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Janel R. Miller, Deceased Will Not Be Another Statistic in the Opioid Epidemic!

The lawsuit states that Janel was given 164 narcotic prescriptions while under treatment at the Pain Center.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - One ethical attorney named Richard (Rick) J. Hollawell in Woolwich Township, N.J. will not let Janel Miller's family be left without justice and abandoned by law enforcement and the legal profession as they had been since her death on September 2, 2018.

So how did Mr. Hollawell restore hope to Janel's family?

Child is One of Three Killed in Salem Shooting

Hostage situation ends in death of suspect, a woman and a young boy

(SALEM, Ore.) - A shooting in SE Salem yesterday which resulted in multiple fatalities has left the city wondering what happened. This morning we have more information, though what motivated the hostage situation to begin with is still unknown.

Yesterday at about 12:30 p.m., MCSO Deputies responded to a hostage situation. Upon hearing gunshots inside deputies forced entry into the residence in an effort to effect a rescue.

Fatal Crash on Ballston Rd Near Sheridan

The names are not being released until family of the deceased is notified.

(BALLSTON, Ore.) - Once on scene, deputies located a white, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee with severe rollover damage. Initial assessment of the crash site shows the Jeep Cherokee was eastbound on Ballston Road when it left the road surface and went onto the southern shoulder and then into the ditch.

The vehicle then rolled several times.

Salem Hostage Situation Ends with Multiple Fatalities

Officer involved shooting in SE Salem leaves multiple people deceased.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Once deputies arrived at the home a call was placed to the suspect inside by a trained negotiator with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hostage Negotiation Team. As the incident unfolded, shots were fired.

Deputies are reporting that there were multiple fatalities during this incident, including that of the suspect.
No deputies were injured.

Man Suffers Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound in Downtown Dallas

Anyone with information regarding this shooting please call 503-831-3516.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Dallas Police officer Jordan Schrock responded to a 911 call found an adult male with a gun shot wound outside a downtown business in the SE 100 Block of Court Street. The individual was alive. Dallas Fire & EMS responded also and transported the male to an area hospital.

The preliminary investigation indicates the gunshot injury was self-inflicted.

George Atiyeh, Opal Creek Champion

"George Atiyeh is the Hayduke of the Ancient Forests." ~Jeffrey St. Clair

(SALEM, Ore.) - George has been missing since the Sept. 8th Wildfire that roared down Opal Creek, burning down the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Education Center at Jawbone Flats, the old mining camp that he and pals restored starting the 1970s.

As I write this no contact has been made since that fateful day.

Charges Filed After Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Portland Police

Portland police arrested 13 people at the Sept 23 protest.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - During the night of September 23rd, the 118th day of protests in Portland, Oregon, multiple Molotov cocktails were thrown at police in downtown. One exploded near the intersection of SW 2nd Avenue and SW Main Street.

The resulting explosion caused a Portland Police officer’s boot to catch fire.

Portland`s Upcoming Demonstrations Prompt DA to Speak of Peace Not Violence

Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released the following statement regarding demonstrations:

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The controversial charging decision in the Breonna Taylor case has re-opened wounds across our nation, and here locally, by highlighting the glaring inequities entrenched within our criminal justice system.

As Multnomah County District Attorney, I continue to dedicate myself to the work of reform.

Salem Teen Killed and One Injured in Shooting Tuesday Night

Anyone with information related to the shooting are asked to call the Salem Police TIPS line at 503-588-8477.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police Department is investigating a shooting which occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m., Sept 22, at the Hoover School Park, located in the 1200 block of Savage Rd NE.

Two victims, a male and female, were struck by the gunfire. Both victims were transported by medics to Salem Hospital, where one victim later died of their injuries.

Oregon`s Updated Fire Report and Fire Map

About 1 million acres have burned in Oregon since the start of this year.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Forestry is closely monitoring 9 major fires in Oregon, down from 17 originally.

Fires are removed from the list when they are 100% lined and fire managers are confident in their progress toward containment.