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Oregon`s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley Responds to Presidential Election Results

The day after the election, Sen Merkley had these words to share:

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - To all who woke up today anxious about their place in America: I stand with you. Today it is more important than ever to stand for equality, justice and inclusion.

I hope that as President-elect Trump assumes the mantle of leadership, he will recognize the enormous responsibility that comes with the office to build people up and bring our country together, rather than to tear down and divide.

Portland 42nd Annual Veteran`s Day Parade (SLIDESHOW)

This year, the parade honored the 2 million women veterans who have served in the armed forces.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Thousands of traditional parade-goers and veteran supporters came out to watch the Portland's 42nd Annual Veteran's Day Parade Friday morning.

Grand Marshal 93-year old Golda Fabian, of Tigard, has been in the Portland Veterans Day Parade since 1988. 93-year old Hattie Kelley, of Beaverton, and 94-year old Muriel "Dolly" Ruble, of Portland, were the two other Grand Marshals leading the parade. The three women were WWII veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve.

Most Anticipated Movies Coming to a Screen Near You in 2017

The months ahead are packed with movies to be excited about!

(SALEM, Ore.) - 2016 has been a great year for movies and with the Golden Globes and the Oscars on the horizon some of the biggest and the best are being released right now. Looking further ahead to 2017, things are only going to get better.

There’s the inevitable excitement about sequels, of course, and there are some great new titles on their way to Salem. These are some that fans can’t afford to miss.

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man in Killing of Marquis Taylor

Two Others Indicted for Robbery

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Grand Jury determined that Anderson was justified in his use of deadly force after being robbed by Taylor and two other young men: 18-year-old Mehamed Osman Ali and 18-year-old K'Shawn Davon Harris.

The Grand Jury indicted Ali and Harris on charges of Robbery in the First Degree and Robbery in the Second Degree.

What can be done about America`s obesity problem?

The single biggest contributor is an unhealthy diet, but several major factors contribute to this.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In 2011 the developed world hit a strange turning point. It was the year when there were more obese people in the world than underweight individuals.

After so long spent battling starvation, which remains a serious danger in some places, this might seem like good news, but it’s not.

American Dystopia?

...the current governmental failings of gridlock and impasse are not new and are not materially different than they were a half century ago

(Pender Island, BC) - Is the United States circling the drain? Some, like Donald Trump, think so. True or not, the election is causing unprecedented anxiety across the country for both progressives and conservatives regardless of political affiliation.

Sue Elias, a licensed clinical social worker in Manhattan, says “I’ve been in private practice for 30 years, and I have never seen patients have such strong reactions to an election.” Some Trump supporters are even predicting violence and the potential for revolution if Trump loses—as all indications are that he will.

Ontario Man Rescued From Badger Hole After Fleeing From Police

A stolen car pursuit ends in the most awkward place!

(MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore.) - During the pursuit two males and a dog could be seen occupying the vehicle. Information led police to BLM land near Vale where a search was conducted by ground and air.

The search continued and a couple hours later and aircraft located the vehicle in a ravine. Tracks leading from the vehicle were followed for over a mile and the dog was spotted. As law enforcement approached the dog, it fled into a large badger hole and would not come out. After getting the dog out, they could hear a male screaming for help from within the hole.

Pedestrian Hit and Killed on Hwy 22

This is the third fatal crash involving pedestrians that OSP has investigated in the past week.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A 50-year old male was crossing Highway 22 (from the south to north) when he was struck by a 2016 Chevrolet Cruz sedan traveling westbound on Highway 22.

The driver of this vehicle told troopers she attempted to avoid the pedestrian but was unable to do so. After this impact, the pedestrian was struck by a second westbound vehicle, a 2007 Toyota Corolla.

Pesticide-Tainted Cannabis Sold at North Bend, Salem, Eugene Dispensaries

According to the OHA, the products were transferred with failed test results.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Two strains of cannabis (marijuana) flower that contained the pesticide piperonyl butoxide at levels exceeding regulations were sold at Stonies in North Bend, and at Green-Way Medicinal in Salem. According to officials, the strains were sold under the names Pleeze and Dryzl.

A third problematic strain was sold in Eugene. The dispensary Flowr of Lyfe sold one strain that contained the pesticide spinosad at levels exceeding regulations. The strain was sold under the name Dutch Treat.

FBI: A Primer on DarkNet Marketplaces

What They Are and What Law Enforcement is Doing to Combat Them

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Last week, the FBI joined a number of other U.S. law enforcement agencies in Operation Hyperion, a successful international action aimed at disrupting the operations and infrastructure of illicit DarkNet marketplaces.

But what are these underground marketplaces, and what exactly is the DarkNet? To understand both, you first have to have a basic understanding of the entire Internet.