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First-of-Its Kind Mobile Sensor Technology Revolutionizes Road Maintenance Industry

Industry Leader Vaisala Launches Cross-Country Tour.

(SALEM) - For the first time, road maintenance departments now have the ability to access weather data from their entire networks of roads with mobile sensor technology developed by Vaisala, a global leader in environmental management.

To coincide with the announcement of its Condition Patrol technology, the company is launching Vaisala Across America, a cross-country tour to start February 1 from the company’s U.S. headquarters in Louisville, Colo.

Wildcat Truckers Strike Hits Port of Seattle - Hundreds Walk Off

Port truck drivers in Seattle and Tacoma are paid as little as $10 or $11 an hour.

(SEATTLE) - Truck drivers at the Port of Seattle have walked off the job by the hundred, leaving lawmakers in a quandary.

Drivers at several trucking companies that haul containers between the port and intermodal rail yards say the companies they contract with are paying them at less than the market rate.

Two Die from Crash into Tow Truck on Highway 211

The crash left the highway blocked at milepost 7.5, between Kropf Road and Barlow Rd., east of Woodburn.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - Oregon State Police responded to a fatal traffic crash Sunday evening on Highway 211 near S. Kropf Road. This is the highway connecting Molalla and Woodburn.

Senior Trooper Duane Larson with Oregon State Police, told Salem-News.com, "It was a two-vehicle crash, two vehicles involved, one vehicle sustained two fatalities."

My Favorite Car Company

... worth taking a look at next time you're ready to climb into something new.

(CLEVELAND) - The company that started it all is a shining star today among the remaining U.S. auto manufacturers and more people need to realize this when they make that decision to drop their hard-earned money on a new car, really.

Chevrolet and Dodge both took the federal money- bailout money from the U.S. taxpayer, Ford did not hold its hand out for this one, they could have followed suit...

Heavy Rains Limit Access in the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area

Crews are working quickly, but it could take weeks.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - Recent storms continue to create hazardous driving conditions on Forest Service roads in the northern section of the Willamette National Forest, particularly in the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area.

Public safety concerns have prompted forest engineers to issue a temporary closure of Forest Service Road 2207, which accesses several popular recreation sites...

Senators Seek State Control of Federal Railroad Grant Lands

The bill, Senate Joint Memorial 201, must pass both the House and the Senate before going to the governor.

(SALEM ONS) - Two legislators want to bring control of federal railroad lands back into the hands of the state with a new bill proposed for February’s session.

State Senators Fred Girod, R-Lyons, and Jason Atkinson, R-Central Point, have proposed a bill requesting that the federal government give “full management authority” of the Oregon and California Railroad grant lands to the state government.

Oregon, Germany Sign Driver License Agreement

Reciprocity deal formalizes current practice between Oregon and Germany.

(SALEM) - Oregon and the Federal Republic of Germany signed an agreement Jan. 17 that continues the practice of waiving drive tests between this state and Germany.

Applicants in Oregon must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver license issued by Germany, prove residency in Oregon and are otherwise eligible for a Class C, non-commercial driver license.

Marion County Flooding Update

Includes important tips for local residents.

(SALEM) - The improvement in the weather during the past 24 hours gave emergency crews a chance to begin the recovery process in Marion County.

The Marion County ECC is still in operation, but was expected to ramp down later this afternoon with staff remaining on call if needed.

Statewide Immigrant Action Day in Salem on Saturday

Topics of the day include Restoring driver’s licenses for all in Oregon, and Stopping local law enforcement collaboration with ICE.

(SALEM) - Tomorrow, (Saturday, January 21st) we will host our 14th Annual Statewide Immigrant Action Day at Chemeketa Community College in Salem.

The day long event will bring together delegations from Portland, Gresham, Cornelius, Hillsboro, Eugene, Springfield, Beaverton, Bend, Redmond, Madras, Sisters, Woodburn, Independence, Dayton, Dallas, Silverton, Lincoln City and St. Helens and Vancouver, Washington.

Severe Weather in Oregon Already Causing Problems

Includes school updates...

(SALEM) - Oregon is seeing numerous traffic crashes and problems stemming from cold and freezing weather gripping much of the state. We will use this article to bring our readers in Oregon the latest advisories, closures and other updates.

Take extra caution when driving, one series of crashes on Highway 22 west of Salem involved an Oregon State Police car and several other vehicles. As the report below indicates, road and freeway closures are already taking place.