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A judge denied Salem and Marion County's bid to stop the Detroit Lake drawdown

If you live in the Mid-Willamette Valley, this one's about your water. A federal judge denied requests Wednesday from the city of Salem and Marion County to stop the deep drawdown of Detroit Lake.

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1,425 feetabove sea level: where Detroit Lake would drop

That ties the lowest the reservoir has ever been and is 25 feet lower than it normally drops in winter.

Source: Statesman Journal

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    Early returns show Marion and Polk County voters approving the levies, bonds and fees on their ballots so far. The Polk County Fairgrounds levy is passing with 53 percent, and county officials said the fairgrounds would close if it failed. In Marion County, incumbents Kevin Cameron and Colm Willis retook the lead in their commissioner races in the 5:24 p.m. count Wednesday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Statesman Journal, Polk County Itemizer-Observer, Cardinals Wire

  • Sewer spillSalem Public Works crews were trying to free a stuck device in an 18-inch sewer line when it ruptured twice around noon Wednesday, at Chemawa Road N and Walsh Way.

    Salem Public Works crews were trying to free a stuck device in an 18-inch sewer line when it ruptured twice around noon Wednesday, at Chemawa Road N and Walsh Way. Between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into a roadside ditch near Keizer Rapids Park. KATU reports cleanup crews responded to the park, and the spill is contained, with cleanup and repairs underway.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Statesman Journal, KATU, 1430 KYKN

  • VeteransThe Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs hosts the Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m.

    The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs hosts the Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Wed., Nov. 11, at Oregon State Capitol State Park. Marion County is also taking part in Operation Green Light, with county buildings lit green through Nov. 11, and encourages residents to display green lights too.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: 1430 KYKN, 1430 KYKN, Albany Democrat-Herald

  • Warming sheltersIf you'd like to help, the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to staff warming shelters in Salem and Dallas during freezing temperatures.

    If you'd like to help, the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency is looking for volunteers to staff warming shelters in Salem and Dallas during freezing temperatures. One established spot is Salem First Presbyterian Church at 770 Chemeketa St. NE.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: 1430 KYKN

  • Data breachSalem Health confirms an October data breach was limited to data controlled by Santiam Hospital and Clinics and did not involve West Valley Hospital data.

    Salem Health confirms an October data breach was limited to data controlled by Santiam Hospital and Clinics and did not involve West Valley Hospital data. Officials say they're working to identify and notify affected people.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Polk County Itemizer-Observer

  • Fire seasonMore than 2.5 million acres burned across Oregon this year, the most in a single fire season, passing the approximately 1.9 million acres of 2024.

    More than 2.5 million acres burned across Oregon this year, the most in a single fire season, passing the approximately 1.9 million acres of 2024. All Oregon Department of Forestry districts have ended fire restrictions, and Gov. Tina Kotek thanked first responders, landowners and the Oregon National Guard. State officials attributed the active season to reduced snowpack last winter.

    Around Oregon · Today’s editionSources: MedfordAlert, KTVZ

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  4. Statesman Journal4 hours ago

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  5. 1430 KYKN11 hours ago

    Marion County to Appeal Ruling Allowing Army Corps to Proceed With Detroit Lake Drawdown

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    Also reported byKPTVFM News 101 KXL

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  7. KPTV11 hours ago

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    Also reported byKATUStatesman Journal

  8. KMTR12 hours ago

    Claire Lynn prepares to represent Oregon House District 9 in Salem

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    Also reported byKDRVKTVZ

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Judge denies Salem's bid to stop Detroit Lake drawdown

Plus, Salem's Agility Robotics starts trading on Nasdaq today

The TLDR

  1. Judge won't halt the Detroit Lake drawdown; Marion County will appeal
  2. Salem's Agility Robotics starts trading on Nasdaq today
  3. Early returns show Marion and Polk voters approving local levies
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