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Salem Woman Killed by Train (UPDATED)

The investigation into this fatal tragedy continues.

(SALEM, Ore.) - On Thursday, December 27, 2018 at approximately 2:20 pm, Salem Police officers responded to the area of Marion St NE and 12th St NE on the report of an adult female being struck by a southbound Union Pacific freight train.

The victim, identified as 46-year old Michelle Manis, of Salem, was found deceased at the scene.

Two Motorcyclists Die in Crash on Hwy 22 (UPDATED)

Occupants of the motorcycle were pronounced deceased at the scene.

(POLK COUNTY, Ore.) - On Thursday, December 27, 2018 at approximately 12:58 pm, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash on Hwy 22W near milepost 8.

A motorcycle, with attached side car, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 22W when it swerved into the westbound lane of travel to avoid hitting a deer and collided with a westbound Chevrolet Yukon.

Lessons From Ecommerce Entrepreneurs

A personalized touch or extra attention to detail goes a long way

(SALEM, Ore. ) - While there are many variables that contribute to the success or failure of a business, there are some lessons that ecommerce can teach us well.

Whether you are starting, developing, or maintaining a successful business, and regardless of whether it is a storefront or online business, clearly there are lessons from ecommerce entrepreneurs that you should think about.

How Expats Are Revolutionizing Business

E-commerce platforms offer business solutions for high volume sales

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today we live in a digital world where nearly everything is on the internet. This has led to the rise of e-commerce which has become the motto for success in today's time. E-commerce is an industry that shows no signs of decline.

Be it a local merchant or an expat, people who have realized the power and potential of this industry are reaping its benefits to the full.

Trump`s Ill-Advised Decision to Withdraw from Syria

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis has abruptly announced his resignation.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Without consulting his military advisors, his White House staff, Congress, or our allies, the Twitter-in-Chief announced an immediate, full withdrawal of the 2,000 U.S. troops from Syria, Tweeting “we have defeated ISIS in Syria.”

If he had consulted with his military advisors, Trump would have known that ISIS has not been defeated there.

Be Prepared for Winter Conditions Across Eastern Oregon

The winter weather advisory remains in effect from 4 p.m. this afternoon to 6 a.m. PST Friday.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - ODOT crews in eastern Oregon are preparing for winter weather moving across the area tonight, creating challenging driving conditions over the next few days.

Today’s National Weather Service announcement calls for MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW IN THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS TONIGHT at elevations above 4000 feet.

The Importance of Platform Integration in Today`s Tech Industry

Maximize system productivity to its fullest potential

(SALEM, Ore.) - The world today is run by various software, application, and services which have replaced most of the time-consuming jobs that needed to be done manually before technology took over.

This has led to the need for a unification system in order to ensure smooth functioning of all units and that is where platform integration comes to use.

Six Online Assessment Tools for Education

Lessons allow students to internalize the information according to his or her personal learning style.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Assessments are a critical piece of an educational program. Evaluating your students' progress and accomplishments is an integral part of any class. You want to know that your students have learned the material and can apply it as needed.

To really leverage learning and ensure that your students have internalized the lesson – and that you have created the best lesson possible -- you need to search for more creative assessment tools.

Oregon Restaurant Owner Sentenced to Prison for Immigration-Related Forced Labor Scheme

Defendant used debts, fraud, threats of financial and reputational harm, and other means to compel victims to work long hours for minimal pay at restaurants in Oregon and Washington

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - 55-year old Paul Jumroon, formerly of Beaverton and Depoe Bay, Oregon, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Anna J. Brown to 37 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $131,000 in restitution to four victims and more than $120,000 to the IRS in taxes due.

The defendant previously pleaded guilty to forced labor, visa fraud conspiracy, and filing false tax returns.

Portland Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Distributing Child Pornography via Bittorrent Network

Anyone with information about the physical or online exploitation of children should call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or submit an online tip form.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - 28-year old Jordan Thomas Prentice, of Portland, was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography using a BitTorrent peer-to-peer file-sharing network.

Upon completion of his prison sentence, Prentice will be on supervised release for five years.