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'Police action' slows traffic on I-5 southbound near Albany

The slow lane of traffic is closed and the closure could extend for a few hours, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

 

Salem wildfire updates: New evacuations issued, gathering points identified for Liberty Fire

Oregon wildfires: Here are the latest updates on the ongoing Liberty Fire in South Salem, which has led to the evacuation of around 600 people.

 

Burning Man gates open for worker access after delays from former Hurricane Hilary

Burning Man organizers said Work Access Pass holders, who were affected by the closures, have been assigned entry windows to enter the area.

 

Ticketed for being homeless? Supreme Court asked to weigh if punishment is 'cruel and unusual'

An Oregon city told the Supreme Court that a ban on ticketing homeless people has created a dire situation.

 

Oregon wildfires: Critical fire weather could hit this week, Smith River Complex grows

Fire danger is expected to increase across western Oregon this week and the Smith Complex has continued to grow on the Oregon-California state line.

 

As costs rise and enrollment falls, Salem-Keizer superintendent warns of budget concerns

During Tuesday's school board work session, superintendent Andrea Castañeda explained what comes next as she preps for a "significant" gap.

 

'Floodwater up to 3 feet high' Grand Canyon flooding forces evacuations, knocks out power

Flooding near the Grand Canyon forced Arizona officials to closed State Route 64 on Tuesday after 2-3 inches of water fell in the area.

 

Body cam video shows police finding woman chained to bedroom floor in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville police released body camera video showing officers rescuing a woman chained to a bedroom floor at a house in Kentucky.

 

American Airlines flight from Miami to NYC diverts to Jacksonville after pepper spray incident

An American Airlines flight was diverted to Jacksonville after someone inadvertently sprayed a bottle of pepper spray in the cabin.

 

'Serving Love': Coco Gauff partners with Barilla to give away free pasta, groceries. How to enter.

Coco Gauff, the tennis player who rose to fame when she turned pro at 14, is partnering with Barilla to give away pasta and a year's worth of groceries.

 

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