Nestled in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country off Interstate 5, Salem is home to an estimated 182,726 people and the state capital. It was founded in 1842 and became the capital of the ...

Oregon State Police also monitor the State Capitol building and mall and state highways. Salem Fire Department is the responder to fires and emergencies in city limits. Marion County Fire District ...

Cities and counties across Oregon will hold elections May 20 on local district representatives ... There are 21 drop sites located in Marion County. A map of locations is available on the Marion ...

In seconds, firefighters for Marion County Fire District 1 are ... the three-month stretch," said Chris Cline, Fire Protection Chief for the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF).