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Man Airlifted from Oregon Beach by Coast Guard

The Coast Guard was called out at 12:30 PM by the Charleston Fire Department.

(CHARLESTON, Ore.) - Coast Guard officials reported today that one of their helicopter crews airlifted a man near Charleston, Oregon. It is reported that 39-year old Frank Schneidle sustained injuries while walking along the beach close to the Cape Arago Lighthouse.

Self-proclaimed `Spiritual Master` Threatens Internet Freedom of Speech

SOTT.net is requesting that all those with an interest in safeguarding freedom of speech on the Internet make an effort to ensure that this information reaches the widest audience possible.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - In the crosshairs of an attack by a self-proclaimed Spiritual Master that seriously threatens freedom of speech on the Internet, SOTT.net today announced that attorney Walter Hansell and trial counsel Stephen Kaus will be leading its defense against an Oregon company that has filed suit for defamation.

Hansell and Kaus are partners in Cooper, White & Cooper LLP, a San Francisco law firm that has defended free speech and communications for decades.

Salem Man Arrested on Drug, Gun and Warrant Charges

The suspect was located around 3:30 PM Wednesday at a residence in the 1100 block of Ruge Street NW in Salem, according to Anglemier.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police detectives say they arrested a man Wednesday over an assault investigation involving drugs. 42-year old Eugene Avery Schott of Salem was taken into custody at 3:30 PM.

Salem Police Lt. Jim Anglemier says Schott had been involved in a assault incident where he is alleged to have threatened and strike another subject with a firearm.

Weather Conditions Temporarily Close Wilson River Highway

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and drive with caution if traveling through higher elevations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon Highway 6, the Wilson River Highway, is closed to all traffic until further notice at the summit near mile post 34, after multiple crashes due to winter conditions. Traffic to and from the coast should use U.S. 26, the Sunset Highway.

The Wilson River Highway is closed from mile posts 22 – 34.5, about halfway between Portland and Tillamook, until crews can clear the snow and ice from the road surface. Icy conditions have caused multiple vehicle accidents approaching the coast range summit.

Texas Patient Wins Landmark Acquittal in Medical Marijuana Case

Rare Victory for "Necessity Defense" Seen as Potentially Trend-Setting.

(AMARILLO, Texas) - A Texas patient who uses medical marijuana to treat the symptoms of HIV won acquittal on marijuana possession charges March 25 based on a "necessity defense."

Though such a defense - which requires the defendant to establish that an otherwise illegal act was necessary to avoid imminent harm more serious than the harm prevented by the law he or she broke - has rarely been successful in Texas, the jury took just 11 minutes to acquit 53-year old Tim Stevens. The trial was hotly contested.

Two Suspects Arrested Related to March 22nd Injury Hit-and-Run Investigation

The crash happened on Highway 6 near Tillamook.

(TILLAMOOK, Ore.) - Two suspects were arrested Wednesday night by Oregon State Police (OSP) detectives and troopers related to last weekend's multi-injury hit-and-run crash on Highway 6 near Tillamook.

Sergeant Lane Hendrickson with OSP says using leads developed with the public's help, their investigation led to the arrest of two suspects at the Greyhound bus station in Salem last night at approximately 9:45 PM.

Local Businesses Will Sponsor Iraq Coverage: the Countdown is On!

The time for Tim's departure is nearing, and the fact that these Oregon businesses are responding to our call is extremely valuable in accomplishing our goals.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem-News.com reporter Tim King is less than eight days away from shipping overseas to cover Oregon Guard troops deployed in Iraq.

Two Oregon businesses, Kadel's Auto Body and the Best Little Roadhouse in Salem, will be sponsoring some of the only media reports coming out of Iraq that specifically cover the Oregon Guard soldiers during their year long tour.

Man Arrested for Listing Baby for Sale on Craigslist

Salem Police say that there is no indication that any infants were in danger in this incident.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police say they arrested a 33-year old Dallas man late this afternoon for placing a false advertisement on Craig's List to sell an infant.

Lt. Dave Okada with Salem Police says they were contacted on March 24th over an advertisement that somebody had seen on Craig's List listing an infant for sale. The ad gave a name for interested parties to contact for further information.

Cartoon Strip: Nota Bene by Leonardo No. 87 - Defection! Betrayal!

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

(Earth-Terra 14) - With tiny variations the battle between the two democratic candidates for president ebbs and flows across the infinite earths-in-parallel.

What's the next tiny insignificant news item or bit of gossip which will cull enough votes to perpetuate the pre-election blood bath. Slowly, however, lines are being drawn and delegates and super-delegates are choosing sides.

Drivers Have a New Edge Behind the Wheel With Help From Njection.com

Njection.com Is Offering Speed Trap and Red Light Camera Downloads for Garmin GPS Systems.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A company that manufactures speed traps and monitors red light camera information from its Speed Trap Mashup section, Njection.com, is now working with Garmin Industries.

Shannon Atkinson, President of Njection.com, says drivers can now download speed trap and red light camera information in order to create a more intelligent driving system.