Santiam Fire

The trial, which began at the end of April, wrapped up closing statements from both sides Wednesday in Multnomah County Circuit Court. Now both sides await a verdict.

Raise a glass to forests! The nonprofit Oregon Parks Forever, along with a few craft breweries and a winery, is raising money to plant trees in fire-damaged areas around the state.

Two people are now confirmed dead in the Santiam Fire east of Salem.Marion County Sheriff Joe Kast announced the deaths Wednesday afternoon.According to a…