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Linn Benton Loop Bus System Anniversary

30 Years serving Albany, Corvallis, Philomath, and Adair Village

(ALBANY, Ore.) - The Linn-Benton Loop Bus System will mark its 30th anniversary on Friday October 8, 2010. Friday passengers, already riding free during Try Transit Week, will be treated to some giveaways as part of the celebration.

Theft Suspects in Stolen Vehicle Arrested in Salem

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just before noon today, an alert motorist called the Salem Police to report he had observed two males in a silver Mitsubishi northbound on Liberty St NE from Hood St and that the passenger was wearing gloves and looking through a woman's purse. The motorist provided the call taker with the license plate number.

Officers responding to the area ran a check on the vehicle and determined that it had been reported stolen yesterday afternoon from south Salem. Ten minutes after hearing the call, Officer John Manitsas spotted the stolen vehicle driving through the parking lot of Fred Meyer, 2855 Broadway St NE, occupied by two males.

The Cost of Telling the Truth in the United States

By firing the Cuban-American news anchor and host, CNN demonstrated that those who assert that the United States is a "beacon of freedom" just make baseless and unfounded claims.

(TEHRAN) - "Rick Sanchez is no longer with the company. We thank Rick for his years of service and we wish him well."

This frosty statement was the conclusion of Rick Sanchez's 6-year-long career with the United States' cable news network, CNN.

Investigation Into Early Morning Shooting is Continuing

A dark colored sedan, possibly a Honda left the scene after the shooting.

(SALEM, Oregon) - Initial 911 calls of shots being heard in the area were received at 3:25am. As deputies arrived in the area, they received the 3:34am call of the victim being shot.

The number of shots fired has not been confirmed as of this time, but a number of bullet holes were observed in the victim's house & windows. Forensic evidence was collected at the scene.

Salem Man Injured in Early Morning Shooting (VIDEO)

Investigation of the incident is ongoing.

(SALEM, Oregon) - Salem residents in the 4000 block of Bonanza Drive NE were awakened to the sound of gunfire at approximately 3:34am this morning.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office received several 911 calls from citizens reporting the shots being fired. The exact number of rounds fired and the type of weapon used is unconfirmed at this time.

Mexico Denies US Special Forces Presence South of the Border

I Stand behind the operational team in Mexico and their story.., and not the political ploy that is currently in place...Tosh Plumlee Oct 06 2010

(SALEM, Ore.) - Last June Bill Conroy with NarcoNews published an article titled, U.S. Military has Special Ops "Boots on the Ground" in Mexico.

We published an article titled, US Special Forces are Operating in Mexico featuring a former CIA operative's claims that US Special Forces are operating in Mexico.

West Coast Bank Appoints John Baker Vice President-Treasury Management

(LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.) - Career banker and Certified Cash Manager John Baker has rejoined West Coast Bank as vice president-treasury management working from the Lake Oswego office. He previously worked in a similar management position at Umpqua Bank and has been in the financial services industry for nearly thirty years with a specialization in treasury management sales and product development and management.

Baker serves the community as Clackamas Youth Football President and head coach, and as Clackamas Junior Baseball board member and head coach.

Serious Injury Traffic Crash West of Lebanon on Highway 34

(LEBANON, Ore.) - Two people were injured, one seriously, in a two-vehicle head-on crash Tuesday afternoon on Highway 34 about one mile west of Lebanon. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Albany Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Brad Hales, on October 5, 2010 at approximately 4:40 p.m. a 2009 Toyota Prius four-door driven by Alma Mix, age 45, from Albany, was eastbound on Highway 34 near milepost 16 when, for an unknown reason, it traveled into the westbound lane collided head-on with a 2010 Toyota pickup driven by Daniel Rackham, age 27, from Albany.

Beaverton Police Asking Public`s Help in Identifying Burglary Suspects

If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact the Beaverton Police Department at 503-629-0111

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - On October 3, 2010, at 4:38 a.m., Beaverton police officers were dispatched to an alarm at Richard's Deli, 3625 S.W. Hall Boulevard. The front doors were found ajar and the ATM machine missing.

Upon review of the video tape, police found two suspects had pried the front doors open with a crow bar, pulled the ATM free from its floor bolts using a tow strap, drug it out of the store and loaded it onto the bed of a white pickup truck. The truck is possibly a mid 1980's, boxy style, with a black bed liner.

High Speed Race of over 120 MPH North of Woodburn Leads to Two Arrest

The drivers did not know each other

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - Two men involved in speed racing on Interstate 5 north of Woodburn Sunday morning both ended up back at a Salem-area jail after they were stopped and arrested following speeds that reach in excess of 120 mph.

On October 3, 2010 at approximately 10:45 a.m. Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper Andrew Goffrier was patrolling northbound on Interstate 5 near Woodburn in an unmarked OSP ADEP (Aggressive Driving Enforcement Program) patrol car. As Goffrier was driving in the right northbound lane near milepost 273 he saw a red 1994 BMW 325i car coming up from behind at a high rate of speed. The BMW, followed by a silver 2004 Dodge Neon, slowed down briefly as both vehicles passed the unmarked OSP car and then took off at speeds nearing 100 mph.