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After ousting executive director, Oregon teachers union selects new interim leader

Oregon’s largest teachers union has tapped the longtime former head of the Illinois teachers union to serve as its interim executive director, a spokesman for the statewide union said Thursday. Audrey Soglin began her role at the Oregon Education Association on Sept. 1 and will remain at the helm...
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Fire Department Warning to Drivers

Corvallis and Monroe fire departments issued a warning on Wednesday after several motorists drove through the scene of an active fire response instead of following detour signs.
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Crews respond to Silverton woman with hypothermia in Three Sisters

A Silverton woman was rescued near Golden Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness on Sep. 2 after becoming hypothermic. Deschutes County Search and Rescue volunteers were dispatched at 12:51 p.m. when the 56-year-old woman activated a Garmin SOS device. No additional information about the woman was released. "SAR membe
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Woman sues Sherwood pumpkin patch after breaking leg in fall

A woman has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a Sherwood pumpkin patch, saying she slipped down a muddy hill and broke her leg.
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Stranded woman rescued from Three Sisters Wilderness after becoming hypothermic

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Search and rescue volunteers brought a 56-year-old Silverton, Ore., woman to safety Wednesday after she became hypothermic while hiking near Golden Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Deschutes County 911 received a distress signal at 12:51 p.m. through a Garmin SOS activation. Search and
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Employee at McNary High in Salem charged with internet crimes against children

SALEM, Ore. — An employee at McNary High School was arrested Thursday, accused of internet sex crimes against children. Jeremy Braden Williams, 29, was booked into the Marion County Jail on several counts of first-degree Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse – a felony offense. He was arrested after a...
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Santiam Hospital and Clinics become part of Salem Health as merger is finalized

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics has finalized its merger with Santiam Hospital and Clinics, placing Santiam under the umbrella of the Salem Health System.
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10 Oregon All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Spots Where The Meat And Sides Keep Coming

Cooking your own dinner sounds like work until the barbecue is unlimited. In Oregon, that can mean Korean tabletop grilling, a build-your-own bowl, or a meal that brings several cooking styles under one plan. The best part is having more control over how dinner unfolds. You choose what goes on...
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Rain changes outdoor plans today

Outdoor plans will feel very different as rain, cooler temperatures, and stronger winds move across the region. The change starts today, with rain spreading from the coast into the Portland metro and Willamette Valley by mid-morning, followed by an even more active day tomorrow. RAIN FINALLY ADDS UP. This will...
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Our View: Problems at state hospital might not be the messenger — but higher...

It’s worth counting the high-ranking state government officials to leave or be taken down by scandals at the Oregon State Hospital since deputy hospital superintendent Derek Wehr was put on paid administrative leave in 2023 pending an investigation of workplace allegations against him. Hospital Superintendent Dolly Mat

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