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Seaside Police Sergeant and Suspect Die After Gunfire

The suspect reportedly was shot by a taser and responded by shooting the officer with a gun.

(SEASIDE, Ore.) - Authorities say Phillip Ferry was walking down Broadway and was known by the officers to have a warrant for his arrest. Sergeant Goodding and the other officer attempted to place Mr. Ferry under arrest for the felony assault warrant.

Mr. Ferry reportedly resisted arrest and the other officer deployed less lethal force (taser). Ferry then fired a shot and struck Sergeant Goodding. The other Seaside police officer returned fire and shot Ferry.

Salem Police Responded to Serious Hit & Run Accident

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call (503)588-6171.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just after 10:00 p.m. Thursday, the Salem Police Department responded to a serious hit and run accident at Portland Rd NE and Hyacinth St.

According to witnesses, a black 2007 Chrysler 300 was southbound on Portland Rd. when a silver 2000 BMW northbound on Portland Rd. turned left into the path of the Chrysler, causing a t-bone accident.

Release Outlines Response to Questions Regarding the Oregon Office of Sheriff

Oregon State Sheriffs' explain the methodology behind recent events.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There is a process for changing the laws of our great nation and for amending our Constitution, and that process does not involve the armed takeover of government facilities and disruption of an entire community.

We fully support the expression of political opinions, and advocating for change within the legal system -- that is what sets our country apart from developing countries where the government is changed by an armed takeover.

Statement by the President on the Signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: For more than five years, a group of 12 countries have negotiated a forward-looking trade deal that sets new, high standards for trade and investment in one of the world’s fastest growing and most important regions.

Today, these countries signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership – a new type of trade deal that puts American workers first.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Program at Risk with Over-Regulation

“The Oregon Health Authority is proposing to destroy the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program by over-regulation that will make criminals out of thousands of patients and the growers who provide for them." - John Sajo

(SALEM, Ore.) - Were Oregon voters boondoggled when they “legalized” marijuana? Some say "Yes". But not by those that brought it forward; no... it was a political move, well played. Three times within the text, it was said that Measure 91 would "retain current medical marijuana laws". Three times. It passed by a 12-point margin by Oregon voters.

Then, the Legislature apparently was overcome by the impression that the (adult and most likely literate) voters did not understand marijuana and they decided to implement changes, for the benefit of said naive adults.

Prescription Opioids and Heroin - Our Kids are Dying!

The talk is not working. The workshops are not working. The government task forces are not working. Education is not working. If it were, the numbers would be declining not going through the roof. Our kids are dying!

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - In the 14 years I have been writing about the prescription opioid crisis which has evolved into a heroin epidemic, my frustration level has elevated.

In July 2007, I testified in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee about OxyContin and the criminal conviction of Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin.

National Council of Clubs Responds to Denver Motorcycle Expo Shooting

Eight patients were admitted into Denver Health, one died, three were in critical condition on Saturday afternoon after a verbal argument led to gunfire.

(DENVER, Colo.) - Council of Clubs attorney Wade Eldridge was present at the expo and in fact witnessed much of the confrontation. Mr. Eldridge says that he was present when he saw a crowd of Mongols and Iron Order, approximately a total of 20-30 individuals, gather inside the expo. According to Eldridge there was yelling and a verbal argument ensuing.

Mr. Eldridge then heard a gunshot. He saw an Iron Order member holding a handgun in his right hand with his right arm extended. According to Eldridge, he heard people shouting, “Put your gun away!”

Qassam Brigades Protest Sending Hamas Troops to Train in Turkey

"...this manifest error of Hamas political leaders cannot be overlooked." - Mohammed Deif, commander of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades

(SALEM, Ore.) - Hamas's Izz ad-Din al-Qassam brigades' commander objected against sending troops for a military and doctrinal training in Turkey and stated that Turkey is itself an ally of Israel.

The security relations between the two countries had never been cut in recent years and these relationships had been so strong.

Statement of Yemeni Anti-Intervention Political Parties` Coalition

The statement is in regard to US Secretary of State's remarks on intervention in Yemen

(SALEM, Ore.) - The executive commission of the Yemeni anti-intervention political parties’ coalition follow with great interest the developments in the Yemeni political arena and its repercussions locally, regionally and internationally, including those remarks issued by the US Secretary of State John Kerry, during a meeting with his counterparts in Gulf countries in Riyadh.

According to those remarks,the United States is the primary sponsor of the intervention, beyond any doubt, in Yemen.

Israeli Cooperation With IHS Jane`s Against ISIS

"ISIS has shown they do not will to harm Israel and its founders have created it for another purpose." - IHS Jane's

(SALEM, Ore.) - In a report quoting the Israeli Defence Minister, the English analytical database IHS Jane's wrote that ISIS has no intention to attack Israel and have no concerns in this area.

Jane's Information Group is a British publishing company specialising in military, aerospace and transportation topics.