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Surprise! Twister Touches Down in McMinnville (UPDATED WITH VIDEO)

Developing Story: Hundreds of people are without power and wondering what just happened.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - A twister struck the city of McMinnville, Oregon, shortly before 5:00 pm sending cars, roofs and more flying through the air.

Police and Fire crews are responding to the area that it touched down, reportedly near the High School.

Fire Closes Interstate 84 (PHOTOS)

The westbound lanes are closed from between exits 345 and 353.

(HUNTINGTON OR) - Firefighters from several local fire departments, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Forest Service are on scene of a fire burning near Interstate 84 east of Huntington that has led to a closure of the freeway's westbound lanes.

According to Oregon State Police Sergeant Kurt Marvin, the fire burned Wednesday evening approximately two miles along Interstate 84 before the wind shifted and moved the fire north.

Girls Soccer Coach Arrested for Sexual Abuse Involving 12-Year Old

The alleged victim in this case was an unrelated 12-year old player on a club team coached by the suspect.

(OREGON CITY) - 43 year old Joseph Christopher Leonetti, a local club soccer coach in the Oregon City area, was arrested today on five counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.

A news release from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, relates Leonetti having a lengthy history of coaching girls soccer, including coaching the West Linn High School Girls' soccer team from 1997-2006.

Oregon Medical Board and Medical Marijuana Permits and Their Foolish, Illogical Requirements

Who do they think they are?

(PORTLAND, OR) - When Oregon first legalized medical marijuana in 1998, medical conditions which made a patient eligible for a permit were cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer's, Cachexia/Anorexia, pain, nausea, seizures and spasms.

These medical conditions were on the state application forms and the marijuana doctor was supposed to just check which of the medical conditions that the patients had to get the permit to grow, carry and use marijuana.

Study: Ocean Acidification Killing Oysters by Inhibiting Shell Formation

The study is important, scientists say it documents for the first time the links among shell formation rate, available energy, and sensitivity to acidification.

(CORVALLIS) - In recent years, the Pacific NW oyster industry has struggled with significant losses due to ocean acidification as oyster larvae encountered mortality rates sufficient to make production non-economically feasible.

Now a new study led by researchers at Oregon State University has documented why oysters appear so sensitive to increasing acidity.

Inmate Charged in Stabbing Death of Another Inmate

The victim was serving a 30 day sentence for Contempt of Court.

(SALEM OR) - The victim inmate stabbing victim in the June 4th assault that occurred in the Marion County Jail died from his injuries at about 8:45 p.m., Sunday night.

A press release issued by the Marion County Sheriff's Office indicates that the victim, 33-year old Gavin Lee Siscel, was only serving 30 days on a contempt of court charge.

Random Shooting at Oregon Family`s Car on I-5

Three bullet holes were found in the left side of the car, neither the parents or children were struck.

(WILSONVILLE OR) - A family traveling down the I-5 in Oregon was shot at by strangers, it is an alarming report and Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are seeking the public's assistance for any information to help identify the person(s) responsible.

It happened Sunday night along the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 south of Wilsonville. Police say three bullets struck the vehicle containing a Cornelius-area family...

High Speed Crash near Jefferson Kills One, Injures Two Others

Deputies determined that the occupants were wearing seatbelts, but the driver's airbag was still intact in the steering wheel, which was part of the front section of the car that separated on impact.

(JEFFERSON, OR) - One man died and two were injured in a motor vehicle crash on Valley View Road SE near Jefferson last night.

Marion County Deputies Mark Ferron and Casey Burnham were called to the scene at about 8:45pm. Upon arrival, they found a 1995 black Honda Civic broken into two pieces that were over 100' apart.

Oregon State Police Arrests Department`s Newport Office Evidence Technician Following Alleged Theft of Cash From Evidence Room

OSP started an investigation Wednesday morning after a sworn employee discovered the Newport Area Command office evidence room in a disheveled state including opened evidence packaging.

(NEWPORT) - Oregon State Police (OSP) arrested one of their evidence technicians Wednesday following the alleged theft of money from the Department's evidence room at the Newport Area Command office.

The non-sworn employee arrested has been lodged in jail and placed on unpaid administrative leave pending an ongoing criminal investigation.

galaxG ErgoMaster Pro Anti-Fatigue Paint Brush Handle Named `Most Innovative New Product`

Honors bestowed by North American Retail Hardware Association at 2013 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas

(PORTLAND, OR) - September 2008, the bubble bursts in the US housing and financial markets, leaving people and corporations on edge.

Greg Freuler, President of galaxG tools, was then Director of Product Development for The ProActive Sports Group in Canby, Oregon, a wholesale distributor of golf accessories, awards and the Clicgear Push Cart.