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Three Victims Identified Following Sunday`s Helicopter Crash on Oregon Coast

Police and Coast Guard officials continue to request that anyone finding debris that may be associated with this crash should not remove the debris and notify local law enforcement of its location.

(ASTORIA) - Three people killed Sunday morning when their helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean south of Astoria have been identified by the Clatsop County Medical Examiner, Doctor Joanne Stefanelli. Next of kin notifications have been made.

Nation Comes Out of the Red

Homeland Security adjusts threat level from Red to Orange for in-bound flights from the UK.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security announced an adjustment in the aviation threat level from RED to ORANGE for flights from the United Kingdom to the United States.

There will not be any operational changes for domestic flights in the United States. Thus, the U.S. threat level remains at ORANGE, or ‘High,’ for all domestic and international flights. The ban on liquids and gels in carry on baggage remains in full effect.

Salem Girl Offers Lesson For All – Wild in Wildlife Means Wild

Contrary to Portland media reports, there is no lawsuit involved with Amber's deer attack. This story was broken by Salem-News.com, and any reports of lawsuits by TV stations are incorrect and unfounded.

(WALDPORT) - For 11-year-old Amber Staron of Salem, seeing wildlife "up close and personal" is something that happens frequently on her aunt and uncle’s 70-arce property on the Oregon coast near the town of Waldport.

But what is normally a great thrill, turned to near tragedy Sunday when the fawn...

Opening Ceremony Showcases Multi-National Troops and Mongolian Culture

The Oregon Army National Guard unit participating in Khaan Quest 2006 is B Company, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry, based out of Corvallis.

(ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia) - The President of Mongolia and Commander-in-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces officially kicked off Khaan Quest 2006, a two-week United Nations peacekeeping exercise involving Oregon troops.

A vast array of nations were represented at the opening ceremony including the participating field exercise military units from the Oregon National Guard and Alaska National Guard, along with troops from Mongolia, Bangladesh, India, Fiji, Tonga and Thailand.

Pipe Bombs Found in The Salem Area

So far the origin of the four explosive devices recovered in Salem remains a mystery, and police are worried that there could be more.

(SALEM) - Salem Police issued an updated release regarding the number of explosive devices that were found in Salem Thursday.

Three pipe bombs were found in Salem, one was recovered in Dallas. No one was injured in the incidents, and no Arrests have been made.

Fire Rages Through Salem Furniture Store (VIDEO)

Investigators still don't know what caused the building to erupt into flames, it is only one strange and potentially violent occurence in the capitol city Thursday.

(SALEM ) - A four-alarm fire at the Salem, Oregon McMahan’s Furniture store was an intense experience for firefighters Thursday, and a battle that could not be won.

Seal Pups Must Be Left Alone on the Beach

People should give them 50 feet of space, and remember that they are young and simply resting on the beach.

(SALEM) - Marine wildlife officials on the Oregon coast say a baby seal on the beach near Seaside allows a good opportunity to remind the public that seal pups rest on the beach, and should be left alone.

The Battle for Las Vegas; The Law vs. The Mob Looks at Vegas Crime in the 70`s and 80`s

Flashback to 2006: No punches are pulled in this hard-hitting historical account of some of the most vicious men to ever walk the face of the earth.

(LAS VEGAS) - Sin city meets hard truth in a new book by Dennis N. Griffin called The Battle for Las Vegas; The Law vs. The Mob.

Never again will the reader see those characters who ran Vegas during the hard years in the 70's and 80's in the same light.

Dallas Police Seeking Reserve Officer Candidates

Deadline for turning in applications is 5:00 PM Tuesday, Sept. 5th.

(DALLAS) - The Dallas Police Department is accepting applications for reserve police officers.

The department offers a four-step program which allows Dallas reserves to begin training with a full-time officer and work up to a solo position after extensive training and assessment.

All reserves are required to complete the Combined Agency Reserve Training, or CART, Reserve Academy held January through May, two nights per week and some Saturdays, in Polk County.

Heceta Head Lighthouse is Magic on The Oregon Coast

Heceta Head is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the United States.

(FLORENCE) - It is pronounced “Ha – SEE – Ta” by most, “HECK – ah – Ta” by others, but everyone agrees Heceta Head is one of the most beautiful and magical lighthouses in the world.

The area is named for Captain Don Bruno de Hezeta (Heceta) of the Spanish Royal Navy, an explorer whose expedition passed along the Oregon coast around 1775.