Salem-News.com (September 21, 2020 15:53) Lincoln City Man Accidentally Shoots Himself at the Grocery Store Ellingford did not have a concealed handgun license (SALEM, Ore.) - The investigation revealed that Ellingford was inside the store and as he was waiting in line, he un-holstered a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol from his waist band so that he could show it off to a friend.



As Ellingford was placing the firearm back in the front of his pants, he accidentally pulled the trigger. He was flown via Life Flight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital

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Salem-News.com (September 21, 2020 15:18) Trump, the Climate Arsonist FACT: There is a scientific consensus that the climate crisis is real and is largely caused by man. (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - In a September 14 speech, Joe Biden blasted Trump for "his disdain for science and facts."



"If you give a climate arsonist four more years in the White House, why would anyone be surprised if we have more of America ablaze?" he asked. Of course Biden was referring to the wildfires raging in California, Oregon, and Washington.

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Salem-News.com (September 16, 2020 17:56) I Am Old Enough. Reflections are still important. Is it alright for 7.5 million Palestinians to remain refugees? (OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - I am old enough to have been able to see Palestine slowly strangulated over the past few decades, with us natives who trace ancestry thousands of years here kicked out or squeezed into cantons/open air prisons like Gaza and Bethlehem.



Old enough to have researched events even before I was born and wrote books about them (like Sykes-Picot, Balfour-Cambon, Gawler, Hertzl and more).

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Salem-News.com (September 17, 2020 00:48) Ten Career Paths for Those With A Master of Social Work For those considering pursuing an MSW degree and social work career, here are some fantastic job opportunities. (SALEM, Ore.) - There are many career opportunities once you have your MSW degree, and you can choose your path based on what you're passionate about.



Although those working in the social work industry aren't typically in it for the money, you can still become incredibly successful. Social work professions provide job security, as the sector is unlikely to become automated as some other ones are.

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Salem-News.com (September 15, 2020 17:27) Firefighters Achieve 15% Containment of Beachie Creek Fire The Beachie Creek Fire and the Riverside Fire remain about one mile apart. (MARION COUNTY, Ore.) - Firefighters will resume work Tuesday to secure the perimeter of the Beachie Creek Fire. Crews and heavy equipment continue to connect and strengthen existing control line together on the west and northwest portions of the fire.



Good progress was made in this area over the last couple days. Firefighters continue to work with landowners on the southeastern perimeter of the fire to build and secure control lines in that area. Firefighters will also continue mopping up and systematically assessing damage to structures inside the fire.

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Salem-News.com (September 18, 2020 16:20) Closure of NB Interstate Bridge Over the Columbia Starts at Midnight The bridge's southbound span will carry all northbound and southbound traffic during the nine-day closure (PORTLAND, Ore.) - Be prepared for nine days of shifting lanes, travel delays and slow traffic on both the north and south sides of the bridge carrying I-5 over the Columbia River.



The nine-day closure of the northbound span of the I-5 Interstate Bridge is set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. The closure will bring with it the likelihood of nine days of major congestion throughout the Portland and Vancouver area. Read Full Article

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Salem-News.com (September 15, 2020 15:22) Oregon Health Authority Reports 519th COVID Death Oregon reports 184 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths (PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 519. The Oregon Health Authority also reported 184 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 29,662.



The new cases are in the following counties:

Clackamas (11), Clatsop (1), Columbia (1), Crook (1), Deschutes (2)...

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Salem-News.com (September 15, 2020 15:02) Fire Cause Determined for Chehalem Mountain-Bald Peak Fire Residents need to remain vigilant and should call 911 to report any spot fires. (TUALATIN, Ore.) - An improperly extinguished campfire on private property near the 20000 block of Neugebauer Lane has been determined to be the cause of the Chehalem Mountain - Bald Peak Fire.



Approximately 875 acres were impacted by the fire, though fire protection, suppression and patrols have been conducted throughout 1,555 acres.

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Salem-News.com (September 15, 2020 02:36) Marion County Sheriff's Office Wildfire Efforts Evening Update Evacuees can get help and shelter for their livestock including sheep, goats, swine, horses, cattle, poultry, and domestic pets. (SALEM, Ore.) - As we move into the evening, the evacuation levels continue to remain the same. We have received some additional updates regarding various aspects of the Beachie Creek Fire that we are including below.



We’re continuing to work with many partner agencies who are working on the wildfires impacting the Santiam Canyon. Due to the danger from falling trees, rock slides, and continued roadway hazards along Highway 22, access to the Level 3 evacuation zone for animal removal and feeding has been suspended.

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Salem-News.com (September 15, 2020 00:21) Murder Suspect Wanted by Marion County Arrested Aguilera was wanted for the Sept 5 homicide of 27-year-old Javier Montes-Reyes. (WILSONVILLE, Ore.) - On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 13, a deputy contracted to Wilsonville Police was on patrol when he observed a male along the side of SW Boones Ferry Rd. near SW Nike Dr. The deputy noticed the man was acting strangely and had a belt around his neck.



The deputy identified the male as being the wanted murder suspect: 38-year old Isidro Patricio Aguilera Jr., of Woodburn.

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Salem-News.com (September 15, 2020 00:04) Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno Responds to Circuit Court Ruling on Voters' Pamphlet "I still believe 5 p.m. is 5 p.m. and we will appeal the ruling," said Secretary Clarno (SALEM, Ore.) - In light of today’s decision by the Marion County Circuit Court, Secretary of State Bev Clarno has announced she will accept the Voters’ Pamphlet statement from the Oregon Republican Party that was filed after the 5 p.m. deadline on August 25.



All political parties are afforded an equal opportunity to include a statement in the Voters’ Pamphlet, but are required to file the statement before the deadline.

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Salem-News.com (September 14, 2020 23:37) Oregon DMV Call Centers and Most Offices Closed Tuesday If you have an appointment this week and your office is closed, DMV will contact you to reschedule (SALEM, Ore.) - DMV call centers and most offices including headquarters in Salem will be closed again Tuesday because of hazardous indoor air quality. Some offices may reopen during the day if air quality improves.



Due to heavy wildfire smoke affecting nearly every part of the state, air conditions are not safe for customers and employees inside most DMV buildings.

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Salem-News.com (September 14, 2020 16:04) Air Quality Advisory for all of Oregon Extended at Least Through Thursday NOTE: Cloth, dust and surgical masks DO NOT protect from the harmful particles in smoke. Stay Inside. (SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Lane Regional Air Protection Agency and the Southwest Washington Clean Air Agency extended an air quality advisory Monday for all regions of Oregon and Southwest Washington due to smoke from fires in Oregon, Washington and California.



DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last at least through Thursday.

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Salem-News.com (September 14, 2020 15:29) Oregon COVID-19 Cases Nearing 30,000 Wildfires and hazardous air conditions have affected COVID-19 testing in Oregon. (PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 511, and there are 151 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today bringing the state total to 29,484.



The new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported today are in the following counties...

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Salem-News.com (September 14, 2020 14:29) Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump's New Pandemic Guru The U.S. has 4% of the wold’s population,

but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases

With deaths from the virus approaching 200,000. (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Dr. Scott Atlas is Trump’s new pandemic adviser. Dr. Atlas is a neuroradiologist with no background in epidemiology or infectious diseases.



Yet Trump has embraced this new adviser because Dr. Atlas argues that the role of government is not to stamp out the virus but to protect our most vulnerable citizens and then let the rest of us get infected until “herd immunity” is reached.

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Salem-News.com (September 14, 2020 14:19) Oregon Fires Cause a Smokey Traffic Hazard Here are some steps you can take to help stay safe if you encounter heavy smoke while driving. (SALEM, Ore.) - There were a few crashes Sunday morning in and around Salem due to low visibility. With heavy smoke and fog blanketing much of the state, ODOT is reminding drivers the best thing they can do to stay safe is avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.



Remember to check conditions if you must head out. A number of roads remain closed throughout the state.

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