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Newborn Seal Pups Cause Disturbance on Oregon Beach

Aquarium officials say this is a perfect example of why beachgoers should not pick up seal pups - besides the fact it's against the law.

(SEASIDE, Ore.) - Two newborn seals caused a stir Friday morning and further illustrated the necessity for humans to leave them alone.

Both were apparently newborn seals with their umbilical chords still attached, and both were handled by humans - when they should not have been.

Early Friday, a baby seal washed up in Astoria, somewhere on the waterfront.

Legislation Will Help Oregon’s Veterans

One proposed piece of legislation will improve access to health care for veterans by providing a tax incentive for health care providers to participate in the TRICARE system.

(SALEM) - Oregon State Representative Donna Nelson (R-McMinnville) announced several legislative achievements regarding veterans’ services this week.

Natural Gas Explosion Injures 4 Canby Firefighters

A firefighter noticed a quick spike in the gas levels on the portable gas monitor, then seconds later Firefighter John Stanislaw heard the furnace come on. "Then the room exploded."

(CANBY, Ore.) - A natural gas explosion at a Canby home could have been tragic Thursday as one firefighter was blown 80 feet into the street during a major explosion. But Canby Fire reports that at this time, all four of the individuals are released from medical care.

Hostage and Gunman Dead at Johnson Space Center

At least one person is dead.

(HOUSTON, Texas) - Police in Houston say a hostage has been shot and killed in the standoff at the Johnson Space Center. Another hostage was released unharmed.

Fire Damages Gervais Home

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

(GERVAIS, Ore. ) - When fire crews arrived they found a 2 story single family home with heavy smoke coming from the back of the structure.

Close Call for Corvallis Restaurant

There was no smoke detection system in the building.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - On Friday, at approximately 3:00 AM, the Corvallis Fire Department responded to a report of a restaurant filled with smoke in the 1400 block of NW 9th Street.

President Pelton: Willamette University Emergency Preparedness

The University recently purchased new door-access software, to be installed in early summer, allowing us to lock down buildings.

(SALEM) - The events at Virginia Tech continue to cause many of us to contemplate the enormous impact of tragedy.

Update on Johnson Space Center Gunman

The standoff is going into its third hour.

(HOUSTON, Texas) - The emergency systems are all operational at NASA and officials say there is no impact to mission control operations, as the Johnson Space Center enters its third hour of a standoff situation with a gunman.

Drug Manufacturing Equipment Explosion Sends Eugene Man to Portland Burn Center

During the service of the search warrant, a 53-year-old Eugene man came to the apartment to purchase morphine and methamphetamine

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - A Eugene man was transported to a burn center in Portland with serious injuries Thursday after a drug manufacturing mishap in the bathroom of his Whiteaker apartment.

Be Aware! Oregon Hwy. 201 is Being Detoured in Eastern Oregon

Motorists are advised to drive with extra caution in the area and while on the detour route.

(ONTARIO, Ore. ) - Oregon Hwy. 201 is being detoured onto city and county streets in Ontario due to an I-84 overpass bridge at Exit 374 that was damaged earlier today.