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Joshua Powell & the Great Train Robbery Gypsy Tour

Channeling the foot-stomping vibe of a post-modern Neil Young, this storming Midwestern folk-rock trio creates a rustic American sound with lush plate reverb and vocal harmonies from the Powell brothers.

(SALEM) - In support of their new record, “Man Is Born For Trouble,” Joshua Powell & the Great Train Robbery will play at Duffy’s Hanger in Salem, Oregon on February 27th.

This is the third leg of their “Gypsy Tour.”

Wage Theft Education/Information - Feb. 19 & 20 at State Capitol

Rebecca Smith and Kim Bobo Headline Wage Theft Week at State Capitol

(SALEM) - Some of the nation’s leading voices in the fight against wage theft, including authors and activists Kim Bobo and Rebecca Smith, will participate at events next week at the Oregon State Capitol.

Organizers hope to bring attention the extensive problem of employers stealing from workers.

Well Known Salem Judge, Albin Norblad, Died as a Result Of A Fall

It was determined that Judge Norblad died of a subdural hematoma which was the result of an accidental fall.

(SALEM) - The Salem Police Department responded to the residence of Marion County Circuit Court Judge Albin Norblad at about 10:00 AM Monday to check on him since he was not answering his telephone.

After obtaining a key to the residence, officers entered and found him deceased. A police investigation was initiated as is standard in all unattended deaths.

Salem and Woodburn Smiles Announce Free Dental Clinic Day Feb. 21

Dentists, hygienists and office staff volunteer to provide free dental services to residents in the communities our offices serve

(LONGVIEW, WA) - Smiles Dental announced today they will be holding a Free Dental Day at their Salem and Woodburn locations called Dentistry from the Heart Day.

Residents of the area are able to call in the day prior to the event to schedule a one hour appointment for either a cleaning or for restorative dental work.

Salem Police Release More On Fatal Crash

26-year old Kelly Moore of McMinnville, died at the scene as did her 9-year old daughter Jasmine Moore.

(SALEM) - The Salem Police Department Traffic Control Unit is continuing its investigation into a crash that claimed the lives of one adult and one child on the evening of February 11 in southeast Salem.

Officers responded to the scene on Turner Rd SE, south of the intersection with Airway Dr. SE at approximately 6:17 pm.

(Close Enough to) Valentine`s Day Book Launch in Salem

You owe it to yourself to read the book.

(SALEM) - The Intimate Conversations for Couples book will be published on Valentine’s Day, February 14^th, but we can’t wait that long to tell people about it!

So, on February 12^th we will be holding a book launch at Honeywood Winery in Salem, Oregon, with Oregon author Bill Syrios.

Adult, Child Killed in Salem Crash, 3 More Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries (VIDEO)

Tragic head-on collision at Turner Rd SE and Airway Drive.

(SALEM) - UPDATED INFO: The Salem Police Department Traffic Control Unit is continuing its investigation into a crash that claimed the lives of one adult and one child on the evening of February 11 in southeast Salem.

The investigation revealed that a 1994 Ford Escort, driven by 28-year old Hannah Reitz of McMinnville, had been traveling northbound on Turner Rd when it crossed into the path of a southbound 1997 Ford F-150 pickup, driven by 32-year old Jason McMurphy of Turner, and was struck head on.

There were two adults and three children in the Ford Escort at the time of the crash. A passenger in the Ford Escort, 26-year old Kelly Moore of McMinnville, died at the scene as did her 9-year old daughter Jasmine Moore.

West Salem High School Basketball Coach Arrested For Sex Offenses

Because of Berger's access to children through his coaching there are concerns there could be other victims.

(SALEM) - The Salem Police Department is conducting an investigation into allegations that girls basketball coach Emrance Berger, 30 years of age, had engaged in inappropriate sexual relations with a female student under the age of sixteen.

Berger has been the assistant varsity coach and th e head junior varsity coach. As a result of the investigation, Berger is being booked into the Polk County Jail.

Road Closure, Sandbag Location, and Flooding Information in Salem

With the amount of rain forecast and the combined melting snow, there is a possibility of lowland and street flooding later this week

(SALEM) - Current Salem emergency information is available on the City of Salem Emergency page.

Up to one inch of rain is predicted through Wednesday with heavier rains possible later this week. Considering the amount of rain forecast and the combined melting snow, there is a possibility of lowland and street flooding later this week.

Red Cross Blood Drives Remain Open in Portland, Salem and Vancouver

Urgent need for blood and platelet donors call 1-800-RED CROSS.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Despite the tough winter weather conditions, the Red Cross remains open at main donor center locations in Portland, Salem and Vancouver. The Red Cross is asking donors to put their safety first, follow preparedness recommendations - and if able - to make their way to a donation location nearest to their home or workplace.

"Our donor centers will continue to operate because the need for blood does not go away with bad weather conditions," said Daphne Mathew, communications director for the Pacific Northwest Blood Services Region.