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Singer Dan Fogelberg Dies from Prostate Cancer at 56

American singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg passes away at his home in Maine.

(SALEM, Ore.) - He's with the leader of the band now. At the age of 56, the legendary American singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg has passed away. His publicist says that after losing a battle with cancer, Dan left us this morning at 6:00 AM.

"He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side. His strength, dignity, and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him."

One Lane Re-opens on U.S. 30 west of Clatskanie

On December 11th the Lower Columbia River Highway was closed near Clatskanie from a slide several football fields long of mud, trees and other debris.

(CLATSKANIE, Ore.) - Traffic is once again moving on a stretch of highway near Clatskanie, Oregon that was ravaged by a mudslide last week. Oregon's Department of Transportation has re-opened one lane of U.S. 30 west of Clatskanie at milepost 67.

But they say motorists should still expect delays, as flaggers and pilot cars will control traffic through a limited section of this recently damaged roadway.

Wreaths Across America Honors Oregon Veterans (VIDEO)

Q. Madp of IraqWarHeroes.org has spent the last several years of his life as a volunteer photographer at the funerals of our war dead.

(WILSONVILLE. Ore.) - Wreaths Across America is a national program that remembers and honors veterans who served during the holidays. Organizers say the event takes the opportunity to remember the fallen; honor those who serve; and teach children the value of freedom.

This year's event took place in several locations in Oregon, and the images featured here were recorded by Q. Madp at the service that took place at the Willamette National Cemetery, the home of the Oregon Korean Veterans Memorial.

Amber Alert Canceled for 4-Year Old New Mexico Boy

The suspect's vehicle is a black 1998 Hyundai Elantra. NM License is in the rear window and is JNC 026.

(ALAMAGORDO, New Mexico) - The State of New Mexico issued an Amber Alert after a four-year old child was apparently abducted in Alamagordo on Sunday morning.

They now report he has been safely recovered.

Why is Oregon Media After the Medical Marijuana Program?

Why are patients, clinics, doctors and more being taken to task by the Willamette Week? Here's the real scoop.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Medical Marijuana has been part of Oregon's legal system for many years. It was approved twice by voters here and by all accounts, patients are increasingly finding relief in this natural herb, one of the only substances that helps people with debilitating illnesses avoid using and possibly becoming addicted to hard drugs.

The success of the Oregon Medical Marijuana program however, is a constant grating issue to some.

Two Murder Suspects Arrested by Clackamas County Sheriff`s

One suspect in the murder of Mohammed Jabbie was arrested in Gresham, the other in NE Portland.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Members of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office arrested two suspects today believed responsible for the September, 2004 shooting death of Mohammed Khalifa Jabbie.

The victim in this case, Mohammed Jabbie, was murdered in his residence on the evening of September 24th. His body was discovered September 26th by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office patrol deputies, according to their Spokesman, Jim Strovink.

Police on the Lookout for Suspect in Keizer Dog Shooting

Anyone having information about this incident is asked to contact Keizer Police.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Police say a six-month old male Beagle was shot in Keizer earlier this afternoon. The Beagle, named “Bishop”, is currently undergoing treatment for its injuries at a local emergency veterinary clinic.

Keizer Police Captain Jeff Kuhns says that around 12:43 PM, Officer Scott Keniston responded to a report of a six month old male Beagle, “Bishop” that had possibly been struck with something that caused injuries.

Recreational Shellfish Harvesting Reopens on North and Central Oregon Coast

Tests have now confirmed that water quality is at pre-flood-event levels, and the recreational closure for the north and central coast has been lifted.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Human Services has reopened areas of the north and central Oregon coast to recreational shellfish harvesting.

The recreational shellfish harvesting was closed by DHS along the north and central coast on December 6th as a precautionary measure to minimize exposure to bacteria from potentially contaminated floodwaters.

American Red Cross Work to Vernonia Continues

During the last two weeks, the Red Cross provided 1,875 overnight stays, served more than 68,000 meals and snacks, and distributed about 15,700 items to residents in Oregon's flood-affected communities.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - After operating for nearly two weeks in Vernonia, Oregon, the American Red Cross will close the Cedar Ridge Camp shelter at noon on Monday, December 17th. Red Cross assistance will still be available to Vernonia residents by calling 1-866-GET-INFO.

"We've been very active in Vernonia since the floods began," said Thomas Bruner, CEO of the Oregon Trail Chapter of the Red Cross. "Just because this shelter is closing doesn't mean our help is over, and that's what we want to stress to the community."

FiOS TV Comes to Portland Metro Area

It is the only TV service delivered over nation's most advanced, all-fiber-optic network.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - The future of television has arrived for thousands of Portland Metro consumers as Verizon today announced the launch of its industry-leading FiOS TV service in the greater Portland area. With the launch of its video service in Oregon, Verizon now offers FiOS TV in 13 states.

Verizon delivers FiOS TV over the nation's largest digital, all-fiber network, which has earned certification from the independent Fiber to the Home Council for providing fiber all the way to customers' homes.