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Six Oregon Boys Invent First Rescue Beacon App for Smartphones

Cell phones can easily be tracked by police if the cell towers are active, but when they have been destroyed or overloaded, this ability is lost.

(CANBY, Ore. ) - Six Oregon boys have invented the first in the world application for smartphones and other electronic devices that is able locate people in a variety of emergency situations, even when the cell towers are not functioning.

iRescue turns any smartphone into a beacon for assistance or a search and rescue tool making anyone a first responder.

Crash on Hwy 99E Near Canby Injures Eight- Six Transported

Lifeflight was unable to fly to the scene due to weather.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Canby Fire was dispatched to a two car crash at the intersection of Hwy 99E and Territorial Rd about 4:12 p.m.

ALL-CONFERENCE: Leighty Leads List of Five Bruins with All-NWC Accolades

(Newberg, Oregon) - Defender Melissa Leighty has been named to the All-Northwest Conference Women’s Soccer First Team, headlining a group of five George Fox University players who have been accorded All-Conference recognition of one kind or another for 2010 as voted on by the league’s nine coaches.

Marion County Traffic Safety Team Deputies Investigate Head-On Crash

UPDATE: Following the investigation by the MCSO Traffic Safety Team, Ian Beyers was charged with driving while Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, and Assault 3.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A head-on motor vehicle crash sent one driver to the hospital by helicopter earlier this evening. Marion County Deputies responded to a call received at 5:07 p.m. and located the crash in the 18000 block of Fobert Road NE, between Hubbard and Aurora.

Canby Rodeo Court Tryouts - Royals Crowned

(CANBY, Ore.) - On Saturday, ten talented horsewomen tested their skills in an effort to be crowned part of the 2011 Canby Rodeo Court. Over 40 spectators came out to watch these lovely ladies give speeches, answer interview questions, and display their horsemanship skills via a reining pattern, an arena queen run, and flag carrying.

This year's Royal Rodeo Court will consist of Queen Kelsey Downs of Canby, Princess Kelsey Schuetz of Mulino, and Princess Haley Marsh of Milwaukie. The first runner up is Brittnie Gartner of Newberg.

Canby Police Searching for 7-Year Old Boy

If located please call Canby Police: 503-655-8211

(CANBY, Ore.) - Canby Police and members of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team are searching for a seven-year old boy reported missing tonight.

Crash Kills Teen Girl in Canby, Spares Younger Brother

Canby High School officials are preparing to provide emotional support for the students Monday.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Canby Fire crews and Clackamas Sheriff deputies, were dispatched to a one-car motor vehicle accident located across the street from 7850 S Zimmerman Road shortly after 4:00 p.m. Friday.

Fire in Canby Damages Home and Business

There were no injuries in the fire, but the home's contents were all badly damaged from smoke and heat, estimates are expected to exceed $100,000 to the home and its contents.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Canby Fire was dispatched to a reported fire in a home located at 24451 S Central Point Road today at approximately 3:00 p.m. Fire agency Spokesman Troy Buzalsky, says the occupant called 911 indicating they have fire blowing out a window.

"Prior to Canby Fire's arrival the business owner attempted to extinguish the fire with both a fire extinguisher and a hose," Buzalsky said.

Crews Battle the Cold to Save Canby`s Willamette Nursery From Fire (PHOTOS)

The structure suffered significant damage to 1/2 the building.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Canby Fire units were dispatched to two overlapping reported structure fires this morning at 5;00 a.m. The first was reported as a residential fire at 1526 NE 19th Loop. The second, just four minutes later, was reported as a commercial fire located at 25571 S. Barlow Road.

"When crews arrived to the initial dispatched address they quickly determined that there was no fire, just a furnace malfunction, so all available crews were re-directed to the commercial fire."

18-Year Old Male Pulled from the Molalla River and Airlifted to OHSU

The victim was airlifted by Lifeflight to OHSU. He was listed as serious but stable by Paramedics.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Canby Fire was dispatched to an unknown medical incident on S. Railroad, in the City of Barlow, today at approximately 3:39 p.m.

Information given to rescuers enroute advised that an 18-year old male had been pulled from the Molalla River, and was being transported via ATV to the listed address, which was approximately 1/4 mile from where the situation occurred, according to Canby Fire Spokesman Troy Buzalski.