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Update On Springfield Police Officer-Involved Shooting In Linn County

Amanda Gatewood is listed in stable condition

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Linn County Major Crime Team is continuing to investigate the officer-involved shooting by a Springfield Police Officer on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at about 1:30 a.m. The shooting took place at the Jackson's Chevron station located at 33157 Highway 34 in Linn County following a vehicle pursuit.

The surveillance video shows the driver of the vehicle, 44-year-old Amanda Lynn Gatewood, run towards the store entrance holding the replica handgun to her head. Amanda Gatewood is then seen pointing the replica handgun back at officers.

Albany, Oregon News and Events

The Albany Community Pool will open registration for summer evening youth swim lessons for ages 3 and older at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Blue Oyster Cult and Bachman & Turner will perform Saturday at 8:00 p.m. on the Main Stage at the Oregon Amphitheater as the headline act for the 2014 ATI Northwest Art & Air Festival in Albany, Oregon.

The weekend includes hot-air balloon launches at dawn every day; a balloon “night glow” on Friday; more than 70 Northwest artists with their crafts for show and sale; food; a wine and microbrew garden; live music; Family Zone; classic car show; free Young Eagles flights for kids; and aircraft displays, and other activities at the airport.

Albany Police Officer Fires Weapon in Wal-Mart Parking Lot

No one was injured during this incident.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Linn County Sheriff's Office and the Linn County District Attorney's Office are investigating an officer involved shooting in the parking lot of an Albany, Oregon Walmart.

Albany police say Saturday night just before midnight, two officers contacted an occupant of a vehicle in the parking lot of the Walmart store located at 1330 SE Goldfish Farm Road.

7 Salem Residents Injured in Crash

The driver's 5-year-old daughter was transported by air ambulance to Salem Hospital with critical injuries.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police is continuing to investigate Saturday morning's single vehicle serious injury traffic crash that occurred along the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Albany.

Seven people from Salem, 2 adults and 5 children, were transported to area hospitals with minor to critical injuries. Driver fatigue is being investigated as a contributing factor.

Albany, Corvallis Oregon News and Events

The Albany Public Library and Red Canoe Credit Union are partnering for the annual “Fill the Canoe School Supply Drive.”

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Community Health Centers and the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy will be launching pharmacy services at the Health Centers with a grand opening event in Corvallis.

Albany Parks and Recreation Department will show “Rio 2” at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, for Family Movie Night at Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Avenue SE.

Albany Man Drowns in Willamette River Sunday Night

The victim had gone into the Willamette River at the Crystal Lake Boat Ramp on an inflatable inner tube.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - On Sunday, at about 5:53 p.m., Benton County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a person who had gone underwater in the Willamette River and had did not return to the surface.

The Corvallis Fire Department boat also responded. At about 7:24 p.m., the body of 24-year-old Lee Roy Allen Dow, from Albany, Oregon, was recovered by divers from the Linn County Sheriff's Office and the Albany Fire Department.

Albany, Oregon News and Events

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(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Some great events are taking place next month in the City of Albany, Oregon.

From an advanced class on the Kindle Fire, to the inaugural Willamette River Relay and Paddle Me Plunge, and there are still openings for youth summer camps. Albany Police are also now accepting applications for their upcoming Citizens Police Academy.

Albany Apartment Fire Leaves One Person Dead

Albany Fire Department and Albany Police Department are working together investigating the cause of the fire.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Wednesday at 6:41 a.m. a fire was reported from the Pacific Ave. overpass where someone saw smoke coming from an apartment complex located at 417 SE 6th Ave.

Arriving fire department personnel saw flames and smoke coming from the top story of the apartment building. There were 10 apartments, two were vacant.

Albany, Oregon News and Events

Albany Parks & Recreation Department is offering new parent and child interactive classes this summer.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Albany Fire Chief John Bradner has declared July 9, the start of fire season due to ongoing hot, dry weather.

During fire season, weeds, grass, and other noxious vegetation that has been determined to be a fire hazard must be addressed to reduce the potential for fire in accordance with Albany Municipal Code 7.84.160.

Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel, Shears Power Pole

Both drivers were able to walk away from the accident with only some minor injuries.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Two drivers are lucky to be alive Saturday after a serious two vehicle accident south of Albany, Oregon.

The Tangent Fire Department says they and the Linn County Sheriff's Department were called to an accident at 33725 SE Columbus St. just after 7:00 a.m.