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Jury Begins Deliberation in Trial of Former Salem Officer

He is charged in three alleged incidents, one of which involves a woman who was a minor.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The final arguments were made today in the trial of a former Salem, Oregon police officer who stands accused of a number of charges centering around three alleged sex abuse incidents.

Sterling Alexander's attorney Kevin Lafkey says the defense team has demonstrated that the investigation and the alleged victims have far too many inconsistencies to be considered trustworthy.

Federal Agents Raid Oregon Business Over Illegal Immigrants

The company could not comment until federal investigators provide more information.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Federal agents raided the offices of a Portland food processing plant Tuesday, over suspicions that the company hires and employs hundreds of illegal aliens.

It is reported that around 175 workers were taken into custody over suspicion of illegal immigration. They will be processed for possible deportation.

Oregon Website Honoring War Dead has New Freeway Billboard in Washington

Galloping Gerties restaurant helps a man on a mission.

(LAKEWOOD, Wash.) - A new billboard for IraqWarheroes.org was donated near the Freedom Bridge in Washington.

Portland 9-1-1 Calls Peak During Summer Months

Officials say you should get your emergency safety kit ready, and a corded phone with landline phone Service is key.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - National Emergency Preparedness Week starts next week -- and there is no better time for it.

According to the National Emergency Number Association, Portland 9-1-1- calls peak during the summer months.

FBI Releases Photo in Salem Bank Robbery

Witnesses describe the suspect as a white male in his 50's.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The FBI is releasing a clear photo of the man they say is responsible for a bank robbery at the Marion and Polk County Schools Credit Union on Friday, June 8th

FBI Spokesperson Beth Anne Steele says investigators are hoping that someone will recognize him and call with information.

Documentary Chronicles Soldiers’ Stories of Iraq

This is War - Memories of Iraq debuts June 18th.

(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - A powerful new documentary that roughly chronicles the experiences of soldiers from the 2/162 Oregon National Guard that deployed to Iraq in the spring of 2004 will make its Portland debut at the Hollywood Theatre.

Lucky Forward Films produced the documentary in conjunction with the National Combat History Archive. Scot Laney, the film’s producer said, “With all of the debate going on over the war, I wanted to do this film to give the soldiers a chance to have a voice.”

Marion County Deputies See Rash of Speeders Exceeding 100 MPH

In 2005, the county saw 1,523 speed related crashes with 23 fatalities.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's Office Traffic Team Deputies say they have encountered a high volume of motorists driving at speeds in excess of 100 mph over the past week.

In one case after another, the drivers were arrested for the high speed violations and taken to jail.

Georgia Man`s Deliverance From Prison: a Sign of Southern Progress

Genarlow Wilson was convicted of breaking a law by having oral sex as a teen.

(ATLANTA, Ga.) - In 2003, 17-year old Genarlow Wilson was at a party with friends, when he had consensual oral sex with a 15-year old girl, for which he was given a 10-year mandatory prison sentence.

The Georgia man, now 21-years old, has become a symbol for extreme cases of getting tough on sex offenders. This week, after 28 months behind bars, he was ordered released from prison by a judge who called his 10-year sentence for having consensual oral sex as a teen "a grave miscarriage of justice."

Sixth Grade Astronauts Ready for Takeoff

At the completion of training, each crew "flies" a ten-hour mission in the school space station, Alpha-Z 2000, with no adults on board.

(CAMAS, Wa.) - Skilled student astronauts and their teachers have spent the past few months researching, planning and preparing for a successful trip into space.

Students are blasting off into space from the Liberty Middle School launch pad, fully clad in authentic-looking space garb and using highly sophisticated equipment.

Op Ed: Too Little, Too Late, Too Long
Starving Education in Oregon
Kills Any Leadership
For Our 21st Century

“Unforeseen consequences” is no longer an acceptable excuse given centuries of solid proof for educational values-per-dollar invested.

(BEND, Ore.) - It's not trite to say that children are our future. Or that education pays. But those much repeated lines don't tell the whole story. Here's the rest. If we don't commit ourselves and honestly invest in education, NOW, the dynamic of our very livelihood will change. How far behind is it okay to lag? We are failing the coming generations of Oregonians.