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Marion County Launches New Geographic Information Web Site

Once accessed, maps can be viewed, saved or printed for free.

(Salem) - The Marion County Department of Information Technology has launched a new geographic information system Web site that allows the public to view and download all kinds of current mapping information specific to Marion County.

Newport and Astoria Airports Close to Getting Commuter Air Service

Officials hope to gather lots of community, federal, and statewide support for airline service returning to the Oregon Coast.

(Newport) - Newport is close to getting commuter air service once again.

Dennis Reno, Newport's airport supervisor, says Hyannis, Massachusetts based Cape Air has expressed interest in providing daily scheduled flights between the Newport and Astoria airports and Portland International Airport.

Salem Man Escapes Early Morning House Fire

The home owner said he had recently replaced the batteries in his smoke detectors.

(Salem) - Just after 5:30 AM Sunday, Russell Gardner was awakened by loud popping noises coming from the garage of his home located at 1885 21st St NE in Salem.

Damage to the home is estimated at $35,000.

Women`s Basketball- Saints and Layton Top Wolves, 65-62

Big second half for SMU star leads Saints over WOU

(Monmouth, Oregon) - Saint Martin`s held off a late Western Oregon run, keeping the Wolves winless on the season during a 65-62 women`s basketball game at the Physical Education.

Salem-News.com and KWVT Channel-52 Offer Employment Opportunities

(Salem) - If you've ever wanted to become involved in the broadcast and media sales fields, then there may be a position for you at Salem-News.com and KVWT Channel-52. Salem has waited years for its own broadcast television station and now that it is on the air, it means major opportunities for the community. Salem-News.com which began operations in the summer of 2004, has steadily grown and become a primary news source for Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley.

Salem Firefighters Rescue Stranded Boaters on The Willamette River

(Salem) - A family of four was rescued by Salem firefighters Sunday evening after their twelve-foot boat encountered engine trouble. Salem Fire's Joe Parrott says the four were on a pleasure cruise when the boat's motor apparently ran out of gas.

Local Law Enforcement Officers Complete Crisis Intervention Team Training

(Salem) - There are many people in jails and prisons across the country with significant mental illnesses. Because of that fact, the burden is placed on corrections managers to provide mental health services in a setting not ideal for that purpose.

Salem-Area Businesses Donate $15,000 to Salem Police D.A.R.E Program

The Salem Police Department, in cooperation with the Salem-Keizer School District, teaches D.A.R.E. to fifth grade students.

(Salem) - Several well known Salem-area businesses will attend the Salem City Council Meeting on Monday to pledge their support for the department`s D.A.R.E program.

HEALTH ALERT Yamhill County Health Department Investigating Shigellosis Infection Cases

Shigellosis is caused by a bacteria which is carried only by humans and is spread when people consume contaminated food or water.

(McMinnville) - Yamhill County Public Health officials are investigating a large number of shigellosis cases.
Initial results of the investigation show that the majority of people who have become ill ate at Tommy`s Restaurant in McMinnville between January 23^rd and 27^th.

Fatal Accident Closes Westbound Highway 22

(SALEM) - As of 6:30 PM Saturday, Highway 22 is closed westbound just east of Salem after a double fatality involving as many as three vehicles. Traffic is being detoured from the Gaffin Road exit on to Cordon Road.