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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 wineries and vineyards seek $100 million from PacifiCorp for wildfire smoke damage to grapes
Dozens of Oregon wineries and vineyards have sued PacifiCorp over the deadly 2020 wildfires that ravaged the state, alleging that the utility's decision to not turn off power during the Labor Day windstorm contributed to blazes whose smoke and soot damaged their grapes and reduced their harvest and sales.In the latest lawsuit to hit the utility over the fires, some 30 wineries and vineyards in the Willamette Valley accused PacifiCorp of negligence and requested over $100 million in damages. The suit was filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court last week.In an emailed statement, PacifiCorp said it is “committed to...
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...
Events & Activities: 'Clue,' knights and more coming up
‘Clue’ production ready for Colton High stage COLTON: Colton High School drama program will present “Clue: On Stage,” with performances May 30-31, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The play is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, and will be held in the high school multi-purpose room, 30205 S. Wall Street. Soccer...
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...
Molalla City Council fills open slot, November election candidates awaken
During its May 22 council meeting, the Molalla City Council interviewed a pair of candidates to fill the open seat left when Crystal Robles resigned recently. After interviews and discussion, the Molalla City Council tabbed Darci Lightner to fill the seat. She will be officially sworn in on June 12 and has indicated that she will run for the position outright in the November General Election. November General Election candidate...
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