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Innovative Tactics Tame Marion County Blaze
Marion County, Oregon – A structure fire erupted on the 4700 block of Satter Rd NE around 11 am today, triggering a swift and coordinated response from Marion County Fire District #1, supported by the Salem Fire Department. Employing a transitional fire attack strategy, the fire crews effectively contained and extinguished the blaze, marking a successful outcome amidst the chaotic scene.
Molalla voters approve bond to pay for new middle school
Voters in the Molalla River School District have narrowly approved a $77 million bond to demolish and rebuild Molalla Middle School and reconfigure sports fields on the site. Near-final results as of 5 p.m. Friday showed the bond passing with 51% of the vote, a slight improvement from initial results reported on election night.
Canby superintendent selected to take helm at Sherwood
The current superintendent of the Canby School District has been named to take the helm of the Sherwood School District. Aaron Downs was selected as the district’s newest superintendent following a special meeting by the Sherwood school board on Wednesday, May 22. “After a rigorous search process which included several qualified applicants, and with a focus on the priorities identified by our community in their feedback, the board feels very...
Oregon Forest Committee Gathers for Critical Discussion: Public Meeting Details Inside
SALEM, Ore. — The Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene on May 24 at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) headquarters in Salem. The meeting will also offer a virtual option for participants.
Julie Hoy leading in race against Chris Hoy to be Salem's next mayor
Julie Hoy is leading in the race to be Salem's next mayor, according to initial results released Tuesday night. "The numbers look really good," Julie Hoy, the current Ward 6 councilor, said from her election watch party. She is running against incumbent Mayor Chris Hoy. ...
Primary election results: Incumbent Bill Burgess holds huge lead in Marion County clerk race
Incumbent Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess held a commanding lead against challengers Anna Munson and Jo Anne Lepley in initial primary election results on Wednesday. “Appreciative of people showing that they have confidence in this race because there certainly is an element of election deniers or folks who want us to go back...
Woodburn Fire District asks voters to extend levy at same rate to maintain staffing
This story will be updated at 8 p.m. with the first election results. The Woodburn Fire District is asking voters to pass a 5-year operations levy at the same rate they’re already paying. Property owners would pay 35 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for the next five years...
Center Street to close Tuesday night east of 12th Street NE for railroad repairs
Railroad crossing repairs will close Center Street NE east of 12th Street NE on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. The 18-hour closure is necessary to make railroad crossing repairs at the intersection. Traffic on 12th Street NE will be allowed in both directions during construction. Center Street will be closed...
Roadwork update: 99E work progresses, new project about to start
While the work from the Oregon Department of Transportation along Highway 99E in Canby is once again rolling along, Clackamas County is about to begin a new project in the city. The county plans to widen Ivy Street to three lanes, add bicycle lanes between 1st Avenue and Philander Lee Elementary School, add street lighting and install a signal at the Township Road intersection. The project will get fully underway...
Primary election results: Tigan leads against Coleman for Salem City Council Ward 1
Paul Tigan is leading by a substantial margin in the race against Celine Coleman to be Salem's next Ward 1 councilor, according to initial results posted by Marion and Polk counties at 8 p.m. Tigan said the results were a great start and he would be ready to get to work. ...
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