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Interagency Wildland Firefighting School Begins in Sweet Home

Classes begin today and continue through Friday.

(SWEET HOME, Ore.) - "Fire School provides crucial education and training in wildland fire to new firefighters and gives career firefighters a chance to refresh their skills, explore leadership opportunities and come together as a team working towards a common goal," said Sheldon.

"A nearby forest landowner, Cascade Timber Consulting, Inc., provides a new field site each year and we are very grateful," he added.

Suspected Thief Giving Chase Jumps off Bridge Before Surrendering

The suspect used all of his options to evade capture.

(LYONS, Ore.) - The suspect leapt about 30 feet into the Santiam River where he floated down river for several hundred yards, then swam to shore and fled on foot.

K9 teams from Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Salem Police Department tracked the suspect. Due to the heavily wooded and steep terrain, the Sheriff's Office SWAT Team was called in to search the area.

REVIEW: Real One`s Shatter Shots Bring Cannabis Tinctures into the Spotlight

Want a shot? How about a Shatter Shot? Cannabis to the rescue!

(SALEM, Ore.) - In a world where cannabis giants are springing up before our eyes, entrepreneur/innovator Real One has been rooted for many years, a homegrown product of the cannabis community.

This spring, a new line of products, Real One's Dab With Me Shatter Shots, join his official Pothead Music & Merchandise store.

Oregon Senator Merkley Integral in Passing Banking Services for Legal Cannabis Businesses

Appropriations Committee Passes Merkley-Murray Amendment to Provide Access to Banking Services for Legal Marijuana Businesses

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - At long last, Oregon's legal cannabis business industry is within sight of being able to access the banking system. It's a no-brainer that anyone doing business and receiving money should have a bank account, but until today, there was no light at the end of the tunnel.

Right now, legally operated cannabis businesses in Oregon and other states with legal cannabis have a seriously hard time accessing any banks. Why? It's simple: banks and credit unions that provide them services can be sanctioned or shut down under federal law.

No Charges Against Teen in Death of Jeffery Holly

The intoxicated man had a long history of domestic abuse, and threatened multiple times that he was going to kill the teen.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - The Keizer Police department conducted an extensive investigation, and after a thorough review the Marion County District Attorney's office has decided that the involved 16-year-old was justified in using deadly physical force against Holly.

No criminal charges will be filed in connection with Holly's death.

$50,000 Reward to Help the FBI Catch the East Area Rapist

Cold Case Killer: investigators are anxious to solve the case.

(LOS ANGELES) - Between 1976 and 1986, the violent and elusive individual known as the East Area Rapist, and later as the Original Night Stalker and the Golden State Killer, committed 12 homicides, 45 rapes, and more than 120 residential burglaries in multiple California communities.

His victims ranged in age from 13 to 41 and included women home alone, women at home with their children, and husbands and wives.

Microsoft to Acquire LinkedIn

Linkedin has experienced 19 percent growth year over year to more than 433 million members worldwide

(REDMOND, Wash./ MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca.) - Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD) on Monday announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, inclusive of LinkedIn’s net cash.

LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence.

Uranium Prices Set To Double By 2018

The massive nuclear development around the globe means much to the uranium market.

(LONDON OilPrice.com) - With prices set to double by 2018, we've seen the bottom of the uranium market, and the negative sentiment that has followed this resource around despite strong fundamentals, is starting to change.

Billionaire investors sense it, and they're always the first to anticipate change and take advantage of the rally before it becomes a reality.

American Muslim and Arab-American Communities in Portland and SW Washington Condemn Orlando Shooting

"Let us join others here and throughout our state, nation and world -- to call for an end to terrorism, hate, and violence."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Islam prohibits violence and killing and emphasizes time and time again the sanctity of human life. According to the Quran [5:32], the likeness of one who murders a soul is as one who has transgressed and murdered all of humanity, and the likeness of one who brings life to a soul is as one who has given life and hope to all of humanity.

OSU Launches Online Map of Oregon`s Gardens, Forests and Farms

New map offers opportunities to explore Oregon as an informed visitor.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - An exciting new map brings information to your fingertips. Now the public can easily explore Oregon’s forests, farms, history, public gardens and more this summer through an online map assembled by Oregon State University.

From the Visitors Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport to the Summer Farm Festival and Annual Field Day in Ontario, there are multiple opportunities to learn about Oregon’s natural heritage.