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Oregon Consumers Can Now Weigh In on Proposed Health Insurance Rates

"Oregon has a transparent and rigorous process for reviewing health insurance rates," said Insurance Commissioner Laura Cali.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Starting Tuesday, Oregon consumers can weigh in on proposed health insurers' rates for 2015 small employer and individual health benefit plans.

During this public process, consumers can also review insurers' cost and quality metrics, which insurers had to submit for the first time this year.

Backyard Burning Ban Takes Effect Next Week in Three Oregon Counties

The restrictions will extend through October 15 or later, depending on fire danger.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A ban on all open and backyard burning will go into effect on June 16 in Linn, Benton and Marion counties.

The ban aims to reduce the incidence of open debris burns escaping control.

Student, Gunman Dead After Multiple Shots Fired Inside Oregon High School

Salem-News.com will have more on this story as soon as it becomes available.

(TROUTDALE, Ore.) - A large number of police agencies including the FBI, are on the scene of a high school shooting at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Oregon.

Witnesses said they could see police lead large groups of students out of the school with their hands behind their heads.

At least 20 medical personnel and a Life-Flight helicopter has landed in a nearby field.

Police now confirm that the shooter and one student are dead.

Iraq in State of Emergency After Militants Take Over Mosul

About 150,000 people are believed to have fled the city.

(MOSUL, Iraq) - Iraq's prime minister has asked parliament to declare a state of emergency after Islamist militants effectively took control of Mosul.

Nouri Maliki acknowledged "vital areas" of the country's second largest city had been seized. Overnight, hundreds of armed men seized local government's offices and police stations before taking control of the airport and the army's headquarters.

Oregon Two Bulls Wildfire Human Caused; Reward Now Offered

Salem-News.com will have more on this story as soon as it becomes available.

(BEND, Ore. ) - Good progress was made Tuesday on the east flank of the Two Bulls fire west of Bend.

5 U.S. Troops Killed in Friendly Fire Air Strike

Security is being ramped up in Afghanistan ahead of Saturday's run-off vote to replace President Hamid Karzai.

(KABUL) - Five U.S. servicemen were killed in southern Afghanistan in a friendly-fire air strike during a security operation, Afghan police said on Tuesday. The International Security Assistance Force said the casualties occurred on Monday when the unit came into contact with enemy forces.

Salem-Keizer School Bus Drivers Take Home Driving Trophies

Drivers compete in three categories of buses: general transit, general conventional, and mini-bus.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The 40th Annual Oregon Pupil Transportation Association State Safety Exercise was held at Summit High School in Bend on May 31.

There were a total of 71 participants in the all-day event. Salem-Keizer Public Schools had six contestants qualify to participate and 11 personnel serve as judges of the event.

Men Land Helicopter in Salem Parking Lot to Buy Fishing Gear

One of the men said it was legal for them to land in the parking lot, while FAA regulations say otherwise. Video by Jerry Freeman Salem-News.com

(SALEM, Ore.) - A bizarre shopping spree at a southeast Salem sporting goods store could have turned out to be a serious or deadly accident.

Progress Made on Two Bulls Wildfire; Evacuations, Road Closures Still in Place

The Two Bulls Fire has still not reached the City of Bend's Bridge Creek watershed nor is it jeopardizing the city's "Outback" drinking water facilities.

(BEND, Ore. ) - Good progress was made today on the east flank of the Two Bulls fire west of Bend.

Fire crews have most of that side complete with hose lines and lots of mop up continues with the advancement of the hose lays.

50,000 Veterans Contacted to Get Off Waiting Lists and Into Clinics

“It is our duty and our privilege to provide Veterans the care they have earned through their service and sacrifice,” said Acting Secretary Gibson. Contacted to Get Off Waiting Lists, Into Clinics

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday, released the results from its Nationwide Access Audit, along with facility level patient access data, medical center quality and efficiency data, and mental health provider survey data, for all Veterans health facilities.