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$653,500 in Marijuana Siezed by San Ysidro CBP Officers Over Weekend

CBP officers at both border stations apprehended 15 wanted felons with warrants for their arrest

(SAN YSIDRO, Calif) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry this weekend were busy intercepting drugs hidden in various compartments.

CBP officers at both ports seized 1,307 pounds of marijuana in 13 different smuggling attempts from Friday 6 a.m. to Monday 6 a.m. The drugs were estimated to have a street value of $653,500 dollars.

Horse - Vehicle Collision Updated

(RAINIER, Ore.) - One person was injured and a horse with an unborn foal died following a Tuesday night collision on Highway 30 near Lost Creek Road west of Rainier.

Jewish Boat to Gaza Boarded by Israeli Forces

One of the many Gaza-bound aid ships that Israel intercepts...

(MELBOURNE) - The Irene, a boat carrying nine passengers and aid for Gaza's population has been taken over by the Israeli navy and denied access to Gaza. The boat is flying a British flag and its passengers include citizens of the US, the UK, Germany and Israel. Two journalists are also on board.

Last contact with the boat's captain, Glyn Secker, was at 0937 GMT, when their path had been cut off by a Destroyer. Recent reports from other news sources indicated that the boat has been surrounded and boarded.

Tigard police take lead to help make rental properties safe

The program helps rental property managers, owners and landlords maintain a safe and attractive property

(TIGARD, Ore.) - The Westside Crime Prevention Coalition (WCPC) will present a training opportunity to rental property owners and managers on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. John Campbell will present the eight-hour training session titled "Keeping Illegal Activity Off Rental Properties" at the Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th Street in Beaverton. It will begin at 8:30AM and continue until 4:30PM in the first floor conference center. The cost is $35.00 which includes a continental breakfast, lunch and a training manual.

The training curriculum is adapted from a nationally recognized program developed by Campbell. The need for this training came to mind after Campbell was embattled in his own neighborhood in a struggle with criminals seemingly overtaking the area. The idea was then developed specifically for rental properties in efforts to enhance their safety and create more desirable neighborhoods.

USDA Deals Blow to U.S. Organic Hop Industry, According to American Organic Hop Grower Association

(YAKIMA, Wash.) - Hops were first added to the National List by the NOSB in June 2007, when organic hops were primarily produced in Europe and New Zealand. Since then, the U.S. organic hop industry has made significant advances. Progressive, large-scale family farms in the Pacific Northwest and small, local growers across the country are now growing organic hops, even though the hop producers believe the market for them has remained weak due to the current NOSB policy which allows brewers to use less expensive, non-organic hops in their beer labeled organic.

Israel Refuses Entry to Nobel Prize Laureate Mairead Maguire

The British embassy is expected to send a delegate to escort Maguire to the United Kingdom Wednesday.

(SPOKANE, Wash.) - Mairead Maguire, Irish Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been refused entry to Israel. Israeli authorities prevented the Irish Nobel laureate from entering the country upon her arrival at Ben-Gurion International Airport on Tuesday, proceeding to escort Maguire to a U.K.-bound flight.

YNET reports that Maguire resisted her deportation, and that a resulting 'scene' from her refusal to board the flight led to the plane's captain declaring that this noted human rights activist would not be able to board the plane anyway.

Sport anglers asked to help shape 2011 halibut season

For those unable to attend the public meeting, comments can also be provided through Friday, Oct. 8, via phone or e-mail

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Sport anglers who target Pacific halibut have an opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the 2011 halibut season in person, by phone or by email.

"The Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted three proposed changes for anglers to provide input," said Lynn Mattes, halibut project leader for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Health advisory issued for water contact at Seaside Beach

Higher than normal bacteria levels found at Clatsop County beach

(SEASIDE, Ore.) - A public health advisory was issued Tuesday due to higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at Seaside Beach in Clatsop County.

Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources such as animal waste from seabirds, pets and livestock, storm water runoff, sewer overflows and failing septic systems.

Salem to Receive New Left-Turn Signal

The new flashing yellow arrows will clarify for drivers turning left when they must yield

(SALEM, Ore.) - A new traffic signal with a new type of left-tum phasing will be activated on Wednesday, September 29, 20 I 0, at the intersection of Center Street NE and Park Avenue NE.

The new traffic signal will use a flashing yellow arrow to notify left-turning motorists that they must yield to oncoming traffic before turning.

Global AIDS Report Shows Continued Gains in Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission

Reinforces Momentum Toward Elimination of Pediatric HIV and AIDS
Statement of Nicholas Hellmann, M.D., Executive Vice President of Medical and Scientific Affairs The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

(Washington, DC) - Nicholas Hellmann, M.D., Executive Vice President of Medical and Scientific Affairs for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, releases statement in response to global AIDS report.

"The 2010 report on universal access to HIV prevention, care and treatment released today by WHO, UNAIDS, and UNICEF shows continuing progress in scaling up global HIV/AIDS interventions. We are particularly encouraged by increased access to treatment for both pregnant women and children living with the virus, as well as ongoing expansion of programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), which accounts for more than 90% of new infections in children.