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A reward of up to $5,250 is being offered through two sources for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
(September 17, 2014, 3:30 am) EAGLE POINT, Ore.
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help for information to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of three black tail bucks on Lake Creek Road in Eagle Point in Jackson County.
The situation is started by a cold call from someone purporting to be a representative of Microsoft and offers to help you with your computer problems.
(September 16, 2014, 5:45 pm) McMINNVILLE, Ore.
The McMinnville Police Department has been receiving calls from victims concerning a computer virus scam.
Water monitoring is underway to determine the species and amount of blue-green algae cells present in the river.
(September 16, 2014, 5:00 pm) PORTLAND, Ore.
The Oregon Health Authority issued a health advisory on Tuesday based on visual observation of scum on the Willamette River, extending from the southern end of Ross Island downstream to the Fremont Bridge in Multnomah County.
But something else was also happening: Oregon's labor force was growing.
(September 16, 2014, 4:00 pm) SALEM, Ore.
Oregon's unemployment rate edged up, from 6.9 percent in July to 7.2 percent in August.
The vehicle was extensively damaged, and its driver received a minor hand injury.
(September 16, 2014, 10:25 am) BANKS, Ore.
Two horses were struck Monday night by a passenger car along Highway 47 about three miles north of Highway 26 in Washington County.
The fire, as of Tuesday morning has grown to 2,358, and threatens 168 homes.
(September 16, 2014, 8:00 am) ESTACADA, Ore.
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act late Monday in response to the 36 Pit Fire burning near Estacada.
Oregon's second veterans' home will offer space for 154 residents needing long-term care as well as rehabilitation services, and Alzheimer's and dementia care.
(September 16, 2014, 6:07 am) LEBANON, Ore.
Following two years of construction, the much anticipated dedication of the Edward C. Allworth Veterans' Home in Lebanon will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
The investigation into 40-year-old Little John Patrick Marcus began back in November 2013, and was arrested in Florida on July 23, and extradited back to Oregon.
(September 16, 2014, 6:04 am) MILWAUKIE, Ore.
Police in Oregon fear there could be more victims yet to come forward after a truck driver was arrested earlier this year on 28 counts of various child sex abuse charges.
A substantial cash award has been offered by a private citizen for the arrest, and conviction of the person responsible for Nicole Laube's death.
(September 16, 2014, 6:02 am) CEDAR MILL, Ore.
Washington County Major Crimes Team Detectives have released a composite drawing of the man suspected of killing Nicole Laube on August 19.
Tommy Thayer, lead guitarist for KISS, has been involved with the Oregon Military Museum for several years,
(September 16, 2014, 6:00 am) LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.
On a picture-perfect evening in Lake Oswego, at the private island estate of Rick and Erika Miller, members of legendary rock band KISS played an all-acoustic set for a small group of guests; making memories to last a lifetime and raising over $1.15 million dollars for the Brigadier General James B. Thayer Oregon Military Museum.
The proposed rate change includes a 1.7 percent residential increase, which means the average homeowner will pay about $1.06 more per month.
(September 16, 2014, 4:58 am) SALEM, Ore.
Northwest Natural Gas Company on Monday filed its annual purchased gas adjustment with the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.
The listening session will focus on boating access, on-the-water safety, education, information outreach, and funding options to support these services.
(September 16, 2014, 4:57 am) SALEM, Ore.
Non-motorized boaters are invited to join the Oregon State Marine Board agency staff and Non-Motorized Advisory Committee members for an evening of dialog about boating needs that better support your activities out on the water.
UPDATE: Video from the Salem area of the smoke rolling into the valley Monday afternoon.
(September 15, 2014, 1:35 pm) SALEM, Ore.
Smoke from the 36 Pit Fire is making it's way into the mid-Willamette Valley this afternoon.
On Sunday just after midnight, North Precinct officers were dispatched to the area of North Philadelphia Avenue and Ivanhoe Street after several calls to 9-1-1 regarding a disturbance, property damage and threats to shoot someone in the area.
(September 15, 2014, 12:45 pm) PORTLAND, Ore.
The Portland Police Bureau is releasing information related to the tasing and arrest of a 16-year-old male that occurred early Sunday morning in North Portland's St. John's Neighborhood.
Come and see the department’s newest fire station, and displays of fire engines, medical helicopters, Red Cross, and ambulances.
(September 15, 2014, 12:05 pm) SALEM, Ore.
Marion County Fire District #1 will be holding an Open House for the public tonight at Station 1, 300 Cordon Road NE, beginning at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A family member of 18-year-old Hannah Smith from Eugene, who was previously reported missing to Lane County Sheriff's Office, discovered the wreckage down a steep embankment on railroad tracks
(September 15, 2014, 11:32 am) EUGENE, Ore.
Oregon State Police are continuing their investigation following the discovery early Monday of a single vehicle fatal crash scene down a steep embankment off Old Stage Coach Road north of Highway 126W in Lane County.
Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of high levels of cyanotoxins produced by blue-green algae. These dangerous toxin concentrations in the water can be harmful to humans and animals.
(September 15, 2014, 11:31 am) REEDSPORT, Ore.
The Oregon Health Authority issued a health advisory on Monday due to high levels of blue-green algae in Tenmile Lakes, located eight miles south of Reedsport off U.S. Highway 101 in Coos County.
The teenager asked the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Tamela Trice of Springfield, to let the pair out of the vehicle, but she continued driving.
(September 15, 2014, 5:45 am) SPRINGFIELD, Ore.
Police in Springfield, Oregon arrested a woman Saturday afternoon after she stole a SUV with a 17-year-old and 2-year-old sleeping inside.
A family of ten was displaced due to the fire.
(September 15, 2014, 4:07 am) SALEM, Ore.
A improperly disposed of cigarette is to blame for a three alarm house fire in Salem last week, Salem Fire Marshal Laird Case told Salem News Journal.
The findings held up even when results were adjusted for factors such as neighborhood income, exposure to air pollution, noise, and neighborhood walkability.
(September 15, 2014, 4:03 am) CORVALLIS, Ore.
Mothers who live in neighborhoods with plenty of grass, trees or other green vegetation are more likely to deliver at full term and their babies are born at higher weights, compared to mothers who live in urban areas that aren’t as green, a new study shows.