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FBI Investigates Possible Sighting of Domestic Terrorist Suspect

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of any fugitive should contact their nearest law enforcement agency, FBI Field Office, or U.S. Embassy.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The FBI is working with Canadian authorities to confirm the possible sighting of one of its Domestic Terrorism fugitives.

Last November, the Bureau announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of four eco-terrorists known as “The Family”.

Rebecca Rubin, one of the four fugitives, was spotted by a tipster who may have seen her near her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Keizer Fire District Holds Annual Awards Reception‏ (PHOTOS)

A special guest shared the history of the beginnings of emergency medicine in the fire service and the role that the television series "Emergency!" played in that history.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - The Keizer Fire District held its annual Firefighter Reception on Monday, January 19th 2009. Special guest Randolph Mantooth of the television show "Emergency!" delivered the keynote address. The ceremony introduced new recruits, swearing in of new Firefighters by Oregon State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson and the presentation of the District's service awards.

Mantooth is widely recognized for his portrayal of Los Angeles County Firefighter/Paramedic Johnny Gage in the popular 1970's era NBC Universal series "Emergency!"

Senators Introduce Bill to Promote Biogas Production Through Tax Credits‏

Biogas is produced through technologies such as anaerobic digestion (AD) that can convert animal wastes and other agricultural or organic wastes into at least 50% methane.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Billions of gallons of fossil fuels could be reduced through renewable energy sources produced from animal waste with a little ingenuity and modest government support.

Today, a bipartisan group of seven Senators led by Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska introduced groundbreaking legislation that promotes the development of biogas – a natural gas substitute created by the conversion of organic wastes such as the anaerobic digestion of animal wastes – through tax incentives.

Beaverton PD Says Burglary Suspects Were Caught in the Act (PHOTOS)

Both subjects are from the Beaverton area and are being charged with: 1st-degree Burglary, 1st-degree Theft, Unlawful Entry to a Motor Vehicle,Interfering with Police, and 2nd-degree Criminal Trespass.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Beaverton Police say they nabbed two suspects during a burglary this morning. One suspect remains at large at this time.

Beaverton PD received a call of a burglary in progress at 12975 SW 19th Street, Beaverton early this morning at 4:13 AM.

The caller said she'd heard the sound of the front door opening, which was believed to have possibly been left unlocked, and noises downstairs, according to Detective Pam Yazzolino with Beaverton Police, who says the woman also knew the family of five were all already home and asleep.

Amber Alert For Infant and His Mom Issued in Tempe Arizona

Arizona state officials say the suspect is armed and considered dangerous.

(TEMPE, Ariz.) - An Amber Alert was issued for a 7-month old Arizona Boy Today, January 22, 2009, at 2:09 PM Central Time. The Amber Alert was issued this afternoon after the child and his mother were abducted in Tempe.

This missing child, Joseph Muna, is a 7-month old Hispanic male. The suspect is 23-year old Salvador Muna, an Hispanic male, six feet tall, 275 pounds with short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing jeans with no shirt.

Burke-Sivers to lecture on `Resurrecting the Black Family` at University of Portland

Burke-Sivers was recently cited by Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski for his leadership and years of service to the state, following completion of a two-year term as chair of Oregon's Board on Public Safety Standards and Training.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - "Resurrecting the Black Family" is the title of an upcoming lecture by Harold Burke-Sivers, a deacon and public safety director of the University of Portland.

The lecture is set for 4:00 PM Monday, February 9th in Room 163 of Buckley Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., and is free and open to the public.

American Motorcycle Culture: The One Percenters

One Percent of all Motorcyclists were deemed "outlaw" by the AMA after the "Hollister Riot" in 1947; the patch has a unique meaning.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A friend of mine who is the President of a local motorcycle club chapter, explained this week that a college criminology course in Salem, Oregon is teaching students false information about the history of bikers and motorcycle clubs.

Obama`s First Foreign Policy Challenge:
Create New International Standards
to Resolve The Israeli-Palestinian Dispute

For where no law is, there is no transgression. - Romans 4. 15

(LOS ANGELES) - President Obama’s most immediate foreign policy challenge is to determine how to deal with the recent Israeli action in Gaza, and with the broader conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel’s partial-withdrawal from Gaza appears to have been timed to coincide with President Obama’s inauguration, rather than to answer any of Israel’s security concerns. Clear international standards for resolving intra-state group conflicts are required if the longest-standing problem in the Middle East is ever to be resolved.

UN to Embark on Humanitarian Assessment in Post-Conflict Gaza

In an attempt to get schools up and running again as soon as possible, UNICEF is working to repair windows, desks and chairs at schools, as well as to provide clean sanitation facilities for girls.

(JERUSALEM) - The top United Nations humanitarian official arrived in Jerusalem yesterday to begin an assessment of the needs on the ground in the Gaza Strip following the three-week Israeli military offensive that came to a halt just a few days ago.

Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and John Holmes will lead a humanitarian needs assessment team into Gaza tomorrow, together with the UN’s Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Serry.

Yes We Can Dare to Hope ... But We`ll Need to Work Hard to Bring Real Change

Obama has the ability to do a lot of good as long as we reject the temptation of feeling hopeless and cynical.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - On Tuesday, I dared to hope.

I even felt a little patriotic.

I was among the 2 million people who assembled on the Washington Mall to witness the moment. I was willing to come all the way from California, pay the airfare -- and leave the carbon footprint -- in order to join my daughter, Kalila, in watching history being made.