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Corps Plans to Reopen Columbia River Monday

Over the weekend, the Corps plans to remove the damaged gate and install a temporary floating bulkhead to be used in place of a normal lock gate during repairs or inspections.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - River traffic on the Columbia River at the John Day Dam might reopen as early as Monday, March 3rd, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today.

The upstream navigation lock gate at the facility was extensively damaged late February 28th when barges came into contact with the upstream gate while the lock chamber was filling.

Salem Police Begin Volunteer Citizen Patrols

Citizen Patrol Volunteers will be required to complete a 30 hour training course prior to their first scheduled shift.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Salem Police Department has expanded its volunteer program to include an important new position called Citizen Patrol.

Volunteers in this position will be working in teams of two and will work four hours each week during various times throughout the day and night, focusing on areas experiencing high rates of crime.

Economic Inequality Reemerges, Opportunity Withers

One recent study reported that the wealthiest 1 percent of American families own half the country's financial assets, such as stocks and bonds.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - This political campaign season has witnessed vigorous debate on whether to make permanent tax cuts favoring the richest Americans.

At long last, the spotlight has begun to shine on the resurgence of economic inequality, which is undermining the country's promise of being a land of opportunity.

Eleven New OSP Recruit Troopers to be Sworn In and Start Training

Oregon State Police say there are several changes in the department's recruitment process to help meet recruitment goals without reducing standards of excellence.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Eleven new recruit troopers will be sworn in Monday morning at the start of 24-weeks of training to launch their careers with the Oregon State Police. These new recruit troopers were hired as part of the Department's aggressive recruiting effort to find men and women interesting in this exciting law enforcement career opportunity.

El box hace `Historia en Cancún`

El presidente de HBO Sports, Ross Greenburg, confirmó que las dos peleas principales se transmitirán en vivo a través del sistema "pago por evento", usando tecnología de alta definición, mejor conocida como high definition televisión (HDTV).

(CANCUN, México) - Cancún aumenta su oferta de atracciones al anunciar que el próximo 8 de marzo, será la sede de un campeonato mundial de boxeo de Peso Completo, celebrado por primera vez en México.

La elección de Cancún no es casualidad; su infraestructura de primer nivel cuenta con 146 hoteles que suman más de 28,000 habitaciones, el Aeropuerto Internacional recibe más de 190 vuelos internacionales diarios, lo que lo convierte en la principal puerta de entrada de México al turismo mundial.

Salem Police Seek Public Information in Robbery Investigation

The suspect is described as a light skinned Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, around six feet tall with medium-heavy build, wearing a light colored T-shirt and blue jeans.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding an armed robbery that occurred at the Tienda El Nopal variety store at 535 Edgewater Street NW in Salem today.

Police Lt. Dave Okada says that at approximately 12:30 PM, a man a white mask entered the store and threatened the store clerk with a handgun.

National Guard General Officer Retires After 37 Years of Service

"I want to thank all the Soldiers, Airmen and their families for their service as members of the militia and service to the state and nation," - Brigadier General Raymond C. Byrne

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Army National Guard's Brigadier General Raymond C. Byrne, will be honored at a formal Retirement ceremony on Sunday, March 2nd at 3:00 PM at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem.

His most recent assignment is the Assistant Adjutant General (Army) position, as such he acts as The Adjutant General in his absence. Byrne assumed duties as the Acting Adjutant General for the Oregon National Guard in October of 2003.

U.S. Signs Arrangement with China Over POWs and MIAs

The cooperation of the Chinese people and government has led to the recovery of the remains of Americans lost in the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Korean War and World War II.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - U.S. and Chinese officials signed a document Friday morning in Shanghai, China to formalize research in Chinese archives on Korean War POW/MIA matters.

Life Flight Evacuates Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in McMinnville

A person in a wheelchair was struck while in a crosswalk.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Traffic in the city of McMinnville came to a stop today after a vehicle versus pedestrian crash that happened at 2:45 PM on Highway 99W at McDaniel Lane.

Officer Steve McCartney with McMinnville Police says the unfortunate crash involved a man in a wheelchair being struck by a Chevrolet pick-up. The man who was struck is 70-year old James Edward Jones of McMinnville, McCartney said.

Salem`s Railroad Bridge Will Become Pedestrian and Bike Friendly

The project has a few problems, but Salem officials say it will be a positive change.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A celebration to commemorate the beginning of the Union Street Railroad Bridge renovation is set for Thursday, March 6th at 4:00 PM. The bridge will be converted from a railroad bridge into a pedestrian and bicycle connection between Riverfront and Wallace Marine Parks.

This project will convert the historic Union Street Railroad Bridge and its associated timber trestle, built across the Willamette River in 1912-13, into a facility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized users.