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Films of Early Years of Hydroelectric Power in The Northwest Recovered

So far, the BPA Library has mailed more than 1,800 copies to people all over the region.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - The Bonneville Power Administration Library has released a new collection of six BPA produced films from the 1930s, '40s and '50s that takes viewers on a cinematic journey into the early years of the Northwest hydroelectric power and transmission systems.

The DVD set, titled "BPA Film Collection Volume 1, 1939-1954," is the first compilation of films from the agency's archives ever made available.

Salem Three-Alarm Fire Damages State Street Building

Salem fire officials say the fire started just after 11:00 p.m. The building housed both commercial and residential units.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Fire Department had to call in a third alarm, to control a fire Thursday night near downtown Salem.

Oregon Man in Hospital After Ram Headed for Slaughter Head-Butts Him

The owner of the meat processing shop says he may let the ram responsible for head butting his employee live since it decided to “fight for its life.”

(DAYTON, Ore. ) - A 2-year-old ram that was headed for slaughter on Thursday, turns the tables on the butcher and head butted him sending him to the hospital.

Dayton fire officials say they were called to Ben’s Meat Processing Company, located at 13885 SE Amity-Dayton Highway, and found 49-year-old Kelly Duval lying on the ground with serious head injuries.

Iron and Steel in Hatcheries Alters Young Steelheads Ability to Navigate Once Released

The new findings follow earlier research by Putman and others that confirmed the connection between salmon and the Earth’s magnetic field.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Exposure to iron pipes and steel rebar, such as the materials found in most hatcheries, affects the navigation ability of young steelhead trout by altering the important magnetic “map sense” they need for migration, according to new research from Oregon State University.

To Honor 70th Anniversary of D-Day, Oregon Opens WWII Memorial

It is estimated that nearly one million WWII veterans are still living, including more than 17,000 in Oregon.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Today marks the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion at Normandy. Fittingly, it is the day that the Greatest Generation will receive a long overdue honor at the dedication of the Oregon World War II Memorial on the grounds of the State Capitol at 1:30 p.m.

"We want our World War II veterans and those on the home front to be the first to see their memorial," said World War II Memorial Foundation chair, Lou Jaffe.

Salem Pursuit Ends; Two Taken Into Custody

The car ran into a fire hydrant, skimmed a tree, and flew up in the air, blowing out the tires as it hit the ground.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A police chase in Salem has come to an end, and two people have been taken into custody.

The chase ended in the 2000 block of Coral Ave just behind the Big Lots off Sunnyview Road NE.

Suspect Who Caused Salem SWAT Standoff Turns Himself In

Gipson will face charges including felony assault and menacing.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The man who held police and a SWAT team at bay for more than 5 hours this week, and then went on the run, has turned himself into authorities.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office says they were called by police in Springfield, Oregon were 20-year-old, Sir Diamond Damien Gipson turned himself in.

Silverton Man Arrested After Killing Neighbors Dog

This is still an active investigation and the Sheriff's Office is seeking witnesses who may have seen the events that took place on May 27th or possibly May 26th.

(SILVERTON, Ore. ) - A Silverton man was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his neighbors dog.

Deputies say 69-year-old Monty Dale Fisher is accused of shooting and killing a 1 ?1/2 year old male, Alaskan Husky named Xavier, on May 27th at approximately 2:00 p.m., in the 10400 block of Hazelgreen Road NE.

Four West Salem High School Students Hold Graduation in D.C.

Video of the students receiving their diplomas from Sen. Merkley will be shown at the West Salem graduation.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley on Thursday, helped four West Salem high school students celebrate their high school graduation because they will miss their graduation ceremony in Oregon this week.

The students are in Washington, D.C. this week to be recognized as first place winners in the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association Explora Vision competition.

Jeep Collides With Log Truck on Highway 20 Near Albany

The name of the driver of the Jeep has now been identified by OSP.

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into Thursday afternoon's serious injury traffic crash involving a sport utility vehicle and an empty log truck along Highway 20 just east of Albany.

The Jeep's driver was extricated by fire personnel and transported by air ambulance to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis with serious injuries.

The truck's driver was not injured. He is identified as 34-year-old Theodore Hilchey from Salem.