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Marion County Launches New Geographic Information Web Site

Once accessed, maps can be viewed, saved or printed for free.

(Salem) - The Marion County Department of Information Technology has launched a new geographic information system Web site that allows the public to view and download all kinds of current mapping information specific to Marion County.

Local Law Enforcement Officers Complete Crisis Intervention Team Training

(Salem) - There are many people in jails and prisons across the country with significant mental illnesses. Because of that fact, the burden is placed on corrections managers to provide mental health services in a setting not ideal for that purpose.

Car Witnessed Being Washed Off of River Road South

Witnesses could not reach the man as he called for help

(Salem) - Lights flashed and sirens wailed again Wednesday, as Salem firefighters responded in full force to a report of a person in their car washed off of River Road South. The call came in at about 1:45 PM.

Salem area weather forecast

Tension Rises With Water as More Rain Falls

(Salem) - More rain, more water, Salem has been getting drenched in recent weeks, and the end is not in sight. Roads all around the mid valley are closed because of flooding river and creek waters. Law enforcement officers like Jim Krieger with the Marion County Sheriff`s Office, say they are becoming increasingly frustrated with people who don`t realize the impact their vehicles have on the roads that are inundated with water.

Big Rainstorm Causes 6,000 to Go Without Power

(Salem) - PGE crews responded all night to power outages throughout the Salem area and beyond, due to high winds and stormy weather. At the height of the storm, about 6,000 customers were without power. Additional crews were called in to work overnight and the Customer Call Center was opened early to respond to calls.

Flooded Roads Remain Closed in Marion County

(Salem) - More rains overnight continue to add to local flooding problems around Marion County. The following roads are closed. These closures include River Road South, which is a connecting road between South Salem and Independence. Please take the time to drive alternate routes and avoid areas that are marked with high water signs.

Keizer Police Make Arrests in October Pumpkin Throwing Spree

(Keizer) - Police in Keizer have been looking hard for the suspects in the pumpkin throwing property damage spree that happened late last October. Keizer Police Sgt Jeff Isham says the agency's Community Response Team wrapped up their investigation Thursday, and arrested two Keizer teens in connection with the case.

Disobeying Flood Signs Can Hit Drivers in the Pocketbook

(Salem) - Marion County roads are flooded and deputies say some drivers aren't following the rules. Instead, the drivers are getting something else; traffic citations.