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Hubbard firefighters deployed to Cram Fire; Oregon’s current largest wildfire

Hubbard Fire District Lt. Riley Hamilton and apparatus operator and seasonal firefighter Asher Lindell were deployed to the…

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Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

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After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

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Wildfire season begins in Marion County, statewide. Here’s what to know.

As the 2025 wildfire season is upon us, the Oregon Department of Forestry wants Oregonians to start practicing…

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Oregon lawmakers regulate guns, public defense, while crime victim, exoneree funding stall

Bills that would have funded care for crime victims and those who have been wrongfully incarcerated languished in…

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City of Woodburn advises Fourth of July safety

As Independence Day approaches, the City of Woodburn and the Oregon State Fire Marshal are urging residents to…

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Motorcyclist dies in Mount Angel Highway crash

A motorcyclist died in a crash Friday just outside of Silverton on Mount Angel Highway.

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New Woodburn Police leadership sworn in

Woodburn Police Chief Jason Millican was officially sworn in Monday, June 9. 

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Car flips onto Woodburn lawn after being struck in DUII hit and run

Woodburn police arrested a driver Saturday after they were accused of crashing into a parked car, flipping it…

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Newberg man seized by ICE officers on Thursday

Federal immigration authorities arrest Moises Sotelo at his home A Newberg business owner, church chaplain and award-winning member…