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Fatal Crash Halts Northbound Traffic on I-5 in Portland

Motorists heading north to Vancouver and beyond are advised to use I-84 eastbound to I-205 northbound to get around the long backup.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A fatal crash has stopped traffic on Interstate-5 northbound near Marine Drive, Oregon Department of Transportation Officials say.

They are saying motorists heading north in Portland need to avoid the area as I-5 Northbound near Marine Drive will be closed for next three hours

The fatal crash is blocking the northbound lanes. The crash occurred about 8:00 PM tonight, Thursday, and the required crash investigation will keep most northbound lanes closed until about midnight.

House Auto Bailout Supporters Received Average of 65% More from Auto Industry Interests

“Big-money interest groups investing in political influence see sky-high returns, while 'we the people' foot the bill" - Daniel Newman, MAPLight.org's executive director

(BERKELEY, Calif.) - Members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act last night.

MAPLight.org's research department revealed that over the past five years (January 2003 - October 2008), auto manufacturers, auto dealers and labor unions gave an average of $74,100 in campaign contributions to each Representative voting in favor of the auto bailout, compared with an average of $45,015 to each Representative voting against the bailout--65% more money, on average, given to those who voted Yes.

The final vote: 237 Representatives voted Yes and 170 voted No, with 26 Not Voting and 1 voting “Present.”

Several Agencies Working Together Save Bridge Jumper`s Life

Multnomah Deputies Ken Yohe and Ron Osborn were able to pull Pietz, who was hypothermic, from his estimated 40 minutes in the water.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A number of Oregon and Washington emergency responders saved the life of a Ridgeland, Washington man last night at 7:15 AM.

The 38-year old man, Trenton Pietz, reportedly parked his black Lexus sedan in the middle of the Glenn Jackson bridge and jumped over the rail, plunging 100' into the river, according to Deputy Paul "Mac" McRedmond, the Public Information Officer with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

He says Oregon Department of Transportation workers first spotted the abandoned Lexus, left with its engine running, in the northbound lanes of the bridge, on the south side of Government Island.

Vancouver Police Release Composite of Armed Robbery Suspect

The suspect is described as a male Hispanic in his 30's approximately five foot seven, 250 pounds, with a heavy build.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Vancouver Police responded to an armed robbery at Quik Cash Payday Loans, 5210 E. Fourth Plain Blvd December 8th at approximately 7:20 PM.

Man Arrested After Explosion Rocks Aloha Apartment Complex (PHOTOS)

Eleven people including seven children were displaced because of the fire. Red Cross Disaster Services responded to the scene to assist the families with shelter.

(ALOHA, Ore.) - Deputies in Washington County say a man was arrested last night after a series of explosions occurred in an Aloha apartment complex.

Interview With Afghan War Pilot Serving in Iraq (VIDEO)

Tim King interviews an Oregon Guard pilot serving in Iraq who flew numerous missions in the war in Afghanistan.

(BALAD, Iraq) - Countless Americans in uniform are serving repeated combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Captain John Hoffman is one of the people from the Oregon National Guard aviation unit that I was embedded with in Iraq this past summer. In fact, John was my contact person with the squadron.

Keizer Puts New Ambulance Into Service

The new ambulance replaces a 2003 ambulance that will be rotated to become the District's second out ambulance.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - The Keizer Fire District placed a new ambulance in service at the end of November. The new advanced life support medical unit will be the new front line ambulance for calls in the Fire District, according to Fire District Spokesman Jim Trett.

He says planning for the new unit began approximately two years ago and was ordered in early 2008.

"Fire Chief Jeff Cowan pointed out that the new ambulance was not purchased with funds from the District's Levy approved by voters in the November general election", Trett said.

Libertarian Party Calls Logic Behind Auto Bailout `Insanity`

Says only hope for the long-term viability of automakers is bankruptcy and restructuring.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The nation's largest third-party is calling for Congress to strike down a measure backed by the White House that would risk at least $15 billion of taxpayer dollars to bailout the American automotive industry.

"It's insanity," says Libertarian Party spokesperson Andrew Davis.

"It's insane that we keep going back to the taxpayers to bailout struggling corporations who, for lack of good management and sound business practices, have become unprofitable. Who in Congress is standing up for the taxpayers? Where are the Republicans, who claim they stand for the free market? Where are the Democrats, who claim they oppose corporate welfare?"

Doggone Fun Holiday Getaways

Travel writer CeliaSue Hecht highlights another one of the best vacation spots on the west coast for people who like to travel with man's best friend.

(MENDOCINO ) - Gotta getaway for the holidays with Fido and Fluffy without breaking the bank? Try pet friendly Mendocino.There is fun in them thar verdant rolling hills plus the pooch pounding surf of the Pacific ocean.

Retired Head JAG Interferes in Plans For Lawsuit Meant to Free Marine Sergeant Hutchins

Those of us fighting for justice for Hutchins will not stop until his freedom is realized.

(FORT LEAVENWORTH) - Sgt Lawrence Hutchins III sits in the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, wrongfully convicted of manslaughter. His case is one that made worldwide headlines in 2006, and continues to set records for the amount of corruption and dishonor involved in putting this amazing Marine away for over a decade–all because he did his job.

There are those who have worked to free him, and continue to do so even now, almost three years after the incident in Hamdania when seven Marines and a Navy Corpsman ended the life of a terrorist responsible for many deaths.

There was to be a lawsuit filed in federal court regarding the practice of attainder...