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Portland Is Not for Everyone - But It Might Be for You

Here’s a good long look at what day-to-day life in Portland, Oregon really feels like.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There’s something about Portland that gets under people’s skin. Some come for the trees and stay for the coffee. It’s not easy to explain why Portland draws people in— but the city does. It has that kind of personality.

One Killed and Two Injured in Shooting Near South Salem High School

Two in custody after deadly shooting.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There was a shooting today near Salem’s Bush Pasture Park. The park is just a few blocks from South Salem High School.

At about 1:45 p.m., officers were called to the area of High and Leffelle Streets SE on the report of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers located three male victims with gunshot wounds.

Where and How to Smoke Legal Marijuana without Fear of Arrest in the U.S.

Use pot in America without running into trouble with law enforcement.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The increase in scientific reports unveiling the medicinal benefits of marijuana and its potency in curing ailments incurable by prescription and over-the-counter drugs has forced many states to reconsider their laws prohibiting weed usage.

While many states have now legalized the use of cannabis, it comes with certain restrictions.

Willamette National Forest Bedrock Fire Update

The fire was 4,488 acres as of early Tuesday morning.

(LOWELL, Ore.) - The Bedrock Fire, east of Springfield, continues to burn actively in the Fall Creek drainage.

Hot, dry weather combined with gusty winds have contributed to periods of rapid fire growth.

IronMan 70.3 Comes to Salem this Weekend

During the event, Peter Courtney Minto-Island Bridge will be Closed (July 23)

(SALEM, Ore.) - Becoming an IRONMAN for the first time is a life-changing experience. That moment will come this weekend, as athletes from around the world take part in this year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon.

IRONMAN will host thousands of athletes as they compete in the more than 70-mile racecourse through the heart of Salem and the Willamette Valley.

Oregon Murder Convict Sentenced to Prison for 25 Years

Davonte Arnez Donahue has been sentenced to 25 Years for killing his ex-girlfriend in 2021

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On the afternoon of Saturday, November 21, 2021, a woman called 911 and reported she was being held hostage by her ex-boyfriend in an apartment off of SE 171st Avenue in Portland.

She yelled out the name “Davonte Donahue” before the 911 call abruptly ended.

Oregon`s 29th Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade, Sworn Into Office

Oregon’s Secretary of State is Oregon’s chief elections officer, chief auditor, the State Archives and the Oregon Corporation Division.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon’s 29th Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade, was sworn into office today at 11:00 AM by Chief Justice Meagan Aileen Flynn at Governor Tina Kotek’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Library.

Secretary Griffin-Valade will serve the remaining 18 months of the current term, vacated by former Secretary of State Shemia Faganon May 8.

Oregon Fire Danger Moves to Moderate on Siuslaw and Willamette National Forests

To report a wildfire, please call 9-1-1.

(CORVALLIS/SPRINGFIELD, Ore.) - Risk of fire is increasing and the public needs to be extra vigilant on forest lands.

"Our fire crews and aviation resources stand ready, but we need the public’s help to decrease human-caused fire starts.”

U.S. Navy Arriving in Portland for Rose Festival Fleet Week

All visitors require escort within the security perimeter at the pier and on board the ships at all times.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Sailors assigned to two U.S. Navy ships,USS Kansas City (LCS 22) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) will join crews on vessels from the U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy in Portland to participate in annual Portland Rose Festival activities, June 7-11.

It is a significant commitment by the Navy to make Rose Festival Fleet Week one of the premier Fleet Week events in the country.

Estate and Art Collection of Oregon Artist Mary Rash at Auction May 7

Get your own “Mary Rash”, while you can!

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Mary Rash is a renowned artist, writer and long-time business owner from the city of McMinnville in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley.

Retired for many years, Mary is now liquidating her estate, including her personal art collection.