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American Airlines Cancels 850 Flights Nationwide

As many as 500 flights were cancelled on Tuesday.

(FORT WORTH, Texas) - American Airlines is canceling several hundred flights today to conduct additional inspections of its MD-80 fleet to ensure precise and complete compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s airworthiness directive related to the bundling of wires in the aircraft’s wheel wells.

Ten American Airlines flights into and out of Portland International Airport in Portland, Ore. have been cancelled for today.

Cartoon Strip: Nota Bene by Leonardo No. 89 - The Fabulous 2008 Salem Follies

This is the eighty-ninth installment of the Salem-News.com original series "Nota Bene by Leonardo" by Salem cartoonist Glen Bledsoe.

(Earth-Salem) - Like many communities across infinite variations of the United States across the universe, Salem, Oregon has suffered at the economic policies of the Bush administration.

On one anonymous world, an out-of-work (naturally) troupe of artists puts on a show and they tell it like they see it.

American Airlines Cancels More Flights Wednesday

As many as 500 flights were cancelled on Tuesday.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - American Airlines is canceling several hundred flights today to conduct additional inspections of its MD-80 fleet to ensure precise and complete compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s airworthiness directive related to the bundling of wires in the aircraft’s wheel wells.

Ten American Airlines flights into and out of Portland International Airport in Portland, Ore. have been cancelled for today.

Arlington Cemetery Makes Historic Exception for World War I Veteran

Frank Buckles apparently doesn't intend to take the offer any time soon. At 107, he still does 50 sit ups a day and lifts weights three times a week.

(MILWAUKIE, Ore.) - Ken Buckles, Executive Director of Oregon's Remembering America's Heroes, has won a long-fought battle – a battle centered around World War One.

For twelve years, Buckles has been recognizing and honoring American Vets through his program at Milwaukie High School where he is also a teacher. But this time it was personal.

New Data Shows Oregon`s Wealthiest Pulling Away From the Rest

Group says policies should promote opportunities for all Oregonians.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - The income gap that separates Oregon's wealthiest families from the rest of the state's households has widened dramatically over the past two decades, according to a new study.

Between the late '80s and the middle of this decade, Oregon experienced the second highest increase in the gap between the incomes of the richest and middle-income families.

Documentary on Oregon Guard Soldiers in Iraq Will Have Free Showings Statewide

When violence is depicted, it is startling and real. The soldiers, at times funny, sometimes bitter, sometimes very innocent share their story of combat in Iraq.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "This is War", is an 84-minute documentary following nine soldiers serving in Iraq and will be featured at a free showing open to the public at locations throughout Oregon.

Family, friends, veterans and all citizens of Oregon are encouraged to attend and show their support of the soldiers from Oregon who have proven themselves to be a reliable, ready and relevant part of the total force of our country and our state.

10 U.S. War Casualties Reported Overseas

One Special Forces soldier was also killed in Afghanistan.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Department of Defense has announced a number of recent deaths in Iraq involving our military forces. Casualty numbers have been growing steadily in recent weeks, particularly in the Iraq theater of operations.

Among the nine casualties in Iraq reported here, are two field grade officers and a captain. The deaths of these military personnel all occurred between April 3rd and April 7th. Seven soldiers were killed on April 6th, including the three officers.

Suspect in Brooke Wilberger Case Joel Courtney Arrives Back in Corvallis

Brooke Wilberger has never been found, but prosecutors believe they still have the goods on Joel Courtney who will soon go on trial.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Benton County District Attorney John Haroldson, Corvallis Police Department Captain Jon Sassaman, and Benton County Sheriff Diana Simpson held a joint media conference to announce the arrival of Joel Courtney in Benton County today.

Courtney is alleged to have murdered Brooke Wilberger nearly four years ago after she was abducted in Corvallis.

American Airlines Cancels 500 Flights Nationwide

All four American Airlines flights into Portland International Airport tonight have been CANCELLED.

(FORT WORTH, Texas) - American Airlines is canceling several hundred flights today to conduct additional inspections of its MD-80 fleet to ensure precise and complete compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s airworthiness directive related to the bundling of wires in the aircraft’s wheel wells.

Albany Man Goes Berzerk Police Say, After Break-Up With Girlfriend

Detectives seized numerous handguns and rifles from the suspects home.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - On Monday, at approximately 2:25 PM, the Albany Police Department responded to the 700 block of SW College Park Drive on the report of a disturbance.

A caller reported that a male suspect was assaulting a female and dragging her down the street by her hair. Responding officers found the male suspect, identified as 47-year old Albany resident, James Culbertson, who was detained by a male friend of the female victim in a driveway in the 700 block of SW College Park Drive.