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Southwestern Oregon to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Company’s voice and data coverage grows by more than 4,000 square miles.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - After six months of intensive investment, Verizon Wireless has expanded its digital voice and high-speed data network in Southwestern Oregon.

UN Deplores Suicide Attack in Southern Afghanistan

The attack was one of the deadliest in Afghanistan in recent years.

(KANDAHAR, Afghanistan) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the suicide bombing in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar which killed some 80 people, stressing that no grievance or political purpose can justify such attacks.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban said the attack "is yet another tragic reminder of the insecurity in Afghanistan that is undermining concerted attempts by the international community and the Government of Afghanistan to rebuild the country after decades of war."

PTSD Veterans: Suicide and Murder

Phillip Leveque has spent his life as a Combat Infantryman, Physician, Toxicologist and Pharmacologist.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is defined in the Merck Manual, a premier medical referencing index, under Psychotic Disorders and Anxiety Disorders as follows: "A disorder in which an overwhelming traumatic event is re-experienced causing intense fear, helplessness, horror and avoidance of stimuli associated with that trauma."

As a frontline combat veteran, I can only respond that the above is a euphemism - we KNEW we could not survive and we lived in misery. "They are expendable."

Missing 80-Year Old Woman Located in Aloha

Police located the woman today in Aloha.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Washington County Sheriff's Office says 80-year old Mary Jane Carlson was located by a citizen who saw a news broadcast requesting help in finding her. Police had been searching for the King City area woman after her son reported her missing.

Aggressive Behavior at Game Leads to Arrest of Basketball Coach

Clackamas County deputies arrest 6th grade girls basketball coach over disturbance at Saturday game.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - A disturbance that erupted on the basketball court at Estacada High School Saturday led to the arrest of a coach for Criminal Trespassing of a Sporting Event over the weekend.

Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies in Estacada were called to the school at noon after a report of a disturbance on the court. Problems apparently stemmed from the calls of a 17-year old referee at the 6th grade girls basketball game between Estacada and Molalla.

Random Lunacy Runs Amuk at Film Festival

REVIEW by Bonnie King
"RANDOM LUNACY: Videos From the Road Less Traveled"

(SALEM, Ore.) - I'd say this is a rags to riches story, but it's not. Unless, that is, you believe that "riches" are equated by more than mere wealth.

Deputies Shoot and Kill Suspect After Pursuit

A Beaverton officer attempted to pull the man over earlier the same evening.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Deputies in Washington County shot a man who died from his injuries Saturday evening after a short pursuit that began at about 5:30 PM. Sgt. Bob Ray with the Washington County Sheriff says both deputies have been placed on administrative leave.

Ray says the pursuit began at SW 175th Avenue and SW Shady Peak Lane. Two deputies pursued 39-year old Shane Grundmeyer, after he failed to yield when they turned attempted to pull him over.

Four Cub Scouts and Three Others Injured in Serious Crash

Icy roads cause yet another crash, sending seven people to the hospital for a range of injuries.

(UMATILLA, Ore.) - About 8:19 Saturday morning, a 1998 Chevrolet pickup driven by 33-year old Jason Edward Pope, from Kennewick, Washington, was eastbound on Highway 204 near milepost 13 negotiating a right curve when it lost control on an icy section and began to fishtail.

Fatal Traffic Crash on Icy Road East of Santiam Junction

Highway 20 was closed for approximately two hours.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A Redmond-area man died and three others in his vehicle were injured Saturday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 20 just east of the Santiam Junction.

About 9:20 AM, a Ford Bronco towing a trailer operated by 48-year old Joseph Bowdin, from Redmond, lost control westbound on an icy section of Highway 20 near milepost 82 in the Santiam Pass, according to Senior Trooper Mike Brady. The trailer hit two other west bound vehicles causing only damage to those vehicles

Green Festivals are Coming Up Like Daisies This Spring

Landscaping in "earth friendly" ways and finding Earth Day festivals worthy of your green.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Dear EarthTalk: I've been reading about various green festivals going on around the country and I want to attend some and get up to speed on environmental issues and products. What are some good ones and how do I stay on top of all the wheres and whens? -- Alex, Chicago, IL

ET: Whether you’re a consumer in search of green products or a businessperson who wants to “green up” operations, there is an environmental event out there for you.