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Unusual Observations From the War in Iraq

A list of unexpected and offbeat sights and sounds from the Iraq war theater.

(BALAD, Iraq) - Most of the people I have met who are serving in Iraq at this time are professional and on task. They perform their roles without complaint and almost all work long and hard hours, regardless of what they do.

Marines Unaware of Risks

More information about the toxic waste exposure of Marines at the El Toro Air Station is emerging, but government data regarding the site remains elusive.

(SOMERDALE, N.J.) - The Marine Corps takes great pride "in taking care of its own", but the Naval services have not done a good job notifying veterans who were stationed at former MCAS Toro that they are at risk for exposure to toxic chemicals as a result of the contamination of the soil and groundwater. Very few know of their exposure.

Marines who served at Camp Lejeune, El Toro and possibly several locations, have been exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) and Perchloroethylene (PCE), and they may suffer serious health consequences, and have no idea of what hit them. Most Marine and Navy veterans stationed at El Toro have no knowledge of the toxic chemicals found on the base, its place on the EPA Superfund, eventually closure in 1999, and sale at a public auction by the Navy in 2005 to a joint venture for $650 million.

Portland Man Swept From Jetty at Newport Remains Missing

Search suspended for man near Newport Jetty.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Coast Guard officials say the search for a 23-year old man who was swept from a jetty near Newport, Oregon, was suspended at 5:47 PM Sunday.

Members of the Coast Guard, Oregon State Police and Newport Fire Department scoured the area by foot, boat and helicopter for six hours before suspending the search.

"Searchers looked for this man longer than the estimated survivability time," said Jeff Griffin, a watchstander at the Coast Guard Command Center in Seattle.

Legendary Promoter Pete Bennett Brings Rock Stars to Oregon: Up Close and Personal (VIDEO)

Superstar Denny Laine's All-Star Wings concert hosted by Pete Bennett is at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem, Oregon at 7:30 Saturday night, and at the Aladdin Theatre in Portland on Sunday night.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - In the world of entertainment, there are stars and there are superstars, there are famous, and the infamous, and there are all of those yet to be discovered. Pete Bennett has met them all- or intends to.

Pete Bennett is world's #1 promotion man, as dubbed by Billboard Magazine and known by entertainers around the world. He promoted Elvis, the Beatles, the Who, the Rolling Stones, AeroSmith and scores more, and he's still going strong.

In this interview, Pete Bennett tells us about the concerts being held this weekend in Salem and Portland, showcasing Denny Laine (The Moody Blues, Paul McCartney & Wings) and the cast of other famous rockers who will be on stage in these two intimate venues.

Expect Wind, Rain and Temperature Drop from West Coast Storm

Satellite images show a large plume of moisture streaming into the West Coast. Rain and wind will intensify through the day from northern California to the lower mainland of British Columbia, with winds gusting as high as 60 mph in coastal areas along with rain and strong surf.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The powerful Pacific storm moving into the Pacific Northwest today will not only bring dramatic changes to the West, it will influence the weather across the country through early next week, according to AccuWeather.com.

A weak storm system moved into the Northwest on Thursday, setting the stage for the second, more powerful storm arriving today. On Saturday, the precipitation fans out across the Intermountain West.

Vietnam War Pilot Serving in Iraq Has Seen Many Changes (VIDEO)

An Oregon National Guard officer talks about his life as a Vietnam War helicopter pilot still serving in the military, currently deployed in Balad, Iraq in an air support role.

(BALAD, Iraq) - The world was different in 1969 when Barry Brown enlisted in the U.S. Army with a goal of flying helicopters. His dream was realized, and it led to Barry serving ten months as a Huey pilot in Vietnam.

Oregon Capitol Fire `Most Likely Accidental in Nature`

Investigators fail to determine exact cause of costly state capitol fire.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A fire that happened after midnight August 30th at the Oregon State Capitol, located at 900 Court St NE, caused no injuries. The blaze did alarm many at the state house as it quickly caused damage to an area of the building close to the Governor's office.

Bill Holmstrom with Salem Fire says his agency conducted a detailed investigation, assisted by the Oregon State Police Arson & Explosives Section and ATF agents, but the agencies were unable to determine what actually started the fire.

Pete Bennett Presents: An Evening of Classic British Rock and Roll with Denny Laine

Founding guitarist of The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney’s Wings and an all-star rockin' line up are coming to Salem and Portland this weekend.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are some serious rock stars coming to town this weekend, a moment in time that we hope will stand still and last as long as possible.

Benny and Sid`s Your Public Service Announcements #14

(Salem) - This is a special edition of Benny & Sid's Public Service Announcements with a focus on Measure 60. In addition to the color commentary from Benny & Sid a reprise of an older Nota Bene repurposed as a video comic will be found below. In a nutshell: teacher merit pay is a bad idea for many reasons. Vote NO on measure 60.

PGE Customers to Receive Millions in Refunds for Trojan Nuclear Plant Costs

Affected customers will have six months from the date of the decision to file a claim with PGE.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today the Oregon Public Utility Commission issued a comprehensive decision that will refund $33.1 million to customers of Portland General Electric (PGE).