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State Report Card: All Salem-Keizer Schools Are Satisfactory or Higher

Five schools improved their rating from the previous year, including McKay High School and Parrish Middle School who went from “low” to “satisfactory”.

(SALEM) - State Report Cards were released Wednesday and show that 100% of Salem-Keizer rated schools received a satisfactory or higher mark for 2005-06.

Salem Man Flees on Foot From Stolen Car – North of Brooks

27-year-old Enrique Aguero pulled the truck into the grass and fled on foot.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just after 6:30 this morning, Deputies received a call that a blue 1990 Nissan pick-up had been stolen from 4104 46th Ave NE in Salem.

The owner was calling from his cell phone reporting that he was following the truck.

New Intoxilyzer 8000 Breath Testing Equipment Being Installed in Marion County

(SALEM) - The new Intoxilyzer 8000 Breath Testing equipment is being installed at seven Marion County area law enforcement agency locations Wednesday, replacing the current Intoxilyzer 5000 models that have been in use for over twelve years.

Officials say installation in other areas of the State will be phased in over the next several months.

The Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division is installing the new breath testing equipment at the following Marion County area locations:

Marion, Linn County Backyard Burning Ban to be Extended

The open burning ban that goes into effect Oct. 1st encompasses the following communities in Linn and Marion counties: Detroit, Gates, Lyons, Mill City, Stayton, Scio, Sublimity, Silverton and Drake's Crossing.

(SALEM) - The current ban on backyard debris burning in the North Cascade Forest Protection District instituted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to preserve air quality will expire at 12:01 AM on Oct. 1st.

But the Oregon Department of Forestry announced Monday that it will continue the prohibition on open burning after that date due to wildfire danger.

Op-Ed: Progress in the Fight Against Meth is Underway

Kevin Rau is a Public Affairs Spokesman for the Marion County Sheriff and a former School Resource Officer.

(SALEM) - It’s fortunate that we live in a country where we can have an educated debate about anything. A right that has been cemented into the very fabric of our society by the millions upon millions that have given selflessly to defend our right to do that. You know I have a great deal of respect for what you do. You also know that I don’t always agree with your point of view.

As I read your OP-ED on the meth and the strike force issue, I flashed back to memories of my years working in the schools as a School Resource Officer...

Sheriff’s Office Holding Citizens Police Academy This Fall

The academy is free of charge and is open to adults eighteen years of age and older.

(SALEM) - The Marion County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a Citizens Police Academy this fall.

Training dates will be October 28th, November 4th, 11th, and 18th.

Each day will consist of approximately eight hours of training in various facets of law enforcement which include: an overview of the criminal justice system, community policing, patrol procedures...

Police Say Education is Key to Fighting Increasing Graffiti Problems in Salem (VIDEO)

Two graffiti arrests in Salem Thursday are a reminder of a growing problem.

(SALEM) - An increasing numbers of gang members in Salem means graffiti problems are on the rise according to local police.

Citizens are frustrated, and local officials say it is important to get the message out about city and county rules designed to reduce the problem, rules that apply to anyone whose property is hit with graffiti.

Graffiti according to the experts...

Marion Courthouse Plunger Gets 16 Years for Courthouse Rampage

The man who drove his pickup through the courthouse and started fires inside pled guilty to 13 counts.

(SALEM) - A man who went on a full rampage through the Marion County Courthouse last year lighting fires and threatening police will spend the next several years in Oregon's penal system.

38-year old Christopher Lee Millis of Keizer crashed his pickup into the Marion County Courthouse last year and set fires inside that would lead to the eventual total restoration of the county building built originally in the 1950's.

141st Annual Oregon State Fair Kicked Off Friday

The theme for this year’s Oregon State Fair is “Road Trip.”

(SALEM) - The 2006 Oregon State Fair opens its gates to fun, food and excitement on Friday, Aug. 25th. The 141st annual event runs through Labor Day, Sept. 4th, and offers big-name concerts, FREE parking and family entertainment throughout its 11-day run.

Marion County Courthouse Rededication Ceremony Set

It's been a long time since all of the employees of the regular courthouse shared the same space.

(SALEM) - A public ceremony to rededicate the Marion County Courthouse will be held Tuesday, September 5th at 2:00 PM.
The courthouse is located at 100 High Street NE in Salem.

Presiding Judge Paul Lipscomb will act as master of ceremonies for the event to mark completion of the restoration of the courthouse after extensive damage incurred late last fall.

Christopher Millis was convicted today of driving his pickup truck through the front doors of the courthouse November 12th, firing shots into offices, and setting fires inside.