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Netanyahu: Hitler Didn`t Want to Exterminate the Jews

Meertz party leader calls foul on Netanyahu's amazing claim that a Palestinian influenced Hitler's program to exterminate Jews.

(TEL AVIV) - Zahava Gal-on, leader of the left-wing Meretz party, said that Netanyahu, during his address to the World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, tried to whitewash Adolf Hitler's crimes.

Mr. Netanyahu said in a speech to the Zionist Congress on Tuesday night that “Hitler didn’t want to exterminate the Jews at the time, he wanted to expel the Jews.”

The Deteriorating Economic Situation in the West Bank

Revenues are down as much as 50%, posing serious economic collapse for hundreds of families.

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - The commercial and economic center of the West Bank region is facing a serious financial crisis due to the recent intifada, according to a report by Yediot Ahronot.

The report with an emphasis on a 50% reduction in commercial revenue in the West Bank quoted the owner of a restaurant, Alun Shabbat, saying, "No one visits Jerusalem, large companies prefer to hold their ceremonies in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu Responsible for The Current Crisis in Israel: Herzog

"Jerusalem has been divided only during your tenure and not under Peres or Rabin. Only you are responsible" - Zionist Union MK Isaac Herzog

(TEL AVIV) - Leader of opposition and Zionist Union MK Isaac Herzog sharply rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a ceremony observed on remembrance of the 20th anniversary of Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s death. Herzog accused Netanyahu of poor leadership in comparison to Rabin.

"All of your actions, all of your speeches, decisions are full of fear which are deep and polarizing," the opposition leader said.

Harney County Sheriff Calls Community Together

Sheriff Dave Ward invites the community to attend a meeting Jan. 6 to discuss safety concerns and the disruptions caused by the behavior of those at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

(HARNEY COUNTY, Ore.) - "I want to invite those who live and work in Harney County to join me on Wednesday afternoon for a community meeting. We will gather at 4 pm at the Harney County Fairgrounds, Memorial Building, 69660 S. Egan Street.

"It is very important that Harney County citizens who feel strongly about getting these militants out of our county join with me in this effort.

Situation Awkward: Standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

"It is time for you to leave our community. Go home, be with your own families and end this peacefully." - Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward

(HARNEY COUNTY, Ore.) - "This incident originally started when people from outside the state arrived in an attempt to prevent the Hammonds from returning to prison. This began as a peaceful protest.

"It took an unfortunate turn when some of those people broke off and began an armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

Aryan Brotherhood Methamphetamine Operation Dismantled

Meth-selling network comes to a halt in Texas.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - When a federal judge recently sentenced the last two of 34 Aryan Brotherhood of Texas gang members to prison for their roles in a methamphetamine drug distribution network, it marked the end of the gang’s foothold in Central Texas—and also highlighted the extraordinary partnership between local, state, and federal law enforcement that brought the criminals to justice.

Methamphetamine—also known as ”meth” and “ice” because it is usually sold in crystallized form—can devastate communities.

Closures and Late Starts Due to Wintery Conditions (UPDATED)

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(SALEM, Ore.) - A Winter Weather Advisory for a mix of sleet and freezing rain remains in effect until 10 a.m. Monday.
Colleges & Universities - Private:
Univ. of Phoenix, Ore. Campus: 2 Hours Late (Effective tomorrow - Mon Jan 4th)
Western Oregon University: Opening at noon (Effective tomorrow - Mon Jan 4th)
Concorde Career College: Opening at 10 am. Sunrise class canceled (Effective tomorrow - Mon Jan 4th)
Portland State University: Opening at 10 am (Effective tomorrow - Mon Jan 4th)...

Winter Weather Advisory Alert for Snow in Willamette Valley

Target Areas: Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Central Coast Range of Western Oregon, Central Willamette Valley, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills, South Willamette Valley

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for valley areas for a mix of snow and sleet and freezing rain, in effect from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

This system will spread light to briefly moderate precipitation across western Oregon Sunday morning, likely before temperatures have a chance to recover from a chilly night in the 20's.

Israel Must Take Nasrallah`s Words Seriously: Lieberman

Liberman said he does not have confidence that the government will properly take care of the situation should a third Lebanese war take place.

(TEL AVIV) - Avigdor Liberman, Chairperson of Yisrael Beytenu, issued a grave warning in response to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's rare public appearance.

Lieberman stated these statements while Nasrallah in his speech had said, "We'll soon finish in Syria and we'll be available to take care of you (Israel)."

Stayton Teen in Critical Condition After Late Night Crash

Deputies believe speed was the only contributing factor to this crash.

(STAYTON, Ore.) - A car crashed outside of Stayton about 1:30 a.m. on Fernridge Road SE and Siegmund Road SE. When Deputies arrived they found a Nissan passenger car torn into two pieces.

The driver who was pinned inside of the vehicle was extricated by firefighters and transported immediately to Stayton Memorial Hospital and later flown to OHSU.