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Fish and Wildlife Commission to Meet in Salem

(SALEM, Ore.) - Peregrine falcons, mule deer, and wildlife area parking permits are on the agenda for the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission’s first meeting of the new year on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at ODFW Headquarters, 3406 Cherry Ave NE, Salem.

The Commission will be asked to adopt a parking permit program for 11 additional ODFW wildlife areas. (Sauvie Island Wildlife Area has had a permit program in place since 1990.) Under the staff proposal, wildlife area visitors would be required to purchase either a $7 daily parking permit or a $22 annual permit.

Israel`s Nuclear Ambiguity

Exploring the myths of Iran's nukes and the hidden realities of Israel's.

(TEHRAN / LONDON / LOS ANGELES / MARF) - Tel Aviv has a position of ambiguity when it comes to its nuclear program, although the UK and former Israeli technician Mordechai Vanunu have made it clear that Israel has a large nuclear arsenal.

Press TV interviewed American Political Commentator, James Morris, Independent US Journalist Dahr Jamail and British Journalist Richard Millet regarding Israel's nuclear program and the potential dangers it could pose.

The Collapsing Hegemony of the West

Iran has made dazzling breakthroughs in recent years, surpassing its most powerful rivals to the surprise of many.

(TEHRAN) - In its path towards becoming a regional and international superpower, Iran is achieving remarkable breakthroughs in science and technology which have started to flabbergast the rivals around the world.

These range from the US as a self-proclaimed superpower in economy and science to the neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf region which are years from reaching self-sufficiency in meeting their domestic needs.

Settler and Military Violence Escalates in South Hebron Hills

Seemingly 'redneck' Israeli 'settlers' ride ATV's through Palestinian camps; running down and killing family dogs.

(HEBRON, Israel) - A few days ago we reported of the December 14 demolition of old and precious water cisterns by the Israeli military in the desert southeast of Hebron.

These actions take place with a clear context; local Palestinian residents do not face only the military ruling their lives, but rather a military-settler conglomerate that is becoming increasingly violent, aggressive and arrogant.

Gaza Youth Breaks Out: Peace Activists Seek Relief from Hamas Raids

We want three things; We want to be free. We want to be able to live a normal life and We want peace. Is that too much to ask? -

(GAZA / SALEM) - There is a new movement underway in Gaza and it may end up changing more minds and aiding more people that any before it.

Situations like the one Gazans live with everyday are the result of years of occupation and oppression; military strikes and cruelty from the Israeli military that is simply beyond description.

Crews Battle Commercial Fire in Salem

In all, nearly 50 firefighters from several agencies responded to the incident. This fire was controlled in less than two hours.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Firefighters from the Marion County Fire District battled a fire that broke out at a commercial building in Salem Friday morning at 11:17 a.m.

Firefighters from Marion County Fire District #1 were dispatched to the report of a commercial fire at Ross Construction Company located at 3501 Brooklake Rd NE, Salem.

Fire Battalion Chief Crashes Vehicle Near Brooks

Chief Kevin Henson was transported to the Salem Hospital following the crash...

(BROOKS, Ore.) - Investigators say Marion County's Fire Chief, 44-year old J. Kevin Henson, was involved in a serious crash Friday while enroute to a fire on Brooklake Road with his emergency equipment activated.

The Chief was heading to a structure fire at a business in the 3500 block of Brooklake Road NE, traveling westbound, when a vehicle he was passing turned left into his path.

2011 New Years Resolutions

What does the new year hold for you?

(CLEVELAND) - Do you have a resolution for the new year? So many people do but too many fail to write these promises down and actually keep them.

This is not a year, this is the year for effective change, it will happen. The motivators should be what they always are; love and peace and goodwill toward your fellow human being.

(UPDATE) Shooting Investigation in Portland

An officer on the scene fired his gun after locating the shooting victim; starting an exodus of hundreds from the club.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police say an officer was investigating a reported fight at Club 915, located at 915 Southwest 2nd Avenue this morning at 1:37 a.m., when he heard shots ring out and then located a shooting victim at Southwest 2nd and Taylor.

Lt. Kelli Sheffer with Portland Police, says a second officer arrived in the area of the shooting and saw the victim down on the ground.

OSP Troopers Arrest 41 DUII Drivers During New Year`s Eve

Troopers arrested seven more people this year than the prior year...

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers reported more DUII arrests around the state in comparison to last year during New Year's Eve night.

Increased enforcement efforts by OSP troopers, county deputies and city police officers will continue through Sunday night during the national "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." crackdown.