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FIRST ALERT: Hottest day of the heat wave

After several record-breaking temperatures on Sunday, the heat reaches its peak today. Many inland communities will climb into the upper 90s this afternoon, with some locations from Hillsboro to Salem approaching 100 degrees. It will feel even hotter than yesterday in some areas, thanks to the unusually warm start to t
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Fire and Rescue Calls: Motorcycle crash, outbuilding fire

Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue:. • No calls of public significance reported. Other calls: Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to a call at 4:28 p.m. (Quail Glenn Drive). SATURDAY, JUNE 6. • 4:42 p.m. — Emergency...
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Watch Planes Take Off Next To Your Window At One Of Oregon’s Most Unique...

There are certain places in Oregon that make you slow down without even realizing it. You walk in expecting a meal, but somewhere between the first sip of coffee and the arrival of your food, you find yourself staring out the window, completely captivated by something unexpected. That's exactly what happens at Flight D
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Developer proposes new model to bring millions to Salem

The developer behind one of the biggest revitalization projects planned for Salem in recent years is proposing a "Prosper Portland"-style model to spur economic development in the city and bring in $13 to $34 million in revenue over the next five years. Aaron Stickney, a co-founder and managing member of SilverSphere C
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The man behind the name on historic house

The so-called “Sternberg House” in downtown Albany is in the local news again, which made me ask myself: Who is this Sternberg?. The house is said to have been built in 1868. It is where current owners Angela Kelly and Sarah Soric hope to open a substance abuse treatment center.
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Come Out and Play! 2026 Summer Activities in Salem are Still Registering

Salem, Ore. – Discover your passport to summer fun and adventure! The 2026 City of Salem Recreation Guide has a wide range of supervised day camps for young people. Fun and exciting summer activities are available for ages 3 to 99, taking place in City-owned parks and facilities throughout Salem.
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Oregon State University celebrates class of 2026 at commencement

Graduates celebrate at the 2026 Oregon State University Commencement Ceremony, June 13, 2026. Oregon State University celebrated the class of 2026 in Corvallis on Saturday at the school’s 157th Commencement Ceremony. This year’s commencement speaker was three-time Olympic medalist Jade Carey, who is a part of the gradu
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Chardonnay Marie Benavidez, Oregon Mom, Tries Killing 3 Kids – Dad Speaks Out

An Oregon woman, Chardonnay Marie Benavidez, faces serious legal allegations after police accused her of trying to kill her three young children. Attempted Murder Per NBC Montana, she’s been charged with three counts of attempted murder. The state said she used vehicle exhaust in a garage to harm her family. That spark
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Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Enacts Burn Ban Covering Newberg

NEWBERG, Ore. — Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue enacted a High-Fire Danger Burn Ban beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, June 13, prohibits outdoor burning across the agency’s jurisdiction, which includes portions of Yamhill, Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties. Dundee, which operates its own fire department, said
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Heat Advisory Continues Through Tuesday for Willamette Valley and Surrounding Areas

A heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. Sunday through 11 p.m. Tuesday for much of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including the Central and Southern Willamette Valley. The National Weather Service says temperatures are expected to reach 92 to 98 degrees. The advisory also includes the northern and...

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