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PTSD: Capt. Sullenberger and Ditching in the Hudson River - Reprise

Capt. Sullenberger had many nights of disturbed sleep after what he calls “the worst five minutes of my life”. I and other Combat Vets can sympathize with that. We had it every mission or artillery barrage.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - There is so much denigrating and downright ignorance about PTSD, its causes and long term effects, that I feel compelled to continually write about it.

CBS News, 60 Minutes, replayed the interviews following this astonishingly dangerous but important event. I wrote at the time, see Salem-News.com, that Capt. Sullenberger would certainly have substantial PTSD from such a frightening and anguish producing event.

Affordable Housing Agency Closes its Doors Another Door Opens? (AUDIO)

It is hoped that the closure will open the door to serious discussion of more stable funding for affordable housing agencies in the state.

(BEAVERTON, Ore. ONS) - One door closes but there's hope another one will open. Tualatin Valley Housing Partners is closing its doors after 15 years of helping Oregon families find quality housing they can afford.

The housing market bust, along with dried-up donations and rising unemployment, are being blamed for the demise of the nonprofit affordable housing agency.

The Next Health Tsunami: Non-Communicable Diseases

The global call, issued by the three organizations at the meeting of the UN ECOSOC in Geneva, demands five essential actions.

(GENEVA, Switzerland) - The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and the World Heart Federation (WHF) called today on the UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to take immediate action to avert the fastest growing threat by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to global health.

NCDs which include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory disease, cause 60% of all deaths globally and 80% of these are in low- and middle-income countries.

Walking the Last Free Mile with Eddy Lepp

Eddy tried claiming medical and religious protections but the arguments were not allowed in Federal Court.

(PISMO BEACH, Calif.) - Today Eddy Lepp called me at about 10:30 a.m. and said they were getting ready to pass through Pismo Beach. I hopped into my car and caught up with them on the freeway and followed them to Lompoc.

17 Male Breast Cancer Victims Have Ties to Camp Lejeune Marine Base

Veterans with rare cancer or tumors identify Camp Lejeune water as the source of their illnesses.

(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) - The AP reported Wednesday that scientists studying the water at the base were "startled" after learning that 11 men with breast cancer and ties to the North Carolina base were identified over the last two years.

Over the course of the next week, 6 more men with breast cancer who were aboard Camp Lejeune were discovered.

Increased War Tempo in Afghanistan Leads to 8 Casualties in Two Days

The number #1 killer of Americans in this country, not surprisingly, is the IED, the improvised explosive device or roadside bomb.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As the United States raises the stakes in Afghanistan, the government sends word of numerous casualties there. Extremely cold in the winter and baking hot in the summer, Afghanistan is a country with steep mountains and generally rough terrain.

Many wars have been fought here over the years, but none like the current one. U.S. forces are tasked with removing and eliminating threats posed by the Taliban and other anti-Coalition militia groups.

Newport`s Art Deco Festival

The art deco era was the first time in history where the movies and the medium of film served as a force in the popular culture of the day.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - “Art Deco August” will spotlight and celebrate the appreciation of Newport’s art deco heritage throughout the final month of summer – presented by the City Center Newport Association, the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts and the City of Newport.

The August celebration is aimed at increasing public awareness of the art deco era in a series of fun, entertaining and educational events for all ages.

Tours of Archaeological Site Offered at Champoeg

The archaeological project is part of continuing research into early pioneer settlement at Champoeg.

(CHAMPOEG, Ore.) - The Champoeg State Heritage Area will offer special 'Oregon 150' archaeological tours during July beginning Friday, July 10th.

Mike Niss with the Champoeg State Heritage Site, says the tours will allow visitors to observe an archaeological dig by Oregon State University summer field school students under the direction of Dr. David Brauner, an anthropology professor at OSU.

Police Release Preliminary Information in Fatal Traffic Crash Near Wilsonville

53-year old Linda Marie Trethewy was pronounced deceased at the scene.

(WILSONVILLE, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers, with the assistance of the interagency Clackamas County area crash investigation team, are investigating into Wednesday morning's fatal traffic crash that occurred south of Wilsonville on Interstate 5.

According to OSP Lieutenant Jason Bledsoe, this morning at approximately 5:15 a.m. a group of vehicles were northbound on Interstate 5 approaching milepost 282 in the area of a highway work zone where signs were displayed indicating an upcoming lane restriction.

Anti-Logging Protesters Arrested in Elliott State Forest in Douglas County

New laws make public protest in Oregon illegal?

(DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.) - Approximately 50 Oregon State Police troopers and Douglas County deputies arrived Wednesday morning at about 10:00 a.m. at the site of what police call, "an illegal logging protest" on the Elliott State Forest on the Umpcoos Ridge No. 2 Timber Sale in Douglas County.