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McMinnville Carjacking Leads to Pursuit and Arrest

The stolen vehicle veered across Hwy 18 and crashed off the north side of the highway.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - The subject stopped a female driver as she drove into the clinic parking lot, and he carjacked her vehicle from her by climbing in the passenger side and physically pushing her out of the driver’s seat.

The victim of the carjacking was not physically injured.

Why Should War Criminals Operate with Impunity?

Although the governments of the United States, Russia, and Israel signed the treaty, they never ratified it.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The issue of alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine highlights the decades-long reluctance of today’s major military powers to support the International Criminal Court.

The ICC may only try nationals or residents of nations that are parties to the treaty...

United National Antiwar Coalition Stands in Solidarity with Palestine

The UNAC supports Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation.

(DEL MAR, NY) - Those following the situation in the Middle East can easily see the connection between the timing of Israel’s aggression in Gaza and the resumption of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, the former happening 24 hours after the latter.

Israel has long opposed any nuclear deal between the US and Iran.

Trial for Oregon Man Scheduled: Assault with Metal Knuckles

Stone will continue to be held without bail or security pending disposition.

(CRESWELL, Ore.) - Dakota Stone arrived unannounced at his ex-girlfriend’s place of employment and punched a male at the location with metal knuckles, causing various facial injuries. Stone then punched the female victim in the face.

It had been about five years since Stone and the female had seen each other.

Oregon Man Sentenced to 35+ Years for Child Exploitation

Guilty of 23 counts involving the online sexual exploitation of children.

(LINN COUNTY, Ore.) - Investigators believe DiMolfetto either exploited or attempted to exploit over 300 children across the United States in the six months prior to his arrest.

Some of the child victims, as young as 7-years-old, were known by him and others were children he met online.

Can Biden Make Lemonade out of Lemons on his Middle East Jaunt?

Biden's visit with the Palestinian President appears to be a "Nothing Burger".... or rather, a Nothing Falafel

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Ah, lemonade! As we endure the summer swelter, is there a more refreshing beverage? Making lemonade out of lemons is a worthy and timely endeavor, whether actually or metaphorically.

Which brings us to this week’s trip by President Joe Biden to Israel, Palestine and Saudi Arabia.

Two Oregon Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club Members Sentenced to Life in Prison

Murder victim was an estranged member of the GJMC Portland chapter.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Two members of the Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club from Oregon have been sentenced to life in federal prison for kidnapping, torturing, and murdering a former club member.

GJMC Portland clubhouse president 61-year old Mark Leroy Dencklau, of Woodburn, Oregon and Portland member 51-year old Chad Leroy Erickson, of Rainier, Oregon, each received a life sentence in prison.

$1,000,000 in Prop/Movie Money Stolen on Oregon Coast

Prop/movie money has created issues for local businesses in the past.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - On Thursday March 31st, 2022 Newport Police Officers were dispatch to a report of a car break-in at the north end of Newport. The owner of the vehicle reported, among other things, that approximately $1,000,000 (one million) dollars in fake prop/movie money was taken.

The prop/movie money was in $10, $20 and $100 denominations.

Oregon has Sixth-Highest Number of Domestic Violent Extremism Incidents in the Nation

Oregon enacted legislation in 2021 that may help with risk mitigation efforts, but improvements are still needed

(SALEM, Ore.) - Over the past decade, Oregon witnessed the sixth-highest number of domestic violent extremism incidents in the nation. The troubling increase of domestic violent extremism in recent years, both in Oregon and nationwide, indicates a clear risk to Oregonians that requires a strategic, informed response.

Today, Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and the Oregon Audits Division released an advisory report that addresses this risk and identifies efforts Oregon state agencies can undertake to thwart it.

Putin`s War

Sooner or later, Putin believes, Europe will accept his entire list of demands.

(LONDON, UK) - Putin is not a military general. He is a modernist leader, a trained spymaster and strategist who understands that war is a continuation of politics by other means (Clausewitz).

We should look at the military campaign as a political instrument that is set to mobilize a global and regional geopolitical shift and on a mammoth scale.