Marion County CRASH Team Investigating Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Fatal Crash outside of Silverton
On June 20, 2025, just after 4:45 p.m., 911 callers reported a crash involving a truck and a motorcycle near […]
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Adult In Custody Death at The Marion County Jail
On June 19, 2025, just after 3:37 p.m., Jose Soto-Araujo, 54, an adult in custody (AIC), was found unresponsive in […]
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Was 4.8% in May
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.8% in May and 4.7% in April, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% […]
State Fire Marshal Mobilizes Two Task Forces, One from Marion County, through Immediate Response
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing two structural task forces from Lane and Marion counties through Immediate […]
Shooting in West Salem Leaves One Injured, Suspect in Custody
Salem, Ore. — At approximately 5:45 p.m. this evening, Salem Police officers responded to the 1200 block of Orchard Heights RD […]
Salem City Trees to Receive Preventive Emerald Ash Borer Injections
Door hangers will notify residents of upcoming treatments to City-owned ash trees Residents can take steps to protect ash trees […]
Oregon Emergency Coordination Center Activates to Level 3 for Wildfire Response
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) to Level 3 – Regional Response as […]
Rangers Prepare Oregon State Parks for Busy Summer Camping Season
SALEM, Oregon— SALEM, Oregon— This weekend kicks off the official summer camping season, but the work to prepare Oregon’s more […]
Oregon Department of Forestry Will Check Coastal Forests for Signs of Spruce Aphid Damage After Outbreak Found Near Yachats
SALEM, Ore. – Earlier this year a spruce aphid outbreak was detected around Yachats on the central Oregon coast. ODF […]
Marion County Commissioner Urges Legislature to Reconsider House Bill 2005
SALEM, Ore. — June 17, 2025 — Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell testified yesterday before the Oregon State Legislature’s Joint Committee […]