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Oregon State and Local Taxes Hit Poor and Middle Class Harder Than Rich, Study Finds

The analysis comes as a task force created by the state legislature and appointed by the governor is reviewing Oregon's tax system.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - Oregon state and local taxes take a bigger bite out of the pocketbooks of poor and middle-class families than those of wealthy families, according to a new analysis released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy.

U.S. Navy Announces Re-Establishment of U.S. Fourth Fleet

Some say it could be another setup for a preemptive military strike.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead announced today the re-establishment of the U.S. Fourth Fleet and assigned Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan, currently serving as commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, as its new commander.

Fourth Fleet will be responsible for U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and submarines operating in the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Effective July 1st, the command will have operational responsibility for U.S. Navy assets assigned from east and west coast fleets to operate in the SOUTHCOM area.

ID Experts` Five Steps to Prevent Medical ID Theft

Protect your medical records, as well as your pocketbook, against identity thieves.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Medical identity theft won't just harm your pocketbook, but could cost you your health. Unlike traditional identity theft, the consequences of medical identity go beyond the financial costs.

They can impact your health due to inaccurate information being documented on medical records, potentially leading to future misdiagnosis and other complications.

The Nye Beach Writers` Series Presents Ceiridwen Terrill

Ceiridwen Terrill is working on a new book, "Inyo," about wolf-dogs in the United States. She lives on her sailboat, Whistledown, with her dog, Thelma.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - The award-winning Nye Beach Writers Series' will feature nonfiction author, Ceiridwen Terrill on Saturday, April 26th. Her performance begins at 7:00 PM in the Newport Visual Arts Center in Nye Beach.

Ceiridwen Terrill specializes in literary nonfiction, including environmental journalism, science writing and memoir, with a focus on urban ecology, urban/wild conflicts, and the intersections of gender, culture and science.

Northern Coast 10-digit Dialing Goes Into Effect for Residents

The 14 coastal exchanges to join the 503/971 area code overlay in 2008 are Astoria, Cannon Beach, Seaside, Warrenton, Bay City, Beaver, Cloverdale, Garibaldi, Pacific City, Rockaway, and Tillamook and Nehalem.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In case you haven’t heard, seven-digit dialing will no longer work for local telephone calls for customers in fourteen north Oregon coast telephone exchanges beginning this coming weekend.

Sandy Police Seek Info on Firearm Suspect Who Threatened Couple

The Sandy Police Department is asking for your help in identifying this subject.

(SANDY, Ore.) - The Sandy Police Department is seeking the public's help identifying a suspect who they believe pointed a firearm at a man. On March 29th at approximately 2:00 PM, a 69-year old male reported having a firearm pointed at him following a road rage incident involving the victim's wife.

The suspect was driving a black Jeep and is described as an olive-complected white male, early to mid-30's, with close cropped, tightly curled dark hair.

OSP Superintendent Will Swear In 15 New Recruit Troopers

Governor Ted Kulongoski extended his congratulations to the soon-to-be-sworn new recruits troopers.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon State Police Superintendent Timothy McLain will swear in fifteen new recruit troopers Sunday evening starting 24-weeks of training at the Oregon Public Safety Academy to launch their careers with the Oregon State Police (OSP).

On April 27th at 6:30 PM, the fifteen recruit troopers will be sworn in before family and friends at the Oregon Public Safety Academy Hall of Heroes in Salem.

Lawmakers Crack the Whip on Young Oregon Drivers for Unrelated Mistakes

Lawmakers raised during more tolerant years, say nobody caught drinking will drive until they're 21, and that their plan will save lives.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The state DMV says Oregon's adult citizens under age 21 should think twice about drinking alcohol. As of January 1st, they can lose their driver licenses without even getting into a car if they have any type of alcohol violation.

The new law passed by the 2007 Oregon Legislature allows courts to deny the driving privileges of residents if they have had any contact with police over drinking, even at a private party.

Israelis and Palestinians Talks Most Intensive in Eight Years, UN Says

In Lebanon, the UN notes a sharp increase in the daily number of Israeli air violations.

(GENEVA) - Israelis and Palestinians are currently engaged in the most intensive negotiations on issues pertaining to final status since the political process broke down almost eight years ago, a senior United Nations official told an open meeting of the Security Council today.

However, Assistant-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Angela Kane warned the 15-member body that "the significance of this should not be underestimated, but neither should the grave risks to the process be overlooked."

Freeway Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Man and Recovery of Female Runaway

Police say speeds during the chase reached 100 MPH.

(WILSONVILLE, Ore.) - Oregon State Police say troopers arrested a Hillsboro man and detained a 17-year old runaway female passenger Wednesday morning after they attempted to elude police northbound on Interstate 5 for over 25 miles before crashing on Highway 217.

"After crashing, the man tried to elude on foot but was overtaken by troopers and arrested after a brief struggle." Lt. Gregg Hastings with Oregon State Police said.