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Police: 96 bullet casings found after shooting at Salem park
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1 shot in the head, 1 hit with a shovel at Salem gas station
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Woman charged in deadly Portland dog mauling of 6-year-old boy
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Woman loses arm and ear after pack of dogs attack her in Portland
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Construction Begins on Forthcoming Secure Treatment Facility in Marion County
Marion County, OR. – Official Release: Marion County took a significant step forward yesterday in addressing community behavioral health and public safety needs with the groundbreaking for a new Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) near Regal Santiam on Lancaster Drive in Salem. County Commissioner Danielle Bethell spoke at the...
Salem Construction Worker Critically Injured, Another Assaulted, Two Men Charged with Attempted Murder
Two men have been arrested following a violent altercation that left one construction worker critically injured and another with minor injuries at a Salem gas station, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred in the parking lot of the Arco AMPM located at 3280 Portland Road NE, began when 34-year-old Rafael Lucas Jr. attempted to instigate a confrontation with the workers, as KATU reported. Hours after the initial attempt to provoke a fight, Lucas returned to the scene with Benjamin Constantino-De la Luz, 61, leading to a dispute that escalated quickly when Lucas drew a firearm and gave chase to one of the workers into the convenience store.
Jury convicts Keizer man accused of murdering wife for third time
For the third time in his life, Peter Zielinski was convicted of murdering his wife. A jury unanimously found the 52-year-old Keizer man guilty of second-degree murder, rejecting his claim of extreme emotional disturbance as a defense. ...
OSP Log: Highway fatalities include those in nearby Linn, Polk counties
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. FRIDAY, JULY 19. • 3:10 p.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 730 about 9...
Fiesta participant to perform in Salem
When the Englewood Forest Festival strikes up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in northeast Salem, a little piece of the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana will be part of the event. The annual Salem event takes place each summer on the wooded grounds in the 1200 block of 19th St. NE, adjacent to Englewood Elementary School. The dancers of Ballet Folklorico Gueleguetza have been a mainstay at this event, and they have been a part of their local Woodburn Fiesta parade as well. ...
LBCC plans to hold surplus sale July 29-Aug. 1
Linn-Benton Community College plans to hold a surplus sale from Monday, July 29, to Thursday, Aug. 1, on its Albany campus on the second floor of the commons building. Proceeds from the event will benefit various campus projects that are not covered by other budgets. The sale will run daily...
Turner Lake recreational-use advisory lifted for cyanotoxins harmful to people, pets
The recreational-use advisory for cyanotoxins in Turner Lake has been lifted. The Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday the cyanotoxin levels were below recreational guideline levels for both people and dogs. The recreational-use advisory was issued on July 18, when OHA advised visitors to avoid swimming and high-speed water sports in Turner Lake. The...
Oregon Humane Society Holds Meow-tragious Kitten Event
Oregon Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50 percent for cats and kittens, Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The adoption promotion is taking place at OHS’ Portland and Salem campuses, with additional outreach events designed to make bringing a new kitten home more convenient. “This is one of...
At 610 Sherman St., a new chapter begins
Four years after the City of Albany condemned a house at 610 Sherman St. and then had it demolished, the still vacant lot has new owners and is being prepared for construction. The lot is across Sherman Street from Hackleman Park. A bike ride took me past the address Saturday....
Linn County Veteran's Services announces move to new office location
ALBANY, Ore. – Linn County Veteran's Services recently moved to a newly remodeled office location in Albany after several decades in their previous location, according to Linn County officials. The county said that their veteran’s services department, previously housed at 330 3rd Ave. SW, is now located at 505...
Ironman athlete dies following medical emergency while swimming
A man competing in Sunday's Ironman 70.3 Oregon event died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency during the 1.2 mile swim portion of the race in the Willamette River, the organization announced Wednesday on social media. An Ironman volunteer acting as water safety personnel recognized an athlete in need of medical attention during...
Millions in state funding saves three Salem homeless shelter sites
Three of Church at the Park's homeless shelters, Salem's first-of-its-kind microshelter villages, created in partnership with the city, faced closure due to the city's budget shortfall. Millions of dollars from the state will keep the shelters open for another year. ...
Don Froylan Creamery wins back-to-back awards at American Cheese Society competition
Don Froylan Creamery was one of several Oregon cheesemakers to win multiple awards at the 2024 American Cheese Society (ACS) competition. The American Cheese Society is an association promoting and supporting American cheeses, presenting shows, networking and more for cheesemakers, cheesemongers and companies. This year's award ceremony took place in Buffalo, New York,...
USA Prime Baseball establishes Oregon affiliate in Salem
USA Prime Baseball has arrived to the state of Oregon. The national youth baseball organization, founded in 2017, has a plethora of elite national travel baseball teams that participate across multiple age levels. The organization's latest addition to the travel baseball circuit is in the capital, dubbed USA Prime Willamette Valley. Players who compete for the Salem-based team will be eligible to tryout for USA Prime's regional and national teams....
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