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Today's riddle: What did the big rose say to the little rose? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 17-year-old victim in stable condition after shooting near downtown transit center (salemreporter.com) — A 17-year-old boy shot near downtown Salem on Wednesday evening is recovering in stable condition at Salem Hospital, and police say there’s no ongoing active threat. Officers from multiple agencies searched south of the scene using dogs and drones, while Cherriots briefly detoured several bus routes near the transit center during the investigation.
2. Marion Co restaurant inspectors find warm pizza ham, shrimp sitting out (statesmanjournal.com) — Recent health inspections across Salem restaurants turned up mostly high scores but also some concerning issues, from moldy tomatoes to food held at unsafe temperatures. The report lists specific Salem addresses, scores and violations so you can quickly check how your favorite spots performed and where inspectors found problems with handwashing, refrigeration and food cleanliness.
3. Fire in Salem Oregon State Fire Marshal warehouse threatens stockpile of wildfire equipment (kptv.com) — A Saturday morning fire at the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s warehouse in Salem drew a rapid response from Salem Fire Department crews, who stopped the flames and protected millions of dollars in wildfire gear. Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke but quickly contained the blaze, limiting building damage. Officials are still investigating what caused the fire.
4. Wrongful death suit filed in 2024 Oregon State Hospital patient death (statesmanjournal.com) — A $2.5 million wrongful death lawsuit alleges Oregon State Hospital staff at its Salem campus failed to properly screen a visitor and monitor a patient who later died of an overdose. For Salem residents, the case highlights ongoing safety and oversight concerns at the state psychiatric hospital, which has faced other deaths, escapes and federal scrutiny in recent years.
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