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National Research Council on TCE Kicks U.S. Marines to the Curb

It isn't the first time Marines have been thoroughly screwed by the government, but this might rate as one of our politician's most shameful moves.

(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) - The U.S. government is placing its boot straight up the backside of the nation's most esteemed warriors - U.S. Marines, by suddenly abandoning data that proved Uncle Sam polluted bases with toxic and deadly chlorine-based chemical degreasers.

Thousands of Marines who served at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina are sick or dead from contact with Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE) that was mostly supplied by Dow Chemical, and found its way into the base's water supply.

Oregon Announces Proposed Fall Coastal Chinook and Coho Season

According to one ODFW spokesperson, this year’s coho return “is much larger than anything we’ve had in a long time”. What does this mean to us fishermen?

(SALEM, Ore.) - ODFW recently announced their proposed coastal fall chinook and wild coho seasons. These proposals now go to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for final approval, which is expected some time in August. There are some significant changes of note this year.

The first is the fall chinook season. For those of you who remember, 2008 was not a good year for these fish. It appears that 2009 will not be any better. Many rivers will have significant restrictions this year.

Spike Strips Halt Long Distance Wrong Way Driver on I-5 in Southern Oregon (PHOTOS)

Police say the wrong way driver blew past officers while driving the wrong way on the freeway and only stopped after being spike stripped.

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - Police say a Glendale, Oregon woman was hospitalized and arrested after an early Saturday morning incident during which she drove nearly 20 miles the wrong way on Interstate 5 between Glendale and Canyonville.

OSP troopers and Douglas County deputies were able to get her vehicle stopped using spike strips after closing the southbound lanes at two locations, according to OSP Sergeant Steve Mitchell. He says it began this morning at 1:46 a.m. when a 911 caller reported a traffic crash on southbound Interstate 5 near milepost 79 near the Douglas and Josephine County line.

U.S. Labor Department Awards $114 million in Youth Education and Training Grants

YouthBuild program will help young people and communities nationwide.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis has announced the award of approximately $114 million to 183 community groups to provide education and training to young people across the United States.

Keizer Man Severely Hurt in ATV Crash

The victim is currently in critical in the facility's Intensive Care Unit.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Police in Keizer say a 27-year old man was severely injured Friday while riding a 2008 Yamaha 700R ATV east on Appleblossom Drive Northeast.

Sgt. Andrew Copeland with Keizer Police says Rene Rubio was approaching the corner of Appleblossom and Potts Drive when he was unable to negotiate the turn correctly and traveled off the road. "Mr. Rubio was thrown from the ATV into a parked vehicle where he suffered substantial injury."

Oregon Woman Indicted For Killing Infant Son

Araceli Velasquez Espain will be arraigned on Tuesday, June 16th.

(HEPPNER, Ore.) - Morrow County District Attorney Elizabeth A. Ballard and Attorney General John Kroger today announced that a grand jury has indicted Araceli Velasquez Espain on multiple counts for the death of her infant son.

The indictment accuses Espain of intentionally killing her baby on June 6th. She is scheduled to be arraigned in Morrow County Circuit Court at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 16th. Espain faces charges of aggravated murder, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree manslaughter, first-degree criminal mistreatment and abandonment of a child.

Oregon Fugitive Arrested in Michigan

Springer is being held in Kent County, Michigan, pending extradition back to Oregon

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - After four months on the lamb, 21-year old Damien Andrew Springer of McMinnville was apprehended Friday around 2:00 p.m. by the United States Marshals Service in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Officials say that in February, Mr. Springer was arrested and lodged in the Yamhill County Jail for Rape in the Third Degree, Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor by McMinnville Police Department.

House Passes Bill Combating Metal Theft

Metal theft has become a major threat to public safety, business and agriculture.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon House on Thursday unanimously passed legislation to combat metal theft, completing a three-year process and a bipartisan effort to stem the growth in metal theft. SB 570 imposes new fines and penalties on metal thieves and improves the ability of the state’s law enforcement community to monitor transactions.

State Rep. Brent Barton (D-Clackamas) and State Rep. Andy Olson (R-Albany) were the House participants in a bicameral work group that came up with the final agreement.

Senate Votes to Dramatically Expand Health Care Coverage for Oregonian’s Children & most Vulnerable

House Bill 2009 and House Bill 2116 will reform health care delivery and fund coverage for more Oregonians using $2 billion in Federal matching dollars.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Following through on a commitment to dramatically increase access to health care for children and the most vulnerable in Oregon while controlling costs for all, the Senate Democrats passed both HB 2116 and HB 2009 this afternoon.

Together, the two bills will cover 95% of Oregon’s uninsured children and extend coverage to an additional 35,000 low-income adults while instituting a reformed model of health care delivery for Oregonians.

Salem Oregon Farmers Markets Are In Full Swing (VIDEO)

Mark your calendars for Wednesdays and Saturdays, eat healthy local food and enjoy Oregon's capitol city.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem, Oregon's Farmers Markets are in full swing, providing business opportunities for local agriculturists and great shopping for local residents and visitors. The event's Day Market Coordinator Tina Miller says there are many reasons the events are doing so well.

The market runs from April through October. the Saturday market runs from 9 to 3 every Saturday, and our Wednesday market runs from 10 to 2, and that's located between Liberty and High Streets.