Colleen Busch, Keizer Fire District Board Member, Position 1

06/06/2026

Thank you for doing all you could in this situation!!

06/06/2026

The National Weather Service has issued the following warning…⛈️ There are chances for thunderstorms tomorrow (Saturday, June 6th) across northwest Oregon & southwest Washington, with the highest chances for areas shaded in green.

⚠️ Any passing thunderstorms may produce lightning, small hail, heavy rain, & gusty outflow winds. When thunder roars, go indoors!

06/05/2026

NIPPON PROCESSION ROUTE CHANGE - The procession will leave I-5 at Lexington Exit 42 and continue South on Westside Hwy

The procession will cross multiple overpasses on I-5 near and after the Cowlitz County line. These locations will be appropriate spots for the media and public to pay their respects as the procession passes. Locations include any overpass from the entrance of Exit 57 until Exit 42.

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- Es**rt to Bring NIPPON Employees home, route and times confirmed

The Cowlitz County Coroner's Office will lead a solemn freeway procession on Saturday, June 6, to bring 9 victims of the Nippon Dynawave industrial incident home to their families.

Where can you view the procession?

The procession will cross multiple overpasses on I-5 near and after the Cowlitz County line. These locations will be appropriate spots for the media and public to pay their respects as the procession passes. These include the:

🟥 Old Pacific Highway overpass between the town of Castle Rock and Vader

🟥 Huntington Avenue N. overpass in the town of Castle Rock - Exit 49

🟥 Lexington Bridge in Longview - Exit 42

The coroner will drive a marked, silver Chevy pickup with a Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office decal and pull a white, enclosed trailer to transport the deceased.

Two victims will not be part of this procession. One of the victims, Dillon Miller, is outside of the coroner’s jurisdiction while the other remaining victim, Gilbert Bernal, was already transported to the Yakima area.

🟥 Procession details

The procession will begin when Washington State Patrol joins as the coroner crosses into Lewis County at Exit 88 in Rochester at approx. 4:00 p.m. Please note that traffic will determine the 4 p.m. time estimate; we cannot guarantee the traffic time. Please plan accordingly.

From there, the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office will join at the Cowlitz County line near Exit 57 along with two additional Coroner's Office vehicles. The route will continue to the Kelso area through Exit 39 (Three Rivers Mall exit) and proceed to the Cowlitz County Coroner's Office. Please see the attached map for a visual.

Please follow traffic safety rules and make sure you don’t block traffic.

Media and the public are not allowed at Coroner’s Office

To respect the privacy of families and victims, media and the public are not allowed to be at the Coroner’s Office as the trailer arrives nor are they allowed to follow the trailer after it crosses the Allen Street Bridge in Longview. Law enforcement will be present to enforce this. If the media and the public want to view the procession, please choose an appropriate spot.

If you have questions, please email the JIC. We’re continually monitoring the inbox.

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Fallen NIPPON Employees on their way home Saturday, June 6, 2026.

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Lewis County Emergency Management Posted the following message Friday afternoon June 5, 2026:

Many of you are aware of the tragic incident that occurred at Nippon Dynawave in Longview on May 26. The 11 men who lost their lives will be returning home from the King County Medical Examiner's Office on Saturday, June 6.

For those who would like to pay their respects, you are invited to gather along the overpasses in Lewis County as the Cowlitz County Coroners office travels home with these men. It is currently estimated that they will pass through Lewis County between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

We will update this post with more accurate times as information becomes available.

Please be safe, be mindful of traffic, and stay weather aware while attending.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families, friends, and those affected by this heartbreaking loss.

Lewis County Emergency Management

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Thank you for keeping our communities safe!

Media Release: Salem Police and FBI Collaborate to Disrupt School Threat

SALEM, Ore. -- On June 4, 2026, a 16-year-old juvenile was taken into custody following a coordinated investigation that disrupted a potential school-related threat involving fi****ms.

At approximately 9:33 a.m., detectives from the Salem Police Department were alerted by the FBI that the juvenile had been researching school shootings, displaying concerning behaviors, and accessing materials related to the manufacturing of fi****ms.

Detectives immediately partnered with Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) to ensure the safety of students and staff. The juvenile was not in attendance at West Salem High School, which prompted detectives to establish surveillance at locations the juvenile was believed to frequent.

Information gathered during the investigation led detectives to a residence on McGilchrist Street SE. At approximately 1:15 p.m., detectives and other officers surrounded the residence and called out to the juvenile to ensure a safe resolution. The juvenile emerged from an attached shed and was taken into custody without incident.

The related crimes occurred in Polk County, and the juvenile will be lodged at Yamhill County Juvenile Detention Center, facing charges related to the manufacturing of a firearm.

This incident underscores the importance of collaboration among law enforcement and community partners, including the Salem Police Department, FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF), and local school officials. Their coordinated efforts enabled rapid information sharing and ensured there was no imminent threat to schools or the community. Based on the information gathered, there is no ongoing threat related to this incident.

The investigation remains ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Polk County District Attorney's Office.

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06/04/2026

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 7:52 p.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash involving a 1-year-old female child on a rural property near Aumsville. The incident occurred on private property.

Deputies and emergency responders arrived on scene and began an investigation. Tragically, the child was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver was cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation. At this time, no arrests have been made.

This is a heartbreaking incident, and our thoughts and condolences are with the child's family and all those affected.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our CRASH Team, Criminal Investigations Unit, Stayton Police Department, Stayton Fire District, Santiam Ambulance, METCOM 911, the Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC), and the Willamette Valley First Responder Chaplains for their assistance with this case.

06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

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