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Escaped Killer Located by Portland Police

Christopher Walker has been in the State Hospital in Salem since January 1989 for the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - A 46-year-old psychiatric patient serving time for two counts of Murder who escaped from his state escort yesterday has been found by Portland police.

Christopher Walker was located by police walking near northeast Mallory Ave and northeast Beech Street. Police say he tried to run when officers found him, but he was caught and taken into custody.

Silverton Teen Killed in Single Car Crash

Marion County Sheriff's Office investigators say it appears speed and slick road conditions were factors in the crash.

(SILVERTON, Ore. ) - A Silverton, Oregon teen was killed Thanksgiving morning in a single car crash.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Silverton Fire Department responded to the report of a crash in the 18300 block of North Abiqua Road NE just after 2:00 AM. When crews arrived they found a 1994 Honda Civic had left the road and struck a large tree near the bank of Abiqua Creek.

Holiday Dinners Stick to Your Ribs and Your Pipes

During the holiday season, it is expected that larger quantities of cooking fats will make their way to the sanitary sewer system via kitchen sinks.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - A deep-fried turkey or an oven-baked ham. Gravy drippings. Onions sauteed in butter and oil to make the perfect stuffing.

All mouth-watering traditions, but most homeowners may be surprised to learn that pouring the remains of these culinary endeavors down the kitchen sink can cause costly, unpleasant sewer blockages.

Report Finds Oregonians Generating Waste at Record Levels

The report provides an annual snapshot of the amounts of materials such as metal, paper, glass and organic materials that are being produced and “recovered.”

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregonians are generating waste at record-high levels, according to figures released today by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in its 15th annual survey of garbage haulers and private recycling and composting companies.

Oregon’s total waste generation in 2006 reached a record high of 5.75 million tons, or 3,118 pounds per Oregonian per year. For the past two years, Oregon has failed to meet statewide goals of no increase in waste generation. From 2005 to 2006, total waste generation increased 3.9 percent.

Willamette National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Now Available

Be well prepared for your Christmas tree outing by bringing a handsaw or axe as well as winter clothing and safety equipment.

(DETROIT, Ore. ) - Christmas tree permits are now available at Willamette National Forest Ranger District offices in Detroit, Sweethome, McKenzie Bridge, and Westfir, as well as several area businesses.

Thanksgiving Day Oddities

Feel free to add your own Thanksgiving Day holiday story in the comment section!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Here are a few strange stories from Thanksgivings in history. Each involves an event with a military connection. My most memorable Thanksgiving is recorded here, as is a story about the Thanksgiving Day 1942 Riot in Phoenix, Arizona, and something everyone needs to know about; the details behind Arlo Guthrie song "Alice's Restaurant" which was written in Thanksgiving Day, 1965.

A holiday should be just that, but as we all know you can never truly predict exactly what will happen on any day, holiday or otherwise.

Five Awful Thanksgivings in History

This is republished courtesy of 10 Zen Monkeys.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In many ways, Thanksgiving is an un-American holiday. Consumption seldom goes beyond an excess of turkey and pumpkin pie, and garish displays are limited to a few stupid parades and some of the most mediocre football of the year.

Good old all-American chaos is down — but not entirely out.

Oregon Chosen for Peak Sun Solar Facility

Peak Sun Silicon Corporation will construct a photovoltaic silicon manufacturing facility in Millersburg.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon continues to be the business location of choice for solar energy companies, with Peak Sun, a photovoltaic silicon manufacturing company, announcing that construction of the first phase of a facility in Millersburg will begin with an $18 million investment.

The project will initially employ 50 workers, with growth to 500 and an additional capital investment of $700 million during phase 2, estimated for completion in 2011.

Missing 9-Year Old In Oak Grove Found Safe

New information indicates that this juvenile was located safe – unharmed - and is reunited with her family in Oak Grove.

(Oak Grove , Ore.) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office was asking for the public's help in seeking a 9-year old girl who failed to return home today, but the girl has now been safely located.

Information received from the Clackamas Sheriff's Office indicates that this juvenile is no longer missing, she was located safe and unharmed. Sheriff's Office Spokesman Jim Strovink says she has been reunited with her family in Oak Grove.

Murderer Makes Unauthorized Exit from Oregon State Hospital Custody

Walker was admitted to the hospital on January 10th 1989 as a forensic commitment on a conviction of two counts of murder from Multnomah County.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A 46-year-old psychiatric patient serving time for two counts of Murder was reported on unauthorized leave today from the Salem campus of Oregon State Hospital.

The patient is Christopher Walker, who was on a day pass to visit a relative in the Portland area. Walker was admitted to the hospital on January 10th 1989 as a forensic commitment on a conviction of two counts of murder from Multnomah County.