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The Most Dangerous Man in Oregon

He says Medical Marijuana is often a far better alternative than morphine-based drugs.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - This “dangerous man,” a physician, was one of the first doctors to sign applications for the Oregon state permits.

Marijuana as medicine has a long history in the United States. It was introduced into medical practice about 1840 after thousands of years of medical use, starting in India or China, possibly 4,000 years ago.

Religious Freedom Act Clears Oregon House

The bill preserves the right, for example, of a Muslim woman to wear a headdress and modest clothing.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon House Democrats championed a bill last week to protect religious liberty for Oregon workers.

Trailer With Brahma Bulls Flips East of Salem

Police say no bulls were injured.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Police and highway department crews had their hands full Saturday evening on Highway 22E east of Salem after a trailer carrying 4 "very unhappy" Brahma bulls flipped over.

It led to closures of the highway over a 3 hour period.

6 Dead, Toddler Critical in Wisconsin Shooting

Shooting leaves 6 dead in home, and child in vehicle injured with gunshot to chest.

(DELAVAN, WIS) - Six people have been found shot to death and a toddler injured at a house in southern Wisconsin.

Police in Delavan found the victims late Saturday night after getting a call of shots fired in the house.

Six people inside were dead, Delavan Police Chief Tim O'Neill said Sunday.

Oregon High School Graduate With 4.3 GPA Exemplifies Possibilities (VIDEO)

Corbett's graduating class had three 4.3 GPA's.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - The school is an example of what's possible when the conditions for education come together in the correct balance. It’s where students like Willie Hayward graduate with a remarkable 4.3 GPA.

Some of the nation's brightest and most promising students, our greatest hope for the future share their words.

Police Arrest Suspect in Winco Foods Assault

The victim in the case is still in a local hospital and will be facing numerous surgeries as a result of the assault.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Clackamas County Sheriff's Office detectives have identified the man who they believe is responsible in the assault to Bobby Burns in the parking lot at Winco Foods earlier this week, on June 6th.

23-year old Geovany Mendoza Saucedo has been arrested in Yakima, Washington on the outstanding warrant out of Clackamas County for Attempt Murder.

Swimming Coach Cleared on Sex Abuse Charges in Lake Oswego

A jury found swim coach Don King not guilty of sexual abuse of girls on his Lake Oswego High School team.

(LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.) - The owner of King Swimming of Lake Oswego who was arrested on numerous charges relating to sex abuse has been cleared by a jury in Linn County. The business owned by 65-year old Donald John King coaches young swimmers.

Lake Oswego Police say the investigation began in Albany when people contacted an off-duty Albany Police detective at a swim meet over concerns related to Mr. King's alleged touching of children.

Bush Visit to Rome and Vatican Draws Thousands of Protesters

The crowd in this ancient city was led by a banner that read "No Bush, No War".

(ROME) - Helicopters are circling overhead and 10,000 officers have been deployed in Rome to head off a crowd of protesters that could pose violence toward U.S. President George W. Bush and his wife Laura who are visiting Rome and the Vatican.

Bush is in Italy to meet with Premier Romano Prodi, and he will finish his day in private talks with former premier and conservative leader Silvio Berlusconi.

Police Say Major Oregon-Based Narcotics Trafficking Organization Dismantled

The investigation spanned numerous states and Mexico, involving dozens of law enforcement agencies.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Several search warrants and multiple arrests were served over the distribution of Methamphetamine and Cocaine and the "manufacture" and distribution of Marijuana.

Salem Police say operations conducted on June 6th and June 7th in Oregon as well as several other states resulted in 12 arrests and massive seizures.

Horses Seized in Clackamas County Neglect Case

Police say the residence had no water, power, or phone, which also led to the suspect's 4-year old autistic son being taken into protective custody.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant Friday at 29184 S. Benzinger Road in Colton, regarding an investigation into the neglect of four horses on the property, by their owner, April Punley.

Detective Jeffrey Green with the Clackamas Sheriff's Office says the investigation began with a tip from a person reporting the conditions of the horses in March 2007.