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WaterA judge denied Salem and Marion County's bid to stop the Detroit Lake drawdownIf 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. The reservoir could now drop to a level tied for its lowest on record as soon as this month.Today’s editionRead

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From 1430 KYKN, KPTV and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. 1430 KYKN8 hours ago

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

    SALEM, Ore. — Marion County says it will immediately appeal a federal judge’s decision allowing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with plans to significantly lower water levels at Detroit Lake this fall. The county announced Wednesday, November 4, that it will take the case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]

    Also reported byKPTVFM News 101 KXL

  2. KPTV9 hours ago

    Marion Co. to appeal judge’s ruling against motion to block Detroit Lake drawdown

    Marion County will appeal a judge’s ruling on Wednesday that denied a preliminary injunction to stop the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from draining Detroit Lake.

    Also reported byKATUStatesman Journal

  3. Polk County Itemizer-Observer20 hours ago

    Pacific Power gets approval to raise rates in April 2027

    Pacific Power announced Oct. 29 it has reached a settlement with the Oregon Public Utility Commission to adjust rates in 2027 that will result in an overall increase of 0.3%.

  4. KOIN.comNov. 3

    Portland man pleads guilty to $550K SNAP and EBT card skimmer scheme

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland man pleaded guilty to a scheme involving stealing funds from SNAP and EBT cards in Oregon and Washington. Andy Robert Perovici caused more than $550,000 in losses to public assistance benefits in an operation that included using skimming devices to steal card information at stores in Portland, Tigard, Lake

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  • Data centersSalem is considering Resolution No. 2026-46, which would interpret its zoning code as excluding AI and hyperscale data centers.

    Salem is considering Resolution No. 2026-46, which would interpret its zoning code as excluding AI and hyperscale data centers. Developer Aaron Stickney says that amounts to a zoning change, while City Attorney Dan Atchison calls it an interpretation of existing law; the proposed Oakline at Mill Creek campus in southeast Salem applied July 31 and was unapproved as of the article.

    News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSource: Salem Business Journal