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Deputy Shot Near Salem - Suspect Remains At Large (VIDEO)

A shooting reportedly took place at a Christmas tree farm. One suspect is reportedly shot and one is at large.

(SALEM) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is currently on scene and engaged in a very high risk tactical operation in the area of 117th and Sunnyview Road NE. The Sheriff's Office is being assisted by numerous agencies from inside of Marion County.

"We can confirm that multiple shots have been fired and one deputy has been injured. Although there is no immediate threat to the public we are encouraging neighbors in the area to remain indoors."

Oregon Impacted by Severe Weather

Highway and public transportation updates along with other information to help you stay safe...

(SALEM) - Police & Fire: Oregon State Police: Critical Injury Crash Highway 30 near milepost 66 west of Clatskanie. Crash involves a single vehicle. Emergency responders are on scene and the road is completely blocked. No further information for release. Traffic updates check www.tripcheck.com. UPDATE

Transportation: Cherriots - Salem Keizer Transit: Cherriots routes 1, 6 (major snow route), 8, 12, 14, 22 and 23 are on snow routes. For more information, go to Cherriots.org or call (503) 588-2877. UPDATE

Man Dies Tragically After Becoming Disoriented

Mr. Burwick spent 25 years in the Navy and an additional 11 years with the City of Salem as a Parking Enforcement Official, he retired in 1980.

(SALEM) - On Wednesday the 4th the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to what appeared to be a motor vehicle crash in the 5600 block of Center Street NE. Tragically this was not the case.

According to family George Burwick age 76 left his residence in the 4800 block of Lancaster Drive NE on the evening of the 3rd. Mr. Burwick had been suffering from some memory loss according to Harlen Bell Mr. Burwick's son. Mr. Bell stated, "I think he just got lost."

Man Shot After Being Pulled Over by Detective in Unmarked Police Car

"After a male subject quickly exited, he was shot and injured by the Salem Police detective..."

(ALBANY OR) - Oregon State Police say a Salem Police detective driving an unmarked car shot a man on a public freeway Thursday night. It happened when the detective decided to pull a truck over for speeding and reckless driving on Interstate 5 near Halsey in Linn County.

The use of unmarked police cars in traffic stops is an extremely controversial subject that Salem-News.com has written about many times in the past.

Warming Shelters in the Salem Area

Includes a number of other facilities in the Salem area that people can utilize to stay safe and out of the cold.

(SALEM) - The City of Salem has announced two locations available as warming centers until 9 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013.

The locations are the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE, and Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE. In addition, the Union Gospel Mission has announced it will not turn away anyone who is seeking shelter. Most Salem area malls can be utilized as warming locations.

Sheriff Meyers Named to National Committee

Members of the Session include leaders in probation, parole, corrections, judiciary, policing and prosecution, advocates, scholars, elected officials and experienced observers of U.S. correctional policies.

(SALEM) - Marion County Sheriff Jason Myers has been selected as a member of the new Executive Session on Community Corrections convening over the next three years at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

This prestigious panel, consisting of approximately thirty of the leading policymakers, practitioners and researchers from across the nation, will help shape the meaning and future of community corrections in the United States.

A Petition to Butterball CEO Rod Brenneman, Kari Lindell, Director of Retail Marketing

A message from the leader of Organic Consumers Association...

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Did you know that the majority of holiday turkeys destined for your table can't fly or walk because they were kept in tight spaces and continuously fed antibiotics to make them fat? Did you also know that your Butterball turkey could actually make you sick?

Scientists have determined that the indiscriminate use of antibiotics in turkey feed is producing antibiotic-resistant bugs. And those bugs are turning up in turkey meat.

Aging & Eating in Good Taste

Many retirement homes make extra efforts to serve up yummy treats. For those with disabilities and less energy, mealtime is often an important time to socialize.

(SALEM) - All of us have eaten countless meals in order to survive to becoming senior citizens. The lure of delicious food has satisfied our taste buds over the years. However, we must adjust to changing times.

Just as our vision often gets dimmer and our capacity for hearing decreases with age, our tongues also get older with wear and tear. It is normal to retreat to the memories of an earlier era. The reality is that we older folks simply do not register taste as we used to. Our taste buds are not quite as sharp.

Salem Police Officers Stop Subject From Jumping Off of Downtown Rooftop

Officers Smith and Demarco quickly ran and grabbed the subject by his pant cuff.

(SALEM) - Salem Police Officers physically caught a Salem man as he jumped off the ledge of a rooftop in downtown Salem on the afternoon of November 20.

Police were dispatched to the downtown area at 2:59 pm when a subject called to say that a suicide was going to happen at the tallest building in Salem.

Salem Police Investigate Fatal Accident

The driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

(SALEM) - Salem Police responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle striking two pedestrians in the 1900 block of Edgewater St NW last night at approximately at 9:00 p.m.

When officers arrived, one of the pedestrians was deceased at the scene. The other pedestrian was transported to Salem Hospital with life-threatening injuries.