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Oregon Scientists Offer New Insights on Controlling Nanoparticle Stability

They focused on nanoparticles less than two nanometers in diameter — the smallest studied to date — to better understand structural stability of these tiny particles being engineered for use in electronics, medicine and other materials.

(EUGENE) - University of Oregon chemists studying the structure of ligand-stabilized gold nanoparticles have captured fundamental new insights about their stability.

The information, they say, could help to maintain a desired, integral property in nanoparticles used in electronic devices, where stability is important, or to design them so they readily condense into thin films for such things as inks or catalysts in electronic or solar devices.

The Man that was Blue

In 1949 working in an isolated logging camp in Northern Idaho near the Montana border, when there arrived a very tall and thin blue man assigned to sleep in the same bunk house as I.

(THE DALLES) - I once met a man who's skin was blue. To say, I knew, is wrong, for no one probably ever knew him.

I never wrote about him or told anyone that I once worked with a blue man, for fear they would perceive me to be more insane than most likely they already did. That is until I recently read a story of a man that was actually blue but said condition is said to be real but very rare.

Sheriff`s Office Locates Endangered Runaway, Samantha Dodson. Kelsey McCune in Custody‏

A tip from a citizen who spotted two people matching the description on the flyer led deputies to the location.

(CLACKAMAS) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has located the missing runaway Samantha Dodson in good condition. She was located shortly after 4:00 p.m. in a wooded area just outside of Oregon City. Kelsey McCune was also located and taken into custody. Both were together when contacted and taken into custody without incident.

Kelsey McCune was taken into custody on a warrant. Detectives are currently interviewing Kelsey McCune.

Clackamas County Sheriff`s Deputies Searching for Elderly Male in Causey Area NEW COLOR PHOTO‏

Mr. Julian Pike has mild cognitive impairment.
If he is seen please call 911.

(CLACKAMAS) - Sheriff's Deputies are searching the area of SE Causey and 82nd Ave for a missing elderly male. Deputies are searching for Mr. Julian Pike who is 83 years old. He is 5'5" and about 150lbs.

He was last seen wearing a dark blue hoodie and tan pants. He walked away from the 8600 block of Causey Avenue at about 9:30 this morning.

Deputy Shot Near Salem, Suspect In Custody

Salem Police, who have taken over the investigation, determined that a Silverton Police Officer also fired his weapon during the incident.

(SALEM OR) - On Friday December 6th at approximately 9:00 a.m. the Silverton Police Department began a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. This pursuit left the city of Silverton heading south into a rural portion of Marion County.

The sheriff's office was requested for assistance and responded to the general area where this incident took place. Prior to the sheriff's office arrival the pursuit was terminated by Silverton after they lost sight of the vehicle.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspected Kidnapper of Missing 13-Year Old Oregon City Girl

Authorities have changed the status of missing Samantha Dodson from endangered to kidnapped. A warrant had been issued for Kidnapping suspect, 40-year old Kelsey McCune. Call the tip line, (503) 723-4949, or 911 if you observe either person.

(OREGON CITY) - A Clackamas County warrant was issued today (Friday, Dec. 6, 2013) for the arrest of Kelsey "Patrick" McCune, age 40, no known address. The charge is one count of second-degree kidnapping.

McCune is believed to be traveling with endangered runaway Samantha Dodson, age 13.

Man Dies Tragically After Becoming Disoriented

Mr. Burwick spent 25 years in the Navy and an additional 11 years with the City of Salem as a Parking Enforcement Official, he retired in 1980.

(SALEM) - On Wednesday the 4th the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to what appeared to be a motor vehicle crash in the 5600 block of Center Street NE. Tragically this was not the case.

According to family George Burwick age 76 left his residence in the 4800 block of Lancaster Drive NE on the evening of the 3rd. Mr. Burwick had been suffering from some memory loss according to Harlen Bell Mr. Burwick's son. Mr. Bell stated, "I think he just got lost."

Man Shot After Being Pulled Over by Detective in Unmarked Police Car

"After a male subject quickly exited, he was shot and injured by the Salem Police detective..."

(ALBANY OR) - Oregon State Police say a Salem Police detective driving an unmarked car shot a man on a public freeway Thursday night. It happened when the detective decided to pull a truck over for speeding and reckless driving on Interstate 5 near Halsey in Linn County.

The use of unmarked police cars in traffic stops is an extremely controversial subject that Salem-News.com has written about many times in the past.

UPDATE Oregon De-activates AMBER Alert for Kennewick, Washington Abducted Child‏

Washington State first issued the AMBER Alert on December 5th at approximately 1:30 p.m.

(KENNEWICK WA) - Oregon is ending its participation in the AMBER ALERT for the child abducted from Kennewick, Washington.

Authorities believe the parties are no longer in Oregon. For further information in regards to this incident contact the Kennewick Police Department at (509) 528-9131.

Newport Lighted Boat Parade, December 7

“It’s a feel good event for the boating community, as we help raise funds for our local charities, along with filling up shops and restaurants along the Bayfront” - Fran Mathews, co-owner of Marine Discovery Tours

(NEWPORT, OR) - On December 7th, Newport's Yaquina Bay will light up like a Christmas tree – except this one floats on the water. The 20th annual Light Boat Parade takes to the bay, guaranteed to put anyone in the holiday spirit.

Thousands and thousands of lights adorn dozens of boats, which make a large loop around the bay, from the Coast Guard Station to the Embarcadero Resort and back, showing off a variety of colorful designs.