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Dallas Man Killed In Early Morning Crash On Highway 223

Fatigue is being investigated as a contributing factor in the crash.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Today at about 3:15AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 223 near milepost 1 (just north of Dallas).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1999 Toyota Tacoma was traveling southbound on Highway 223 (Kings Valley Highway) when it crossed into the southbound lanes where it struck a northbound 2000 Toyota Corolla head on.

Four Democratic Senators Call on Donald Trump to Renounce Acts of Hate and Fire Steve Bannon

Trump Appoints Alt-Right White Nationalist as White House Chief Strategist

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - During Tuesday’s conference, the Senators and Senator-elect called on President-elect Trump to forcefully renounce these acts of hatred and immediately fire Steve Bannon, a white nationalist selected by Trump as his Chief Strategist.

"First Donald Trump runs a campaign founded on racism, bigotry and sexism. Now he doubles down on division by bringing aboard as his Chief Strategist white nationalist Steve Bannon."

Unemployment Tax Rates for Oregon Employers Will Remain Stable in 2017

Oregon's self-balancing approach results in the state having one of the strongest trust funds in the nation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Unemployment tax rates for most Oregon employers will remain stable in 2017. Tax rates will remain at schedule 4 for employers that pay into the system.

Tax Schedule 4 includes an average rate of 2.26% for the first $38,400 paid to each employee. The specific rate each employer will pay under the new schedule depends on how much they have used the unemployment insurance system.

UPDATE: Two Missing Hunters in Douglas County: FOUND

UPDATE: The two missing hunters have been found. Their vehicle had gotten stuck and they were just able to get free. They are safe and headed home.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Eugene Police are seeking the public's help to find two Eugene men who went on a hunting trip in Douglas County and have not returned. They left yesterday, Tuesday, November 15, at 5:30 a.m. and were due back at 2 or 3 p.m. yesterday. The pair were planning to hunt between Elkton and Loon Lake.

They did not return, and their families have been unable to get a hold of them.

Sea of Lights to Brighten Aquarium with Spirit of Season

Join in the merriment this December at the Oregon Coast Aquarium

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - SCUBA Santa, sparkling lights and an ocean of holiday cheer will greet visitors every weekend this December at the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Sea of Lights celebration.

Over half a million colorful lights and holiday decorations will surround visitors with the spirit of the season as they explore the Aquarium after hours.

Portland Police Arrest Over 100 in Protests

Joint Statement from the Portland Police Bureau and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Over the past several days, the Portland Police Bureau has arrested in excess of 100 people for violating laws including Disorderly Conduct, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Attempted Assault on a Peace Officer and other criminal charges.

Those taken into custody for charges other than those related to the shooting on the Morrison Bridge (early Saturday morning) had their first court appearance Monday at the Justice Center at 2:00 p.m.

Hood River Power Outage Caused by Metallic Balloon

There are about 30 of these "balloon" outages a year, just in the Hood River area.

(HOOD RIVER, Ore.) - A power outage that disrupted life in Hood River Nov. 12 was caused by a metallic-skinned helium balloon that got away.

The balloon from a nearby celebration apparently blew into a substation and made contact with electrical equipment and caused a short. Response came quickly and power was back on within 75 minutes. While rare, balloon-caused outages are regular occurrences.

The Trump Administration`s New Income Tax Ideas

The nuts and bolts of Trump’s new tax plan at this point

(SALEM, Ore.) - A historic year of political campaigning has just came to an end and the result of a bitter, divisive and sometimes surreal Trump campaign resulted in a win for the ex-reality star and business mogul.

No longer will he be known by “The Donald” but instead by “President Trump.” But what everyone is asking at this point – both those who voted for him and those who didn’t – is what the future is going to hold.

Missing Woman Anna Schmidt Found Deceased Near Tooth Rock on Friday

Officials say it was an Accidental Death

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Schmidt was reported missing on Wednesday October 19 to Portland Police but was last seen by her roommate on Sunday October 16. Schmidt is a hiker and her vehicle was located on October 20 in the Columbia River Gorge near Bonneville Dam.

There were no signs of foul play. Investigators were concerned that she may have gotten lost or injured hiking in the Gorge. The Medical Examiner has determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma, and the manner of death was accidental.

Marijuana Trimmers Allegedly Rob and Murder California Farmer

ON THE RUN: Watch for a blue 2017 Volkswagen Golf 4-door sedan with Virginia license plate VHR5611

(MENDOCINO, Calif.) - Thursday afternoon at 3:39, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were summoned to a reported man who had been murdered on a remote property located in Laytonville, California.

Deputies responded to the scene confirming there was a male adult who was obviously deceased as a result of what appeared to be a violent assault.