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Gaza Truce Holds into Second Day; Peace Talks Moving Forward

Palestinians want an end to the Israeli-Egyptian blockade on impoverished Gaza, and the release of prisoners.

(GAZA CITY) - A Gaza truce was holding on Wednesday as Egyptian mediators pursued talks with Israeli and Palestinian representatives on an enduring end to a war that has devastated the Hamas Islamist dominated enclave.

Egypt's intelligence chief met a Palestinian delegation in Cairo, the state news agency MENA said, a day after he conferred with Israeli representatives.

Salem Man One of Four Charged in NW Marijuana Related Stocks Scheme

In May, the SEC warned investors about possible scams involving marijuana-related investments, saying fraudsters often try to exploit new growth industries by manipulating stocks.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday charged four promoters with ties to the Pacific Northwest for manipulating the securities of several microcap companies, including marijuana-related stocks that the agency has warned investors about in recent weeks.

The SEC alleges that the four promoters bought inexpensive shares of thinly traded penny stock companies on the open market and conducted pre-arranged, manipulative matched orders and wash trades to create the illusion of an active market in these stocks.

Medical Marijuana and the Most Dangerous, Ignorant, Evil, Anti-Marijuana Shills

If there were 12 on this list, it would definitely be a Dirty Dozen.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - For medical marijuana users, hiding from police and the anti-marijuana thugs while looking over their shoulders at booze-drinking politicians must be causing them paranoia - one of the adverse effects of too much marijuana.

In this case, the paranoia turns out to be real. And here are the people that make it so.

Salem, Oregon Gas Prices Continue to Drop

The Medford-Ashland area saw the biggest drop in the state, with average gas prices falling 5-cents a gallon.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The national average for regular unleaded drops below $3.50 per gallon this week for the first time since March 12, and is at its lowest level for early August since 2010.

"For the week, the national average drops three cents to $3.49 a gallon while Oregon’s average dips two cents to $3.91.” AAA Oregon/Idaho Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds said.

Missing Oregon Mother Found Dead in Rural Yamhill County

While this is an active death investigation, there is nothing at this point to indicate foul play.

(SHERIDAN, Ore. ) - A property owner in rural Yamhill County found the vehicle, and police found the body at short time later of 38-year-old Jennifer Huston, who had been the target of a massive search online, in the air, and on the ground after she vanished after purchasing gas at a Newberg Circle-K/76 gas station around 6:32 p.m. on July 24.

The mother of two boys, ages 3 and 6, reportedly left her home in Dundee to run errands and told her husband she was feeling "stressed out".

Portland Police Searching for Stolen Goat

Penelope is described as a two-year-old female Nigerian Dwarf Goat, approximately 2'5" tall, 50 pounds, brown and white in color.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Portland Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing goat that was stolen from a residence in the 6800 block of Southeast 122nd Avenue on Monday.

Portland Police spokesman Sergeant Pete Simpson said the owner of Penelope the goat reported that she was tethered and secured in the front yard and that she was taken sometime between 3:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Missing and Endangered Man Sought by Portland Police

Investigating officers have learned that the missing man requires daily treatment for a medical condition that if not taken could endanger his life. endangered

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public's help to locate 47-year-old Ronnie Junior Lemos.

Lemos was last seen on July 31, at his residence int he 1500 block of Southwest 13th Avenue. Neighbors reported him missing after becoming concerned he may be struggling with some personal issues.

Two Oregon Lighthouses to Offer Rare After Hours Tours

Both tours celebrate the colorful local history of these grand constructs, providing an unique opportunity to experience them up close.

(NEWPORT, Ore. ) - The two lighthouses that call Newport, Oregon home, will feature rare after-hours tours in August.

The first happens August 7, part of National Lighthouse Day, spotlighting the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. The first happens August 7, part of National Lighthouse Day, spotlighting the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. The second happens on August 20 at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, in honor of the landmark's 141st birthday.

Alcohol May Be to Blame for Serious Crash Near Enchanted Forest

No other people were reported injured in the crash.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police are continuing their investigation into Monday afternoon's three vehicle traffic crash that resulted in serious injury to one person along Enchanted Way SE near the entrance to the Enchanted Forest theme park in Turner.

The injured driver, 50-year-old Gerald R. Luttrell, from SE Salem, is in critical condition.

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber Becomes Engaged

Kitzhaber is now running for a historic fourth term as Oregon's governor.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber has become engaged to his longtime companion Cylvia Hayes the governor's office said on Tuesday.

Kitzhaber spokeswoman Melissa Navas said the two have not set a wedding date. Hayes lives with the governor, and has been the state's official first lady since Kitzhaber took office for his third term in 2011.