, the man was uncooperative and argumentative and locked himself inside the vehicle with two juvenile females. The children were listed as "Missing Endangered".

Salem Helping Its Community of Veterans

By 2027, 55% of veterans in Oregon will be over 65.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to Oregon government statistics, the state has the largest concentration of senior veterans in America.

Half of the veterans are over the age of 65, including many that served in Korea and also during World War II.

COVID Kills More Oregonians

176 COVID-19 related deaths marks the sixth consecutive week of rising deaths.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - More than 3,000 Oregonians have died from COVID-19 and we have seen a significant number of deaths recently, as the surge in cases and hospitalizations continues.

"Oregonians should be prepared to see this tragic toll escalate dramatically in coming days and weeks.”

Former Oregon Man Arrested for 1996 Murder of Kathy Clifton

The television show “The Jane Doe Murders”, documented the lengthy process of how Kathy was identified.

(POLK COUNTY, Ore.) - On September 1, 1996, the skeletonized remains of an adult female were found in the hills overlooking the Mill Creek area in rural Polk County, Oregon.

In 2019, the remains were determined to be that of Kathy Thomas Clifton.

27 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Oregon Today

Oregon reports 2,449 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 27 new deaths.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon’s 3,225th COVID-19 death is a 44-year-old man from Clatsop County who first became positive on Aug. 3 and died on Aug. 11....
Oregon’s 3,227th COVID-19 death is a 41-year-old man from Columbia County who tested positive on Aug. 12 and died on Aug. 28...
Oregon’s 3,229th COVID-19 death is a 67-year-old woman from Douglas County who tested positive on Aug. 26 and died on Sept. 1...
Oregon’s 3,230th COVID-19 death is a 45-year-old woman from Douglas County who tested positive on Aug. 24 and died on Sept. 1...

The Hard Work Behind Preserving Salem`s Historic Architecture

Early architecture of Salem, Oregon has survived the test of time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Residents of Salem will have noted that its historic architecture has survived the business boom of the past decade. The influx of new apartments and businesses into the downtown area have not come at the expense of the area’s history.

While this history is well-preserved, it would be remiss to assume this is done without effort.

Tree Removal Crew Extinguishes Fire Near Idanha

Quick response prevented the fire from growing.

(IDANHA, Ore.) - The crew was working on hazard tree removal along Highway 22 when a fire ignited near Idanha on the Marion County/Linn County line.

The crew's quick response was instrumental in getting the fire under control and preventing damage to nearby structures. Fire crews from as far away as Mt. Angel responded to fully extinguish the fire, which was limited to approximately two acres. While under investigation, the cause is likely human-caused from a discarded cigarette

Oregon`s Middle Fork Complex Fire Update

Level 1 and 3 evacuation notices have been issued by Lane County.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 9 miles north of Oakridge, there are 12 fires burning, known as the Middle Fork Complex fires.

550 fire Personnel are working to stop the fires which have reached 13,611 acres. Just 9% of the perimeter is contained at this time.