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DEQ Opens Public Comment on Hells Canyon Complex Hydroelectric Project

There is a public hearing on the certification at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 9 at the Portland State Office Building, Room 1E, 800 NE Oregon St., Portland.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Hells Canyon Complex Hydroelectric Project is located on the Snake River in the southern part of the Hells Canyon along the border between Oregon and Idaho, encompassing the Brownlee, Oxbow and Hells Canyon dams.

Give Shelter to Those Seeking Refuge

We need to stand for border communities and vulnerable migrants seeking refuge

(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) - I was near the San Diego border crossing when I saw Border Patrol agents fire tear gas canisters and flash bang grenades into a crowd of migrants gathered nearby.

I saw a low-flying Customs and Border Protection helicopter use its rotors to push plumes of tear gas into a canal where many migrants had gathered. Even though I have been working to support and protect migrants and border communities for many years, I continue to be disturbed and horrified by these clear and egregious violations of people's dignity and human rights.

Crystal Palace Chances of Improving Position in Standings

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(SALEM, Ore.) - In the current season of the English Premier League Crystal Palace again is located in the second half of the standings, however, the team is far from being kicked out. Let's see how the situation will change in the second half of the championship and how it will end.

Crystal Palace is an average performer and uncomfortable opponent even for the leaders, especially if the match is held at the home arena of the team.

Oregon Weather: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Expected

Combination of heavy rain and strong winds may make travel difficult.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The strongest storm so far this season appears likely to impact southwest Washington and northwest Oregon late Monday into Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the region.

Strong south winds are expected to develop along the coast Monday, then spread inland Monday night and Tuesday. Winds strong enough to down trees and power lines are expected along the coast and in higher elevations of the Coast Range.

Trump-Fox News Symbiosis

Fox News began as a project by right-wing propagandist Rupert Murdoch and Republican media strategist Roger Ailes.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - President Trump recently picked Heather Nauert, the State Department’s spokeswoman and former breaking news anchor at Fox & Friends, as the next ambassador to the United Nations.

Nauert is the latest Fox News alumni to join the Trump team. She joins former Fox News talking head John Bolton, former Fox commentators Mercedes Schlapp and Tony Sayegh, and this month the former Fox News executive Bill Shine as favorite Trump picks.

Religious Leaders Arrested at the Border in Support of Asylum-Seekers

"It is not only international law, it's basic human values."

(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) - More than 400 people of faith -- including American Muslim leaders from across the nation such as Imam Omar Suleiman, Imam Zaid Shakir, Maytha Alhassen, and Ahmed Bedier --gathered at Border Field

In an act of civil disobedience, faith leaders moved forward to offer a ceremonial blessing. Thirty people were arrested.

Oregon Small Business Owners` Free-Speech Rights Vaporized

These prohibitive rules are veiled behind "protecting kids"

(PHOENIX, Ariz.) - What if you walked into an ice cream shop, but the store owner couldn’t tell you what any of the flavors were? This may sound ludicrous, but an Oregon law is keeping some business owners from speaking in such a way.

The state of Oregon recently enacted regulations that prohibit vape shops from providing accurate information to their customers about legal products.

Hwy 97 Head-On Crash Claims One Life

The driver of the Malibu suffered fatal injuries.

(DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore.) - Today at approximately 9:00 a.m., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 97 at MP 124. This crash was located on the southern end of Redmond.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2005 Chevy Malibu, operated by a 73-year old Prineville resident, was traveling northbound on Highway 97.

Fatal Car vs Farm Truck Crash on Hwy 51

Three juveniles were treated for minor injuries.

(INDEPENDENCE, Ore.) - Today at about 6:38 am, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 51 at Rogers Ln.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2005 Cadillac Escalade, operated by 26-year old Hannah Parks of Dallas, was turning northbound onto Hwy 51 from Rogers Lane. The Cadillac turned into the path of a 1985 International farm truck.

Early Morning Toledo House Fire Claims One

The fatal blaze is still under investigation.

(TOLEDO, Ore.) - This morning at 4:12 am, the Toledo Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 26 Tom Jack Road in Toledo. They were assisted by teams from Newport, Depoe Bay, and Siletz Fire Departments, as well as the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Once the fire was suppressed, one deceased adult was located. The deceased has been identified as Betty Sue Mcgregor, 84, of Toledo, Oregon.