Your Monday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Local utilities are advising Salemites to be prepared for power outages as high winds are expected starting this evening.
The National Weather Service’s Portland office has issued a high wind advisory starting at 7 p.m. tonight for the central Willamette Valley and Portland Metro area.
The forecast calls for southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, or 55 mph on exposed, hilltop locations.
“Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” the advisory says.
The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. We’ll keep you updated on major weather developments.
Here’s some of today’s news. You can always find our latest reports anytime on our website.
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The Oregon Department of Justice intends to appeal a federal judge’s order granting the request of a DEA agent to move his criminal case to federal court so he can…
9 Jan 2024
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The Oregon Department of Justice intends to appeal a federal judge’s order granting the request of a DEA agent to move his criminal case to federal court so he can…
9 Jan 2024
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Gov. Tina Kotek spoke to the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Monday in her first public appearance of the year, reiterating her support for a state payment to support city…
8 Jan 2024
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Gov. Tina Kotek spoke to the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Monday in her first public appearance of the year, reiterating her support for a state payment to support city…
8 Jan 2024
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A recent report found shootings in Salem have doubled in the past five years to 20 in 2022. Police Chief Trevor Womack now plans to assign around six officers to…
8 Jan 2024
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A recent report found shootings in Salem have doubled in the past five years to 20 in 2022. Police Chief Trevor Womack now plans to assign around six officers to…
8 Jan 2024
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