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Wildfire Burning Southeast of Salem Prompts Level 3 Evacuation Orders

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Wildfire Burning Southeast of Salem Prompts Level 3 Evacuation Orders

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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said a crash involving a power pole and downed wires sparked the Turner Road Fire.See the Story

Joel Berg: How Trump’s Food Stamp Cuts Could Tighten Belts in NYC

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Joel Berg: How Trump’s Food Stamp Cuts Could Tighten Belts in NYC

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Recent shifts in national policy and bold local proposals have put hunger relief at a crossroads.See the Story

Investigators determine Salem train trestle fire was intentionally set

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Investigators determine Salem train trestle fire was intentionally set

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Authorities investigating a June grass fire that rapidly spread to a train trestle say the incident is now being investigated as arson. Just before 8:30 a.m. June 16, Salem fire crews responded to a fire involving a train trestle near the South Block Apartments along Commercial Street Southeast. Officials said what began as a grass fire was quickly upgraded as the flames created a large column of black smoke. ‘I’m go…See the Story

Man Accused of Throwing Molotov Cocktails, Shooting Tesla Dealership Gets Pre-Trial Release

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man accused of throwing molotov cocktails and using an AR-15 style rifle to shoot at a Salem Tesla dealership is scheduled to be released ahead of his trial, according to court records. Prosecutors say Adam Lansky, 41, firebombed the Tesla dealership on Inauguration Day then returned a month later to shoot up the building and a vehicle. Two bars on Portland’s Central Eastside announce last call According to a fede…Tesla · Salem See the Story

Firefighters Respond to Commercial Fire at North Salem Business: See Photos

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Firefighters responded to a two-alarm commercial fire at a northeast Salem business on July 11.Fire · Salem See the Story

New director named for Office of Tribal Affairs at Department of Human Services

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George B. Lopez, who previously served as general manager for the Klamath Tribes, will help coordinate the state’s relations with Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes.Salem, Oregon · Salem Read Article

ARREST: FATAL CRASH INVOLVING BICYCLIST ON DELANEY ROAD SE IN SALEM, OREGON

SALEM, OR - The Marion County Sheriff's Office reports that: On Thursday, July 10, at approximately 7:19 p.m., deputies were dispatched to reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist near the 2000 block of Delaney Road SE in Salem. Read More …Salem, Oregon · Salem Read Article

Sprague science teacher, beloved by students, killed by suspected intoxicated driver - Salem Reporter

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Obituary: Roy Leonard Ziebart

Roy Ziebart went to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2025, at the age of 97. Born May 30, 1928, in West Salem, he was the 7th child and last surviving of 11 siblings born to Adam and Magdelina Ziebart. Roy married Barbara Blake in 1950 and had 47 years together before her passing in 1997. Together they had a family of 7 children growing up in Keizer. He then met and married the second love of his life, Judi Mason, in 2014. Roy…Salem, Oregon · Salem Read Article

Tina Kotek Announces $500 Fine for “Unauthorized Splashing” on Oregon Riv

SALEM, OR — In a bold new effort to “restore order and tranquility” to Oregon’s waterways, Governor Tina Kotek unveiled legislation this week that would impose a $500 fine for any “unauthorized splashing” on rivers across the state. “Too many Oregonians think they can just hop on an inner tube and recklessly thrash water around like it’s the Wild West,” Kotek said during a press conference. “This isn’t a playground. Our rivers are delicate ecosy…Tina Kotek · Salem Read Article

Local first responders get active shooter response training in Salem

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SALEM — Local first responders received two days of active-shooter response training this week.Salem, Oregon · Salem Read Article

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