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Get ready for a test run of “drop, cover and hold on.”
The Great Oregon Shakeout, the annual earthquake drill that involves schools, government agencies and businesses, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 19. at 10:19 a.m.
Most such drills last about a minute.
“There will not be any freeway closures, power outages, or other simulated effects of the hypothetical earthquake, unless your local government or utility company specifically notifies you about something of this nature,” according to the Shakeout website.
People can sign up online for free to be counted in the total number of participants.
Here’s some of today’s news. You can always find our latest reports anytime of day or night on our website.
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Salem’s annual volunteer award ceremony on Monday, Oct. 16, recognized community members who fought fires, tended roses and educated their neighbors on local history.
17 Oct 2023
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Salem’s annual volunteer award ceremony on Monday, Oct. 16, recognized community members who fought fires, tended roses and educated their neighbors on local history.
17 Oct 2023
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Opponents of Salem’s payroll tax have raised nearly $170,000 to kill the tax according to campaign finance records. Donors include Americans for Prosperity, an advocacy group funded by two of…
17 Oct 2023
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Opponents of Salem’s payroll tax have raised nearly $170,000 to kill the tax according to campaign finance records. Donors include Americans for Prosperity, an advocacy group funded by two of…
17 Oct 2023
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A new city tool allows residents to submit requests for traffic calming projects in neighborhoods to help inform future public works projects.
17 Oct 2023
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A new city tool allows residents to submit requests for traffic calming projects in neighborhoods to help inform future public works projects.
17 Oct 2023
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