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Stolen Car Pursuit and Arrests Leaves Two Police Cars Damaged

The suspects arrested may be connected to a rash of commercial burglaries in Milwaukie.

(MILWAUKIE, Ore.) - Police say a fleeing van tried to ram police vehicles during a chase in Milwaukie early this morning, and actually caused minor damage to one of the vehicles after striking it.

Another police vehicle's tires were damaged after running over spike strips, which were placed in an attempt to stop the pursuit, according to Officer Kevin Krebs, a Spokesman for Milwaukie Police.

Oregon Broadcaster Makes Questionable Statements over Keizer Medical Marijuana Case

As police try to publicly undermine the wishes of Oregon voters with opinionated statements about Medical Marijuana, an Oregon broadcaster jumps right into the melee by publishing damaging, false statements about one man's character.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A story published this week by Portland television station KATU appears to carry with it a slanderous remark about a Keizer man who was recently arrested over his marijuana growing operation, that was legal.

They claim that Anthony Beasely "is another convicted felon and certified medical marijuana grower." Wrong. Beasely has not been convicted of a drug offense.

Police Seek Suspect in Credit Union Robbery

According to the employees, there was no mention of a weapon and no weapon was observed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The FBI and Marion County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a robbery that happened today at the Central Willamette Community Credit union, 852 Lancaster Dr SE.

Bank employees told investigators that at 2:14 PM, a white male, approxilately six feet tall, with a mustache and in his forties, entered the bank wearing a gray hooded sweat shirt and sunglasses.

Several Agencies Assist in Woodburn House Fire

This was the third structure fire in the last 12 hours Woodburn Fire responded on.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - A house in Woodburn was a total loss after an intense fire this morning. Fortunately there were no injuries. Woodburn's Fire District was called into action at 8:39 AM and was soon on scene at 16280 Pudding River Road.

The first arriving firefighters found heavy fire coming from the front of the structure, according to Lt. Darin Unrein with Woodburn Fire. A transitional attack was used to begin extinguishing the fire from the exterior and work to the interior.

PETA`s Claims about OHSU: Consider the Source and the Documented History

In listening to PETA's latest claims, I urge the public to consider the documented history and the source.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - PETA has once again set its sights on OHSU. Over the past couple of weeks we have seen their press releases and opinion pieces frequently posted on Salem-News. It's no secret that their strategy is to state old and new allegations repeatedly in the hopes that Oregon residents will be swayed.

However what's noteworthy about PETA's latest allegations is that they stand in sharp contrast to established facts provided by independent, unbiased organizations...

Police Looking for Suspects in Ontario Home Invasion Robbery

Anyone with information regarding the suspects is asked to contact Oregon State Police Southern Command Center dispatch at (541) 889-6468.

(ONTARIO, Ore.) - Oregon State Police are looking for two men who were involved in an early Thursday morning home invasion robbery at a rural residence south of Ontario.

The two identified suspects may possibly be armed and should be considered dangerous, according to Lieutenant Richard Pileggi with Oregon State Police.

America`s Debt Ridden Society

Parents and schools need to teach thrift and savings as respected and desirable values. They need to show how this benefits not only the country but the individuals as well.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Our country is a mess. Right here in Salem, Oregon, but elsewhere as well. Yes a large part is the ever widening gap between the rich (the haves) and the poor (the have-nots) and the ever shrinking middle class, but what is something individuals are doing that is as destructive?

Spending every penny they have (and can borrow) like there is no tomorrow. That's what!

Envoy Says UN Needs to Strengthen its Mission in Myanmar

While in Singapore, the Special Envoy has been meeting with regional leaders who have gathered for the annual summit of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN).

(RANGOON, Myanmar) - The United Nations Special Envoy for Myanmar said today that the good offices role of the Secretary-General would need to be “beefed up in terms of its effectiveness,” in case dialog between the Government and the opposition in the troubled South-East Asian nation intensifies.

“The Myanmar authorities have said that they preferred to work with the UN. Now we have to test that to its limits in the high interest of the Myanmar people,” Ibrahim Gambari told reporters in Singapore.

Coquille Man Killed in Crash on Oregon Coast

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

(COQUILLE, Ore. ) - A Coquille-area man died Wednesday morning when his car drove across the centerline and collided head-on with another vehicle on Highway 42 east of Coquille.

The other driver received non-life threatening injuries in the crash that closed the highway about two hours.

John F. Kennedy Assassinated 44 Years Ago Today

Kennedy's Inaugural Address offered the memorable injunction: "Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country."

(SALEM, Ore. ) - John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the thirty-fifth President of the United States, was assassinated 44-years ago today.

Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, at 12:30 PM CST, in Dallas, Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested in a theatre about 80 minutes after the assassination, and was charged with the crime, but was murdered two days later by Jack Ruby before he could be put on trial.