Turner News

No good can come from Oregon legislators' well-intentioned intervention in the squabble between the Keizer and Marion County fire districts.

Turner Elementary School's parent club is hosting a special silent auction tonight to benefit flood victims.

The storm that caused widespread flooding and forced the governor to declare nine counties disaster areas has cost Oregon $38 million in damages, according to preliminary estimates.

High water in the 200 block of Richmond Avenue, between Mill Creek and Trade Street.

The city is accepting donations in the form of cash, checks, debit or credit cards.

Congressman Kurt Schrader, Sen. Jackie Winters and city and state officials look at Whipper Road bridge during a tour of flood damage in Turner Friday, Jan.

Gov. Kitzhaber tours Turner flood damage: Gov. Kitzhaber surveys flood damage in Turner.

TURNER, Ore. Neighbors in Turner are banding together to clean up their town after the worst flooding in more than a decade.

Daniel Wolf, owner of Valley 5 Electrical Services, shows Tammy and Dale Pader of Stayton some of his company's products during the 35th annual Mid-Valley Home Show at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem Sunday, Jan.

Flood victims in Turner, Oregon have started to asses the damage to their homes and property as the waters recede.

The Mill Creek water level continues to recede in Turner Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.

For family members who lost loved ones, last week's floods were a tragedy. For people pushed from their homes and businesses by high water, the floods were a discomforting and potentially expensive experience.

TURNER, Ore. -- Dozens of animals were returned to the Willamette Humane Society in Salem Saturday after flood waters forced an evacuation there days before.

Oregon rivers are expected to stay around minor flooding levels and gradually recede Saturday while rain lets up through the weekend.

Nearly half of Turner is underwater. A Residents have evacuated the small Marion County town southeast of Salem with little warning, some taking just the clothes on their backs.

Now that your body is getting used to training, it is time to take a moment and focus on an... Statesman Journal asked readers to recognize friends and neighbors for coming to the rescue during the flood.

A Pacific Northwest storm that brought snow, ice and powerful winds left a mess of fallen trees and power lines Friday as tens of thousands of residents already without power faced the prospect of a cold, dark weekend and flooding became a top region-wide concern.

Gov. John Kitzhaber made a brief visit to this flood-ravaged town Friday, complimenting local and state officials for their prompt reactions "protecting life and property." "It was very well-handled," Kitzhaber said from the front porch of the Turner post office on the response.

One day after torrential rains sent flood waters into the tiny town of Turner, Oregon, folks who were evacuated are now getting a look at the damage left behind.

Turner Road: Public Safety Reporter Stacey Barchenger reports on flooding in Turner from Turner Road, the only route still open for traffic.