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Oregon State Engineers Create Portable Radiation Detection Device

The system is a miniaturized gamma ray spectrometer, which means it can measure not only the intensity of radiation but also identify the type of radionuclide that is creating it.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Nuclear engineers at Oregon State University have developed a small, portable and inexpensive radiation detection device that should help people all over the world better understand the radiation around them, its type and intensity, and whether or not it poses a health risk.


The device was developed in part due to public demand following the nuclear incident in Fukushima, Japan, in 2011, when many regional residents were unsure what level of radiation they were being exposed to and whether their homes, food, environment and drinking water were safe

ODF Tightens Fire Restrictions in North Cascade Forests

Eleven fires have burned 420 acres in the district so far this year.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The hot, dry weather expected over the next several days has prompted the Oregon Department of Forestry to tighten fire safety restrictions in the North Cascade District, which provides wildfire protection to private and public forestlands in Clackamas, Marion, northern Linn and eastern Multnomah counties.

On July 11 a "Regulated-Use" closure went into effect, aimed at reducing the chance of fires starting from public activities in the forest.

Two Oregon Highways CLOSED Due to Incidents

UPDATE: U.S. 20, Santiam Highway, is now open. However, traffic is backed up and long delays should be expected.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Motorist traveling, or preparing to leave the Willamette Valley in the coming hour should BE AWARE! of two incidents that are currently backing up traffic and causing delays.

Oregon highway 58, Willamette Highway, remains blocked approximately six miles east of Pleasant Hill after a double tanker truck, carrying more than 10,000 gallons of diesel and gasoline overturned.

Salem Police Arrest Man for Fourth of July Shooting

Police said the residence where the search warrant was served had no electricity or running water.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem police have arrested one person in connection with a shooting that took place on July 4 at a northeast Salem apartment complex, and took two others into custody on other charges.

One Dead, 11 Displaced After SE Portland Apartment Fire

Unfortunately, a 50-year-old man suffered severe burn injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - At 3:09 a.m. Friday morning, Portland firefighters were dispatched to an apartment fire at 2530 SE 125th Ave.

One of the 911 callers reported that she could not get out of her apartment and was on the phone with emergency dispatchers when firefighters arrived and rescued her and her 4-year-old son.

Netanyahu Won`t Cave to World Pressure; Will Continue Military Offensive

Hamas says it intends to fire rockets at the airport and warned foreign airlines to stop flying to Israel.

(TEL AVIV, Israel) - Israel's prime minister says he will not cave in to international pressure to stop a military offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Benjamin Netanyahu told a news conference Friday that Israel will continue its offensive until rocket fire out of Gaza is halted. Netanyahu said Israel has attacked more than 1,000 targets in Gaza during the four-day operation.

Arson Maybe to Blame for Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store Fire

It is anticipated that the main sales area of the building will reopen within the next few days.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A three alarm fire that gutted part of the Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store early Wednesday morning may have been intentionally set.

Salem police along with the Salem fire department are still investigating the cause of the fire, which was discovered by a railroad train engineer who noticed flames showing on the west side of the building.

Just in Time for the Oregon Heat; 7-11 Free Slurpee Day

Between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday at participating stores, visitors can receive a free small Slurpee drink while supplies last.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - When it comes to birthdays, there can never be too much of a good thing. Why celebrate just one day when you can extend the fun all week?

That’s why 7-Eleven is celebrating its 87th birthday with a full week (actually eight days) of free offers, beginning Friday, July 11, or 7-Eleven Day.

ODOT Launches Real Time Traffic Information in Portland Area

National studies show that advisory speed signs have reduced overall crashes by 20 percent, reduced rear-end collisions by 30 percent and reduced secondary crashes by 40 percent.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - On Thursday, ODOT launched the first in a series of projects that use new technologies to improve safety, reduce secondary crashes and provide travelers with information to help them safely get to where they are going.

The ODOT RealTime systems employ sensors in and along the roads that will accurately convey travel times to motorists and establish advisory speed limits that will tell motorists to slow down for a crash, stall or other delay in the road ahead.

Salem, Willamette Valley Brace for Days of Hot, Dry Weather

Salem-News.com has tips and places you can go to protect or cool off you and your family during the heat wave.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Temperatures in Salem and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley are expected to reach near 95, or above over the next seven days.

Salem area ice cream shops, movie theaters, and local swimming pools along with hotels and restaurants up and down the Oregon Coast, are expecting some "extra" people over the next few days looking to cool off from the valley heat.