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Residential Property Values Fell $2.4 Trillion During 2008 According to Newly Released Data

Salem home prices decrease.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Home prices across the country declined 11.1 percent in December 2008 compared to a year ago, and the total value of residential properties for December 2008 was $19.1 trillion, down $2.4 trillion from $21.5 trillion in December of 2007, according to First American CoreLogic and its LoanPerformance Home Price Index (HPI).

In Salem, home prices have decreased 8.98 percent in December compared to a year ago.

Cops Bust Suspected P2P Chemical Seizure (PHOTOS)

P2P style labs are very dangerous and considered rare because of the difficulty in obtaining the chemicals to complete the lab due to purchasing restrictions.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Police say a multi-agency investigation involving the Mid-Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force (MINT) and Canby Police Department led to the seizure of suspected methamphetamine-related chemicals and materials at a rural Wasco County home that would yield approximately $2.7 million of methamphetamine.

The eight-month investigation reportedly led detectives from MINT, Canby Police Department and Oregon State Police on February 4, 2009 to serve a search warrant at 365 NW 4th Street in Dufur.

Fifty-Two Percent of New Recruits in 2008 are 20 or Younger

National Priorities Project (NPP) finds a drop in age among new recruits, an over representation of low- and middle-income individuals, an increase in Black recruits and a decrease in Hispanic recruits.

(NORTHAMPTON, Mass.) - A new NPP analysis notes a significant drop in age among new recruits. NPP research also uncovers a continued over representation of recruits from low- and middle-income families, an increase in Black recruits, decrease in Hispanic recruits and important education trends.

This work is a result of an expanded NPP initiative, which now includes a database of 2004-2008 military recruitment numbers broken down by zip code, county and state.

Police Plan DUII Saturation Patrols

The annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival is being held in Newport during the weekend, and Highway 20 has historically had a lot of traffic.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - On Friday, February 20, 2009, and Saturday, February 21, 2009, the Benton County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Oregon State Police, will participate in a DUII saturation patrol.

The focus will be on Highway 20, between Corvallis and the Lincoln County line.

Con Artists Text Consumers to Pose as Banks, Credit Cards

Better Business Bureau recommends not trusting text messages that discuss finances.

(LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.) - Your Better Business Bureau has received recent inquiries showing that con artists are using text messages to attempt to scam financial-institution customers.

America Must Do Better by Their Veterans!

What do you think about this?

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) - A member of your family who was sent to Afghanistan comes and cannot find a job. He tries for over a year working in fast food joints and other minimum wage jobs. He has finished college and thought he was ready to see his part of the "American dream" for which he fought!!

He says, "Granddad, I did not go to Afghanistan and fight in the great patriotic war for our American way of life to come back to find that I am not nor it seems that I ever will be more than just a struggling po forgotten ex-solder boy. Ain't that a kick in the head??"

Oregon Bankers Association Offers Tips for ATM Safety

There are plenty of things to think about when using teller machines.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As the economy worsens and crime rises, the Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) has issued safety tips for ATM users to avoid being robbed.

Be aware of your surroundings. If you observe or sense suspiciouspersons or circumstances, do not use that ATM at that time.

New Website Resource Information: `OSP - Who We Are and What We Do

"OSP – Who We Are and What We Do" is available on the Oregon State Police website through links on our homepage www.oregon.gov/OSP in the "Spotlight" section and right side navigation bar, or directly at oregon.gov/OSP/briefs.shtml.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Much more than a highway patrol, the Oregon State Police is a full-service public safety agency providing a diverse range of services to our citizens and public safety partners.

Marine and Army Units Will Deploy to Afghanistan

Marine and Army infantry units will supplement existing forces.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Pursuant to President Obama's decision today, Secretary Gates ordered the deployment of two additional combat units, totaling more than 12,000 troops, to Afghanistan.

The 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), from Camp Lejeune, N.C., with approximately 8,000 Marines will deploy to Afghanistan in late Spring 2009.

Historic Pact Creates Largest RN Union Ever in U.S.

Powerful New Association of 150,000 RNs Joins to Organize All RNs, Promote Healthcare Justice

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - United American Nurses, the California Nurses Assn/NNOC, and the Massachusetts Nurses Assn have reached landmark accord.

In a dramatic move to unite the power and influence of America's leading direct care RN organizations, the United American Nurses, California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, and the Massachusetts Nurses Association today announced they are joining together to form a new, 150,000-member association.