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Survey Hopes to Find What Oregon Hunters Really Know About Lead Ammunition

The use of lead ammunition has become a national issue because of impacts to wildlife and human health concerns.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State University are collaborating on an effort to survey Oregon hunters about their use and knowledge of lead ammunition.

Oregon has approximately 250,000 hunters and the survey will include hunters from each geographic region of the state.

Expect to Pay More at The Pump This Summer in Oregon

Hawaii, California and Alaska remain the only states where regular unleaded is at or above $4 a gallon.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Retail gas prices often edge down during the month of June, but so far this year, prices are remaining elevated.

Oregon’s average remains at $3.90 a gallon which is just fractions of a penny less than Oregon’s year-to-date high of $3.907 a gallon set on June 8.

Salem Family Rescued After Raft Hits Debris on Santiam River

Police report that there are now safe channels to travel through in that part of the Santiam River safely.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - A Salem family out enjoying the warm weekend weather was lucky that the Benton County Water Rescue team was already on the Santiam River helping another victim, when their raft hit some debris and capsized.

On Saturday, at about 2:00 p.m., Deputy Eric Konzelman, Deputy Jessica Jones, and Deputy Noah Lochner of the Benton County Sheriff's Office, were dispatched to the Santiam River, North of Jefferson Boat Ramp for the report of a stranded kayaker.

The First International Cannabis Business Conference Event

This event will provide insights and expertise on the emerging global cannabis industry.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - "The International Cannabis Business Conference will focus on the emerging cannabis industry in the United States and around the world and provide networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners," said Alex Rogers, CEO of Ashland Alternative Health and Northwest Alternative Health.

"Attendees will learn about details and changes in the new Oregon dispensary laws and explore business opportunities in the ancillary fields surrounding the global cannabis industry."

Two Teens Lead Police on High Speed Chase on I-5

An 18-year old female was arrested by OSP following a short foot chase.

(MEDFORD, Ore. ) - State, county and city law enforcement officers concluded the search for a suspect who fled a stolen vehicle following a high speed attempt to elude along Interstate 5 between Phoenix and Medford.

Oregon State Police Identify Driver Killed in Crash West of Salem

OSP has identified the decreased female as 91-year-old Elizabeth Carolyn Cooper. Video by Jerry Freeman Salem-News.com.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon's two-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on Highway 22W near Doaks Ferry Road NW west of Salem.

Report: Salem Area Workers Earn Less Than The National Average

Among the higher paying jobs in the Salem area were health educators and mental health counselors.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Workers in Salem area get paid about 8 percent less an hour than the national average according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Workers in the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $20.44 in May 2013, while nationwide average was $22.33, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Regional Commissioner Richard J. Holden.

Regis High School Names New Principal

The 2013-2014 school year marked the 50th Anniversary of Regis High School.

(STAYTON, Ore. ) - The Regis High School board of directors has announced the hiring of a new school principal Scott Coulter, who will begin part-time in July; full-time by August 11.

Governor Says Tragic Day for All of Oregon

Police said that during a search of the school after the shooting they found a gun on another person, which they believed to be unrelated to the violence.

(TROUTDALE, Ore. ) - A gunman walked into an Oregon high school with a rifle and shot a student to death on Tuesday before he was later found dead, in the third outbreak of gun violence to shake a U.S. high school or college campus in less than three weeks.

Yamhill County Sheriff Warning Residents of Jury Duty Scam

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office does not have any "constables" working for them and they would not attempt to collect payment over the phone.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating several fraud attempts in the county where people are trying to represent themselves as an employee of the Sheriff's Office.