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Oregon State Police Continues Fatal Crash Investigation

Northbound lanes were blocked until 3:50 p.m.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Saturday afternoon's two vehicle fatal traffic crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 about one mile south of Market Street in Salem. One driver was killed and a second driver received minor injuries. The deceased driver's name will be released later this evening.

Oregon Bottom Fishing Update

Normally, fishing for bottomfish would be allowed at all depths after Oct. 1.

(Newport, Oregon) - Bottom fishing remains open inside the 20-fathom line amid concerns over yelloweye rockfish. Beyond 20 fathoms (as defined in regulation), bottom fishing is closed to minimize catch-and-release mortality of yelloweye rockfish.

Fishery managers brought bottom fishing inside 20 fathoms on July 23 when the yelloweye catches began to approach the federally-mandated cap. Anglers occasionally catch, but cannot keep, yelloweye rockfish while fishing for other species. NOAA Fisheries considers yelloweye, along with canary rockfish, as overfished and counts a certain percentage of those caught and released as mortality.

Portland Police Investigate Stabbing death in NE

This investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made at this time.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The victim in last night's homicide has been identified as 45-year-old Todd James Young of Northeast Portland. The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy this morning and determined that Young died of a stab wound.

Portland Police Officers responded to the report of a stabbing outside Paddy's bar in the 1700 Block of Northeast 122nd Avenue. Officers arrived and found a 45-year-old male on the ground suffering from a stab wound.

Salem I5 Crash Update

Interstate 5 northbound lanes near milepost 254 are open following this afternoon's fatal traffic crash - More information will be released later this date

(Salem, Oregon) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are still on scene investigating Saturday afternoon's two vehicle fatal traffic crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 north of the Highway 22 interchange in Salem. One driver was killed and a second driver was transported with unknown injuries. Northbound traffic is getting through using the right shoulder and tows are dispatched to remove the involved vehicles.

Coast Guard medevacs passenger from cruise ship

(ASTORIA, Ore.) - Aviation Survival Technician 2nd Class Obrien Starr-Hollow, Aviation Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Shawn McCann and Health Service Technician 1st Class Russell Whitman of Air Station Astoria, Ore., tend to a 69-year-old man medically evacuated from the cruise ship Bolendam with head and back injuries Sept. 24, 2010.

The man was taken to Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Ore., for treatment.

Fatal Traffic Crash - Interstate 5 northbound lanes blocked near milepost 254 between Mission Street and Market Street

Right northbound shoulder is now open to traffic but all travel lanes are closed so travelers should seek an alternative route

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon State Police: Fatal Traffic Crash - Interstate 5 northbound lanes blocked near milepost 254 between Mission Street and Market Street (Salem) following multiple vehicle crash with one confirmed fatality - Right northbound shoulder is now open to traffic but all travel lanes are closed so travelers should seek an alternative route - The inside southbound lane is also closed but southbound traffic is getting through in the other lanes - No more information to be released at this time - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com . UPDATE

Portland Holiday Ale Festival Makes #10 in Top Fall Beer Festivals

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Road Trips for Beer announces today their list of the Top 10 Fall Beer Festivals.

Gerard Walen, editor of Road Trips for Beer, said fall is a great time to hit the road in search of your next great brew experience.

“The weather’s cooler and there are fewer vacationers on the road,” Walen said. “Many breweries have released their fall seasonals. And as it gets closer to the holidays, you’ll start to see the heavier winter ales come out.”

Sonoita checkpoint Marijuana busts

(Tucson, Ariz) - Tuesday, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 83 Checkpoint located near Sonoita, Ariz., seized almost 600 pounds of marijuana with an estimated value of more than $475,000.

In two separate incidents, Agents working the Highway 83 Checkpoint prevented illicit smuggling attempts. While agents were conducting patrol, they encountered a vehicle and upon further inspection discovered bundles of dope in the backseat. The total weight of the marijuana was more than 240 pounds. The contraband was seized and held for processing.

Senegal: Torture with Impunity

Senegal’s contempt for the rule of law is demonstrated by its failure to bring former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre to trial.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Incessant use of torture is leading to detainee deaths by Senegal’s security forces, leaving the many in custody terrified for their lives.

“For decades Senegalese men and women have been subjected to cruel and elaborate torture and ill-treatment at the hands of those who should be protecting them,” said Salvatore Saguès, West Africa researcher at Amnesty International.

Uganda: Kenyan Activists At Risk of Torture

Human Rights Watch has documented multiple cases of torture and mistreatment of suspects held at Kireka.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - At risk for abuse, Human Rights Watch voiced their concerns over two Kenyan activists illegally detained in Uganda while working on the cases of charged terrorism suspects.