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SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry unveiled its new multi-mission aircraft at a press event in Salem. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | From ashes to AI, Oregon's high-tech push to battle wildfires. The aircraft, a Twin Otter, replaces the Partenavia P.68 Observer, which is retiring after 40 years...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Vancouver woman was sentenced to just over eight years in prison for selling fentanyl to two brothers in Woodburn who died from overdoses in 2020, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oregon announced on Thursday. According to court documents, on July 12, 2020, the two...

If you have a penchant for speeding through downtown Newberg, the local police department is providing fair warning that your illegal tendencies may cost you dearly. The city will soon install an automated speed enforcement camera near the intersection of First and Garfield streets and adjacent to Nap’s Thriftway. It i

An active investigation is underway after a Salem police officer was involved in a shooting Thursday morning.

ALBANY, Ore. - The 15th Annual Summer Passport Program returns June 11, encouraging children to explore Albany by visiting local businesses and collecting stamps. Passports will be available for sign-up Thursday, June 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Historic Albany Carousel and Museum, 503 W. First Ave. After that, familie

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive

We are closely watching a significant warming trend developing across the Willamette Valley. Today will be warmer than yesterday, with highs in the upper 70s. Tomorrow, Friday, will bring sunny skies and highs near 80. The heat intensifies significantly into the weekend and early next week. Saturday will see mostly...

My neck hurts and there are bruises in various places, but I don’t want to waste a minute complaining before warning everybody of a potentially deadly hazard on Albany’s Dave Clark Riverfront Path. I learned of this dangerous place about 5:30 Wednesday evening. I was sailing along on...

Trey Morris, a 6'2" freshman lefty, has been named to the NCBWA's Freshman All-American Team.

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Summer road construction is underway in Corvallis, with crews set to resurface five different locations around the city. According to the city, work starts this month on portions of Highland Drive, Grant Avenue, Walnut Boulevard, 11th Street and 13th Street. The projects will include asphalt grinding