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Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River, closes multiple bar entrances November 2nd

(SEATTLE) - The Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River, in Astoria, Oregon, has closed the Columbia River, Yaquina Bay, Ore., Siuslaw River, Ore., and Grays Harbor, Wash., bar entrances due to hazardous conditions, Tuesday.

Digital Talking Books Are a Hit With Oregon Veterans

The State Library's Talking Book and Braille Services Honors Our Veterans with the Gift of Reading

(SALEM, Ore. ) - One year ago veterans across the country were the first to receive the new digital talking book players from their regional libraries for the blind and print disabled.

Federal law requires that veterans be the top priority recipients of talking book library services delivered by most state libraries in partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped at the Library of Congress.

In Memoriam: Pro Surfing Icon Andy Irons

On September 3rd 2010 Andy Irons won the Billabong Pro in Tahiti.

(DALLAS, Texas) - The pro surfing world said goodbye to a good friend today; former World Champion Andy Irons who was 32 years old, died on a stopover in Dallas, Texas. The Association of Surfing Professionals said Andy "had reportedly been battling with dengue fever, a viral disease".

Yamhill County Marine Patrol Honored for Saving Lives and Seasonal Program of the Year Award

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon State Marine Board recognized several Marine Deputies for their outstanding job performance and lifesaving efforts during the 2010 boating season at the Marine Board’s annual Marine Law Enforcement Conference held in Bend, on October 16.

Reward Offered to Help Solve Unlawful Shooting of Elk in Rural Clatsop County

(ASTORIA, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division troopers from the Astoria Area Command office are asking for the public's help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for an illegal shooting of an elk in rural Clatsop County last weekend. A reward of up to $500 for information leading to an arrest in this case is being offered by the Oregon Hunters Association Turn in a Poacher (T.I.P.) Program.

According to Trooper Jim O'Connor, on October 30, 2010, OSP Fish and Wildlife Division troopers responded to a report of a wounded cow elk on the Youngs River mainline near milepost 6. The elk had been shot with a firearm and the meat was salvaged by OSP troopers.

Sixth Albany Community Summit on Homelessness

(ALBANY, Oregon) - The sixth Albany area summit on homelessness will happen Wednesday, from 9 a.m.-noon at Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW. Representatives of organizations and agencies that work directly with Albany's homeless and low-income residents will attend, with this year's focus on the "new homeless:" those in or near homelessness due to the ongoing economic downturn.

Rick Crager, deputy director of Oregon Housing and Community Services, will give a keynote address. Groups and individuals involved in initiatives in the Albany area will give updates on those projects including supportive housing for women in transition; a new children's dental clinic; and the Adult Services Team that works with individuals or couples who have been hard to house.

Portland Police Arrest Raymond Hetman

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland East Precinct Officers stopped a vehicle last night at approximately 6:00 p.m. near Southeast 168th Avenue and Southeast Powell Boulevard. Officers received information that 27-year-old Raymond Hetman was in the vehicle prior to being stopped by police.

Hetman had a Parole Violation Warrant and was being sought for questioning by police with regard to Kidnap allegations made by his girlfriend.

The GMO Elephant in the Room - from the Trenches of America`s Hidden Food War

Many scientists, farmers, pure food activists and a few brave politicians want you to know that it’s not too late to turn it around and recapture our agricultural heritage before the food ship sinks.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A large grass-roots movement is diligently advocating for your right to pure non-genetically modified food and honest labeling.

Another False Flag

What will be the final fib before the next preemptive attack on Iran?

(LOS ANGELES) - The Xmas Crotch Bomber, the Shoe Bomber of ten years ago and the NY Times Square Bomber have one thing in common with the packages of "explosives" located on UPS Planes in Europe yesterday:

NONE had blasting caps present which would be required for initiate the blast for each explosive

Seeing the Range of Spiritual Frequencies- In `Living` Color

A camera that can see the unseen...

(SALEM, Ore.) - The term “full spectrum light” refers to the entire light spectrum including colors both visible and invisible to the human eye, from ultraviolet (around 300nm) to Infrared (around 1100nm).