By Salem Reporter
PHOTOS: Damage from the Beachie Creek Fire shows burned homes, iconic restaurant still standing
Destroyed vehicles in Gates on Wednesday, September 9. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Hundreds of homeowners in the Santiam Canyon returned home Wednesday to see if their homes were still standing. The air was thick with smoke and the sky was a…
Two deaths related to Santiam Fire confirmed by sheriff
Marion County Sheriff Joe Kast updates the community on the first fatalities from the Santiam Canyon wildfire on Sept. 9, 2020 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Marion County Sheriff Joe Kast on Wednesday confirmed two deaths related to the Santiam Fire that’s…
Oregon facing historic loss of life from wildfires, Gov. Kate Brown says
Traffic moving on Front Street in Salem leaves trails of light streaks caused by a long camera exposure. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Gov. Kate Brown warned Oregonians on Wednesday to expect the greatest loss of life to wildfires in the state’s…
PHOTOS: Goats, rabbits and horses fleeing fire find shelter at Oregon State Fairgrounds
Raimey Brown, an Oregon Future Farmers of America officer, helps to relocate an evacuated turkey at the Oregon State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 8. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) In a normal year, Oregon’s Future Farmers of America officers would be helping…
PHOTOS: Aumsville residents prepare for evacuation as Santiam Canyon wildfires continue burning
Scott Johnson and wife Mindy discuss their imminent evacuation from their home in Aumsville on Tuesday, September 8. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The sky in Aumsville shifted from burnt orange to a dark red on Tuesday, as residents prepared to possibly…
‘These fires will continue to be on the rampage’ – Dry conditions coupled with an unexpectedly strong wind scorch Santiam Canyon overnight
Virginia Brockman talks on the phone in Aumsville after loading up valuable and sentimental possessions to go to Salem for safekeeping on Tuesday, September 8. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Uncommonly forceful winds sent wildfire raging through the Santiam Canyon Monday night,…
VIDEO: Pro-Trump Labor Day protest turned violent at the Capitol
A protest at the Oregon State Capitol turned violent on Monday after a group of rallygoers beat counterprotesters. (Chris Ward/Special to Salem Reporter) A planned event at the Capitol turned violent Monday as members of an “American Lives Matter Rally”…
BUSINESS ROUNDUP: A second look at workers’ comp, Electric Alley and agricultural grants
Electric Alley in downtown Salem on Thursday, September 3. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) There’s a lot going on business. To help keep you up to speed, the Salem Reporter is launching a semi-regular roundup of business-related items including new business openings,…
AROUND OREGON: Parents of deceased inmate claim wrongful death in lawsuit against Oregon agency
Snake River Correctional Institution (File/Malheur Enterprise) ONTARIO – Parents of an inmate who died last spring at Snake River Correctional Institution are suing the state, claiming negligence by state workers led to their son’s death. Anita and William Puckey last…
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This is not the year for ordinary campaign reporting. People in the community, across Oregon and in the country are divided. Candidates attack each other. Lies are accepted as “campaign tactics,” as if that excuses avoiding the truth. Too many…