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Scott McClellan`s Integrity is Blowin` in the Wind (VIDEO)

George Bush's biggest former defender rolls over on his ex-boss, is it conscience or wisdom?

(SALEM, Ore.) - The meanest and most evasive White House Press Secretary in history, Scott McClellan, has rolled over on President George W. Bush, calling his performance at the time just exactly what it was... so much bull. But what happens next?

"Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan is lashing out at the Bush administration." That is how FOX News begins their coverage on McClellan's surprise turnaround on Bush, the man he defiantly lied for very recently during what may easily end up being this country's most tumultuous presidency ever.

Amber Alert Canceled for Girl in Indiana

The Indiana State Police canceled the Amber Alert after the girl was found on Sunday night. There is no further information available at this time.

(TERRE HAUTE, Indiana) - The Indiana State Police issued an Amber Alert on Sunday afternoon after a small girl was reportedly abducted in Vigo, Indiana, approximately 12 miles south of Terre Haute.

Police say the girl has been located.

Are Police Criminal Profiling Drivers in Oregon?

Are police in Oregon practicing criminal profiling?

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you are driving around with a lot of cash in Oregon and your car has California plates; you might end up in big trouble. Police in Oregon say they don't use "criminal profiling" but some stories are hard to explain as anything else.

Three Die in Crash on Highway 224

Police say all names will be released following positive identification of the deceased persons and next of kin notifications.

(ESTACADA, Ore.) - Police say two people died and one was seriously injured early this morning in a single vehicle crash on Highway 224 about thirty miles east of Estacada. The names of the three occupants are withheld pending positive identification and next of kin notifications.

Oregon State Police Sergeant Fred Testa says that around 5:53 AM, a report was received of a single vehicle crash on Highway 224 in the Ripplebrook area near milepost 49.

Deputies Avoid Shooting Knife Wielding Cat Killer Suspect in Aloha

Aloha man accused of killing cat and resisting arrest and several other charges.

(ALOHA, Ore.) - An Aloha man faces numerous charges from an incident that began early Saturday morning, as deputies attempted to perform a welfare check at his home on SW Sammy Drive in Aloha.

What followed was a bizarre series of incidents; involving a knife wielding man, slashed police cruiser tires, and a dead cat.

Greenpeace Kicks Off Global Warming Campaign in Salem

Over 50 locals turn out for global warming event.

(SALEM, Ore.) - On Saturday local Greenpeace staff announced the start of a campaign to work with community members who are concerned about the threat global warming poses to Oregon’s environment and way-of-life by registering volunteers at a community event.

Senior energy analyst Christopher Dymond of Oregon Department of Energy talked about the local benefits of renewable energy and Greenpeace organizer Sofia Gidlund spoke of the goals of the campaign.

Body Recovered From Ocean Near Depoe Bay

The body was found in 40 feet of water 1/2 mile south of Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint in Lincoln County.

(DEPOE BAY, Ore.) - Oregon State Police and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office are investigating the discovery of a body Saturday afternoon in the Pacific Ocean south of Depoe Bay.

They say at this point that there are are no signs of foul play and the body has not been positively identified, according to Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division Sergeant Todd Thompson.

`Surge` Brigade Redeploys Back Home

Kudos to the 4th Stryker BCT 2nd ID, heading home next month after a most successful deployment.

(BAGHDAD, Iraq) - Approximately 4,000 Soldiers from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd ID, are redeploying back to Fort Lewis, Washington next month.

High-Speed Motorcycle Chase Leads to Man`s Arrest in Salem

He flew by an unmarked police car at 110 mph according to reports.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A Salem man was cited and released Friday afternoon following what police say were two separate attempts to elude an Oregon State Police captain in the Salem area.

Police Say Father and Son Shot Each Other During Family Argument

Alcohol reportedly drove the fight between the men that led to the shooting.

(GRANDE RONDE, Ore.) - Polk County deputies were called to the scene of a shooting with multiple victims Friday night at 8:40 PM.

While enroute, they were advised of a report that two people were shot at a residence on Andy Riggs Road in Grand Ronde.