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Severed Foot Found at Yamhill County Park -Public Assistance Sought

The foot was inside a gray Nike running shoe.

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - Today, just before 10:00 a.m. a severed human foot was located in a dumpster at the top of the boat ramp at Roger’s Landing Park just outside Newberg. The foot was located by a citizen looking for returnable bottles.

It is believed at this time that the severed foot is the match to a foot found on the shore of the Willamette River near Champoeg Park in July of this year.

Convicted Abortion Clinic Arsonist Released In Oregon

After 25-years... reactions to her freedom are mixed.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - At 8:00 am on November 9th, 2018, Shelley Shannon walked out of a Portland, Oregon halfway house for the last time. Now 62, Rachelle “Shelley” Shannon, is free after serving 25-years in federal prison for the attempted murder of Dr. George Tiller, an abortion provider.

Tiller was shot as he left the clinic's parking lot. Injured in both arms, Tiller returned to work the following day.

USA Cities with the Worst Drinking Water

Even short term exposure to some chemicals can cause severe health effects.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Unknown to most Americans, the U.S is facing a major water crisis. Every single day children, elderly, and water lovers drink contaminated water that is full of chemicals and diseases. Yes, it's the 21st century and we are facing the same problems as in the Medieval times.

You may think that poorer states are the ones more likely at risk. However, numerous well-off states are facing this crisis. It's making us sick and no one is doing anything about it.

California AG Denounces Trump`s Plan to Roll Back LGBTQ Civil Rights Protections

Rumored change would deny the existence of transgender people

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - A change in federal law would effectively deny the existence of transgender Americans, denying them basic protections that allow people to learn, work, and seek medical care in a safe environment without discrimination.

Friday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sent a letter to President Trump [et al] condemning the reported plan to alter the law to narrowly define “sex” as an immutable, biological condition assigned at birth.

Thousand Oaks, California Mass Shooting

...as sure as night follows day...

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - This marked the 307th mass shooting incident so far this year. Clearly gun violence in America remains an ongoing issue. After these many mass shootings, there has been a noticeable absence of action at the federal level about gun violence in this country and I am not hopeful that there will be any after this latest incident.

I suspect there will be more “thoughts and prayers” and the same discussion -- sorrow, helplessness, outrage, and another futile call for gun control.

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the End of World War I

Coos Bay-North Bend commemorates the end of WWI: A Tribute to our Heroes

(NORTH BEND, Ore.) - On November 11, 1918, the guns went silent on the Western front, ending World War I.

In commemoration of that momentous event, Coos Bay and North Bend Veterans will hold a celebration at the Forty & Eight Boxcar (Merci Railcar) in Simpson Park at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 2018.

Beaverton Attorney Found Dead After Estranged Wife`s Homicide

Lemarr Carver was a criminal attorney with a former practice in Salem, Oregon

(SALEM, Ore.) - Tuesday, the woman was positively identified as Tricia Lynn Carver. An autopsy determined that her death was a homicide and the cause was by strangulation.

A search warrant brought law enforcement to the Hillsboro residence of her estranged husband, 42-year old Lemarr Carver, Wednesday night at about 9:30. When the tactical team entered the home of Mr. Carver, he was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Preventing the Common Car Accidents in Oregon

What are the most prevalent causes of car accidents?
Every state differs. Here is Oregon's rundown:

(SALEM, Ore.) - The most recent statistics indicate that there are nearly 150,000 car accidents in Oregon and Washington every year. The majority of car accidents take place in Multnomah County with approximately 13,000 annually. But what causes these accidents, and how can they be avoided?

Most of the car accidents in Oregon occur as a result of negligent, reckless, and careless driving. Almost all car accidents are due to driver error.

Oregon`s Daily Election Report

“I encourage everyone to take time to watch these important updates.” -Secretary of State Dennis Richardson

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today, the Elections Division of the Office of Oregon Secretary of State released the fourth edition of Oregon Election Daily Report video series.

This edition talks about election night reporting and describes the schedule for the release of voting results over the next few weeks.

UPDATE: Suspicious Death of Woman Near St. Paul

If you saw anything suspicious in the area, call Detective Myers at 503-540-8096

(ST PAUL, Ore.) - The body of an adult female was discovered in a field this morning, in the area of Vachter Road NE and River Road NE, near St. Paul. Deputies and detectives with the Marion County Sheriff's Office were called at about 7:00 a.m.

At this point, Detectives are investigating the case as a suspicious death.