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UPDATED: Child Abuse Suspect Could be Hiding in the Willamette Valley

UPDATE: Fredrick Alan Hartstorm has turned himself into police in Portland, Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - The Multnomah County Child Abuse Team detectives are asking for your help in locating a man who has warrants out for his arrest on child abuse charges.

Detectives are looking for 39-year-old Fredrick Alan Hartstorm who is wanted on Sodomy in the First Degree and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.

Hartstorm is believed to be staying somewhere between Portland and Eugene.

Salem Fire Department Welcomes 15 New Firefighter-Paramedics

The graduation marks the successful completion of an intensive 14-week firefighter academy.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Salem Fire Department is welcoming 15 new firefighter/paramedics after their successful completion of the department's firefighter academy.

Corban Inks 11 Baseball Recruits

West Salem High School pitcher Caleb Henry joins the Warriors.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Corban University Head Baseball Coach, Jeff McKay, and Associate Head Baseball Coach, Jacob Garsez, announced on Wednesday morning that 11 players had signed letters of intent to play with the Warrior Baseball team.

"This 2014 recruiting class expectation is two-fold," said McKay. "First, the junior college and four-year transfers provide some needed reinforcements in key areas where we needed to add depth."

Reward Offered in Salem Union Gospel Mission Fire

Fire damage to the structure was estimated at $100,000 to $200,000.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators is offering a reward of up to $5,000, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for starting the July 9 three alarm fire at the Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store, located at 885 Commercial St NE.

Fire Crews Battle Heat, Dry Conditions Battling Salem Grass Fire

Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - As Salem-News.com was first to report, a four alarm grass fire burned quickly through dry brush and trees just west of Salem Wednesday, off Highway 22 between Doaks Ferry Road NW and College Drive NW.

Salem, Oregon Grass Fire at 4-Alarms - UPDATE #2

Drivers using Salem-Dallas Highway in the next few hours should expect delays westbound as fire crews battle the blaze.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem, and other area firefighters are battling a large, high risk grass fire just off the Salem-Dallas Highway at College Drive.

The fire has gone to a 4th alarm, and fire crews from Keizer, Marion and Polk Counties are on the scene and have been battling the fire for about the past two hours in hot, dry conditions.

A couple of homes in the area have been evacuated in the area off Doaks Ferry Road.

Truck Bursts into Flames on Mission Street in Salem

Salem-News.com will have more on this story if and when it becomes available.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem firefighters were quickly on the scene Tuesday evening after a truck burst into flames on Mission Street SE.

The truck caught fire around 7:30 p.m., right in front of the Salem Radiology Clinic and Oregon Community Imaging building. The incident caused minor traffic delays in the area until firefighters put out the flames.

Keizer Man Arrested for Salem Target Armed Robbery

28-year-old Kraig James Fox is lodged in the Marion County Jail. More charges are expected in this case.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - An alert Salem Police Officer took into custody the man police say pulled a firearm on Target Store Security Officers after they confronted him following an armed robbery on Monday.

Blood Donations Needed in Oregon to Offset Shortages

Inside find a complete list of American Red Cross Blood Drives in Oregon from August 1 through August 15.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage.

During the summer months, on average, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed to meet the needs of patients.

Salem Police K-9 Unit Receives Large Donation

Generosity knows no bounds in this community.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - On Tuesday, the Salem Police K-9 trust fund received a $20,000 donation from the estate of Shirley Allister.

The generous gift was presented to Chief Jerry Moore and members of the K-9 Unit by Daryl Vogel, Allister's son.