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Two Die in Crash on Highway 101 South of Florence

Police aren't sure what caused an 18-year year old driver to lose control and cross into the oncoming lanes.

(FLORENCE, Ore.) - Police say two Florence-area residents died Friday afternoon on Highway 101 south of Florence when their small pickup lost control and was struck broadside. Two others received non-life threatening injuries in the crash that is still under investigation by Oregon State Police.

Two men in one vehicle were killed in the crash, police are not sure if they were wearing seat belts.

USC Military Social Work Program to Care for Returning Veterans

The USC School of Social Work program, the first of its kind at a major research university, garners $3.3 million in government funding.

(LOS ANGELES) - The USC School of Social Work has created a specialization in military social work and veteran services to prepare social workers and other trained mental health professionals to help the nation's armed forces personnel, military veterans and their families manage the pressures of military life and post-war adjustments.

California Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard secured $3.3 million in congressionally directed funding for the program.

Oregon State Penitentiary Scene of Multiple Inmate Fight

"During the course of breaking up the fights, two staff received minor injuries requiring first aid. Several inmates received minor injuries requiring first aid..." - Jeanine Hohn, Oregon Department of Corrections

(SALEM, Ore.) - Corrections officials say a fight occurred between several inmates in A-block at the Oregon State Penitentiary at approximately 6:00 p.m. July 30th.

Jeanine Hohn with the Oregon Department of Corrections, says staff responded, broke up the fight and secured the involved inmates.

Is Texas Harboring Torture Decider?

It is essential that those responsible for torture be held to account. This is not about “policy differences.” It is about crimes.

(DALLAS, Tx.) - Seldom does a crime scene have so clear a smoking gun. A two-page presidential memorandum of Feb. 7, 2002, leaves no room for uncertainty regarding the “decider” on torture. His broad-stroke signature made torture official policy.

This should come as no surprise. You see, the Feb. 7, 2002, memorandum has been posted on the Web since June 22, 2004, when then-White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales mistakenly released it, along with other White House memoranda.

Salem Police Warn of New Phone Scam (AUDIO)

NEVER give out and/or verify personal information to anybody over the phone or on the internet without knowing exactly who they are and why the information is needed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Police Department would like to warn the public of a new scam that has recently been reported in our local area involving alleged unpaid loans.

The victims have then received phone calls at their business numbers from a male with an English/Middle Eastern accent identifying himself as Peter Richmond.

Opening Day for the BIG 2009 Oregon State Fair is Almost Here

Between August 28th and September 7th: the State Fairgrounds in Salem will become Oregon’s second largest city.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon’s biggest event of the year is getting set to open its gates at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28th.

This year its guests – expected to exceed 380,000 in number – will experience a fair that’s BIGGER than ever, with new events and activities, plus all of the traditional favorites.

Nick Horner, Just One Victimized Vet

Prosecutors want to kill a three-tour combat veteran who was prescribed dangerous drugs by the same government that trained him to kill.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Too often, vets come back with their bodies and minds shattered. They’ve risked everything for their country—which means you. You owe them. Don’t walk by and pretend to yourself he is someone else’s problem or obligation.

Nick Horner is a man who should not have gone to Iraq for a third deployment. The reason these men have to go for second and third tours is because too many others are shirking their responsibility.

Oregon`s Scorching Summer: How`s Your Car Doing? (VIDEO)

The crew at Active Automotive in Salem checks your car for free.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Record hot days haven't kept people off the streets in Salem. Cars take a beating on these sizzling summer days.

The auto techs at Active Automotive give Oregonians advice to make summer driving successful, so you can safely reach your destination.

Survivor of Russian Immigrant Family Child Abuse Speaks Out

To the people who think my story seems familiar, or think they may know me, you might just be right.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I can tell you the firsthand experience with the abuse I had to suffer as a child. People often wonder why so many Russian children are violent or just plain wild or uncontrollable.

Foreclosure Rates in Salem Increase

During the past 12 months, from July 2008 to June 2009, there was a total of 3,532 foreclosure filings in Salem, or approximately 9.68 per day.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Foreclosure rates in Salem have increased for the month of June over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic.

According to recent data from First American CoreLogic on foreclosures for the Salem area, the rate of foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans is 1.60 percent for the month of June, an increase of 0.90 percentage points compared to June of 2008 when the rate was 0.70 percent.