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Stolen Vehicle Suspect Eludes Tigard Police Later Caught

(TIGARD, Ore.) - At about 11:15 p.m. last night, a Tigard police officer observed a suspicious vehicle (a early 90's Ford Mustang 5.0) near the intersection of SW Pacific Highway and Walnut St. which was reported stolen.

The officer along with another Tigard Police officer attempted to stop the vehicle but the suspect refused to stop and sped off north on Pacific Hwy. The officers continued to follow the vehicle which snaked through multiple Tigard neighborhoods.

Two of Three Suspects Arrested in Oakridge Home Invasion Robbery Identified

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Two of the three suspects sought following a reported home invasion robbery in Oakridge and subsequent attempt to elude in a vehicle and on foot are now lodged in the Lane County Jail and their names are being released.

All three were taken into custody by late Friday night near Vida and were being treated at an area hospital for various possible injuries. The third suspect's name is withheld until he has been released from the hospital and lodged at the Lane County Jail. The investigation is continuing.

Report: Federal Police Shoot Student Marcher

(CIUDAD, Juarez) - While all the facts are still sketchy as Frontera NorteSur goes to press, news accounts from Ciudad Juarez report the police shooting of a university student who was involved in a demonstration against militarization and violence Friday afternoon.

Morality Derived from the Intellect Leads to Enslavement!

(LOS ANGELES) - This is Project Humanbeingsfirst’s response to the moral reflections of an ordinary mortal using the nom de plume ‘lwtc247′ on the web, in “The importance and benefits of self honesty” where he mused:

‘When you stand before God to be judged, do you really think at that time you will be able to enter a debate with God about your behavior? Playing with or bending some words to cover-up or justify your bad deeds? Perhaps a little “white lie” here and there? Do you really think you can deceive God?’

Egypt Working with Road to Hope Convoy: Group Still Enroute to Gaza

The convoy looks like it will reach Gaza...

(SALEM, Ore.) - An update on the Road to Hope Convoy rolled onto the group's Facebook page at 10:00 p.m. BST Friday 29 Oct 2010.

Ellie Merton wrote, "The convoy is in the border area of Libya, near Tobruk, staying in temporary accommodation until our very kind hosts can get enough hotel rooms together in Tobruk..."

Rwanda Politics, Behind Bars

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Ms. Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza , Chair of FDU-Inkingi was arrested and incarcerated in Kicukiro on October 14th 2010. Police had surrounded her home, keeping her from leaving or receiving visitors several days prior to the arrest.

“The police should grant Ingabire access to visitors and should respect her rights to due process,” urged Rona Peligal, Africa director at Human Rights Watch.

Wild coho find new digs in Cedar Creek

(CLACKAMAS, Ore) - For the first time in more than 50 years, wild coho are moving into the upper reaches of Cedar Creek near Sandy.

After years of planning and preparation, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is in the process of releasing more than 100 wild coho into the stream in the Sandy River Basin.

Four in McMinnville Arrested for Forcing Two Kids to Fight

The fight video was posted on Facebook

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Earlier this month McMinnville Officers received a call from an out-of- state complainant. The caller was concerned about a fight video posted on Facebook. The caller thought the incident had occurred in McMinnville.

The video showed two nine year old boys violently fighting while several adult voices encouraged them to continue attacking each other.

Californians Against Steve Cooley for State Attorney General led by Patient Advocates

New Website Highlights Cooley's Poor Record on Medical Marijuana, the Environment, and Equal Rights

(LOS ANGELES) - The medical marijuana patient advocacy group Americans forSafe Access (ASA) stepped up its campaign this week to oppose Steve Cooleyin his bid for California Attorney General.

Hoping to convince Californians against voting for Cooley, ASA has launched the website www.NotCooley.com to highlight the ways in which Cooley would be bad, not only for patients and their providers but also for those who are concerned about the environment, equal rights, and criminal justice issues.

Author Pamela Aiden Speaks at the Wilsonville Public Library

(WILSONVILLE, Ore.) - A public reception in honor of Pamela Aidan, a popular author of Jane Austen-style books, was given yesterday by the Wilsonville Public Library Foundation.

Emeritus Professor John Ehrstine who has taught a popular series of literature classes at the Wilsonville Public Library invited Ms Aidan to speak to his class. Ms. Aidan traveled to Wilsonville from her home in Idaho.