# first responder (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first responder. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nearly $20 million in federal dollars help expand rural healthcare access in Marion, Polk](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/nearly-20-million-in-federal-dollars-help-expand-rural-healthcare-access-in-marion-polk/) _2026-08-22 · Hailey Cook · Salem Reporter_ Marion and Polk counties are getting a slice of a $50 billion federal funding package to advance rural healthcare access. The post Nearly $20 million in federal dollars help expand rural healthcare access in Marion, Polk appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Judge criticizes DEI conditions to federal grants in ruling favoring Salem](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/judge-criticizes-dei-conditions-to-federal-grants-in-ruling-favoring-salem/) _2026-08-21 · Madeleine Moore · Salem Reporter_ In his preliminary ruling favoring Salem, a federal judge criticized the federal government for pushing an anti-diversity agenda onto local officials through disaster relief grants. The post Judge criticizes DEI conditions to federal grants in ruling favoring Salem appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [City posts recording of troubled Keizer City Council meeting](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/city-posts-recording-of-troubled-keizer-city-council-meeting/) _2026-08-21 · By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ Keizer city officials on Thursday released the recording of the controversial closed-door meeting of the Keizer City Council that led to a reprimand of Mayor Cathy Clark.The recording normally would be confidential because the June 1 meeting was an executive session of the city council. But councilors on Monday, Aug. 17, voted to disclose the \[…\] The post City posts recording of troubled Keizer… ## [After Death, Trustees Review Long Point Operations](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/21/after-death-trustees-review-long-point-operations) _2026-08-21 · Ethan Genter · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ The Trustees of Reservations, which manages Long Point in West Tisbury, is undertaking an internal review of safety protocols after a man died trying to save his children who had been pulled out in a riptide last month. ## [For Black Women Journalists, Freedom of the Press Is Waning](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/21/black-women-journalists-freedom-press-waning) _2026-08-21 · Haley Sandlow · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ Renowned Black women journalists participated in a discussion of targeted attacks on the press, the deterioration of First Amendment freedoms and their personal responsibilities to ask questions on behalf of the American people. ## [Faculty at Western Oregon University unable to negotiate union contract, declare impasse](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/faculty-at-western-oregon-university-fail-to-negotiate-union-contract-declare-impasse/) _2026-08-21 · Joe Siess · Salem Reporter_ The union representing 250 Western Oregon University employees declared an impasse Friday, Aug. 21, after the union was unable to strike a deal with the university on a collective bargaining agreement. The union said in a release that the university would not budge on Cost of Living Adjustments for employees, citing limited funds due to an expected deficit. To comment on this story, use the form… ## [Sharks Coach Wins Coach of the Year](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/21/sharks-coach-wins-coach-year) _2026-08-21 · Charles Leitner · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ Martha’s Vineyard Sharks head coach Peyton “Skip” Fuller was named the 2026 Manager of the Year by the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) last week. ## [Oak Bluffs Fireworks Cancelled](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/21/oak-bluffs-fireworks-cancelled) _2026-08-21 · Charles Leitner · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ The Oak Bluffs fireworks, scheduled for Friday evening, have been cancelled due to inclement weather. ## [Public Notice: Marion County sheriff’s auction-Woodburn property](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/21/public-notice-marion-county-sheriffs-auction-woodburn-property/) _2026-08-21 · By Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ PUBLIC NOTICE: This notice is published to meet the requirement of Oregon law for publication so the public is aware. This notice is delivered as a service for a fee by Salem Reporter. The notifying party is solely responsible for its content. The post Public Notice: Marion County sheriff’s auction-Woodburn property appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Salinas proposes program to bolster first responder mental health](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/salinas-proposes-program-to-bolster-first-responder-mental-health/) _2026-08-21 · Mia Maldonado · Salem Reporter_ Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting “988” or chatting online at http://988lifeline.org/. An Oregon congresswoman is proposing a new grant program to support the mental health needs of firefighters \[…\] The post Salinas proposes program to… ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/E498W5bi7tpe) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Public Notice: Marion County public hearing on annual HUD report](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/public-notice-marion-county-public-hearing-on-annual-hud-report/) _2026-08-21 · By Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ PUBLIC NOTICE: This notice is published to meet the requirement of Oregon law for publication so the public is aware. This notice is delivered as a service for a fee by Salem Reporter. The notifying party is solely responsible for its content. The post Public Notice: Marion County public hearing on annual HUD report appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Salem Health privately settles $6M lawsuit with California cancer tech company](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/salem-health-privately-settles-6m-lawsuit-with-california-cancer-tech-company/) _2026-08-20 · Hailey Cook · Salem Reporter_ Salem Health has privately settled on a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a California-based cancer tech company over an alleged faulty radiation machine. The post Salem Health privately settles $6M lawsuit with California cancer tech company appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Salem’s share of state gas tax won’t be enough to maintain the city’s streets](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/salems-share-of-state-gas-tax-wont-be-enough-to-maintain-the-citys-crumbling-streets/) _2026-08-20 · Joe Siess · Salem Reporter_ During a work session on Monday, Aug. 17, Salem city councilors discussed how to help generate more revenue to keep Salem’s roads in shape as the city’s share of state highway fund dollars stretches thin. The majority of the city’s transportation and street maintenance funding comes from state taxes on gasoline, which has gone flat. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.… ## [Letter: Keizer writer backs Stapleton for state Senate](https://www.keizertimes.com/2026/08/20/letter-keizer-writer-backs-stapleton-for-state-senate/) _2026-08-20 · Keizertimes Mailbox · Keizertimes_ In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident Carolyn Homan says candidate Virginia Stapleton's leadership skills qualify her for Senate District 11. The post Letter: Keizer writer backs Stapleton for state Senate appeared first on Keizertimes . ## [Keizer council moves proposed 118-home development forward](https://www.keizertimes.com/2026/08/20/keizer-council-moves-proposed-118-home-development-forward/) _2026-08-20 · Krista Kroiss - Keizertimes · Keizertimes_ The Keizer City Council moved a proposal for a large new subdivision along Windsor Island Road forward during a recent meeting. The post Keizer council moves proposed 118-home development forward appeared first on Keizertimes . ## [Salem’s Section 8 waiting list is still years long](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/salems-section-8-waitlist-is-still-years-long/) _2026-08-20 · Reilly Norgren · Salem Reporter_ Despite having fewer people actively on a housing choice voucher list, wait times are still over three years. The post Salem’s Section 8 waiting list is still years long appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Keizer woman’s call leads police to body of husband](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/keizer-womans-call-leads-police-to-body-of-husband/) _2026-08-20 · By Les Zaitz - Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ The call to police came on a Friday morning. “I just wanted to report that I killed my husband two days ago and his body is at our house,” the caller said. That call on July 17 led Keizer police to a North Cummings Lane home, where a detective used a drone to scout the \[…\] The post Keizer woman’s call leads police to body of husband appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Julia Wetherell Weds Jeremy Barber](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/julia-wetherell-weds-jeremy-barber) _2026-08-20 · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ Julia Katherine Wetherell and Jeremy Barber were married on August 1 at the Outermost Inn in a celebration that brought together their families and friends from the worlds of film, fashion, design, music and the arts. ## [‘Up to voters of his district’: Oregon lawmakers mostly silent on Rep. Greg Smith ethics violations](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/up-to-voters-of-his-district-oregon-lawmakers-mostly-silent-on-rep-greg-smith-ethics-violations/) _2026-08-20 · Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle · Salem Reporter_ Some Oregon House and Senate Republicans said it would be up to voters to decide if eastern Oregon Rep. Greg Smith should continue serving after ethics violations. The post ‘Up to voters of his district’: Oregon lawmakers mostly silent on Rep. Greg Smith ethics violations appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [When West Chop Summers Began at Moody's](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/when-west-chop-summers-began-moodys) _2026-08-20 · David Lott · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ In the early 1970s I was the head tennis professional (actually the only tennis professional) at the West Chop Club. ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rCOn7PoudxJr) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Turning 80 Is Not for the Faint of Heart](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/turning-80-not-faint-heart) _2026-08-20 · Jim Kaplan · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ How are you? The lowest and most dejected thing of fortune. Why? I’ve turned 80 and then some. This is something I warn people about, although it’s too late for my fellow college classmates. My once-active physical life has eroded like a rain-soaked hill. If I got on a bike, I’d fall off. Tennis, pickleball, bowling, race-walking (except in slow motion) — poof! I’m left with trudging along,… ## [Speaking for The Trees at Polly Hill](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/speaking-trees-polly-hill) _2026-08-20 · Emma Kilbride · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ Ian Peach started as the new executive director at Polly Hill Arboretum in July. He hopes to continue the legacy of education at the property and take a hard look at the impacts of climate change on the arboretum's collection of species. ## [Cottagers at 70](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/cottages-70) _2026-08-20 · Harry Seymour · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ In praise of Cottagers / One Hundred members strong / Black women at the nexus / For so long done wrong / “Ain’t I a woman” / Sojourner’s truth / “I’m sick and tired / of being sick and tired.” ## [Comcast Connections](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/comcast-connections) _2026-08-20 · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ Martha’s Vineyard is a community that values connection, whether it’s connecting neighbors, supporting local businesses, or ensuring residents and visitors can access opportunities online, including healthcare, education and emergency services. ## [McNary Estates garage sale draws crowd](https://www.keizertimes.com/2026/08/20/mcnary-estates-garage-sale-draws-crowd/) _2026-08-20 · Krista Kroiss - Keizertimes · Keizertimes_ About 115 homes participated in the annual McNary Estates garage sale last weekend, and organizers handed out 1,700 maps to shoppers. See photos from the event on our website. The post McNary Estates garage sale draws crowd appeared first on Keizertimes . ## [Steamship Grapples With Budget Worries](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/steamship-grapples-budget-worries) _2026-08-20 · Louisa Hufstader · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ The Steamship Authority is looking at ways to steer through economic headwinds, as revenue has fallen off in the first half of 2026 and new tariffs add hefty sums to maintenance expenses. ## [Healing on The Front Lines](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/healing-front-lines) _2026-08-20 · Emma Kilbride · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ A new mental health program, paid for by an anonymous donor, offers counseling to Island first responders in crisis and in their everyday life. ## [New Mental Health Support for Martha’s Vineyard First Responders](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/new-mental-health-support-marthas-vineyard-first-responders) _2026-08-20 · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette newsroom, a new counseling program is offering vital mental health support to first responders — and a local Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) member takes the field at Fenway to sing an honor song. ## [Keizer blood drive draws 22 donors](https://www.keizertimes.com/2026/08/20/keizer-blood-drive-draws-22-donors/) _2026-08-20 · Krista Kroiss - Keizertimes · Keizertimes_ Nearly two dozen people donated blood at the Keizer Fire District last Friday. The Red Cross announced a blood supply crisis in July. The post Keizer blood drive draws 22 donors appeared first on Keizertimes . ## [A Swiss Army Knife Farming Invention](https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/08/20/swiss-army-knife-farming-invention) _2026-08-20 · Haley Sandlow · The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News_ Island farmer Andrew Woodruff has created a machine for regenerative farming that recently won best mechanical tool at a competition in California. ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fJMQZsc1qh3j) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Police department calls: Keizer store clerk is beaten while trying to stop theft](https://www.keizertimes.com/2026/08/20/police-department-calls-keizer-store-clerk-is-beaten-while-trying-to-stop-theft/) _2026-08-20 · Keizertimes Staff · Keizertimes_ POLICE SCANNER: Information is provided by the Keizer Police Department. The agency has removed specific addresses to protect privacy. The post Police department calls: Keizer store clerk is beaten while trying to stop theft appeared first on Keizertimes . ## [Public Notice: Marion County sheriff’s sale – property](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/20/public-notice-marion-county-sheriffs-sale-property/) _2026-08-20 · By Salem Reporter · Salem Reporter_ PUBLIC NOTICE: This notice is published to meet the requirement of Oregon law for publication so the public is aware. This notice is delivered as a service for a fee by Salem Reporter. The notifying party is solely responsible for its content. The post Public Notice: Marion County sheriff’s sale – property appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [Letters: Reader ready to be done with Keizer council’s ‘shenanigans’](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/19/letters-reader-ready-to-be-done-with-keizer-councils-shenanigans/) _2026-08-20 · Keizertimes Mailbox · Salem Reporter_ In a letter to the editor, Keizer resident Jeff Anderson expresses frustration with recent city council friction. The post Letters: Reader ready to be done with Keizer council’s ‘shenanigans’ appeared first on Salem Reporter . ## [He dances at night. They help him anyway](https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/08/19/he-dances-at-night-they-help-him-anyway/) _2026-08-20 · Abbey McDonald · Salem Reporter_ Salem Reporter joined the Northwest Human Services Street Outreach Team during an ordinary shift. They went to sidewalks, parks and grocery store parking lots to find people in need of medical treatment. This summer, they’re filling the gaps from shrinking outreach work in the community, and searching for patients displaced by camp sweeps. The post He dances at night. They help him anyway appeared… ## [Woman’s call leads police to body of husband](https://www.keizertimes.com/2026/08/19/womans-call-leads-police-to-body-of-husband/) _2026-08-20 · Les Zaitz - Keizertimes · Keizertimes_ That call on July 17 led Keizer police to a North Cummings Lane home, where a detective used a drone to scout the two-story house. The post Woman’s call leads police to body of husband appeared first on Keizertimes . ## [Lore Christopher not seeking reelection, former congressional candidate challenges mayor](https://www.keizertimes.com/2026/08/19/lore-christopher-not-seeking-reelection-former-congressional-candidate-challenges-mayor/) _2026-08-19 · Krista Kroiss - Keizertimes · Keizertimes_ The latest city filings show city Councilor Lore Christopher will not seek another term, and Mayor Cathy Clark has drawn one challenger to her reelection. The post Lore Christopher not seeking reelection, former congressional candidate challenges mayor appeared first on Keizertimes .