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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...
Memorial Day honored throughout the Mid-Valley with ceremonies, flag displays, flyover
Residents honored Memorial Day throughout the Mid-Valley on Monday, with events including a military flyover, bagpipes, and a color guard ceremony. At Dallas Cemetery, Gold Star Father Kevin Wiens spoke about the loss of his son, Kory Wiens, who was killed along with his working dog, Cooper, in Iraq in 2007, and how he has found hope and comfort since.
On the agenda: Salem City Council to consider buying land for southeast Salem park
Salem City Council is set to consider buying 2 acres in southeast Salem to turn into a neighborhood park. The council will vote Tuesday on whether to authorize the city manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with 49th AVE SE for the acquisition of property located at 1325 49th Ave. SE.
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...
What Oregon House races encompassing Marion County look like after the primary election
Primary elections for Oregon’s 60 seats in the state House of Representatives were largely uncompetitive. Nine House districts cover portions of Marion County, but only two had more than one candidate in each primary: House District 21, which encompasses Keizer and North Salem, and House District 57, which encompasses all of Morrow, Gilliam, Sherman, Wheeler, and portions of Wasco, Jefferson, Marion, Umatilla, and Clackamas counties.
Silver Falls to lay off more than 60 employees to save $8M for severe budget shortfall
More than 60 employees were laid off and dozens of other positions were eliminated through attrition this week at the Silver Falls School District. Layoff notices began Wednesday and continued through Thursday, two days after the Silver Falls School Board approved the move to save $8 million for a reduced budget for the 2024-25 school year in response to a significant deficit.
Emergency Fire Cost Committee Meeting in Salem: Updates on Funding, Fire Status
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Emergency Fire Cost Committee will convene on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Tillamook Room, Building C, Oregon Department of Forestry, 2600 State Street in Salem. A virtual option via Zoom video conference will also be available, with details provided on the meeting agenda.
What's that planned for a vacant lot on 13th Street in south Salem?
Description: A vacant lot at 13th Street SE and Rural Street SE is set to be transformed into an outpatient medical clinic. According to city permit records, a Cascade Foot Center is planned for the site in south Salem. The building would be 9,243 square feet and include multiple offices...
What the mayor, city council election results mean for Salem
In the wake of the 2024 Primary Election, Salem is set to have a new mayor and three new councilors come January. Though neither mayoral candidate has conceded or declared victory, Ward 6 Councilor Julie Hoy is on track to unseat Mayor Chris Hoy. Ballot returns posted late Thursday night showed Julie Hoy with a substantial lead.
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...
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