Marion County residents gain access to wildfire cameras as fire risk grows
In a move aimed at improving wildlife preparedness and public safety, Portland General Electric has made its wildfire camera network accessible to the public for the first time. The network — with two cameras in Marion County — was previously available only to emergency responders and fire agencies. It now...
Revived clinic brings hope to Sheridan, but Medicaid cuts threaten its future
Yamhill County is known for its wine country and pinot noir that sells for $50 a bottle. But in Sheridan, a small town in the county’s western reaches, plenty of people are struggling to pay for the basics. Every other Tuesday, people line up in their cars on Bridge...
Salem needs to empower Oregon to build a thriving economy
Times have been tough for the Oregon economy and our workforce. Any leader will tell you that when faced with daunting challenges, the best approach is to get back to the fundamentals and play to your strengths. Oregon should heed this advice. Our state’s strong suits are rooted in our...
Wildfire-hit areas in Oregon now have clearer steps for debris removal and public reentry...
Salem, Oregon – Oregon’s local and tribal jurisdictions now have a powerful set of tools to help them clean up faster after wildfires. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has put out the Wildfire Debris Management Checklist and Resources. This is a new tool to help communities deal with the difficult...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: The latest on a deadly officer-involved...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: The latest on a deadly officer-involved Springfield shooting. Plus, women take center stage at Benton County rodeo. Meteorologist Cameron Landfield has weather.
A win-win: New A-dec system saves energy, while protecting the environment
Dental equipment manufacturing giant joins forces with Energy Trust of Oregon to implement new metal treatment process. When a Newberg company set out to improve the energy efficiency and environmental impact of its operations, the goal wasn’t just to save money on its utility bills — it was to transform its...
Steve Jobs inspired Oregon farm up for sale
Want to own the inspiration that brought the Apple logo to MacIntosh computers? The 388-acre apple farm outside McMinnville, Ore., that inspired Steve Jobs to create the Apple brand is being sold with a price tag of $5 million, according to The Oregonian/OregonLive. Jobs, the late founder of Apple, attended Reed...
Salem braces for fiscal impact of abandoned Avelo contract, eyes new airline agreement
Another commercial airline is interested in local operations, according to Travel Salem.
2 arrested in alleged ‘jackpotting’ scheme after ATM key found in suspect vehicle
Two men are facing several charges in Marion County after allegedly breaking into a Salem ATM in an attempted "jackpotting" scheme, authorities announced.
Mexican national in Salem arrested for alleged fentanyl, heroin drug trafficking
A 45-year-old man from Mexico who was living in Salem without documentation was arrested July 27 on drug trafficking charges after federal officers executed a search warrant. The man was arrested on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroin for trafficking more...