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Fatal Pedestrian v. Vehicle Crash on Hwy 30

Hwy 30 was closed for 2.5 hours following the crash.

(Multnomah County, Ore.) - A Ford Escape, operated by 28-year old Brandon Pollard, of Warren, was travelling eastbound on Hwy 30 and struck a female adult who was on foot within the eastbound “A” Lane.

The pedestrian has been identified as 41-year old Amy Bybee, of Portland.

Bicyclist Killed in Hwy 34 Crash

Anyone with information, please contact Sergeant Iverson at 541-766-6858.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Based on witness statements, a bicyclist was riding on Hwy 34 approximately 6 miles west of Philomath. When, as the bike was turning east onto Decker Road, a Ford pickup tried to pass the bike and they collided.

Life saving measures were taken but the bicyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.

One Fatality in Collision Near Enchanted Forest

Police say speed may have been the cause.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Yesterday, a motor vehicle crash claimed the life of one person near Enchanted Forest.

Monday, November 22, 2021 at approximately 11:28 AM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on Enchanted Way near the Hwy 164 interchange.

Parade of Storms to Resume in Washington and Canada

As cleanup and recovery efforts persist, excessive rainfall is once again in the forecast for storm-weary regions of western Washington and British Columbia, Canada.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Another train of storms is expected to race through the hard-hit areas of the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, Canada, this week.

For those in the U.S., Thanksgiving will be a particularly wet holiday.

Millions Plan Thanksgiving Travel Amid Weather Worries

Americans are hitting the road (or the air)- whatever the weather.

(SALEM, Ore.) - More than 53 million people are predicted to travel for Thanksgiving this year, which is up 13% from last year, according to AAA, and near what was seen at the last Thanksgiving before the coronavirus pandemic in 2019.

Mother Nature will serve up a cornucopia of weather elements across the United States on the day before Thanksgiving including chilly winds, a bit of snow, rain showers and a few thunderstorms, but dry and tranquil weather is on the menu for large swathes of the country.

Coach Berg Welcomes Six Signees to Oregon State Softball

Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Oregon State head softball coach Laura Berg has announced a six-player signing class have signed their National Letters of Intent.

Jenna Birch, Madyson Clark, Kaiea Higa, Morgan Howey, Shaylen McDowell and Sydney Saenz are an exciting, very competitive set of athletes.

Officers Investigate Report of Armed Person on McKay HS Campus

Contrary to postings on social media, no shots were fired on or near the campus.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At about 11:30 a.m. today multiple Salem Police officers responded to McKay High School on the report of an armed person.

No weapons were found. No arrests were made. The students involved were released to school administrators.

Student with Gun Arrested at Salem Middle School

The student was transported to the Marion County Juvenile Detention Facility

(SALEM, Ore.) - A middle school student was arrested for having a handgun Monday morning.

Salem Police officers responded to Stephens Middle School at approximately 10:40 a.m. on the report by staff of a student with a handgun hidden in a backpack. The student was detained by staff without incident prior to police arrival.

Holidays at the Oregon Capitol Continues with Lovely Decor and Electronic Exhibit

Live musical performances will not take place this year.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Holidays at the Capitol, an annual tradition, kicks off Wednesday, Dec. 1st starting at 8 a.m. and continues through Thursday, Dec. 23rd, 2021, at 5 p.m. The Oregon State Capitol is located at 900 Court St. NE, Salem, Oregon.

Visitors will be able to enjoy holiday décor in the Rotunda and outside of the House and Senate Chambers. There will be an electronic exhibit with stories of past holiday experiences and messages from select sponsors and choirs.

ODOT to Receive $1+ Billion in Transportation Funding

Oregon Transportation Commission Chair Bob Van Brocklin releases statement on passage of federal infrastructure package

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Transportation will receive over $1 billion dollars in additional transportation funding as part of the federal infrastructure package.

The money will go toward projects around the state that will benefit drivers, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians, help maintain roads and bridges, and address climate change.