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Fatal Shooting in Tualitan Under Investigation

The man said the weapon unintentionally discharged as his wife entered the room, striking her in the abdomen area.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Police are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Kimberly Lynn Osbrink of Tualatin. It happened occurred Sunday at 10:30 PM.

Investigators say they determined that the woman had been shot by her husband, 24-year-old Ryan Michael Osbrink, who had signed an offer of employment with the Clark County Sheriff's Office. His first day of employment was tomorrow, December 19th.

Suspect Arrested in 25-year old Disappearance of Sherry Eyerly

Sherry Eyerly was sent to deliver pizzas at a non-existent address near the Willamette River on the evening of her disappearance, July 4th 1982.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An arrest has been made in the disappearance of Sherry Eyerly, who was last seen July 4th 1982. The case has remained open for 25 years as investigators ran down numbers of leads hoping to learn who was responsible for her kidnap and murder.

This morning at 10:00 AM William Scott Smith pled guilty in a Marion County courtroom after over 25 years having gone by since the abduction and murder of Ms. Eyerly.

`Shop With a Cop` in Salem Helps 415 Local Kids

Law Enforcement for Youth says they are pleased to announced that their 2007 Shop with a Cop program was a resounding success.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Shop with Cop program partners disadvantaged children with a law enforcement officer to shop for a holiday gift. The kids are selected through several agencies including the housing authorities of Marion County and Salem, Salem/Keizer Schools, crisis centers and others,

Woman Killed by Falling Tree in Grande Ronde

The woman who died was a dump truck driver scheduled to be working in the Grand Ronde area all week.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Deputies in Polk County say a woman in the Grande Ronde area died just after midnight when a tree unexpectedly fell on top of a truck and camper that she was inside of.

The Polk County Sheriffs' Office responded to the scene at the Wandering Spirit RV Park in Grand Ronde, Oregon at 12:15 AM, according to Sheriff's Office Spokesman Dean Bender.

Washington County Storm Damage Estimated at $5.7 Million

Highlights from the storm's impact included $4.4 million for roadways and bridges in the western portion of the county.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Emergency managers in Washington County estimate that the recent storm and flood means at least $5.7 million in expenses due to damaged roads and bridges, hours spent removing debris and other actions taken to protect the public.

The estimate was part of an initial damage assessment of publicly owned and certain non-profit facilities and response hours sent to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Reward Offered in Eastern Oregon Police Office Assault

21-year old Marisa Belle Hawk is considered to be dangerous.

(MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore.) - Investigators have identified 21-year old Marisa Belle Hawk as the suspect in last Friday's assault of a Milton-Freewater police officer. The City and the Police Association have offered a $1000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

Hawk is described as a Native American female adult, approximately five foot seven inches tall, weighing 145 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

Pedestrian in Fatal Salem Hit and Run Identified

Anyone with information regarding the death of Mr. Cruz are asked to contact Detective Martin Bennett at (503) 566-6927.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Investigators in Salem have identified the pedestrian fatality victim in an early morning hit and run incident Saturday, as 62-year old Albert Cruz. They say the identification was based upon fingerprints and photographs.

Marion County Sheriff's Office Lt. Bob Stai, says deputies found a pedestrian laying down in the 700 block of Lancaster Drive SE on December 15th at 2:30 AM. The Sheriff's Office had been notified by a passing motorist who had seen the pedestrian laying in the southbound traffic lane.

Disaster Aid Expanded to Include More Oregon Counties

A declaration expands eligibility in seven Oregon Counties.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Emergency Management and the FEMA announced that individuals in Yamhill and Polk counties are now eligible to apply for federal individual disaster assistance.

The residents of five Oregon counties are eligible for individual assistance for the effects of the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides which began on December 1st.

Vernonia Thanks Inmates and DOC Staff for Flood Assistance

Inmate Work Crews Receive Many Thanks from Community of Vernonia.

(VERNONIA, Ore.) - The residents of Vernonia, Oregon say the recent assistance of state prison inmates and staff to their flood damaged city has made a serious difference in their efforts to bring the problems associated with recent flooding under control, and the work continues.

Vernonia's Mayor and City Councilors have joined citizens there to recognize the work of the Department of Corrections' staff supervisors and the 160 minimum security inmates who came to their town to lend a hand.

Oregon Big Wave Surfing Contest Period Extended

The call up window for the 2007 Nelscott Reef Tow in Classic in Lincoln City has been extended through March.

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - It is hard to predict exactly when 30 foot plus waves will descend on the Oregon coast under ideal conditions each winter, but it does happen, and one Lincoln City who will watch it closely is surf contest promoter John Forse.

Professional surfers the world over are standing by for the announcement that will send them scrambling for Lincoln City on the Oregon coast, and some of the largest and most ferocious waves that exist on the planet.