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Bringing Home Spc. Darrien M. Utley

~OBITUARY~ Photos by Q Madp

(SALEM, Ore.) - Darrien M. Utley was born May 30, 2000 to Dennis Utley and Shannon Spence. Darrien passed away on December 31, 2021.

Darrien attended Chiloquin HS and graduated in 2019 at Falcon Heights Academy. He joined the United States Army in July 2019.

Six People Shot at WOW Hall Friday Night

There is no suspect in custody at this time. Call Tip line with info: 541.682.5162

(EUGENE, Ore.) - All six shooting victims are in stable condition and/or have been treated and released.

At this point, there is not enough to say if the event was random or targeted to individuals or a group. The only potential suspect description at this time is a male with a hoody.

Oregon Legislature Takes on Houseless Issue in Capitol City

Rep. Hoy filed two Bills to address critical local funding & houseless needs for city of Salem

(SALEM, Ore.) - Recently appointed state Representative Chris Hoy (D-Salem) filed two Legislative Concepts today to help address the growing houselessness needs for City of Salem residents and to bring much-needed funding for the city’s public safety services.

Right now, Salem faces a shelter shortage.

Grand Ronde Woman Killed in Head-on Crash

The crash closed Hwy22W for about 7 hours.

(WILLAMINA, Ore.) - Just after 7:00 a.m. today, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 22W near MP 9.

A westbound maroon Toyota Camry, operated by 34-year old Elisabeth Robin of Grand Ronde, crossed over into oncoming lanes for unknown reasons...

Oregon Gas Prices Climb due to Rising Crude Prices

Oregon has fifth-largest weekly jump in the country

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Gas prices are moving higher, driven primarily by a jump in crude oil prices. Some refinery and distribution issues in the Pacific Northwest are causing prices here to rise faster than the national average.

For the week, the national average for regular climbs a penny to $3.30 a gallon. The Oregon average jumps seven cents to $3.90.

Making Streets Safer Through Vision Zero

The streets of yesterday just aren’t designed for today’s society.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Vision Zero Action Plan of Portland Oregon is a blueprint for how cities can make their streets safer for both motorists and pedestrians.

The goal of this initiative is to eliminate traffic deaths and serious accidents.

Oregon Elections Division Rejects Kristof Candidacy

Kristof appeals decision regarding residency requirements for Office of Oregon Governor

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Elections Division notified the Nicholas Kristof campaign Thursday that it is rejecting his filing for Governor because he does not meet the constitutional requirements to serve.

"Today I filed with the Supreme Court my challenge to yesterday's Secretary of State decision," said Kristof.

Detectives Ask for Help in Suspicious Death Investigation

His employer and friends in the camp called him Sam.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A man, identified as 48-year old Edgar Pascual-Hernandez, was found deceased in his tent just north of the softball fields. His death is considered suspicious.

Anyone with information call the Tips Line at 503-588-8477.

What`s Going Wrong For the Trail Blazers?

The only way to fix this is to get the club back to a more stable place.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Here in Salem, we’re big fans of basketball, as the town proudly celebrating twenty exciting years of Hoopla back in 2019 proved. We love supporting our closest NBA team, which is the Portland Trail Blazers, who are located about an hour’s drive away from Salem.

They play their home games at the Moda Centre, located in the Rose Quarter of the city of Portland.

Attempted Salem Break-In Ends In Fatality

Submit tips online or by texting TIPMCSO and their tip to 847411.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Sunday night just before 7 p.m. Sunday, Deputies were called out to a disturbance at a home. The 911 caller said an unknown male attempted to break into the home at 45th Ave NE near Iberis Street, and the resident shot the intruder.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no further injuries.