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Behind Obama and Clinton

While Obama’s key advisors have expressed concern over enormous waste from excess military spending, Clinton’s advisors have been strong supporters of increased resources for the military.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Voters on the progressive wing of the Democratic Party are rightly disappointed by the similarity of the foreign policy positions of the two remaining Democratic Party presidential candidates, Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama.

However, there are still some real discernible differences to be taken into account. Indeed, given the power the United States has in the world, even minimal differences in policies can have a major difference in the lives of millions of people

Missing Female Student from California Subject of FBI Search

Information can discreetly be provided via telephone to the Reno Police Department tip line @ 775-745-3521.

(RENO, Nevada) - 20-year old Brianna Zunino Dennison has been missing since January 20th of this year. The FBI says Ms. Dennison disappeared a few hours after attending a social functions at an event center and a hotel/casino in Reno on January 19th 2008.

Armed Robbery Suspect Evades Capture in Keizer

The suspect is described as an adult male, approximately five feet four inches tall, weighing around 150 pounds.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Police are on the lookout for a man who they say robbed a woman at the FedEx Kinko’s on Jorie Lane Northeast in Keizer. Keizer patrol units responded to the reported robbery just after 8:30 PM.

Sergeant Alan McCowan with Keizer Police says officers arriving on the scene learned that a male adult entered the business and demanded the money from the cash drawer. He said the suspect was last seen fleeing through the front doors of the business and south towards Lockhaven Drive.

Guardsmen Use Defibrillator to Save a Life at Anderson Readiness Center

"It was like a miracle. I'd never seen it before…he'd come back." - Staff Sergeant Richard Powell, Army medic

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon Guard Spokesman Major Michael S. Braibish, says it was a case of being in the worst of conditions, but in the right place at the right time.

A man, apparently suffering a heart attack, collapsed to the floor at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem today just before noon, and soldiers of the Oregon Army National Guard were able to utilize a defibrillator and save his life.

Amber Alert Canceled for California Children

The suspects are 30-year old Damaris Nimet Amesquita and 27-year old Jose Angel Guzman Amesquita.

(LOS ANGELES) - The California Highway Patrol has canceled an Amber Alert for three children who they initially believed, were abducted at gunpoint by their biological parents on Thursday afternoon.

The California Highway Patrol canceled the Amber Alert after the after it was determined that there was no threat of danger to the children and no gun was involved. The children remain missing at this time.

Story of Forgiveness in Unspeakable Loss Relevant for Oregonians

Immaculée Ilibagiza, survivor of Rwandan Genocide, to speak in Salem March 28th at Willamette University, 7:00 PM at Smith Auditorium.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In light of the recent genocide on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, the message of Rwandan-genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza is more relevant than ever.

A story of triumph in the face of evil, her message will touch every human spirit. This remarkable woman will move you with her tale of faith, forgiveness, and determination to transcend the most horrific suffering, loss, and fear.

Two drivers Seriously Injured in Crash in Eagle Creek Area

One patient was Life Flighted from the scene but none of the injuries were considered to be life threatening.

(EAGLE CREEK, Ore.) - Police say two drivers received non-life threatening injuries Wednesday morning at the intersection of Highway 224 and Heiple Road when two vehicles struck nearly head-on.

Senior Trooper Duane Larson says today at approximately 11:40 AM, a 1993 Pontiac Grand Am two-door driven by 49-year old Maureen Carol Treadway of Estacada, was westbound on Highway 224 when it pulled into the center left turn lane at the Heiple Road intersection.

Group Takes Black Eyed Peas Approach With John McCain Video

The video suggests a campaign slogan for McCain in '08, "LIKE HOPE, BUT DIFFERENT"

(SALEM, Ore.) - A group with an uncanny resemblance to the Black Eyed Peas wasted little time in generating a music video about John McCain, similar to the recently released video on Barack Obama titled "Yes We Can."

The McCain song titled "john.i.am" features band members singing to the words of speeches likely to be remembered in American history.

Newport, Oregon Gets Branding Makeover

The fishing port of Newport, Oregon has hired a Portland firm to launch a new image.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - The central Oregon coast resort town of Newport has a new image – at least in the marketing sense.

Portland advertising firm Grady Britton has taken the helm on the city’s revamp in branding and tourism promotion, both around the state and eventually beyond that. Utilizing a realism kind of approach to the town, the firm is helping it to tout itself by simply being itself.

Investigators Say Drive-By Shooting in Aloha is Gang Related

The Gang Team with Aloha Police would like to hear from anyone with information about this shooting.

(ALOHA, Ore.) - Nobody was injured in a drive-by shooting that was reported at 19965 S.W. York Street in Aloha early this morning, just after midnight. Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office were called out to investigate.

Sgt. David Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, says several bullets struck the occupied house, but no one inside was injured. The Interagency Gang Enforcement Team is investigating the shooting.