On Sunday, July 21, Salem is hosting its fourth Ironman 70.3, which is expected to attract close to 7,500 athletes and spectators and bring in $11 million to the local economy.
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New Oregon water boss targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws
Ivan Gall is taking over the Oregon Water Resources Department at a time when the state’s water supply is lower than ever and demand has never been higher.
Community gun violence meeting Friday to focus on impact to Salem’s homeless community
A public forum on Friday, July 19, will ask community members to share their concerns and experiences with gun violence in Salem. The event, part of the city’s Community Violence Reduction Initiative, will focus on how the issue impacts families and Salem’s unsheltered community.
A national crime conspiracy lands in Salem; victim helps FBI in arrest
A Salem man was defrauded of $90,000 by a man pretending to be an FBI special agent. The crime is one of many government impersonations around the country that is stealing thousands from people.
Salem issues burn ban through Wednesday as fire danger high
Salem fire officials on Tuesday afternoon issued a complete burn ban for the city, saying possible thunderstorms combined with dry conditions and gusting winds mean fires can spread rapidly. The ban is in effect through noon Wednesday, when fire officials will reevaluate conditions. “We’re praying for a quiet night, ”[Read More…]
Peter Courtney, longtime Senate president who advocated for Salem, dies at 81
Peter Courtney, the longest-serving legislator in state history, died Tuesday of complications from cancer at 81. He was a champion of Salem’s YMCA and other projects around the city.
30,000 children in low-income Oregon families missing out on extra food benefits
Children in foster care, as well as those who are homeless, enrolled in migrant programs or attend Head Start can get extra food benefits this summer, but need to apply with the state.
Oregon State Police investigating flow of harmful drugs to Oregon State Hospital patients
Two patients in Oregon’s state-run psychiatric hospital tested positive for drugs officials suspect arrived in the mail.
PHOTOS: At Riverfront Park, osprey dive and battle eagles for fish
Local photographer John Svendsen has recently captured scenes of birds of prey diving for fish and learning to fly at Riverfront Park.
State offers more free water testing in Umatilla Basin as locals say state still not doing enough
Well water in areas of Umatilla and Morrow counties continues to be tainted with nitrates from agricultural and industrial waste. Hundreds of households haven’t had their water tested.