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Same Sex Marriages in Oregon Will Continue

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said last winter that she would not defend the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Same sex marriages in Oregon will continue after the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the state's ban on gay marriage.

Oregon officials wanted the high court not to block the ruling by U.S. District Judge Michael McShane from going into effect.

Oregon Wolf OR7 Has First Litter of Pups

It is likely there are more pups as wolf litters typically number four to six pups.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Wolf OR7 and a mate have produced offspring in southwest Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, wildlife biologists confirmed this week.

In early May, biologists suspected that OR7, originally from northeast Oregon, had a mate in the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest when remote cameras captured several images of what appeared to be a black female wolf in the same area.

Corvallis High Student Diagnosed With Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal is an uncommon disease caused by bacteria present in the throat or nasal passages of about 10 percent of the general population.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - A Corvallis High School student is being treated at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for diagnosed meningococcal disease.

The Benton County Health Department is working with medical providers, Corvallis School District and family members to identify anyone who may have had enough close exposure to require preventive antibiotic treatment.

Police: Jury Scam Hits Marion County

The caller has in the past identified themselves as a deputy or representative of the court and may seem professional and knowledgeable, police said.

(WOODBURN, Ore. ) - Police agencies throughout the mid-Willamette Valley says there has been a sharp rise in the number of complaints involving a jury duty scam.

Police in Woodburn say a caller will contact the victim and tell them they missed jury duty and a warrant is being issued for their arrest.

Merkley Campaign Launches First Television Campaign Ad

Jeff Merkley is running against Republican challenger Dr. Monica Wehby, who is currently the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Randall Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - The Jeff Merkley campaign on Wednesday, released its first television ad, "Fighter," which highlights Jeff fighting for Oregon's middle class.

Eight U.S. States Plan to Put 3.3 Million Zero Emission Vehicles on the Roads

The ultimate goal is to reduce greenhouse gas and smog-causing emissions by transforming the transportation sector over the next 11 years.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Eight U.S. states; Oregon, California, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, have announced a collaborative effort to put 3.3 million zero emission vehicles on the roads by 2025.

Manhunt for Armed Suspect in Salem Continues

Police ask the public that if you know the location or see the suspect to call 911.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Police in Salem are still searching for a man that they considered to be armed and dangerous. A woman and child also involved in the incident are fine.

Marion County Sheriff's Deputies were called Tuesday morning to a domestic disturbance call in the 4700 block of Lancaster Drive NE. After speaking with the victim and her child probable cause was developed to arrest the male suspect.

Two Brothers Sought for Salem Armed Robbery

Anyone with information concerning their whereabouts should call 911.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Two brothers, Bryan Gore and Douglas Gore, are wanted in connection with an armed robbery which occurred in Salem on May 28th. Both brothers are from the Grande Ronde area.

Early in the morning of May 28th, a 41-year-old Albany man was lured to a Salem motel with the promise of sex from a woman he had met online.

Salem Manhunt Continues for Armed Suspect

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area until further notice. Watch the video from the scene earlier today by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Police in Salem are still searching for a man that they considered to be armed and dangerous.

Police were called Tuesday morning to a domestic disturbance call in the 4700 block of Lancaster Drive NE. After speaking with the victim and her child probable cause was developed to arrest the male suspect.

Worker and Trade Union Rights Must Be Prioritized for the Well Being of the Worker and their Families

Joint Statement– June 2 2014

(SALEM, Ore.) - We, the undersigned 47 civil society organizations, trade unions and concerned groups, make the following demands to better protect worker and trade union rights in Malaysia. It is sad when a government places the interest of businesses, investors and employers over the rights and welfare of workers and their families.

1. STABLE REGULAR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL RETIREMENT AGE–ABOLISH PRECARIOUS SHORT-TERM EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS