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Deputies Firie Less than Lethal `Bean Bag Rounds` at Woman After Dangerous Chase

Marion County Sheriff's deputies also used 'Taser' in arrest of woman who had to be stopped twice..

(SALEM) - It was quite a scene in Salem today when a woman failed to stop for police and instead fled from the city of Silverton, into north Salem.

Authorities first heard about the driver after a 911 caller reported a 1996 white Ford Econoline van driving recklessly on Silverton Road NE near Howell Prairie Road. This was at about 10:45 a.m., according to a press release issued today.

Driver Identified in Fatal High Speed Crash Near Boring

The cause of the crash is unknown at this time, though witnesses report the car was going very fast.

(BORING, OR) - The driver in a single car fatal crash near Boring Wednesday, has been identified as 32-year old Young Wesley West, Jr., of Portland.

Train Derailment Spills Logs, Closing Road and Train Tracks

Witnesses say they've noticed trains moving through the area at higher speeds than usual.

(TALBOT, OR) - A northbound Portland & Western Railroad train carrying logs derailed Wednesday afternoon at a crossing on Marlatt Rd. just north of Talbot.

Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District (JRFPD) was dispatched at 5:02 p.m. to respond to the incident after neighbors noticed the accident.

Officials Render Explosive Device Near Scotts Mills Safe

Many roads were blocked as crews took care of the suspicious device.

(SILVERTON, OR) - Traffic patterns have been restored in east Marion County after local fire and police agencies responded to an explosive device that was located on a roadside.

July 4th DEADLIEST Day for Teens and Americans on the Road

July 4 Declared Deadliest Day for Teens and Americans on the Road: Holiday claims more than 800 in traffic-related deaths during five-year period, Oregon loses 39 people in July alone

(PORTLAND, OR) - Summer is supposed to be a time of celebration for teens and their families with prom, graduation and college on the horizon.

Unfortunately, new analysis of crash data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that July 4 is the deadliest day for teens on the road.

State Police Clear North Side of Capitol After Bomb Threat

The response is over, police are wrapping up.

(SALEM) - Investigating a reported explosive device, Oregon State Police (OSP) have closed Court Street between 12th Street and Cottage Street north of the state capitol to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

AMA Member: Inflammatory article twists facts, denigrates motorcyclists

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) works to protect your freedoms to ride!

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - An article by Fairwarning.org published June 7 and picked up by USA Today and other news outlets, “Despite Death Toll, Motorcycle Groups Strive to Muzzle U.S. Regulators,” contains biased reporting and derogatory language toward motorcyclists.

Motorcycle Awareness Rallies Hundreds of Bikers at Oregon Capitol

"There are people from all walks of life here, that just chose motorcycles as their primary method of transportation" ~ Quiet Mike

(SALEM, Ore.) - Hundreds of motorcycles made their way across the state of Oregon, up the freeway, through the mountains and into the capitol city, Salem.

They were there for the first Saturday of May- the biggest "Motorcycle Awareness" event to date.

Share and Be Aware

While today’s truck drivers are highly trained, it’s important for other motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to be respectful of some of the challenges they face; most notably, visibility.

(PORTLAND, OR) - As more bicyclists hit the road in celebration of National Bike to Work Day on May 18, Oregon Trucking Associations (OTA) wants to encourage everyone to share and be aware not just today but every day.

Whether traveling on foot, on two, four or more wheels or by mass transit, it’s vital to understand your fellow travelers.

Agreement Reached on US 20 Eddyville-Pioneer Mountain Road Construction Project

Construction on Hwy 20, a popular route to the Oregon coast, will restart this summer.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Terms of the agreement include that YRC will pay ODOT $15 million dollars, both parties will waive claims against each other, and the Notice of Default ODOT issued to YRC in March of this year will be rescinded.