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PFAs found at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport raise health concerns

The City of Salem is investigating the presence of "forever chemicals" at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport, which could potentially pose health risks to firefighting staff who train there.
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Utah man seriously injured after jumping off waterfall in Marion County

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man from Utah was seriously injured earlier this week after jumping 90 feet from the top of Abiqua Falls near Scotts Mills, according to authorities. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says dispatchers received two text-to-911 messages asking for help for an injured person who had jumped...
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Woodburn’s class of champions: 13 seniors sign to play college sports

With proud families watching and coaches beaming nearby, 13 Woodburn High School athletes made their college dreams official during this year’s Signing Day celebration. It was a moment years in the making — forged through early-morning practices, late night bus rides and countless hours of work behind the scenes....
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Canby freshman Connor Holden stuns for Class 5A boys golf state title

It was a shocker at Class 5A, as Canby freshman Connor Holden had a huge second day to take the individual state championship on Tuesday at the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn. Holden was part of a three-way tie for second place on Monday night, sitting just one stroke behind Summit’s Bryden Ditty at the top spot.
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Byerley takes commanding lead in Zone 1 race for Newberg-Dundee school board

Results released Tuesday evening by the Yamhill County Clerk’s Office show Andy Byerley with a nearly 31% lead over David Russ. The race for the lone open spot on the Newberg-Dundee school board of directors was all but decided Tuesday evening after the first tally of votes was released by the Yamhill County Clerk’s...
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Art Feature: “Golden Hour” & “The sun will be setting soon”

The sun will be setting soon. Yet, It shines relentlessly. Between parting gray clouds, hanging heavy in the late afternoon sky, rays fall through endless, swaying branches overhead, like the neighbors old windchimes. A cool breeze brushes my face with the gentle thumbs of a soulmate. I close my eyes.
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Affordable housing ribbon cutting ceremony

The Annex Group partnered with the Oregon Housing and Community services, the City of Corvallis and others to provide affordable living for individuals and households earning less than $50,000.
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City of Salem to Assess Impacts of Forever Chemicals from Use of Fire-Fighting Foam...

Salem, Ore. – The City of Salem has initiated an investigation into the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport, including locations that have historically been used for firefighting foam testing and training, like the Salem Fire Department’s Station 6 on-site...
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Walla Walla Basin bill heads for OR governor

SALEM – A bill that would allow those with water rights in the Walla Walla Basin to temporarily release those rights to in-stream has been passed by the Oregon House of Representatives and is now headed to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 761 has been touted from the...
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Beloved PNW burger joint offers special cheeseburger with award-winning Oregon cheese

Lisa Ochoa can recall the moment she first realized a dream collaboration for Don Froylan Creamery, a creamery based in Salem that produces America’s best string cheese. Exploring the booths at Feast Portland, a now-discontinued food and drink festival, Lisa remembers seeing a Burgerville booth showing off the...

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