Bomb Threat Cancels Salem Prison Visiting Hours

SALEM, OR — The Oregon State Correctional Institution canceled Thursday afternoon visiting hours after receiving a bomb threat.  Department of Corrections officials said the threat came around 10 a.m.  The facility was searched, and no bombs were found.  Normal operations are expected to resume Friday.

The Oregon State Police is handling the investigation.  No other details have been provided.

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4th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower

May 19, 2024 Entertainment, Local News

Join Think Wild at Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend on May 19 from 3-6 PM to help your local wildlife hospital raise funds & supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife in need this baby

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Beaver Walk & Beaver Believers Screening

April 19, 2024 Local News

Beaver Natural History Walk & Restoration Site Tour, 4-5 pm Followed by a screening of The Beaver Believers and Q &A Hosted by Maureen Thompson, Beaver Works Program Manager and Kolleen Miller, Education Director for The Upper