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(June 17, 2015, 10:22 pm) SALEM, Ore (Video)
On May 2nd, Sandra Peterson, age 70, of Salem attended a gardening class at Egan Gardens, located at 9805 River Road NE, in Salem. On May 5th, Ms. Peterson realized she had lost her wallet and found someone had been using her debit card.
(June 17, 2015, 9:49 pm) SALEM, Ore (Video)
About 8:00 pm Shots were fire in the intersection of Lansing Av. NE and Chester Av NE. At this time no injuries have been reported.
The police are not telling us anything at this point, but Officers Have cleared the scene.
(June 14, 2015, 10:07 pm) SALEM, Ore (Video)
A Salem teen is in critical condition after colliding with a vehicle while ridiing his skateboard. 16-year old Joseph Viellette was riding his skateboard northbound on Pringle Rd SE just before 10:00 pm last night when he went through a red light at Madrona Ave SE.
(June 11, 2015, 10:39 pm) SALEM, Ore Here's what's going on this year
Summer is here, and so are detours, lane restrictions and street closures. The inconvenience is part of the price for better roads and improved safety. Salem's most high-profile, public construction project this year is the Peter Courtney Minto-Brown Island Pedestrian Bridge, which will connect Riverfront Park with Minto-Brown Island.
(June 5, 2015, 1:30 pm) SALEM, Ore (Video)
Salem Police Detectives have arrested a suspect in a drive-by shooting that occurred early in the morning hours of June 4 in the 4300 block of Kale St NE. Both of the victims are expected to make a full recovery.
(June 5, 2015, 12:53 pm) HEBO, Ore Deep in the Siuslaw National Forest lie a pair of beautiful waterfalls
Some scenic destinations require extensive travel and grueling hikes to gain access to their greatness. Others are a pleasant day hike away. On today’s adventure, I chose the day hike option. Although the walk was a pleasant one, the drive does require some navigational skills. A map and GPS would be good accessories for this adventure.
(June 3, 2015, 4:53 pm) SALEM, Ore. Measure Requires life-saving training for educators; Legislators Call For Bill To Be Referred to “Live” Committee
Recently, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill to require that high schools teach students critical life-saving skills, including CPR.
HB 3558, filed this week by Representatives Carl Wilson (RGrants Pass) and Julie Parrish (R-West Linn), would require teachers be certified in CPR, as well. The bill has been referred to the House Education committee, where previous attempts to enact such legislation have been stonewalled.
(June 2, 2015, 1:46 pm) SALEM, Ore. HB 3499 is a bipartisan approach to more effectively support students, educators and schools.
The Oregon House of Representatives today voted unanimously to pass House Bill 3499B, a comprehensive approach to improving outcomes for English Language Learners (ELL) by increasing transparency, accountability, and systemic supports for schools, educators, and students.
(June 2, 2015, 1:34 pm) SALEM, Ore. HB 2879 would allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives
The Oregon House today voted 50-10 to approve House Bill 2879, which will allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptives and birth control pills, greatly increasing access.
(June 1, 2015, 5:43 pm) SALEM, Ore. South Salem High School Girls Basketball Team Receives Recognition on the House Floor
The South Salem Girls Basketball Team today were honored for the state championship title they earned in the 2015 season on the House floor.