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Oregon State Hospital suspends in-person visits after patient dies of suspected fentanyl overdose
A patient at Oregon State Hospital died of a suspected fentanyl overdose on Friday, May 24, and Oregon State Police are investigating the circumstances, police said. A spokesperson for the police agency confirmed the investigation to the Capital Chronicle, a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group, late Friday but had no other details. Separately, the Oregon State Hospital sent a memo to staff on Friday and announced it is temporarily halting in-person patient visits with friends and family. The state-run psychiatric hospital in Salem...
Oregon citizen-soldiers, airmen take part in Memorial Day ceremonies across the state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in Memorial Day services and community events around the state on Monday, pausing to remember fallen service members who have given their lives in defense of the nation. Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty, an Army veteran, along with...
What Oregon House races encompassing Marion County look like after the primary election
Primary elections for Oregon’s 60 seats in the state House of Representatives were largely uncompetitive. Nine House districts cover portions of Marion County, but only two had more than one candidate in each primary: House District 21, which encompasses Keizer and North Salem, and House District 57, which encompasses all of Morrow, Gilliam, Sherman, Wheeler, and portions of Wasco, Jefferson, Marion, Umatilla, and Clackamas counties.
F-15 Eagle fighter jets to fly over Salem and Mt. Angel on Memorial Day
The 142nd Wing from Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct flyovers for Memorial Day ceremonies Monday at locations throughout northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including Salem and Mt. Angel. All passes by the F-15 Eagle fighter jets will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph...
OSU research sparks new understanding of how fire spreads
As wildfire season approaches, scientists from Oregon State University are studying how embers spread flames from one building to another. In a field on a farm in North Albany, researchers ignite a pile of gasoline soaked kindling inside a wooden shed. After a few minutes, the flames overtake the structure, releasing a flurry of firebrands–or flying embers–into the air.
On the agenda: Salem City Council to consider buying land for southeast Salem park
Salem City Council is set to consider buying 2 acres in southeast Salem to turn into a neighborhood park. The council will vote Tuesday on whether to authorize the city manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with 49th AVE SE for the acquisition of property located at 1325 49th Ave. SE.
Draft of Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan available online for public review
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to comment on the draft 2025-29 Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) titled Balance and Engagement: Sustaining the Benefits for All Oregonians. A copy of the draft SCORP document and support documents are posted online for public review. The Oregon...
Silver Falls to lay off more than 60 employees to save $8M for severe budget shortfall
More than 60 employees were laid off and dozens of other positions were eliminated through attrition this week at the Silver Falls School District. Layoff notices began Wednesday and continued through Thursday, two days after the Silver Falls School Board approved the move to save $8 million for a reduced budget for the 2024-25 school year in response to a significant deficit.
Appeals courts allows immunity defense in case of DEA agent who struck, killed Salem woman
A Drug Enforcement Administration agent who struck and killed a Salem woman in March 2023 can move forward with his immunity defense in federal court, according to a ruling this week from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The three-panel appeals court judges denied the Oregon Department...
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