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3 Trillion Dollars Down the Drain!

To put some historical perspective on this loss of standing, keep in mind that the U.S. was home to half the world’s productive capacity in the post-WWII era, assuring that our bonds would be “gilt-edged” for decades.

(TEMPE, Az.) - Though brilliant in its simplicity and the ability to convey the scope and scale of this ongoing disaster, the presentation understates the long-term cos ts of this latest war.

In addition, it provides no means to identify the parties that brought us to this perilous point.

Portland Residents West of Willamette River Must Boil Water

What's going on with Portland's water?

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A boil water notice is in effect for the City of Portland west of the Willamette River and customers of Palatine Hill, Burlington and Valley View water districts. This means that water from the tap should not be consumed in any form unless it has been brought to a rolling boil for a full minute.

This notice is required by the State and Federal government when water quality standards are suspected of being compromised.

Gresham Hit & Run Suspect Located and Arrested

The suspect faces numerous charges.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - Gresham Officers have been on the lookout for a suspect vehicle involved in a Felony Hit & Run from the day before, in the area of Burnside and SE 202nd. A family was at a stoplight when their vehicle was struck at 8:05 a.m.

The driver reportedly confessed to the Hit & Run, which occurred at SE 181st and SE Stark. He told Officers that he was scared and was very sorry for what he had done.

Human Remains Recovered in Clackamas River

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Marine personnel recover human remains discovered floating in the Willamette River‏

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - On Saturday, November 28, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. a fishing guide and his clients recognized a deceased human body entangled in a large nest of sticks floating down the Willamette River, just below Hogg Island, on the Lake Oswego side of the river.

Detective Jim Strovink, Public Information Officer with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, says the agency's Marine Unit was alerted and responded to this reported discovery of a deceased body floating in the river.

`Marijuana Saved My Child`s Life`

Reefer Madness: A Virulent Disease.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - What’s with the titles? Last week ABC News featured an autistic child. His mother said, “Marijuana saved my child's life”. I’ll bet this brought hundreds of irate emails about turning autistic children into marijuana intoxicated “stoners”.

Those persons, even some physicians, stuck on the movie Reefer Madness absent mindedly seem to believe that marijuana/cannabis somehow destroys the minds of any user. I will point out that many of our presidents have used MJ but maybe that is a bad example.

Cartoonist Turns his Pen to Novel Writing in The Charity of Ebenezer Scrooge

Salem-News.com Cartoonist Glen Bledsoe releases a new book and accompanying promotional video; a famous Christmas tale with a new twist.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Glen Bledsoe began drawing weekly comics for Salem-New.com in August of 2006. Since that time he has created more than 170 sixteen panel comics.

But the cartoonist has many other talents: he is a teacher, a magician, and a writer. His eighteenth published book The Charity of Ebenezer Scrooge is his first work of fiction.

Fires Hit Two Hillsboro Residences Within 25-Minutes

Hillsboro Fire and Rescue wants to remind residents to keep all combustibles away from any heat-producing device, such as stoves, ovens and space heaters whether they are operating or not.

(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - Two unrelated fires within 25-minutes heavily damaged two separate residents in Hillsboro Friday afternoon. The largest, a two-alarm fire, gutted a two-story northwest Hillsboro home killing an occupant's dog.

Storm Smith with Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, says firefighters were dispatched to 537 NW Connell Avenue at 4:12 p.m.

Hit & Run Crash Sends Family of Three and Another Motorist to Hospital

The suspect is described as a white male approximately 20-years of age, in a dark tan or light brown Chevrolet pick up bearing Oregon 402DRQ.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - Police say 30-year old Alejandro Reyes Cruz of Gresham & his family were stopped for a red light facing Southbound in the left turn lane on SE Stark at SE 181st today at 2:45 p.m. when their vehicle was suddenly struck from behind by a pick up truck, which left the scene Eastbound on SE 181st.

The force of the impact pushed his car forward into another vehicle being operated by 24-year old Juan Velasquez Lunda of Gresham.

Santa`s Train Arrives in Salem on Schedule (VIDEO/SLIDESHOW)

Four years after kicking off, the November event is more popular than ever, and it is becoming a local family tradition in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Santa Claus arrived in style in Salem, Oregon today. Each year, along with Mrs. Claus, Santa visits the Salem Carousel where he hangs around for the coming weeks, making sure local kids get a chance to offer up their wish lists.

New Report States 75% of Young Americans are Unfit for Military Service

Education Secretary Duncan, former NATO Supreme Commander General Wesley Clark, retired admirals and generals say early learning key to reverse security threat.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - According to a new report, 75 percent of young people ages 17 to 24 are unable to enlist in the military because they fail to graduate high school, have a criminal record, or are physically unfit.