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Saturday, October 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Salem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tina Kotek invites Oregonians to participate in the Great Oregon ShakeOut drill to enhance earthquake preparedness, highlighting essential safety actions. 1430 KYKN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Polk County grand jury ruled that two Salem officers were justified in shooting a kidnapping suspect in self-defense in West Salem on Sept. 13, 2024. Salem Reporter
- ➤ A Salem man voluntarily turned himself in for allegedly igniting the Slate Fire, which consumed over 90 acres but damaged no structures, incurring over $2 million in suppression costs. Statesman Journal
- ➤ A 24-year-old man was stabbed at Cascades Gateway Park after an argument, fleeing to a nearby micro shelter site for assistance. Salem Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A proposed bill aims to mitigate wildfires by easing restrictions on logging in federal forests, sparking debate between supporters who believe it will improve forest management and opponents concerned about environmental impacts. Salem Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon voters will determine if a new ranked choice voting system will be implemented, with concerns from rural county clerks about potential increased costs and impact on election trust. Oregon Capital Chronicle
- ➤ Salem city councilors will vote on funding 60 new emergency medical positions ahead of transitioning ambulance services from Falck to the city by July 2025. Salem Reporter
- ➤ In Oregon, incumbent Rep. Tom Andersen competes against newcomer David Brown for the House District 19 seat, focusing on key issues like housing, homelessness, budget, and education. Salem Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ BrucePac recalls nearly 10 million pounds of precooked meat and poultry Nationwide due to potential listeria contamination. Statesman Journal
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