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Suspicious Death Under Investigation West of I-5 Near Salem

The man is identified as 27-year old Robert Ray Workman who has no known permanent address and was living at nearby transient camp in the park's vicinity.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon State Police major crime detectives are investigating a suspicious death of a male who was found deceased Thursday morning in the vicinity of Cascade Gateway Park west of Interstate 5 in Salem.

Oregon State Police Spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings says today at approximately 6:00 a.m. Salem police and firefighters responded to a report of a possible deceased male southwest of the Interstate 5 and Highway 22 interchange on the east edge of Cascade Gateway Park.

Will Oregon Stand for Sex Abuse Victims? (VIDEO)

While church and state are separate in the United States, Oregon's government may be more interested in the welfare of churches than victims.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon sex abuse survivors joined Portland Attorney Kelly Clark at the capitol in Salem today, to attend a hearing for a bill that would extend the window of time sex abuse survivors have to take action against the person or people who abused them.

Oregon as a government, strongly condemns the sexual abuse and exploitation of children, yet politicians are struggling with this basic common sense answers for the people lucky enough to survive the abuse in the first place.

DPR Korea’s Nuclear Test Threatens Global Disarmament Efforts, Ban Warns

The DPRK’s only “viable option,” Mr. Ban pointed out, is for it to return to the table for talks.

(HELSINKI) - The recent nuclear and missile tests conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) jeopardize continuing global efforts to achieve nuclear disarmament, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned.

Addressing Finland’s Parliament in the capital, Helsinki, this week, Mr. Ban said that the DPRK’s nuclear test on Monday, its second ever, and its subsequent launch of short-range missiles not only “create tension in the region,” but “will also pose serious implications to peace and security on the regional and global level.”

Oregon Trooper Arrests Man on Cocaine and Methamphetamine Charges

Police say the found approximately 2 ounces of methamphetamine, 1/4 lb. of cocaine, and nearly $1,450 in cash.

(CASCADES LOCKS, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police traffic stop Tuesday in Cascade Locks led to the discovery and seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine and cash, according to OSP Lieutenant Patrick Ashmore.

He says Tuesday at approximately 11:00 p.m., an OSP senior trooper stopped a driver suspected of driving while intoxicated, in the Cascade Locks area.

UN Report Shows Israeli Checkpoints Continuing to Restricting Palestinian Movement

Israeli settlements erected in the West Bank since 1967, according to the report, are perhaps the most important factor driving the restrictions.

(GENEVA) - Israeli obstacles continue to constrain the freedom of movement for Palestinians living in the West Bank, according to a new report by the United Nations humanitarian arm.

They say some measures implemented by Israel have eased traffic flow on some routes into the four main cities, but other actions have further controlled Palestinian access while easing the movement of Israeli settlers, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs report noted.

VA Medical Center Third Annual Welcome Home OEF/OIF Vets

Veterans attending will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to learn about services, benefits, compensation and pension, eligibility, OIF/OEF specific information and Women Veterans Programs.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Portland VA Medical Center says they will show appreciation to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans with their Third Annual Welcome Home celebration event.

The Welcome Home event is Saturday, June 13th at PGE Park. OEF/OIF veterans and their families are invited to enjoy an evening at PGE Park as the Portland Beavers play the Fresno Grizzlies at 7:05 p.m.

LGBT Latinos Celebrate Dual Cultures with Pride

Latino Gay Pride committee gets ready for 4th Annual Portland Latino Gay Pride: La Lucha!

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - ¡Que Viva La Lucha! Is the rallying cry for the fourth annual Portland Latino Gay Pride Celebration scheduled for Thursday, June 4th to Sunday June 7th.

In 2006 a volunteer planning committee was formed to organize the first official Portland Latino Gay Pride Celebration. Drawing on the talents, creativity and commitment from the local community an evening recognizing the talents and contributions of the Latino LGBTQ community took place.

Man in Salem Park Shooting Dies From Injuries

Two others shot suffered non life-threatening gunshot wounds and remained hospitalized.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police say one of the victims in the shooting that occurred at Northgate Park on the afternoon of May 26th has died of his gunshot wounds.

Salem Police Lt. Dave Okada says the victim, Montez Bailey, was sitting on a park bench at the park along with 21-year old Skylar Hyland and 20-year old Cameron Carolino when the suspect walked up, had a brief conversation with them, then fired several gunshots.

Oregon House Passes Transportation Bill

Bill Will Create 4,600 Jobs Annually and Reduce Congestion at Key Bottlenecks

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon House on Wednesday passed HB 2001 – the Jobs and Transportation Act – paving the way for thousands of new construction jobs to reduce congestion, improve safety, build new multi-modal projects across the state and vastly improve freight mobility. The final vote on the House floor was 38-22.

House Speaker Dave Hunt said the project would create 4,600 jobs that would be sustained for a decade and bring long term benefits for communities across Oregon.

Sheriff Goes Back to the Beginning in Basic Police School

The agency that trains police in Oregon can grant a waiver if the applicant "has current knowledge and skills…" , but veteran cop Bob Skipper was sent back to square one.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Multnomah Sheriff Bob Skipper is preparing to go back to the four-month Basic Police Recruit Academy, beginning June 22nd 2009.

Lt. Mary Lindstrand, Public Information Officer with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, says that in preparation, Sheriff Skipper has been increasing his physical fitness routines, going through firearms qualifications and cutting down on fast food.