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NW Natural Customers in Oregon to Receive Credit on June Bill

The credit is being given because of efficient pipeline capacity management and effective use of the company's underground natural gas storage facility in Mist, Oregon.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Something is better than nothing. NW Natural Gas Company announced on Tuesday that it will credit it’s customers in Oregon on their June bills.

The $11 million dollar credit is from storage credit, and this is the thirteenth straight year that NW Natural customers have received a credit on their gas bills.

Student Confronts Nancy Pelosi about NSA

Winner of C-SPAN's annual national "StudentCam" documentary competition exposes the paradox of politics in one fail swoop.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - 16-year-old Andrew Demeter of Cleveland, Ohio does not yet have his driver's license, but he has managed to confront arguably the most influential politician in the nation: Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Demeter was in D.C. this past month (April 27-29) for his award-winning entry "We The People, Genetically-Modified?" in C-SPAN's annual and national "StudentCam" documentary competition.

Salem Authorities Searching for Armed Suspect

UPDATE: 3:50 p.m. We now have video from the scene from Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman. Police are searching the area for 20-year-old, Sir Diamond Damien Gipson who is described as a black male, 5'10" tall and 150 lbs, and is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities

(SALEM, Ore. ) - This morning approximately 8:30 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance 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.

Syrians Head to The Polls Despite Bloody Civil War

President Assad still has control to run state television broadcast footage of people queuing to cast their votes in several cities.

(DAMASCUS, Syria) - Even though a bloody civil war rages on in Syria, the government held areas of the country have headed to the polls to choose their next President, which looks to remain the same.

While tens of thousands of people have died during the civil war, which is now three years old, government leaders have put in place a massive campaign to have the vote as a way to try and end the war.

Researchers Say Lyme Disease Was Here Before Mankind

In the United States, Europe and Asia, ticks are a more important insect vector of disease than mosquitos.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Lyme disease is a stealthy, often misdiagnosed disease that was only recognized about 40 years ago, but new discoveries of ticks fossilized in amber show that the bacteria which cause it may have been lurking around for 15 million years – long before any humans walked on Earth.

Jefferson Hosting Marion County Pet Amnesty Day

Mark your calendars now to make sure your dog is, and stays healthy.

(JEFFERSON, Ore. ) - The Jefferson Volunteer Fire Association along with Marion County Dog Services will be hosting a Pet Amnesty Day on Saturday, June 7 at the Jefferson Fire Station.

Santiam Equine Clinic will to give low cost vaccinations to your dogs for rabies and other preventable illnesses. The first 250 people will receive a free rabies vaccination.

Free Fishing, Crabbing in Oregon This Weekend

Free Fishing Weekend also aligns with State Parks Day.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Mark your calendars now for Oregon’s free fishing weekend June 7-8. For those two days only, you won’t need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in the state.

Even though licenses and tags will not be required over the two days, all other regulations apply including bag limit and size restrictions. At most events, there will be free fishing equipment first-time anglers can use.

Oregon Asthma Suffers to Benefit From New Carbon Cutting Pollution Plan

In 2012, 7 million metric tons of carbon pollution were emitted from power plants in Oregon - equal to the yearly pollution from over 1 million cars.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - We know climate change will put vulnerable populations at greater risk – including the elderly, our kids, and people already suffering from burdensome allergies, asthma, and other illnesses.

According to the most recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10.6 percent of Oregon’s adult population and 9.5 percent of children in the state suffer from asthma.

Oregon Governor Declares More Drought Emergencies

The Governor's drought declaration allows increased flexibility in how water is managed to ensure that limited supplies are used as efficiently as possible.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon Governor Kitzhaber has declared drought emergencies in Grant, Josephine, and Wheeler counties. Commissioners from the respective counties requested emergency declarations this spring, and the Governor issued the declarations on May 29, 2014.

The State Drought Council considered each county's request by weighing current water conditions, future climatic forecasts, and agricultural impacts.

Police Effort to Combat Underage Drinking Near Scotts Mills a Success

Several subjects were cited for offenses ranging from possession of a controlled substance, open container, camping in a closed area and littering.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - An operation to combat underage drinking back in April proved successful in the forested areas near Scotts Mills.

Marion County Sheriff Sergeant Shane Burnham said, "I was told by members of the community our presence in the area forced party goers to remain out of the area."