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Idaho Senator Larry Craig Resigns After Sex Scandal

The resignation comes after media reports that Craig pleaded guilty Aug. 1st to a reduced misdemeanor charge from his arrest June 11th in a men's room at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

(BOISE, Idaho) - Idaho Sen. Larry Craig resigned from his Republican Senate seat Saturday, bowing to pressure from Republicans to step down after his arrest and guilty plea in a sex scandal.

Albany Homes Retested for Lead and Copper in Drinking Water‏

To arrange for a test or for more information, contact Jim Young at (541) 917-7609.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Nine of 60 Albany homes that were retested in June 2007 for lead and copper in the drinking water from their taps exceeded the EPA action level for lead in drinking water, according to Jim Young, Water Distribution Supervisor for the City of Albany.

"The City has found no indication of lead in City's water distribution system; the problem is with the plumbing in the homes," Young said.

Over 1500 Marijuana Plants Eradicated, Four Persons Arrested in Baker County

The estimated value of the seized marijuana plants was $3 million.

(BAKER COUNTY, Ore.) - State, federal, county and local law enforcement agencies recently completed the eradication of a large outdoor marijuana grow in Baker County that yielded more than 1,500 plants, some over 13 feet tall. Four people from Caldwell, Idaho have been arrested and the investigation is continuing.

Oregon State Police say that on August 23rd, troopers joined the Baker County Narcotics Enforcement team and the National Guard, in the second day of flights looking for outdoor marijuana grow sites.

Medical Marijuana: Headaches/Migrainess

Phillip Leveque has spent has life as a Combat Infantryman, Physician and Toxicologist.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - A review of The Merck Manual 1999 Edition indicates that the causes of Headaches and/or Migraines are by no means settled and The Manual indicates about thirty possible causes. Possibly, Migraines are the most severe but some will even argue that.

Who is Dana Perino? (VIDEO)

Dana Perino will assume the post of White House Press Secretary next month, but does she have enough experience?

(SALEM, Ore.) - The new White House Press Secretary, 34-year old Dana Perino, will take over the post after Tony Snow Steps down on September 14th. As the Deputy Press Secretary, she took over for a brief period while Snow was treated for colon cancer, and now she's coming back as the new official spokesperson for President George W. Bush.

Blogs and other publications see Perino as both gorgeous and sexy, and she is. But many questions remain, and it is too soon to tell at this point if her appearance and calm demeanor are what the administration needs as it battles to save face with a nation.

Organizations From Across Oregon Call on Congress for Swift Passage of AgJOBS‏

Advocates say the status quo and lack of action in solving our nation's broken immigration system is no longer acceptable.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today, labor, faith and agricultural industry organizations from across Oregon joined together to call on Congress for swift passage of one bi-partisan solution, AgJOBS, a step which the majority of Americans agree, is in the right direction.

Since the failure of the bi-partisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill (S.1348) in June, Congress has been at a standstill on anything related to immigration reform.

Oregon Trooper Strikes Stroller Carrying Small Child

The trooper was enroute to a disturbance on a Greyhound bus when he struck the stroller.

(JUNCTION CITY, Ore.) - The Lane County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious injury traffic crash involving an OSP officer that struck a stroller being pushed by a woman attempting to cross the highway.

(NEW COMMENTS) Oregon Snake River Correctional Officers Arrested

Officials from the Snake River Correctional Institution allege that a female correctional officer engaged in sexual activity with an inmate of the institution, but staff members say it is based on the unfounded statement of an inmate.

(ONTARIO, Ore.) - Oregon State Police detectives arrested two Snake River Correctional Institution corrections officers on warrants stemming from an indictment filed with the Malheur County Circuit Court.

Craigslist Car Deal Followed by Canby Assault

Police say the story illustrates the need for caution when dealing with strangers online.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Clackamas County deputies responded to an attempted robbery in Canby that they say highlights an important public-safety lesson: Don't give your address to strangers over the Internet.

At approximately 12:23 AM on Thursday, David Eby and his wife Marilyn were driving home to their residence in Canby after a long evening spent trying to meet up with someone from whom they thought they would be buying a vehicle.

Police Investigate Fatal Crash East of Lebanon

Police say they are not sure exactly what caused the driver lost control of his car.

(LEBANON, Ore.) - A 21-year old Sweet Home man died Friday morning when he lost control of his car and was struck broadside by a pickup on Highway 20 about five miles east of Lebanon.