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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...
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...
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.
Molalla City Council fills open slot, November election candidates awaken
During its May 22 council meeting, the Molalla City Council interviewed a pair of candidates to fill the open seat left when Crystal Robles resigned recently. After interviews and discussion, the Molalla City Council tabbed Darci Lightner to fill the seat. She will be officially sworn in on June 12 and has indicated that she will run for the position outright in the November General Election. November General Election candidate...
St. Paul hits historical milestone
As summer strikes up next month just prior to the annual Independence Day blitz from the St. Paul Rodeo, the community will take some time to celebrate its history. Recently Gerry Lenzen, the vice president of the St. Paul Mission Historical Society Board of Directors, reached out to note that the St. Paul Post Office will officially celebrate a milestone: 150 years of continuous service. That milestone will be commemorated at 1 p.m. Monday, June 24, at the location, 20180 Main St., or just one...
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.
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...
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.
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