Portland Sunset MAX Station Closed for Next 16 Days MAX trains will run through the station but will not pick up or drop off riders.(September 3, 2014, 6:42 am) PORTLAND, Ore. Starting Wednesday, the Sunset Transit Center MAX Station will be CLOSED for about 16 days during platform improvements.
Former Forest Grove High School Coach Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges Police fear there could be more victims yet to come forward. (September 3, 2014, 6:07 am) FOREST GROVE, Ore. A former assistant coach at Forest Grove High School turned himself into police after a four month investigation found he was having an improper relationship with a student.
UPDATED: Police Investigating Stabbing in NE Portland Tuesday Night 49-year-old Byron Eddie Davis was arrested last night after an extensive neighborhood search by police officers, including a K-9.(September 3, 2014, 5:50 am) PORTLAND, Ore. Portland Police Detectives are still investigating a stabbing that took place on Tuesday night at Maddy's Bar & Grill, located at 11252 Northeast Sandy Boulevard.
Governor Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Vic Atiyeh Former Oregon Governor Atiyeh passed away on Sunday, July 20, at the age of 91.(September 3, 2014, 5:00 am) SALEM, Ore. Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber on Tuesday ordered all flags at public institutions statewide to be lowered and flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, in honor of Victor Atiyeh, who served Oregon as governor from 1979 to 1987.
Study Finds Pacific Northwest Temperatures Warmed over the Past Century In their study, the researchers looked at temperatures and precipitation from 1901 to 2012 in the Northwest.(September 2, 2014, 5:05 pm) CORVALLIS, Ore. The annual mean temperature in the Pacific Northwest has warmed by about 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit since the early 20th century – a gradual warming trend that has been accelerating over the past 3-4 decades and is attributed to anthropogenic, or human, causes.
Marion County Dog License Amnesty Day this Saturday Free rabies vaccinations will be offered to the first 250 who also purchase a second preventative vaccine.(September 2, 2014, 5:03 pm) SALEM, Ore. Marion County Dog Services will host a Dog License Amnesty event offering amnesty on late fees and license violations, as well as a low cost vaccination clinic.
Salem-Keizer Transit Seeks Public Input on Bus Stop Improvements; Fare Increase The first phase includes River Road corridor, Market Street corridor, Broadway corridor and Center Street corridor.(September 2, 2014, 5:00 pm) SALEM, Ore. In an effort to improve ADA accessibility as well as improve the overall look of the Cherriots system, Salem-Keizer Transit is moving forward with a Bus Stop Improvement Project.
Beaverton Apartment Fire Leaves Five People Homeless Despite several requests by firefighters, one adult male refused to leave his apartment that was filling with smoke, and being threatened by the fire burning next door. (September 2, 2014, 3:28 pm) BEAVERTON, Ore. Just after 3:20 a.m. Tuesday morning, several tenants of the Kimberly West Apartments in the 7800 block of SW Hall in Beaverton called 9-1-1 reporting smoke alarms sounding, the smell of smoke and the glow of flames from a two-story building containing four apartments.
Portland Police Still Investigating Officer Involved Shooting on I-84 Detectives seized a black, replica semi-automatic air pistol from the crime scene that the suspect was carrying and pointing at people during this incident.(September 2, 2014, 1:10 pm) PORTLAND, Ore. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of Monday's officer-involved shooting on I-84 in Northeast Portland.
Six People Killed on Oregon Roadways over Labor Day Holiday This year's six recorded deaths is the deadliest Labor Day holiday period since 2008 when 12 people died in Oregon traffic crashes. (September 2, 2014, 12:50 pm) SALEM, Ore. Preliminary information reported to ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System indicates 6 people died in five separate traffic crashes in Oregon during the 78-hour 2014 Labor Day holiday period between 6:00 p.m., August 29, and 11:59 p.m., September 1.
Shooting Outside Salem PetsMart Leaves One Injured (Video) One witness said he saw as many as seven 9mm shell casings on the ground near where the shooting occurred.(September 2, 2014, 6:00 am) SALEM, Ore. Gunshots rang out Monday night in the parking lot near the Salem PetsMart just off Lancaster Drive NE.
Portland Mobile Home Fire Leaves Four Homeless A Portland Fire District spokesman says firefighters responded to the fire at the the Rainbow Villa Mobile Home Park at 11803 SE Division Street, Unit 29 around 3:30 a.m.(September 2, 2014, 6:00 am) PORTLAND, Ore. Four people have been left homeless after an early Tuesday morning fire in SE Portland.
Police Remind Parents, Students, and Drivers of School Zone Safety Rules School safety is everyone's responsibility. Parents are encouraged to talk with their kids, reinforcing pedestrian safety rules.(September 2, 2014, 5:07 am) SALEM, Ore. Throughout the summer months Marion County Public Works has been working feverishly to upgrade several school zones with new signs and in some areas install flashing lights signaling the school zone.
Beginning Tuesday, you can expect to see Marion County Sheriff Office Deputies in several of these school zones. In addition to school zones, drivers are also reminded to watch for school buses flashing their lights to indicate they are stopping to load or unload students.
Salem-Keizer School District Reminder of School Immunizations Immunizations are available at your student's doctor's office, at many pharmacies, or at county health departments. (September 2, 2014, 5:05 am) SALEM, Ore. Salem-Keizer School District 24J is required by state law to keep a record of each student’s immunizations.
Construction Project Near Auburn Elementary Won't be Completed Before School Year Starts Marion County Public Works Department says due to delays, the Auburn Road sidewalk and bike lane project will continue until at least October. (September 2, 2014, 5:00 am) SALEM, Ore. The Marion County Public Works Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office wants you to Be Aware! of a construction project near Auburn Elementary School in Salem that will not be completed before the school year starts.
Tips for Making Safe Back to School Lunches Making the lunch the night before is a good idea so that the preparer isn’t rushed into doing something improper, such as using dirty surfaces.(September 2, 2014, 5:00 am) SALEM, Ore. Whether it comes in a Hello Kitty lunch bag, Spiderman lunch box, or a brown paper sack, the meal you send to school with your child must be packed with care and consideration.
Vintage Boat Catches Fire at Keizer Boat Ramp; One Man Injured (Video) Salem News Journal was on scene as firefighters battled the flames that destroyed the 1954 Chris Craft boat that was anchored at the dock.(September 1, 2014, 9:03 pm) KEIZER, Ore. The Keizer Fire District responded to a boat fire Saturday afternoon at the Keizer Rapids Park along the Willamette River, a first in the department's history.
Woman Killed in Single Vehicle Crash on Ore. Highway 34 Emergency responders arrived on scene and confirmed 27-year-old Bethany Wilson from Lebanon, was deceased.(September 1, 2014, 5:32 pm) LEBANON, Ore. Oregon State Police are continuing their investigation into an early Monday morning single vehicle fatal traffic crash along Highway 34 near Denny School Road west of Lebanon.
Man Killed on Highway 101 Along Oregon Coast Initial investigation indicates the pedestrian's action leading to his being struck by a passenger car may have been an intentional act. (September 1, 2014, 5:30 pm) FLORENCE, Ore. Oregon State Police with the assistance of the Lane County Medical Examiner, are continuing their investigation into Monday morning's fatal pedestrian-involved collision that occurred on Highway 101 about two miles north of Florence.