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Oregon Winter Covers the Beach with Snow

Expect snow, ice this week while traveling in Oregon

(SALEM, Ore.) - Travelers should prepare for winter driving conditions throughout the state over the next few days. Depending on where you're located in Oregon, snow, very low temperatures, and high winds are all in the forecast.

Many roads through high-elevation areas have packed snow and ice.

Armed Robbery Suspect Killed by Salem Police

No officers were injured in the incident.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An armed robbery suspect was shot and killed this morning by Salem Police.

The suspect crossed the street to the NAPA auto parts store parking lot where he was confronted by officers and gunfire was exchanged. The suspect was struck and killed in the shootout.

Oregon Recreational Boating Fatalities Down in 2022 but Remain High

Most fatalities were due to lack of life jackets.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon State Marine Board says 2022 was a safer boating year than 2020 and 2021, but the number of fatalities is still high.

2022 ended with 16 boating fatalities.

Drunk Driver Sentenced in the Deaths of Four People

Rodriguez had no prior criminal convictions.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 25-year old Enrique Rodriguez Jr. was sentenced to 310 months^[1] in prison yesterday by Marion County Circuit Court Judge Lindsey Partridge for his role in the fatal DUII incident on March 27, 2022, that killed four people and seriously injured two more.

When tested, Rodriguez’s blood alcohol content was .224%.

Raul Ramirez, Retired Marion County Sheriff, Has Died

“Children may not remember what you teach them but will always remember how you treat them." ~Raul Ramirez

(SALEM, Ore.) - Raul Ramirez was the first Latino ever elected as Marion County Sheriff. He subsequently won two more elections, serving ten years before retiring in 2007.

He was named Oregon Sheriff of the Year in 2006, and in 2007 was the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association President.

Suspect in Custody after Police Pursuit ends in Officer Involved Shooting

A suspect fired gunshots at police before giving chase Monday morning.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - The driver of the vehicle failed to stop for the marked police vehicle and fired gunshots multiple times at the Corvallis Police vehicles.

The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Stephen Anthony Schmidt-Shelton of Corvallis, led the two Corvallis Police Officers in a vehicle pursuit through rural southwest Linn County.

Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Collision into Tree

The incident remains under investigation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just before 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening, December 24, the driver of a truck collided with a tree near the intersection of Commercial and Owens STS SE, resulting in his death.

The arriving patrol officer and paramedics extracted the driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Complete Your Travels and Get Safe Before the Storm Hits

The safest step for dealing with an ice storm is to stay inside.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Anyone planning holiday travels should get on and off the road before the coming ice storm hits the roads.

Forecasts say the ice storm will start Thursday night and reach large parts of Oregon. Travelers should complete their journeys before the storm arrives to have a safe and happy holiday.

Salem Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run Collision

Anyone with information please call the Traffic Team at 503-588-6171.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 74-year-old Linda Louise Wisher was walking along the 300 block of Madrona AV, and as she crossed the driveway to an apartment complex, she was struck by a vehicle exiting the property.

Police say the victim was dragged several hundred feet where she was found by the motorist.

Winter Storm Watch for NW Oregon

Thursday morning lows likely will be the coldest temperatures since 2014.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Temperatures will drop fast Wednesday night and stay cold through Friday morning as an arctic front moves into the area from interior Canada.

A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday late afternoon.