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MISSING CHILD ALERT: Marley Kay Wnorowski is Missing and is Believed to be in Danger

Contact 911 or local law enforcement if you believe you see her.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find 16-year old Marley Kay Wnorowski, a child in foster care who went missing from Pendleton, Oregon on Oct. 30. Marley is believed to possibly be in danger.

She may be in the company of Kyle Teeter, a 25-year-old male.

Police Make Arrest After Dead Man Found in Car Trunk

One man is being charged with abuse of a corpse in the second degree.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Upon opening the trunk, a suitcase containing a body was found. Members of the Salem Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to investigate the death. Detectives were later able to positively identify the body as Flennory.

During the investigation, two individuals were found living inside Flennory’s apartment.

OHA Concerned About Omicron Variant

“Pandemic fatigue” contributes to threat of virus via apathy.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The best way to protect yourself against Omicron, or any variant of COVID-19 that is circulating, is to be vaccinated. Vaccination remains the best protection against COVID-19. Those due for a booster should get it as soon as possible.

Those who are not yet vaccinated should get their first COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.

Fatal Pedestrian v. Vehicle Crash on Hwy 30

Hwy 30 was closed for 2.5 hours following the crash.

(Multnomah County, Ore.) - A Ford Escape, operated by 28-year old Brandon Pollard, of Warren, was travelling eastbound on Hwy 30 and struck a female adult who was on foot within the eastbound “A” Lane.

The pedestrian has been identified as 41-year old Amy Bybee, of Portland.

Bicyclist Killed in Hwy 34 Crash

Anyone with information, please contact Sergeant Iverson at 541-766-6858.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Based on witness statements, a bicyclist was riding on Hwy 34 approximately 6 miles west of Philomath. When, as the bike was turning east onto Decker Road, a Ford pickup tried to pass the bike and they collided.

Life saving measures were taken but the bicyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.

One Fatality in Collision Near Enchanted Forest

Police say speed may have been the cause.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Yesterday, a motor vehicle crash claimed the life of one person near Enchanted Forest.

Monday, November 22, 2021 at approximately 11:28 AM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on Enchanted Way near the Hwy 164 interchange.

Coach Berg Welcomes Six Signees to Oregon State Softball

Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Oregon State head softball coach Laura Berg has announced a six-player signing class have signed their National Letters of Intent.

Jenna Birch, Madyson Clark, Kaiea Higa, Morgan Howey, Shaylen McDowell and Sydney Saenz are an exciting, very competitive set of athletes.

Officers Investigate Report of Armed Person on McKay HS Campus

Contrary to postings on social media, no shots were fired on or near the campus.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At about 11:30 a.m. today multiple Salem Police officers responded to McKay High School on the report of an armed person.

No weapons were found. No arrests were made. The students involved were released to school administrators.

Student with Gun Arrested at Salem Middle School

The student was transported to the Marion County Juvenile Detention Facility

(SALEM, Ore.) - A middle school student was arrested for having a handgun Monday morning.

Salem Police officers responded to Stephens Middle School at approximately 10:40 a.m. on the report by staff of a student with a handgun hidden in a backpack. The student was detained by staff without incident prior to police arrival.

Holidays at the Oregon Capitol Continues with Lovely Decor and Electronic Exhibit

Live musical performances will not take place this year.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Holidays at the Capitol, an annual tradition, kicks off Wednesday, Dec. 1st starting at 8 a.m. and continues through Thursday, Dec. 23rd, 2021, at 5 p.m. The Oregon State Capitol is located at 900 Court St. NE, Salem, Oregon.

Visitors will be able to enjoy holiday décor in the Rotunda and outside of the House and Senate Chambers. There will be an electronic exhibit with stories of past holiday experiences and messages from select sponsors and choirs.