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Oregon’s I-5 southbound shut down Thursday morning
KXL radio reports that all lanes of Interstate 5 southbound are shut down as of 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, due to a major crash. The incident is near the Donald Road interchange and KXL, a media partner of this newspaper, reports that an emergency helicopter has landed to transport one or more injured person. Northbound lanes have slowed considerably as well. As of about 6:30 a.m., KXL reported that the travel time from Salem to the Interstate 205 interchange is about one hour, 20 minutes.
Showers Spread Across Region on Friday with Breezy Winds and Cooler Temperatures
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Clock is ticking to get Oregon State Fair ticket deals. Here's how to get them
The Oregon State Fair begins on Friday, but you still have Wednesday and Thursday to take advantage of a couple of ticket deals. Special promotions and discounts are offered throughout the 11-day fair, but these bargains can only be had before opening day. ...
Rare Sight: Colossal Sunfish Washes Up on Oregon Coast
What a shocking sight it is! A giant sunfish has washed up on Oregon's coast. The 5 foot Mola mola washed ashore near Sunset Beach on Thursday. According to the Seaside Aquarium, the fish can get up to 10 feet in size and weigh as much as 5,000 pounds. This particular species doesn't have a swim bladder, rendering them slow-moving and at the whim of drifting whichever way the ocean current is flowing. They're known to eat jellyfish and squid.
Georgia reports another measles case as Oregon outbreak hits 30
The DPH said the patient was exposed to the virus during international travel, adding that it is working to identify people who had contact with the patient during the infectious period. In other developments, the Oregon Health Authority reported 4 more measles cases in its outbreak, raising the total to...
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