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Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Oregon lawmakers getting involved in OMG care; Albany to see internet upgrades
Oregon lawmakers are getting involved to make sure Oregon Medical Group patients have healthcare. Also, Albany is seeing major upgrades to its internet speeds. Chief Meteorologist Dylan Robichaud has the weather.
ACC Spring Wrap Football
FILE - Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) looks to throw a pass against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. The biggest new addition for Florida State is at quarterback where one-time Clemson starter D.J. Uiagalelei takes over for Jordan Travis, who helped Florida State to its first ACC championship in nine years. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen, FIle)
A look inside the Salem bomb squad and why it needs a new truck
Salem Police Sgt. Jonathan Hardy has been planning for — and dreaming — of a new bomb truck for nearly three years, but budgeting for a $350,000 piece of equipment is never easy, especially with cuts threatening services across the city. He and the police department understand the need now more than ever...
Missing 14-year-old boy with a developmental disability found
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - The missing 14-year-old boy with a developmental disability has been found. He is back home safe and unharmed as of 11:38 p.m. Monday. Police were searching north Salem Monday night after the teen walked away from his care home at about 5:40 p.m. The Marion County...
No. 9 Oregon State baseball hosts rival No. 22 Oregon in pivotal three-game set
For much of the 2024 season, Oregon State and Oregon have looked like the clear frontrunners in the Pac-12. When the No. 9 Beavers (31-9, 10-7 Pac-12) and No. 22 Ducks (28-12, 11-7) meet this weekend, though, both programs will be looking to bounce back from rocky stretches. Oregon State will host Oregon for a three-game set at Goss Stadium beginning at 6:05 p.m. Friday (Pac-12 Oregon).
Election 2024: Salem mayoral, council races shaping up to shatter donation records
This story was updated at 3:15 p.m. Thursday to include comments from Julie Hoy With hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash and in-kind donations pouring into the Salem City Council and mayoral races, the 2024 primary election is shaping up to shatter local campaign fundraising records. ...
Monmouth city councilor challenges incumbent for Polk County commissioner
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election. Ballots will be mailed to voters May 1. The candidates for Polk County commissioner have similar priorities but have different perspectives about the job. Incumbent Lyle Mordhorst is running against Monmouth City...
Artist Feature: Annasia Johnson
The following pieces deal with themes of sexual assault. Its the anniversary of that stupid night and it crept on me. like the guilt that should be sleeping with you. The. anniversary of the rape and about two years too late. to report it to anyone who could care, if...
ODFW announces 2025 annual wildlife art contest
Artists are invited to compete in one or all three of ODFW’s 2025 stamp art competitions. The winning artist in each contest receives a $2,000 award and winning artwork is used to produce collector’s stamps and other promotional items with sale proceeds benefitting Oregon’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats. For more information on contest rules and to order stamps and art prints, visit: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/stamp_contest/index.asp ...
Irwin Brown, Michael Hoselton compete for open north Salem seat on Salem City Council
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election. Ballots will be mailed to voters May 1. This primary election will bring a new councilor to Salem's northernmost ward. After first stating he was undecided on whether to seek reelection, Councilor...
'A lot of garbage': Regulation proposed to help tackling high trash level reported in Willamette River
OREGON, USA — On sunny days, people can be seen spending time along the Willamette River to enjoy the beauty, but unfortunately, there's a lot of trash. Now, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to regulate parts of the Willamette River under the Clean Water Act. It would hold more property owners near the river accountable in preventing trash from entering the water.
Traffic on I-5 clears after vehicle fire south of Salem
Northbound Interstate 5 traffic south of Salem is backed up for miles due to a vehicle fire, the Oregon Department of Transportation says. The vehicle fire near the Delaney Road/Turner exit was reported around 11 a.m. Northbound traffic jams stretch halfway to Albany, according to ODOT's TripCheck. Drivers should expect...
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