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Two-Alarm House Fire Damages West Salem Home

(WEST SALEM) - A West Salem home received heavy interior damage in a fire Tuesday night. Gregory and Margrethe Gregg weren't home at 9:16 PM when a neighbor saw fire coming from their back deck. The neighbor called 9-11 and reported the fire at 1390 Elm Street NW.

Captain Ken Hedlund who was on the first fire engine to arrive on scene, "We had heavy fire involvement on the side of the house." Hedlund requested a second alarm. That was dispatched at 9:19 PM, bringing more fire apparatus and fire crews to the scene.

Investigators say fire spread to the interior of the structure, but firefighters were able to stop it before it could do any major damage. The Gregg's dogs escaped safely.

Willamette Falls Locks Closes For The Season Saturday

The locks are the oldest continuously operating multiple lift lock system in America and serves to transport river traffic past the 40-foot Willamette Falls.

(WEST LINN) - The Willamette Falls Locks will end its summer operating season at 5:00 PM, Saturday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday.

Extended operation of the locks this summer was made possible through a Challenge Partnership Agreement between the Department of the Army and Oregon Department of Transportation.

Tickets on Sale for Portland Taiko Ensemble at Salem Public Library

"The performers weave rhythm, melody, humor and movement together into an exhilarating musical experience."

(SALEM) - Portland Taiko Ensemble delivers a powerful, thrilling show of carefully choreographed Asian American drumming. In November, Salem Public Library will bring this amazing troupe to Salem for a spotlight show in it's a World of Music at the Library series.

Lane County Funeral Home Owner Arrested

Oregon State Police and Springfield Police Department have been conducting the investigation into Franklin since August 1st.

(OAKRIDGE) - Oregon State Police arrested the owner of Oakridge Chapel of the Woods Funeral Home Monday evening related to an investigation into allegations that she was cashing in funeral-expense insurance policies for clients.

On Tuesday, 39-year-old Carolyn Ruth Franklin, aka: Carolyn Hardman, from Springfield, was taken into custody without incident at her home.

Who Are You Politically? Time to Think About it and Back it Up!

(SALEM) - Did you ever give thought as to why you proclaim yourself a Democrat or a Republican? Ever wonder why you think of yourself as liberal or conservative?

I have been giving it some thought and wondered why I actually declared myself a liberal Democrat when most of my family is or was conservative Republicans.

I first took a step back in time (my time) and remember asking a friend, “What is the difference between a republican and a democrat?” I was simply told, “Republicans are for the rich and big corporations. Democrats are for the poor and disadvantaged.” Since I was poor and felt very disadvantaged, I said, “Well, I must me a Democrat.”

Cousin of Emmett Till Speaks Tonight at Willamette

The vicious killing of an African/American boy in Mississippi in 1955 stands as one of the most flagrant abuses of American justice, and it started the Civil Rights Movement.

(SALEM) - Civil Rights speakers will discuss the Emmett Till Case and southern racism tonight at Willamette University in the Smith Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Wheeler Parker, the cousin of Emmett Till, is among the featured guests.

NW Natural to Explore Feasibility of Willamette Valley Pipeline

NW Natural and GTN are now conducting an “open season” to determine the level of potential customer interest in the proposed pipeline.

(PORTLAND) - Northwest Natural Gas Company, announced Tuesday that it is working with TransCanada Corporation’s Gas Transmission Northwest System (GTN) to determine the feasibility of building a new interstate gas pipeline into the Willamette Valley.

The new pipeline is needed to bolster the reliability of the natural gas delivery system to homes and businesses in Oregon and southwest Washington.

Cartoon Strip: Nota Bene by Leonardo Episode V - 21st Century Fireside Chat

This is the ninth installment of the Salem-News.com original cartoon series Nota Bene by Leonardo by Salem cartoonist Glen Bledsoe.

(SALEM) - With Episode V, "21st Century Fireside Chat," Leonardo of Salem concludes the compelling, 5-part saga, "FDR XIII -- the Miniseries." Take the phone off the hook and grab a bag of popcorn!

Leonardo of Salem is a writer and artist who focuses on issues local, national and international, on culture, education, and politics. The views expressed in his comics are strictly his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Salem-News.com or the powers in the White House. Any similarities between characters depicted in Nota Bene to persons living or dead are strictly paranoid delusions on the part of the viewer.

Healing Field Meets Many Goals

A somber event, Salem's recent Healing Field was a multi-dimensional benefit to the local community.

(SALEM) - Oregon's 9-11 Memorial at Salem's Riverfront Park, The Healing Field, will be donating $40,000 to two local charities.

Proceeds from the sale of flags at the event generated enough income to allow us to give $10,000 to Family Building Blocks and $30,000 to The Oregon National Guard Foundation which helps injured troops and their families.

The organizers say they are proud to have produced such a wonderful event for the Salem area and fulfill a commitment to help these two important groups.

Boy Injured While Stunt Riding on Bike Without a Helmet Requires LifeFlight Activation

Witnesses said the boy may have been trying to copy a stunt made famous by a particular motorcycle stunt rider.

(CANBY) - Firefighters from Canby were dispatched to a bicycle accident in the 800 block of NW 1st Street.

Crews arrived on the scene at 5:00 PM and found a 10 year-old boy who had crashed on his bike and suffered serious injuries to his face, head and shoulder.

Witnesses say the boy was standing on his pegs and letting go of the handle bars while riding down a steep downhill grade.