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State Revokes Mortgage Broker License

"Oregon mortgage brokers should meet or exceed the ethical and legal standards for the industry" -David Tatman, administrator of the Division of Finance and Corporate Securities

(SALEM, Ore.) - In its ongoing effort to protect consumers from mortgage lending fraud, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) has revoked the license of Tigard-based Pacific Rim Mortgage, Inc. and issued a cease-and-desist order against its owner, Victoria Bigham.

The order prohibits Bigham from working in the mortgage lending business as an owner, in a supervisory position, or as a loan originator for a mortgage broker.

In Sickness and in Health

I realize, yet again, that the only wealth is our health.

(AGOURA, Calif.) - My wife had a medical emergency early one recent morning. The details are unimportant, but the care and response that we received were very important.

At five a.m., she called her doctor and got him on the phone. He said we should call 911, which we did. Within a few minutes both a paramedic vehicle and a fire truck arrived at our door.

Major Travel Delays, Flooding Threaten San Francisco to Los Angeles

Conditions improve across California Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night as the rain tapers off and winds diminish.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Forecasters say after facing raging wildfires that threatened their homes late this summer, some California residents are now dealing with the threat of devastating flooding, mudslides and debris flows.

A major storm system bearing down on the West Coast will continue unleashing torrential rainfall and producing tropical storm-force winds across California. In addition to flooding and mudslides, the rain and wind will also lead to mounting airport delays, disrupted traffic and potential power outages.

Deputies Investigate Weekend Shooting

Investigators want to talk to anyone who was in the area of State and Lancaster or has any information regarding this incident.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies in Marion County are investigating a shooting over the weekend that involved a 23-year old Salem man. Lt. Shelia Lorance with the sheriff's office, says a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck was brought to the hospital around 7:41 p.m. Saturday.

Lorance says the victim, 23-year old Jeffrey Gorremans of Salem, was with a friend, 22-year old Michael Stoddard of Gresham, who was arrested a short time after their arrival by Salem Police for Carrying a Concealed Weapon.

National Average Ticks Up while West Coast Prices Ease

But Oregon's Average is Still Fifth Most Expensive in the Country for Fifth Consecutive Week

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The national average for regular unleaded is creeping up, while pump prices on the West Coast continue to slip. The national average gains two cents this week to $2.48, while Oregon's average drops a nickel to $2.73.

AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says it's the first time since early August we've seen the national average go up.

Albany Woman Charged in Attempted Baby Theft

Detectives believe the suspect has displayed similar behavior at other hospitals, they want to hear from anyone who may have additional information.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Albany Police detectives arrested a 25-year old woman around 10:00 a.m. this morning for attempting to kidnap an infant from Samaritan Albany General Hospital on September 19, 2009.

Albany Police Captain Eric Carter, says Trinity Hanley Louise Vidal-Hernandez of Albany was arrested for second-degree Attempted Kidnapping, Initiating a False Report, second-degree Disorderly Conduct and second-degree Criminal Mischief.

Salem Armed Robbery Suspects at Large (VIDEO)

Investigators say that although both of these cases are very similar, they do not believe they are connected at this time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect who struck two Salem businesses Saturday night. The first robbery happened at 8:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Lancaster Drive NE at the 76 Gas Station.

Both of the employees who were robbed at that location, told Salem-News.com the suspect approached them at the gasoline pumps, and then fled northbound on Lancaster Drive NE in a white Honda.

Jack Herer Strives To Recover While The Fight For Hemp Goes On

Jack Herer is recovering from a heart attack, but his mission to bring hemp into the spotlight as an answer for multiple problems, continues.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Jack Herer is a very resilient fellow. 40 years ago he was a Goldwater Republican. Nine years ago he suffered a minor heart attack, and a major stroke. All these calamaties and more, he survived.

But his fight continues. For the last four weeks, Jack has been in a Portland Oregon hospital, slowly recovering from a heart attack. On Monday, he was discharged from Legacy Emanuel Hospital, and was moved to a nursing facility in Eugene.

Ending America`s Acceptance of Permanent War
Building an America we Can Live With

What invisible force is driving us to continue a seemingly endless war?

(CINCINNATI, Ohio) - Whatever happened to America? Millions of Republicans voted for Barack Obama, hoping he would just simply do something, maybe anything, not just health insurance reform and political grandstanding for the party faithful.

Bush left us up to our necks in quicksand of Afghanistan and the Democrats seem to think it's their job to put us the rest of the way under.

The Rat Pack is Back...in Eugene!

Get to the Hult this weekend, because Broadway is being escorted in by the Rat Pack.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - A spirited tribute to the Rat Pack is part of the Broadway in Eugene 2009-2010 Season, coming to The Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Friday and Saturday evenings, October 16-17, 2009.

The Rat Pack Is Back recreates one of the famous "Summit At The Sands" hotel shows when the swingin', ring-a-ding group known as the "Rat Pack" was creating hipster legend with a free-wheeling, no-holds-barred nightclub act starring Vegas' four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop.