Jory Hill News Today

A Salem Fire Department report reveals what ignited the 2023 Liberty Fire, which caused an estimated $1 million in damage.

Her loved ones lit candles, released balloons, and embraced one another in her memory

All Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders are now a Level 2 (Be Set), and all Level 2 are now Level 1 (Be Ready). The Liberty Fire is on the south side of the city.

Level 3 evacuation orders were suddenly declared after a grass fire rapidly spread south of Salem. The fire is currently contained.

Announcements from Lane, Marion, and Polk Counties have been issued with the dissipation of the anticipated east wind event this weekend, which challenged firefighters and caused an evacuation of Oakridge and neighboring communities.

During the state legislative session, would-be boosters bring forth proposals hoping to elevate their cause to the list of officially recognized Oregon state symbols.  Some even withstand scrutiny and move forward to join the ranks of the Western Meadowlark (state bird) and the hazelnut (state nut). During the 2021 legislative session, there are at least two such proposals: House Concurrent Resolution 1 seeks to recognize the onion as the state vegetable, and HCR 9 would designate rescue...