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Salem Teen Drowns at Three Pools Just Days After His Birthday

An impromptu memorial was held Tuesday at Houck Middle School at 1:30 p.m.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - As Salem-News.com was first to report just after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, emergency responders and the Marion County Sheriff's office responded to a fatal drowning at the three pools day use area on the North Fork of the Santiam River which is located 17 miles up from Ore. Highway 22, and 45 miles east of Salem.

The Marion County Sheriff's office has positively identified the boy who tragically drowned as 14-year-old Sean Kaleopa of Salem, who had just celebrated his birthday on July 4.

Israel Takes Down Two Rockets Fired from Gaza

Israel says Hamas has fired more than 130 rockets into civilian areas since Monday night.

(TEL AVIV, Israel) - Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted two rockets over Tel Aviv fired from the Gaza Strip.

The interception over central Israel occurred on Tuesday evening, according to media reports. Color Red alert sirens had been heard throughout the Gush Dan area of central Israel, including Herzliya.

Man Calls Salem Hospital with Firearm Threat

Access is available through Building A emergency department, the same access used during evenings.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Hospital is on a modified lockdown after a potentially hazardous situation early Tuesday morning.

Police say a man called in around 6:55 a.m. saying he had a firearm.

Sheriff`s Office Seeks Donations to Help Oregon Special Olympics Athletes

LETR is a grassroots funds raiser that benefits the Special Olympics Oregon athletes.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - This Friday the Marion County Sheriff's Office will take part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.

On Friday the 11th at 8:15 a.m., at the Jefferson Home Town Market, the Sherriff's Office will be passed the torch and then carry it approximately 10 miles, to Delaney Road and Interstate 5 where it will be passed to the Salem Police Department.

Salem Man Kills Older Brother With Sword

Neighbor's in the area that spoke with Salem-News.com said that drug activity is very high in the area.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The man Salem Police arrested July 3 for stabbing his brother to death has been formally charged with murder.

50-year-old Jon Louis Bush was in Marion County Courtroom on Monday to hear the charges against him. The Judge placed a no bail hold on Bush, and he remains incarcerated at the Marion County Jail.

Salem Man Takes Test Drives, Impersonates Sheriff`s Deputies

Please remember that deputies and police officers acting in their capacity will always carry official identification to include a badge. Impersonates Sheriff's Deputies

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Three days in a row a man identifying himself as a deputy sheriff came to the car lot at Good Fellows Auto Sales located at 218 Lancaster Drive NE to test drive a black, Chevrolet Tahoe.

On the third day employees grew suspicious and went along on the test drive.

Two Men Climb Up Humpty Dumpty, Break Down His Wall

All the King's horses and all the King's men may not be able to put Humpty back together again.

(TURNER, Ore. ) - It was a sad day in the fifty year history of the Enchanted Forest theme park just east of Salem.

The popular Humpty Dumpty figure that has been one of the parks most popular attractions fell from his brick wall on Saturday.

Hot, Dry Weather Brings Wildfire Warning and Safety Tips

Having a 30 foot fire break around the home is extremely important.

(SILVERTON, Ore. ) - Every year the Silverton Fire District responds to numerous wildfires in fields or in heavy timber in their response area.

Many of these fires threaten nearby homes and other structures. Home owners have a responsibility to ensure that they take measures to keep their homes safe during a wildfire situation.

Former Oregon State Trio to Play in NBA Summer League

NBA TV will televise all 67 games, including a total of 38 games live during the event, including the Championship Game on July 21.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Former Oregon State men’s basketball standouts Jared Cunningham, Eric Moreland and Roberto Nelson will compete at the 2014 Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nev., from Friday, July 11 to Monday, July 21 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion.

Cunningham and Moreland will both play for Sacramento, while Nelson will suit up for Charlotte.

Teenage Boy Drowns at Three Pools East of Salem

Salem-News.com will have more on this story as soon as it becomes available.

(LYONS, Ore. ) - As Salem-News.com was first to report just after 3:00 p.m., emergency responders and the Marion County Sheriff's office is still investigating a fatal drowning near the three pools day use area on the North Fork of the Santiam River which is located 17 miles up from Ore. Highway 22, and 45 miles east of Salem.

So far, there is little information to report, other than a young teenage boy has tragically died.

The three pools area is a very popular summer destination attracting well over 15,000 visitors each year, primarily for swimming.