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Salem Police Officers Honored

One officer rushed a murder suspect by ramming his car, the other prevented a woman from leaping to her death.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Police Department has announced that Sergeant James Miller and Sergeant Shawn Adams were recently recognized by the Oregon Peace Officers Association for acts of heroism and bravery in the line of duty.

They were recognized at the Oregon Peace Officers Association annual awards banquet on November 16th in Newport. Sergeant Miller received the Medal of Valor and Sergeant Adams received the Lifesaving Award.

Giuliani, Romney, McCain Offered $10,000 to Prove Their Statements on Medical Marijuana (VIDEO)

Pinocchio Billboard Accompanies Press Conference Challenge by Patients to Candidates: "Prove What You Said or Stop Lying"

(MANCHESTER, New Hampshire) - At a press conference in front of Rudy Giuliani's Manchester headquarters this morning with a massive mobile truck billboard in tow, a representative of the Marijuana Policy Project joined two New Hampshire patients to challenge presidential candidates Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Mitt Romney to back up their statements regarding medical marijuana.

They're asking the candidates to produce scientific evidence of their claims that medical marijuana doesn't work, offering the legal maximum $10,000 campaign contribution to any of the three who can prove that their statements are true.

Smith and Wyden Urge Bush to Provide Immediate Disaster Relief

They're calling on the President and the Department of Homeland Security for assistance.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Oregon Senators Gordon Smith and Ron Wyden took to the Senate floor to call for immediate federal assistance in the aftermath of storms and flooding that ravaged Oregon’s north coast earlier this week and left hundreds in shelters, shut down Interstate Five and caused emergency communication line failure.

Smith said, “We must bring all the resources of the federal government to restore hope and vitality. This declaration is critical to the recovery, safety and welfare of thousands of Oregonians.”

FEMA and State Officials Look at Oregon Flood Disaster Areas (VIDEO)

FEMA will decide if the damages are beyond the capabilities and resources of state and local governments.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At the request of Governor Ted Kulongoski, federal and state officials are conducting Preliminary Damage Assessments on homes, businesses and public facilities hard hit during this week’s storm and flooding.

According to Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) Director Ken Murphy, PDA teams consisting of representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and OEM will visit and inspect damaged areas, document damages and talk with local officials.

Albany Police on the Lookout for Two Armed Men

Anyone with information in either of these cases is asked to contact the Albany police Department at 541-917-7680.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Albany Police are looking for two armed suspects, and they hope somebody in the public can help them locate these two subjects wanted in connection with two separate incidents.

"Both subjects were reported to have been armed during the commission of their crime and should be considered armed at this time," Detective Sergeant Marv Hammersley said.

Oregonians Need to be Generous but Careful in Assisting Flood Victims

“Oregonians who want to aid storm victims have ready access to a lot of information about charities to aid their making intelligent giving choices” - Oregon AG Hardy Myers

(SALEM, Ore.) - Governor Ted Kulongoski and Attorney General Hardy Myers today urged Oregonians who want to help victims of the recent Pacific Northwest storms to respond as generously as they can but to do so carefully when contributing to charitable organizations.

“Many Oregonians will want to help meet the recovery needs of the storm victims,” said Kulongoski. “I hope they will do so but will also take care not to become victims themselves and will make contribution decisions that will provide maximum benefit to victims.”

NASA Postpones Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch; Aims for Friday

(CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.) - NASA has delayed Thursday's planned launch of space shuttle Atlantis on its STS-122 mission to the International Space Station. The next liftoff opportunity is Friday at 4:09 PM EST.

Shuttle program managers decided to postpone Atlantis' launch at 9:56 a.m. because of an issue with a fuel cut-off sensor system inside the external fuel tank. This is one of several systems that protect the shuttle's main engines by triggering their shut down if fuel runs unexpectedly low. During countdown activities Thursday morning, two sensors failed a routine prelaunch check. There are four engine cut-off, or ECO, sensors inside the liquid hydrogen section of the tank, and Launch Commit Criteria require three of the four sensor systems to be functioning properly.

Oregon`s Governor Asks President Bush for Federal Emergency Aid

The Governor has authorized the use of the Department of Corrections mobile kitchen unit to travel to Vernonia to provide citizens and work crews with hot, nourishing meals.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has asked President Bush for an expedited federal declaration of emergency.

In a letter sent to the President, the Governor wrote: "I formally request that you declare a major disaster for the State of Oregon as a result of the severe storm and flooding which began on December 1st 2007 and has critically impacted Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, Tillamook and Yamhill Counties.

Deadly Staph Infections Prompt Research on Best Treatment for Wounds

Experts say a good cleaning with soap and warm water is still the first and best line of defense against infection in the cuts, scrapes and minor wounds.

(LAS VEGAS) - A new laboratory study indicates that many antibacterial products have some value, but a product made with benzethonium chloride kills common types of non-hospital – or “community associated” – MRSA bacteria better than other compounds. Clinical studies to confirm the results are needed, experts say.

The surge in MRSA infections – which have been called a “superbug” and medical experts say killed more people than AIDS in 2005 – has alarmed health professionals. Since many of these systemic infections begin with cuts, minor wounds or skin infections, proper first aid care is taking on greater importance than ever.

Coast Guard Rescues Hundreds During Northwest Flooding (VIDEO)

The most recent case involved the rescue of a pregnant woman near Pacific City, Wash., by a rescue helicopter crew homeported out of Air Station Port Angeles, Wash.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - The Coast Guard, along with state and federal agencies, worked continuously to provide assistance to communities in the Pacific Northwest affected by the recent flooding.

Coast Guard operations began Monday in Tillamook, Ore., Pe Ell, Wash., and Belfair, Wash., where Coast Guard units assisted in the rescue of at least 128 people, five dogs and one cat.