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Tens of Thousands Without Power as Wind Storm Hits Oregon

South winds of 20 to 30 MPH with gusts of 40 to 50 MPH are expected to continue in the Willamette Valley until later this afternoon.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon Coast and the mid-Willamette Valley continue to be battered by heavy winds and rain. There are reports from the coast to the valley of numerous trees and branches being down, as well as numerous power outages.

More than 30,000 PGE customers are without power, with the greatest concentrations on the east side of the Portland and Salem-area. PGE has all available repair crews at work restoring power.

Study Recommends All States Open Birth Records to Adoptees

Among the findings in the report, prohibiting adopted people from getting their personal information raises significant civil rights concerns and potentially serious, negative consequences for their physical and mental health.

(NEW YORK) - The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute today released the most comprehensive examination to date of one of the most controversial, emotional issues in the modern adoption world: whether adopted people, once they become adults, should have access to their original birth information. This report suggests that all states change their laws so that the answer is "yes."

Oregon Coast, Valley Battered by Strong Winds, Rain

Winds this morning have already gusted to 48 MPH at the Salem airport.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon Coast and the mid-Willamette Valley is being battered this morning by heavy winds and rain. There are reports from the coast to the valley of numerous trees and branches being down, as well as scattered power outages.

About 25,000 PGE customers are without power, with the greatest concentrations on the east side of the Portland and Salem-area.

... and there is Hope for Myanmar?

The conference table is ultimately the most important objective to effect change in this beleaguered country of a multiethnic population of 48 million.

(PENANG,Malaysia) - Daw Aung Sun Suu Kyi’s recent meet up with Major General Aung Kyi, Myanmar’s labour minister and designated go-between for the military junta government harbors well for the future.

Prior to this important interaction the iconic face of isolated Myanmar and de facto leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD), that won the 1990 general elections, had discussions with senior party stalwarts, namely Aung Shwe, Lwin, Nyunt Wai and Nyan Win.

Salem Woman Dies in Crash Sunday

Investigators say one driver was pronounced dead on the scene and the other was transported via life flight to OHSU.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A Salem woman passed away over the weekend in a two car crash in the 9200 block of Howell Prairie Road NE Sunday morning at 9:43 AM.

Deputies say Elaine Kuenzi of Salem, was driving her 2004 Chrysler 300 southbound on Howell Prairie Road NE, when she collided with a 1995 BMW that was driven by a 16-year old Salem female who was northbound on Howell Prairie.

Korean War Soldier Recovered and Returned to United States (Photos)

Corporal Clem Boody was reported missing on Nov. 2nd 1950 and was one of the more than 350 servicemen unaccounted-for from the battle at Unsan.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office says the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Corporal Clem R. Boody, U.S. Army, of Independence, Iowa. His burial date and location are being set by his family.

Man Accidentally Runs Over His Small Granddaughter

The child was seriously injured but is now in fair condition. Alcohol is not a factor, investigators say.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A two-year old female child was injured over the weekend when she was accidentally run over by her grandfather, while he was moving his vehicle in the driveway.

Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the location where the child was was injured, in the 4900 block of Wagon Rim Court SE in Salem, Saturday at 6:30 PM. The child was taken to Salem Hospital.

UPDATE - Semi Rollover Closes Interstate 84 Westbound Near Pendleton

Update: Traffic is now passing the crash scene in one Westbound land of I-84.

(PENDLETON, Ore.) - Oregon State Police say they are on the scene of a semi truck crash on Interstate 84. The westbound lanes were initially closed after the crash near milepost 219, about eight miles of Pendleton.

Transportation officials say one lane of Interstate 84 westbound near milepost 219 has now opened with crews working to reopen the second lane.

North Salem Crime Prevention Council Meeting This Week

The meeting will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Salem Senior Center, 1055 Erixon St. NE.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Salem Police Department is inviting residents, property owners and business owners in the Grant, Highland, and Northgate neighborhood areas to attend the quarterly neighborhood crime prevention council meeting.

The agenda includes: Neighborhood traffic safety; Winter weather driving; and Holiday home safety. Neighbors will also have an opportunity to bring their concerns about crime in their area.

Salem Police Will Begin Their Annual Holiday Toy Drive

The Toy Drive began in December '86 when an officer responded to the scene of a suicide.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Police Department is now accepting donations for their annual toy drive.

They say you can help make the holidays a little bit brighter for children in the Salem area by donating new, unwrapped toys for children ages infant through 12 years old.