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USDA Clears OHSU of PETA`s Animal Mistreatment Allegations

PETA announced during a press conference that it had planted an infiltrator at the primate center, then made claims of mistreatment.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon Health & Science University announced Tuesday that it has been cleared of mistreatment allegations by the animal rights group PETA.

Oregon Soldiers Will Deploy to Iraq in 2009

The National Guard says the early announcement provides a greater measure of predictability for family members and flexibility for employers to plan for military service of their employees.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon National Guard's 41st Brigade Combat Team has officially been alerted for service in Iraq that is set for 2009. Oregon's 41st is among five National Guard brigades scheduled for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan in the summer of 2009.

The Oregon Guard soldiers receiving this notice about the upcoming deployment to Iraq recently completed a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Cosmetic Surgery Reaches New Levels with Facial Minisculpture

A Los Angeles doctor says he can re-sculpt a person's chin in 45 Minutes with this Ultrasound procedure.

(LOS ANGELES) - People who have always wished they could have minor face surgery may be in luck with a new procedure being performed by R. Patrick Abergel, M.D., a A Los Angeles Cosmetic Surgeon is performing amazing chin surgeries for people in 45 minutes.

"Facial Minisculpture is a non-invasive cosmetic surgery procedure designed to create a striking jaw line. It is a more refined form of liposuction which is performed with instruments that are significantly smaller than those used for traditional liposuction."

Crews Fight Downed Trees, Landslides to Restore Power to Oregon Coast

In all, 650 Pacific Power employees, along with 30 PGE crews, are deployed to work on these restorations.

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore. ) - Pacific Power reports that progress is being made in restoring outages in the coastal and valley areas, but they warn some people maybe without power for the next few days.

Over 39,000 people are without power, including 23,000 in Clatsop County, nearly 12,000 in Lincoln City, and 409 in the Albany area. In Clatsop County, the Red Cross is opening shelters to provide food and lodging to those displaced by the storm. The largest of these is at Camp Rilea, which has its own generator and 1,100 beds.

Rescue Efforts Underway in Oregon Town of Vernonia

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(VERNONIA, Ore. ) - The U.S. Coast Guard and the Oregon National Guard have helicopters and boats in the Oregon town of Vernonia plucking residents off roof-tops and rescuing stranded people after the Nehalem River swelled overnight.

The Coast Guard says they have 8 aircraft in the area and have rescued more than 200 people so far. Hundreds of homes are flooded, as well as schools and businesses. Highways 26 and 47 in and out of the city are closed.

Governor Declares State of Emergency in Oregon

"My priority is to ensure the safety of Oregonians by providing whatever resources they need to stay warm and dry and protect their property," said Governor Kulongoski.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Governor Ted Kulongoski has declared a state of emergency and authorized the use of state resources to help those communities suffering from the effects of severe weather.

The Governor declared a state of emergency, pursuant to ORS 401.055 due to the prolonged power outage, flooding and the need for shelter in many areas of the state.

Oregon, SW Washington School Closures for Tuesday

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(SALEM, Ore. ) - Here are the latest Oregon and SW Washington school closures for Tuesday.

In the mid-Willamette Valley the following schools are CLOSED: Eldriedge Elementary School, Willamina Sch. Dist., Sheridan Sch. Dist. Head Start of Yamhill Co. - Willamina/Sheridan Head Start classes. 2 hrs late: Dallas and Perrydale, and no AM Kind. Yamhill-Carlton Sch. Dist., no AM kind-staff report on time.

Closures and Delays Due to Oregon Storm

This list will be updated as information comes into our newsroom.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Polk Co. Schools:

Dallas Sch. Dist.: 2 hrs late, no AM Kind, Pedee/Bridgeport CLOSED (Effective tomorrow - Tue Dec 4th)
Yamhill Co. Schools:

Sheridan Sch. Dist.: Closed (Effective tomorrow - Tue Dec 4th) UPDATE

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Sand and Sandbags Available Over High Water in Salem

Free sand and sandbags are available at the City Shop complex.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As of 5:25 PM Monday, Salem Parks and Public Works Crews had responded to at least 12 limbs/trees down throughout the Salem Area today. Public Works also responded to four signals out and three traffic signs down.

The Willamette River is projected to crest above 20 feet late Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. At this level, it is anticipated that Homestead Road and Browns Island will have to be closed due to high water.

Man`s Body Discovered in Tualatin Creek

Tualatin Police do not suspect any foul play at this time and the death appears to be accidental.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Police say a white male was found lying face down in rain swollen Hedges Creek in Tualatin this morning. The report was called in by a passer-by who saw the body of the man when she was out walking her dogs. The body was reported at about 7:50 AM today.

Police officers responded and located the body of a white male lying face down in about 2-3 feet of water. The victim was clearly deceased.