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Search Warrant Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest in West Salem

detectives seized approximately 2 ounces of methamphetamine, marijuana, cash, and paraphernalia

(SALEM, Ore.) - On October 5, 2010 the Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT) executed a search warrant at a West Salem apartment after discovering methamphetamine was being sold from the location. The investigation was made a priority when it was discovered a young child also lived at the residence and that the location was located directly next door to a grade school.

The Ugly Details of Israel`s Gaza Siege & Attack Against the Mavi Marmara (VIDEO)

Ken's Intl NW Tour concludes tonight, October 8 at Portland State; 7:00 PM at Smith Memorial Student Union bldg, Cascade Room.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This man who fought Israeli commandos last May aboard the passenger ship Mavi Marmara isn't afraid to admit that it takes strength to bring about change.

In a movement to free Palestine from Israeli occupation, Ken admits that it takes direct action, physical resistance, and even violence to counter a threat to humanity.

Gala Dinner, Concert, to Benefit South Salem H.S. Orchestra`s Europe Tour And Saxon`s Culinary Arts

(SALEM, Ore.) - Award-winning musicians and culinary arts students from South Salem High School will team up to provide an evening of fine music and fine dining on October 14th, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the South Salem High School Gym, to benefit the Chamber Orchestra's March, 2011, concert tour of Austria and Germany and the Saxon's Culinary Arts Team.

Morocco: Forced Police Raids Leave Hundreds Abandoned

Between 19 August and 10 September, police ransacked cities throughout Morocco...

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is deeply concerned about the deterioration of the medical and humanitarian situation facing many displaced inside Morocco.

Recent raids and mass expulsions by Moroccan police forces have left hundreds of families, women and children, abandoned on the border between Morocco and Algeria; deported into no man’s land during the night without food and water.

Formaldehyde Poisoning: It`s Embalming Fluid
Yes, I`m a Toxicologist

The first known legal case was in Sequim, Washington.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I was astonished last Wednesday, September 29, 2010 to read such a story on the front page of the Oregonian about a new hair cosmetic called Brazilian Blowout. The hairdressers who were using it got severe respiratory irritation with coughing, headache and even nosebleeds.

They were smart enough and concerned enough to call OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) to voice their concern.

Oregon League of Minority Voters to Host Civil Rights Forum Oct. 14

(EUGENE, Ore.) - The Oregon League of Minority Voters (OLMV) will host the first annual State of Civil Rights Oregon Forum at the University of Oregon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14. The luncheon will take place in the Club Room at Autzen Stadium, 2700 MLK Jr. Blvd. in Eugene.

Evangelical Professor Calls Quran Burning Incompatible With Christianity

Craig Blomberg tells our Tehran Correspondent that burning the Quran was very sad.

(TEHRAN) - Craig L. Blomberg is a Distinguished Professor of the New Testament, and has been a New Testament scholar since 1986 at the Denver, Colorado Seminary. Prof. Blomberg teaches at an evangelical graduate-level institution that was founded in 1950.

Blomberg delivers speeches and writes on a number of Christianity religion-related issues regularly.

The DNA of Opportunity

"An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity" -
Winston Churchill

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - I enjoyed reading a story from Bits & Pieces about an energetic young man who began as a clerk in a hardware store. Like many old-time hardware stores, the inventory included thousands of items that were obsolete or seldom called for by customers.

Creating New Partners and Homes for Over 340 Zimbabwean Families

In 2009, tensions erupted after labor disputes. The result was a wave of farm evictions, building destruction and homelessness.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Forced evictions and violence last year in Chipinge, Zimbabwe displaced more than 340 families, driving them into emergency displacement camps, International Organization for Migration (IOM) has begun resettling the families in the village of Mugondi.

Since October 2009, IOM and partners have been the support and assistance for the displaced families...

Fugitive Melvin Anthony Murray Located and Taken into Custody

(LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.) - Melvin Anthony (Tony) Murray was taken into custody without incident at a Hotel located at 4911 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland. Lake Oswego Police Detective Lee Ferguson followed up on several leads and located Mr. Murray staying at the location.