11/05/2009 Stolen marijuana call to police leads to DUII arrest in Salem A suspected drunk driver was arrested in Salem early Tuesday morning after deputies said he called to report that his marijuana had been stolen.

11/07/2009

Oregon teen survives head run over by tire
A bicycle helmet helped an Oregon teenager survive without serious injury when her head was run over by a car following a collision.

11/03/2009 Financial play with state pensions may force future cuts This year, the state of Oregon might save $80 million, and Salem-Keizer School District might save $10.6 million.

11/04/2009 Police seek owners of steer that was hit by car near Salem Marion County deputies were looking for the owner of a steer that was hit by a car and later died Tuesday morning.

11/02/2009 Skeleton-faced robbers nab pizza box full of cash Two robbers in skeleton masks made off with a pizza box full of cash from a Keizer restaurant Halloween night, deputies said.

11/03/2009 Road rage window punching lands Molalla suspect in jail A driver was arrested after a road rage incident near Wilsonville Tuesday.

10/30/2009 No change for Oregon video lottery retailer payout The Oregon Lottery Commission voted unanimously Friday to maintain compensation rates for video lottery retailers despite claims by education advocates that the bars were being overpaids.

Oregon woman indicted in alcohol-related teen death A Lebanon woman has been indicted on nine counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor related to the death of a 14-year-old who drowned in a ditch last January.

Keizer dad says daughter's swine flu forced him to rob bar The bartender at a Keizer bar says a robber told her he needed the money because his daughter has swine flu.

Police ask for help finding Salem bank robber He walked into the bank at 3808 Center St. N.E. around 4:40 p.m. Thursday, threatening the teller and demanding cash.

Flu forces Sprague to cancel football games with Lake O Most Sprague varsity players don't feel well enough to play and 25 percent of all students were home Wednesday.

10/28/2009 Salem co-worker donates kidney For most co-workers, office generosity usually means an extra handful of desk candy, a lunch out or a helping hand with a trying task.

Corvallis man accused of threatening corkscrew attack Corvallis police arrested a 56-year-old man accused of threatening another man with a corkscrew.

10/26/2009 Woman dies after being hit on highway near Albany Police were looking for help to find a man and a car that may be involved with the death of a woman on a highway near Albany Saturday.

10/24/2009 Salem man still 'safety concern' after volatile explosives found A Salem man facing various charges after explosives were found at his home has been denied any reduction in his $2 million bail.

10/23/2009 FAA: NW pilots' 'frolic' caused 'serious jeopardy' The Northwest pilots were out of communication for 91 minutes.  Read: FAA report | Cole letter | Cheney letter  Raw video: Pilot speaks to KGW

Tillamook DA says shooting of hatchet wielder justified A man reportedly threatening deputies with a hatchet was shot and killed after a confrontation in Garibaldi Friday.

2 Oregon teens admit role in school shooting plot Two Oregon teenagers have admitted their role in a plot to shoot students and administrators at schools in the Willamette Valley farming town Turner.

Suspect arrested for armed tavern holdup in Albany Bill Diaz, 19, was charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery after his arrest outside the Motel 6 on SE Pacific Boulevard.

10/22/2009 Oregon court: Disobey subpoena, risk contempt A police officer who disobeys a subpoena can be hauled into court for a contempt hearing without a judge first ordering compliance, the Oregon Supreme Court has ruled.

Woodburn business owner bound in duct tape during robbery Four suspects entered a Woodburn business, bound the owner and another person with duct tape at knife point and stole jewelry and clothing, according to police.  Video: Surveillance video

Oregon treasurer Westlund says cancer has recurred State Treasurer Ben Westlund says he is undergoing treatment for a recurrence of cancer but is staying on the job.

10/21/2009 Oregon lawmaker suspends campaign for governor The southern Oregon lawmaker said Wednesday that both he and his wife Stephanie have been "confronted with some serious health concerns."

Skeletal remains found could be missing Rainbow Family camper Oregon State Police detectives think the skeletal remains found in the Ochoco National Forest could be 27-year-old Tyson Schrade, who was reported missing by Rainbow Family members in 2008.

10/20/2009 Oregon school chief Castillo to seek third term Castillo said Tuesday that a top campaign issue will be making sure schools have enough money to keep class sizes manageable and teachers in the classroom.

Clem quits top state aviation post under cloud The resignation comes as the state agrees to pay $650,000 to a former state airports manager, William Pruitt, who claimed he was wrongly fired by Dan Clem last year,

Man robs Southeast Salem credit union The suspect wore a wig and women's sunglasses to rob the MAPPs Credit Union on Southeast Hines Street.

Marijuana advocates cautiously optimistic about Obama policy Obama's policy shift won't deter Justice Department prosecutors from pursuing growers who reap millions using medical marijuana dispensaries as a front, Attorney General Eric Holder said.  More: Less aggressive pot policy

Census: 1-in-6 Americans live in poverty The formula to estimate American poverty, revised for the first time since the '50s, finds fewer poor children but twice as many impoverished seniors, largely due to health insurance coverage gaps.

Salem hero pulls woman through windshield of burning car A Salem man rescues a woman minutes before her car is engulfed on Oregon 22 at Joseph Street.  Video: Teen savior

10/19/2009 Salem man killed in head-on crash A Salem man was found dead at the scene of a head-on crash Monday.

Patient: State hospital employee had sex with roommate An Oregon State Hospital patient has sued the psychiatric facility, saying he was exposed to a female employee having sex with his roommate.

10/18/2009 Albany apartment flag ban canceled but not protest The management of an Albany apartment complex has withdrawn a ban on flags, but a demonstration went on as planned.

10/16/2009 Police: Rollover accident injuring 2 caused by impaired driver Two young Woodburn residents were hospitalized and an Aurora man faced assault and DUII charges following a Thursday morning accident in Marion Co.

10/15/2009 First-time homeowner tax credit may get 1-year extension Rep. Kurt Schrader has introduced legislation to extend the first-time homeowner tax credit until September 2010.  More: Race on to buy first house

Recession good for criminals as states shave off prison time States under pressure to erase budget deficits and ease prison overcrowding are allowing inmates to shave greater amounts of time off their sentences.  More: Measure 11 struck down

Oregon man dies in bizzare nut harvesting mishap A 59-year-old man died in a hazelnut harvesting mishap at a Springfield orchard, according to police.

10/14/2009 For most, property taxes rise despite falling value Don't blame elected officials - Measure 50 was a voter initiative to divorce property taxes from assessed property value. This year, it could hit homeowners in the wallet.

Landslides a threat to future Portland expansion The Oregon Department of Geology released a landslide map detailing risky areas future Portlanders may live.  Video: Risk runs deep

Interior Secretary offers timber from Western Oregon forests Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Wednesday announced a crop of timber sales for federal lands in Western Oregon intended to keep Oregon mills open while the Obama administration works on a new long-term forest management strategy.

Masked robbers threaten Albany tavern worker Albany Police said an employee was working at AJ's Haus on SE Santiam Highway when two men wearing ski masks came in and demanded money just before 1 a.m.

10/13/2009 Prisoners must make do with tea instead of soda, state says Oregon's prisoners will have to enjoy tea with meals instead of soda pop come Jan. 1, 2010 after an antitax group discovered it cost the state $775,000 for two years.  More: Soda tab riles antitax group

Man shot in neck while riding down Salem street, police say A Salem man was shot in the neck while riding down State Street with a friend later arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, according to Marion County.

Alleged scheming baby thief a nurse with 3 kids, father says The father to a 25-year-old woman accused of lurking around Albany General Hospital and trying to steal a baby told KGW it was a misunderstanding.  Video: Dad says no way

10/12/2009 Deputies: Two similar armed robberies in Salem are unrelated Possibly two armed robbers were on the loose in Salem after very similar crimes were reported within a short period of time, police said on Monday.

State: About $1 billion in stimulus spent Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio were in Portland Monday to report on how the federal stimulus is impacting the state.

10/09/2009 Cougar hunting plan draws protest Wildlife advocates are protesting the state of Oregon's move to expand a program to hunt cougars to reduce conflicts with livestock, big game, people and pets.

10/08/2009 State workers share $500,000 for 'job well done' Eleven investment analysts in the state treasurer's office shared nearly $400,000 while other state workers got money and gift certificates, according to The Oregonian.

10/06/2009 Albany Republican weighs gubernatorial bid State Sen. Frank Morse tells the Albany Democrat-Herald he's deciding whether to enter the Republican primary or seek re-election to his current seat.

Searchers look for missing hunter in Polk County Dozens of searchers continued to look for a missing hunter in Polk County Tuesday.

Furlough Friday saves $2M Some 26,500 state employees took an unpaid day off Friday, the first of 10 furloughs ordered by the governor to save an estimated $20 million.  Also: NW Political Headlines  Video: State worker furlough

Oregon retirement system lost $13 billion in '08 The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System felt the pain of investment losses much as everyone else in 2008.

10/05/2009 Suspect in Stephanie Condon killing seeks venue change Stephanie Condon vanished while baby-sitting in October 1998.  Background: Condon murder

Fisherman fined for Great White shark caught off Oregon Coast The fisherman said the shark had gotten entangled in their crab gear and was pulled to the surface when they were bringing up a pot.  Photos: Great White

Oregon's unemployed 'on-hold' during phone mess The state's Employment Department hoped to have a phone and computer systems mess untangled by Tuesday.  More: Oregon could lead recovery

Change in command for Oregon National Guard Lt. Col. Robert Gregory relinquished command of Oregon National Guard combat operations to become a human resources director for the state's Military Department.

10/02/2009 Public memorial for Wilberger The family of Brooke Wilberger will offer the public the chance to say goodbye at a memorial in Corvallis.  Background: Wilberger remains found

Eco-arsonist Jeff Luers back in custody after mistaken release Department of Corrections spokeswoman Jennifer Black says a mistake was made in calculating the amount to time off Luers could get for good behavior.

10/01/2009 Corvallis man accused of beating senior to death with hammer David McCaffery was arrested for a crime investigators called “exceptionally violent and heartbreaking.”  Background: Corvallis murder

Mercy Corps helps out after earthquake in South Pacific Half a world away from the deadly earthquake in Indonesia, workers at the international relief agency Mercy Corps are hard at work in their Portland headquarters.

09/29/2009 Foreclosure law aims to help Oregon homeowners Oregon is breaking records and not in a good way as one in 12 mortgages were delinquent in the second quarter of this year with more expected.

Tsunami Advisory tests coastal residents' readiness Businesses boarded up and beaches emptied after NOAA issued a Tsunami Advisory for the Oregon Coast.  Also: Quake kills at least 100  More: Send us your pics

09/30/2009 Roseburg vandal targets Obama cutout The News-Review newspaper reports the excrement coated the window and covered the eaves Tuesday at the Democratic party office in downtown Roseburg.

09/28/2009 Suspect sought in attack that killed Salem senior The suspect is believed to be a white male in his 30s who attacked 74-year-old Darrel Valentine in Salem's Santana Park on Sept. 12.  More: Victim died at home

Dad sentenced for using dog shock collar on kids Investigators said 41-year-old Todd Marcum, of Salem, used the electronic collar to shock his four kids, ages three to nine last spring.  Background: Shock collar dad

Teenage girl killed when SUV hits tree in Salem Marion County deputies said the SUV crossed the center lines on Lancaster Drive NE, went over the curb and hit a tree near the Bridgewood Apartments.

Fee increases start today at Oregon DMVs Registration and license plate fees increase 60 percent on Oct. 1.  More: New DMV fees (PDF)  Poll: DMV fees?

Freight train runs over man asleep on Salem train tracks A man's leg was severed after he somehow fell asleep on railroad tracks in Salem and a freight train ran over him, according to police.  Video: Union Pacific investigation

09/27/2009 Willamette tri-county superintendent fired The Willamette Education Service District board told Maureen Casey that her actions had driven the district "to the brink of insolvency."

09/25/2009

Snow falls at Timberline
A cold front brought rain to Portland and snow to Mt. Hood.
 More: Temps | 7-day
 More: HD Doppler Radar

Activists file for ballot measure to repeal new taxes The group said they had far more than the 55,000 required signatures to get their measure on a ballot.  Poll: Support taxes?

09/24/2009 Mandatory sentencing too severe in 2 cases A split Oregon Supreme Court rules that Measure 11, approved in 1994, is unconstitutional because it can be too harsh in some cases.  Poll: Support court decision?

Weather expected to help crews in Southern Oregon fires Wildfires continued to rage across Southern Oregon, costing the state nearly $2 million to suppress, according to the Forestry Department.   Slideshow: Firefighters' photos

Suspect in Woodburn auctioneer stabbing pulls court surprise The suspect was expected to enter a plea deal but instead asked the judge for a new attorney, frustrating auctioneer Chuck Boyce who had attended the hearing.

Student found dead in WOU dorm A 20-year-old student found dead in a Western Oregon University dorm room has been identified as a Dallas sophomore, according to police.

09/23/2009 L.A. men get 3 months for Oregon prison bribes Three Los Angeles area businessmen have been sentenced to three months in prison for bribing the former food manager of the Oregon prison system.

Oregon small businesses back health care reform Business owners gathered in Portland Wednesday to endorse affordable health care and the so-called public option.  More: Health care fact check  Video: Business backs federal plan

Fake money printing press seized in Troutdale Counterfeit $20 bills circulated at the Oregon State Fair led police to a Troutdale Travel Lodge, where they found numerous cut and uncut bills.

09/21/2009 DA: Courtney high on cocaine during Wilberger abduction After years of unsuccessful searching, the remains of murder victim Brooke Wilberger have been found, after her accused killer changeed a plea to guilty Monday.  Background: Wilberger murder

Salem senior dies after assault, stroke Darrel Valentine, 74, was beaten by an unknown man while walking his dog at a Salem Park.

09/17/2009 Coast Guard rescues 4 surfers in Newport The Coast Guard says four surfers have been rescued after finding themselves stranded on the south side of Yaquina Head in Newport.

09/16/2009 Oregon's minimum wage to remain $8.40 an hour Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian said Wednesday that Oregon's minimum wage workers won't be getting a raise next year.

09/17/2009

Oregon Supreme Court denies lawyer fees for schools
In a final note on its ruling the Legislature failed to adequately fund public schools from 2005 to 2007, the Oregon Supreme Court has denied attorney fees to the school districts that sued the state.

09/16/2009 Springfield bus driver fired for unwanted kisses A Springfield bus driver has been fired and charged with harassment after being accused of aggressively hugging and kissing an 82-year-old woman.

Swine flu shots ready for fall Four distributors from four different nations were approved to produce both injection and nasal spray options.  More: Swine flu coverage

09/15/2009 AP: Feds squabbled over Woodburn bank bombing jurisdiction The FBI protested an Oregon decision giving jurisdiction in the deadly bombing to the ATF, part of an internal struggle to make headlines in big investigations.  Details: Father-son charged in bombing

09/14/2009 Money-back guarantee offered at Oregon GM dealerships General Motors will offer a money-back guarantee on many new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models as it attempts to recover from bankruptcy and a bailout.

09/15/2009 More NW guard troops headed to Afghanistan Around 70 soldiers are from Oregon and Washington in the helicopter and aviation units.

09/14/2009 New state workers' contract includes unpaid days Union officials said Friday that about 88 percent of the workers represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 503 voted to approve the contract.

09/11/2009 Salem couple arrested for drunk driving A man who pulled over and got out of a car while police were giving a sobriety test to his girlfriend was also arrested for drunk driving in Salem early Friday morning.

Shots fired as police arrive at Salem home Salem Police were investigating shots fired early Friday morning.

09/10/2009 EPA emissions ruling appeal could limit Oregon regulation Auto dealers and businesses have appealed an EPA decision allowing states to establish greenhouse gas standards.  More: Law would level gases

09/11/2009 9/11 terror attacks on America remembered The National Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum launched a Web site Thursday, appealing for more 9/11 stories from all over the world.  Video: Nation remembers

09/10/2009 Nearly $850,000 from U.S. for Salem neighbhorhood rehab No-interest loans that don't require monthly payment are available for qualifying Salem residents through a federally sponsored program to rehab foreclosed property.

09/09/2009 Unemployment benefits run out for thousands in Oregon The number of unemployed Oregonians running out of benefits is expected to jump this month as extensions run out.

09/08/2009 $50 minimum bid for OSU house auction If you're interested in cheap housing, Oregon State University may have a deal for you.

Oregon doctors to travel to DC to lobby for health reform The doctors want Congress and the Obama administration to put a single-payer plan like Canada's on the table.

Driver tased after chase & crash on I5 near Woodburn Oregon State Police said a Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy was trying to pull over the car near Woodburn for a traffic violation, when the driver sped off just before 5 p.m.

09/06/2009 Kitzhaber would face big challenges as Oregon governor Years before the word "maverick" was attached to a certain Alaska governor, Democrat John Kitzhaber was a proud and successful bearer of the same moniker.

09/07/2009 Among jobless, some entrepreneurs get help in Oregon Until this summer, salesman Jorge Ocampo had always been what he calls a W-2 man. Proof was the Mercedes he bought with cash. But he had always longed to be his own boss.

Obama's back-to-school speech gets passing marks Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation's students to take pride and ownership in their education.  Poll: Support message?  More: Read the speech  Also: Back to school safety

09/06/2009 Workforce radically changed since Labor Day 2008 Over the past year, the labor market has suffered its most wrenching changes in a generation, shedding millions of jobs and changing the profile of the more than 131 million people who head to work every day.

Man killed in ATV crash on Oregon Coast Oregon State Police say a 20-year-old Eugene man was killed and a woman seriously injured in an ATV crash at the South Jetty Dune Recreation Area on the Oregon Coast.

09/04/2009 Meth dealer mistakenly released Police were looking for Miguel Ochoa-Sanchez, who was serving a 12-year federal sentence for dealing methamphetamine, but was mistakenly released from the Marion County jail.

09/05/2009 Woman dies in sand rail crash near Tillamook Tillamook County sheriffs said the woman was riding in a sand rail when the crash happened at Sandlake Recreation Area just before 6:30 p.m.

09/04/2009 Oregon flags at half-staff for soldier killed in Iraq The governor has ordered flags at public institutions to be flown at half-staff today in memory of Taylor Marks.

09/03/2009 State monitoring tax referendum campaign on taxpayer's dime For the first time ever, Oregon has hired a team of observers to do random spot checks of a referendum campaign.  Poll: Referendum monitors?

Pit bull shot by police in Salem A Salem police officer shot and killed a pit bull that had been running loose and threatening people near Liberty Elementary School.

08/31/2009 Kitzhaber: 'What we are doing now isn't working' The former governor said Wednesday that Oregon's future depended on leadership that went beyond partisan policy differences.  Poll: A third term?

09/02/2009 Helicopter rides a new thrill for state fairgoers A new state fair attraction is turning heads and perking up neighbors' ears in Salem.  Video: 80 flights a day

Former Oregon judge pleads guilty to misconduct Oregon's attorney general says a former Lebanon municipal court judge has pleaded guilty in Linn County to multiple charges -- including sex crimes.

09/01/2009 Oregon middle schools gain in math, reading Newly released statistics show Oregon middle schools made significant gains in student performance on state reading, math and science tests during the 2008-2009 school year.

08/31/2009 KGW viewer tip leads to arrest of Oregon DHS employee for theft Deputies arrested an Oregon Department of Human Services worker accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the state.

08/26/2009 Oregon wasting nearly $200K on cell phone charges An audit says Oregon is wasting thousands on unnecessary charges for the cell phones of 8,000 state workers.  Poll: Employee cell phones?

School for the Blind students in court to keep doors open Two blind students are taking Oregon to court over the Legislature's decision to close the 136-year-old School for the Blind.

08/25/2009 Marion County delays replacing disgraced sheriff Marion County Commissioners won't make a decision on appointing a new Sheriff until a meeting next month, according to the Salem Statesman Journal.

08/22/2009 Oregon minimum wage boost unlikely this year State officials said minimum-wage workers were unlikely to see another raise increase until 2010.

08/21/2009 DOJ: Marion Co. Sheriff Isham lied to cover up sex affair A state investigation revealed that Sheriff Russ Isham initially told a subordinate he would "go far" in exchange for silence on his sex affair.  More: Isham interview (PDF)

Proposal would stem moves to Oregon executive branch The Republican proposal comes after three Democratic lawmakers agreed to take jobs with the governor since June.

Oregon unemployment falls to No. 4 spot in U.S. The unemployment rate fell in 17 states and the District of Columbia last month, a positive sign even as the pain of joblessness remains widespread.

Oregon bill would stem moves to executive branch Since the 2009 session ended in June, three Democratic legislators have gotten jobs in Oregon's executive branch.

21 arrested in Oregon on unpaid child support sweep The Oregon attorney general's office said the parents arrested on Wednesday owed a total of more than $530,000 in delinquent child support payments.

08/20/2009 'Cash for Clunkers' rebate program now history Local dealers, overwhelmed by consumer response to the rebate, had reportedly stopped offering it prior to the deadline.  More: Ore. dealers stimulated  Poll: Worth the cash?

08/19/2009 Silverton neighbors evacuated after police find explosives Police responding to a suicidal woman's house in Silverton ended up finding several hundred pounds of explosive material.   Video: Explosives in house

Marion County Sheriff resigns over affair An investigation by the Ore. Dept. of Justice revealed "substantial evidence" of official misconduct by Russ Isham.  Video: Sheriff resigns

08/18/2009 Man guilty in 'vengeance' killing of Keizer man A Marion County jury convicted Adrian Montoya-Franco of murder in the drive-by shooting death of a Keizer man who had robbed him.

08/19/2009

Oregon gov. opens conference for blinded veterans
Gov. Ted Kulongoski is scheduled to give the opening remarks at the Blinded Veterans Association national convention in Portland before meeting with veterans to discuss issues facing them.

08/18/2009 Child injured in Marion Co. ATV crash A child just under 2 years old was injured in an ATV accident in Jefferson, Marion County sheriff’s deputies said on Tuesday.

E-cigarette company suspends sales in Oregon Electronic cigarettes have been targeted as a dangerous consumer product by the state of Oregon.

08/17/2009 Wednesday sets temperature record Tuesday fell short of a record but Wednesday topped the all-time high by two degrees.  Weather: Temps / 7-day  Also: NWS Weather Statement

08/14/2009 Philomath police may shoot wild turkeys again After 10 of the noisy birds were killed last October, they have returned within city limits.

Oregon triple murderer to get new trial Philip Scott Cannon is serving three life sentences for killing a man and two women, all in their 20s, at a mobile home in rural Polk County west of Salem.

08/13/2009 Thieves steal $20,000 in equipment from Willamette Valley farmers Marion County authorities are looking for the suspects responsible for ripping off several farms in the Willamette Valley.  Video: Farm equipment stolen

08/12/2009 Oregon Guard unit from Salem headed to Afghanistan The 95 soldiers are in the 162nd Engineer Co., 1249 Engineer Battalion, based in Dallas.

Salem neighbors catch accused thief in woman's underwear Deputies in Salem said a woman late Monday night told them her boyfriend had caught a burglar in their garage.  Video: Burglary arrest

08/11/2009 Ore. burglary suspect caught in victim's underwear A burglary suspect confronted inside a garage was arrested wearing only underwear, and police said they weren't even his.

08/08/2009 Two killed in head-on Albany collision State Police say a Lebanon, Ore. woman began to pass a vehicle but collided head-on with a Harley Davidson ridden by a Kelso, Wash. man, killed them both.

08/07/2009 Arrest made in Salem triple murder Detectives arrested a business owner for the murders of three associates found shot to death in a burning auto body shop last winter.  Background: Triple murder

Transient arrested for murder of man found in Salem's Mill Creek A body was found in the Mill Creek along Airport Road in Salem on Thursday night, according to police.

Oregon Air National Guard troops return from half year in Iraq Four commercial airliners were scheduled to begin delivering 29 Oregon Air National Guardsmen to Portland from an Iraq deployment, Friday.

Postal Service names 5 post offices in Oregon to shutter The U.S. Postal Service has identified five offices it may shutter in Oregon’s three major population centers as part of a nationwide reorganization.

08/05/2009 Woodburn purse snatchers caught on cam at Safeway Newberg police spokesman Sgt. Tim Weaver said there are many victims and his office is working with authorities all over the Portland area.

Missing Woodburn girl had 'ongoing relationship' with abductor Juan M. Martinez walked into the home of a family he once worked for and took 14-year-old Elvia Morales, police said.  Video: Cousin struggled with kidnapper

Salem teens attack Good Samaritan fundraisers Debbie Flaman and her daughter were collecting money for a 3-year-old suffering from Cystic Fibrosis when a group of teens attacked and robbed them this weekend.

08/04/2009 Universal health care now a reality for Oregon children Two new laws bring health care access to nearly every child in the state and create a bureau to contain medical costs by taxing hospitals and insurers.  Poll: State medical care?

08/03/2009 Transgender Silverton mayor reprimanded for dressing too racy A short skirt and halter top at a kids event was too much for a council that ruled Stu Rasmussen violated a dress code for city leaders.

08/02/2009 Candidates still shaping up for 2010 governor's race While Congressman Peter DeFazio and former Governor John Kitzhaber have not yet said whether they will run in the 2010 governor's race, two lesser-known politicians are trying to get a head start.

07/30/2009 Gov. signs bill aimed at reducing foreclosures in Oregon Gov. Kulongoski signed two new consumer protection bills, one aimed at curbing foreclosures.

07/29/2009 Trucker arrested in deadly Hwy 20 crash that sparked fire Police have arrested a 28-year-old Las Vegas truck driver in a fiery crash that killed a Bend woman.

07/28/2009 Body of drowned Keizer teen found The body of a 14-year-old was found Tuesday morning after he went missing Monday night while swimming in the Willamette River near Keizer.

07/27/2009 Wilberger murder suspect accused of fax attack on jail doctor The man awaiting trial in the death of Brooke Wilberger has been accused of throwing a fax machine at a doctor in the medical room of the Benton County Jail.

Man drowns in Willamette River near Newberg Yamhill County deputies said 36-year-old Oscar Cortz Perez was pulled from the water during the search near Rogers Landing.

07/25/2009 Speed may have caused deadly motorcycle wreck in Gervais A motorcyclist from Gervais was killed and his passenger suffered critical injuries when he crashed head-on into a minivan in northern Marion County Saturday.

Trials consolidated for accused Wilberger murder suspect The trial for a man charged with killing Brooke Wilberger will be consolidated with a second trial on charges of trying to kill two other young women near the Oregon State University campus.

Albany man drives bomb to police station The Albany Police Department closed its station lobby, called the state bomb squad, notified the Linn County sheriff's office next door and blocked the station parking lot off with cones.

07/23/2009 Complaint: Transgender mayor showed 'too much skin' Silverton's openly transgender mayor claimed a short skirt and swim top were completely appropriate.

07/22/2009 Woman calls police claiming harassment about having sex with teen A 24-year-old woman called police Saturday, to say she was being harassed by her neighbors for having sex with a 13-year-old boy she met in downtown Albany, detectives said.

07/23/2009 A 'cooler' 98 set for Thursday Portland set one-day high temperature records for the 3rd straight day, with Thursday like to 'cool' to 100.  Forecast: Current temps | 7-day outlook  Slideshow: Keeping cool at coast

07/22/2009 Young Oregonians join peers across U.S. in backing health reform Health insurance was out of reach to young adults in Oregon and across the U.S. before recession hit; in 2007, there were 13.2 million uninsured twenty-somethings.  Poll: Are you insured?

ODOT: Speeding is No. 1 cause of traffic fatalities in Oregon The state Department of Transportation reports that excessive speed was the No. 1 cause of traffic fatalities and injuries in Oregon last year.

07/21/2009 Hemp farming poised to become legal in Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski says he'll sign a new law making Oregon the seventh state to legalize the farming of hemp despite the plant being outlawed under U.S. statute.

More than 20,000 need to get new shots after vaccines go bad Thousands of patients are being asked to get re-vaccinated in cities across Oregon after some refrigerated dosages may have gone bad.

07/20/2009 Man charged with kidnap, abuse of Salem autistic boy "The unadulterated decadence in this case is quite frankly unfathomable," said Salem Police Lt. Steve Birr.

OHSU focuses on HS steroid abuse OHSU research has found that high school athletes using steroids is a much larger epidemic than use in professional sports leagues.

07/19/2009 Wilberger killing trial to be moved Joel Courtney, the man accused of killing 19-year-old BYU student Brooke Wilberger in 2004, won't be tried in Corvallis.

07/15/2009 Missing Albany fisherman case in WA coast called suspicious 53-year-old John Atkins said he and his fishing partner took their boat from Garibarldi to Ilwaco on July 5 for repairs and Adkins did not return.

07/14/2009 Fans brave long lines for 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Harry Potter mania will reach a fevered pitch in Oregon and across the nation Tuesday as limited previews of "Half-Blood Prince" open, followed Wednesday by nationwide distribution.

07/10/2009 Corvallis man survives 4 nights on Mt. Terror A climber rescued by helicopter after spending four nights stranded in the North Cascades said Thursday that he was looking forward to brushing his teeth.  Slideshow: Mt. Terror Rescue

07/14/2009 Bikers rumble along with traveling Vietnam memorial in Oregon Hundreds of bikers lined up in the missing man formation to pay their respects to a rolling Vietnam War memorial.

07/09/2009 Oregon DMV offices likely to close over state union furloughs The state and its largest union are working out how unpaid furlough days will be taken the next two years.

07/08/2009 Tear gas used to force Salem man out of ex-wife's home A seven-hour standoff in Salem ended after police used tear gas to bring a jilted ex husband into custody.

07/07/2009 Change of venue granted in Wilberger trial Benton County District Attorney John Haroldson says a court granted a change of venue for the trial of Joel Courtney.

07/06/2009 DNA match leads to arrest for 2005 sex assault But in 2008, investigators arrested 39-year-old David Frank Lane, of Salem for encouraging child sex abuse.

07/03/2009 Missing Springfield man found dead in woods The body of a Springfield man missing since May was found dead in a heavily wooded area of Marion County

07/02/2009 Auctioneer stabbed in Salem says police got story wrong The auctioneer stabbed in Salem earlier this week speaks out about how the attack went down and when he will be back to work.

Grandfather and uncle cited after child found wandering in Salem A neighbor found the girl near 24rd St SE near Adams St SE. Officers were called and learned the child had been at the home on 24th St SE after being dropped of by her mother.

07/01/2009 Suspect in girl's 1998 murder headed back to Oregon A Nevada man is returning to Oregon to face charges he murdered a 14-year-old girl who disappeared while baby-sitting in 1998.  Background: Condon case arrest

Thousands of poppy plants found growing in Linn County More than 8,000 poppy plants were destroyed by police after someone tipped them off to the illegal crop in Linn County.

Sex offender caught in act raping Salem woman, police say A 43-year-old registered sex offender was caught raping a Salem woman, with a belt around her throat, in roadside bushes off Interstate 5, police said.

06/30/2009 Keizer mom arrested after kids found home alone with cocaine An accused cocaine-dealing mom in Salem was arrested after two of her kids were found home alone with candles burning and cocaine in the room, according to police.

Suspect arrested after auctioneer's throat slashed in Woodburn Marion County deputies were called to the Woodburn Auction Yard on South Pacific Highway after someone attacked the auctioneer with a knife.

Cougar warning after big cat spotted near Salem cemetery A cougar has been spotted prowling around a Salem cemetery and trails, Oregon fish and Wildlife Department officials said.

'Recession Session' of 2009 Legislature adjourned The 2009 legislative session was historic -- that's about all everyone can agree on.  More: Winners and losers  Poll: Grading lawmakers?

06/29/2009 Salem home with 10 kids inside peppered by gunfire Detectives think someone was shooting at another man on the intersection of 49th Ave SE and Pennsylvania Ave.

Driver pulls man from burning wreck in Hwy 22 crash A Mill City man pulled an unconscious driver from his burning SUV after it rolled off of Highway 22 Monday.

06/28/2009 Voters defied, crime measure delayed to save Oregon money Voters passed Measure 57 to "get tough" on crime sentencing but lawmakers said Oregon can't afford it.  Straight Talk: Measure 57  Poll: Roll back voter's will?

06/23/2009 Jeep sought in I-5 hit-and-run near Salem Detectives were looking for the driver of a Jeep that took off after hitting a woman on a motorcycle near Salem Tuesday.

Suspect hiding in Woodburn field found when phone rings When a suspect being chased by police rolled his car over police spike strips and his tires went flat, he dashed into a field of grass where he thought he could hide.

06/21/2009 Police find marijuana after Salem bomb blast A marijuana-growing operation has been found at a Salem home where a man lost his hand while building an bomb.

06/20/2009 Salem residents return to homes after explosion The 35 Salem families evacuated from their homes after an explosion in their neighborhood were allowed back Friday.

06/19/2009 Salem man's death during arrest ruled accidental Medical Examiners determined that 27-year-old Gregory Rold had a heart attack on May 23 while he was being tased by police during his arrest on trespassing charges.

Aquarium store owner arrested for groping shoppers
Two women this month reported that Hawthorne touched them inappropriately while they were shopping at the aquarium.

06/18/2009 Beer tax falls flat in Oregon House House leaders said a proposal to raise Oregon's beer tax probably won't get a vote this time around.  More: 'Honest Pint Act' clears hurdle

Explosives in Salem home force evacuation of 35 homes Residents forced to evacuate a Salem neighborhood still can't go home after explosives were found in a man's home.  Video: 'Loud boom' in Salem

06/17/2009 Oregon National Guard armories spared from budget cuts A compromise has saved four Oregon National Guard armories and two popular programs from budget cuts, state military leaders announced.

06/16/2009 Woodburn chief hurt in bomb blast back on the job He can't remember the December bank explosion that killed two other law enforcement figures, but Chief Scott Russell lives with the aftermath every day.  DETAILS: Bomb blast kills 2

06/12/2009 Concealed-carry bill shot down in Oregon Senate The Oregon Senate likely will not move forward a measure to close records of concealed handgun permit holders, over the objections of sheriffs across the state.  More: Issue divides public

Temporary public service jobs measure on legislative agenda Gov. Kulongoski's idea for giving idled Oregon workers temporary public service jobs has been put in a bill.

06/11/2009 Albany driver killed in I-5 crash while taking student to hospital A 61-year-old man was killed Thursday when the van he was driving went off of the Interstate 5 and crashed into a cement overpass pillar.

06/10/2009

Pedaling perv arrested for grabbing women's behinds
A white teenager pedaled around grabbing women young and old on the butt and taking off, Salem police said.

Tougher prison sentences may be delayed by new legislation Oregon lawmakers seek to delay implementing voter-approved Measure 57, which requires tougher sentences for property and drug crimes.

06/08/2009 Two former workers accused of trading drugs for sex at Oregon prison Two former maintenance workers were arrested for bringing in drugs to inmates in exchange for sex at an Oregon state prison.

06/07/2009 2 teens killed, 5 injured in Marion Co. crash Investigators say six people were riding in a Honda Accord when it collided with a Ford van at the intersection of Highway 214 and Monitor-McKee Road.

Oregon couple mistakenly released, sent to prison A year after they were mistakenly released before they were sentenced on marijuana charges, a Salem couple are finally headed for prison.

State, public employee's union at impasse over pay cuts State negotiators say they will declare an impasse with Oregon's biggest public employee union over issues such as unpaid furlough days and wage freezes or cuts.

06/04/2009 Income tax hike will affect about 31,000 Oregonians, lawmakers say The majority Democrats said the proposed increases would bring fairness to the state's tax code and help balance the state budget that has been hit by the recession.

16-year-old arrested for baseball bat attack on Salem man Detectives found 19-year old Resendo Garcia Jr. on the 2200 block of Chemeketa St NE with life-threatening injuries.

Multnomah Sheriff Skipper won't redo basic training, lawmakers say Oregon legislators plan to give 70-year-old Sheriff Bob Skipper the equivalent of credit for life experience -- he won't have to redo basic training.

06/03/2009 Counselor guilty of showing child porn to teen camper A former camp counselor has been sentenced to a year in custody for showing child pornography to a 13-year-old camper.

06/01/2009 Oregon GM dealers hope to soon get back to business So far 18 out of the nearly 80 GM franchises in Oregon have gotten letters notifying them they could be on the chopping block.  More: GM bankruptcy  Poll: Buy GM?

Rescuers pull 12 from N. Santiam River A dozen canoeists and inner tubers were rescued from a North Santiam River logjam over the weekend, rescuers said, and only one was wearing a life jacket.

05/29/2009 Salem park shooting suspect identified and at-large, police say Police raided the home of Lorenzo Garcia Ceja, 17, but he was nowhere to be found.  Background: Deadly shooting

Body of drowned Salem man recovered from Santiam River Anthony Dupuis of Salem drowned two weeks ago after jumping into the river at Salmon Falls Park but his high waters prevented his body's recovery.  Background: Rushing waters prevent search

Truck hauling glass overturns on Hwy 22 A commercial truck transporting mirrored glass rolled on Hwy 22 west of Detroit, sending the glass shattering across the road.

Advocates see 'bait-and-switch' in blind school closure A lawmaker wants proceeds from sale of the state-run school for blind children to go into a general education fund trust, angering advocates who say it should be used for blind students.

06/17/2009 Stephanie Condon murder suspect's extradition hearing nears he extradition process has begun for the suspect in the abduction and murder of a 14-year-old Riddle girl back in 1998.  Video: Hill charged with murder

05/28/2009 Corvallis man arrested for kidnapping, attempted rape A 20-year-old Corvallis man faces numerous charges he groped two women and tried to lure another into his car.

Body found near I-5 interchange in Salem A dead man was found on the east side of Cascade Gateway Park, near the I-5 interchange with state Hwy 22, state police said.

05/26/2009 Victim in Salem park shooting dies Montez Bailey was out walking his dog with two lifelong friends in Northgate Park when a teenager shot all three of them, killing Bailey.  Video: Family mourns victim

05/24/2009 Salem man dies in police custody Officers said Gregory Rold "violently resisted arrest" and had to be subdued with tasers and batons. Neighbors said they went too far.  Video: Investigation has begun

05/25/2009 Honoring veterans across Oregon on Memorial Day Events around Oregon will pay tribute to America's military heroes this Memorial Day.  More: Roll call honors vets  Also: Memorial Day section

05/24/2009 Salem man hopes to make fuel from cow waste A Salem business is hoping to turn dairy waste into automobile fuel. The company plans to open a pilot plant in Salem by the end of the year that would burn a combination of wood and dairy waste.

Green legislation a tough sell in recession session Oregon lawmakers had a green year in 2007, pushing major environmental initiatives. Not so in 2009.  More: Green News | Oregon Politics

05/23/2009 Dallas woman killed after driving car into river A 19-year-old woman was killed when her car traveled down and embankment and into the North Santiam River, police said.

Transportation package would up auto fees $121.50 a year Months of dealmaking produced a transportation package that would increase fees for the typical Oregon household by $121.50 a year.  Poll: Higher auto fees?

05/21/2009 Oregon Guard says it may close 4 armories The Oregon National Guard says state budget cuts may close four armories and reduce staff by 20.

05/20/2009 Oregon House expands benefits for veterans The Oregon House has passed two measures to expand benefits for veterans and their families.

Salem cleaner spiffs up unemployed for free The Cleanery is offering Salem's unemployed a free spiff-up before their job interviews to help them "feel confident and good about themselves."

05/19/2009 Salem sex offender sentenced in child porn case A registered sex offender from Salem has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography.

DUII suspect reached speeds of 125 mph on I-5 near Salem A suspected drunk driver was arrested for doing 125 mph on I-5 Monday night.

Ethics laws may block reality show about transgender mayor An L.A. production company shot a pilot episode about Silverton's transgender mayor, but Oregon ethics laws could cancel the show before it reaches the air.

05/18/2009 New Oregon budget cuts 1,700 state jobs The latest revised budget was announced to be $14.6 billion. Officials announced $800 million to be collected by the state by new taxes and fees.  Also: Jobless rate holds

Rushing waters prevent search for missing swimmer near Salem Marion County deputies said a man jumped into the North Fork River Saturday and did not resurface.  Also: Sandy River drowning

Smoking package evacuates Salem post office The Salem bomb squad responded to the West Salem Post Office after a package was found smoking by mail sorters Monday morning.

Salem mom suspected of taking 4-month-old shows up in court Police say the child's mother took off with him Sunday night after a fight with his father.

05/15/2009 OSU rapist sentenced to 8 years for assault at Halloween party An Oregon State University student was convicted of raping a woman during a Halloween party at a fraternity, a Corvallis paper reported.

Cross burning shocks adoptive mom in small Oregon town
A white woman who moved with her adopted African-American son to the small town Alsea in Benton County says she's shocked someone burned a cross on her lawn.

One of four teens accused of plotting school massacre released One of four teenage students accused of plotting a massacre at a Turner school was set to be released under a strict monitoring program, the Statesman journal newspaper reported Friday.

State of Oregon fires senior health policy analyst Patricia Allbritton, a senior policy analyst with the state's Health Licensing Agency, was fired after allegations of nepotism and workplace misconduct.

05/13/2009 Sketch released of robbery suspect who tased Salem coin shop owner Two men broke into a Salem coin shop, tasing and handcuffing the owner before ransacking the store.  Video: Coin shop robbery

05/14/2009 Metro area enjoys warmest weekend of the year High temps reached 82 Saturday, and made it to the mid 80s on Sunday.  More: Check forecast  Also: Weekend events

05/13/2009 Partier busted for impersonating cop - by real officer Lt. Sheila Lorance says Deputy Cody Lane went to a woman's house after she complained that partygoers pounded on her windows and doors after she asked them to quiet down early Sunday.

05/12/2009 New victim comes forward during Wilberger hearing Details included chilling testimony from another victim, new DNA evidence and the defendant's own family on the stand.  Video: Courtney details

Two nabbed in armed drug robbery at Salem Rite Aid The description of a car used in an armed drug store robbery led Salem police to two men and a stash of drugs worth thousands.

05/11/2009 Missing Salem man found dead in car A 42-year-old Salem man who had been missing for several days was found dead in his car on Saturday night, according to investigators.

Salem man killed by semi on I-5 Oregon State Police identified a man killed as he ran in front of a semi on I-5 Monday.

05/08/2009

Salem burglary victim accidentaly shoots self with borrowed gun
A burglary victim suffered a gunshot wound to the calf when a revolver borrowed for protection fell on the ground and discharged.

05/02/2009 McMinville man cited for drunken driving twice in one day Police say 52-year-old Carl Elton Reeves of Salem was driving the same pickup and stopped near the same state liquor store.

04/30/2009 Salem man guilty of molesting and killing toddler Russell Ros was found guilty Thursday of sexually abusing and then killing his ex-girlfriend's daughter.

3 California women charged with Oregon ID theft Three young California women have been charged with identity theft after a complaint from a Wells Fargo Bank branch in Oregon.

Salem police car crushed by pickup during chase A Salem Police Officer escaped injury early Thursday morning when a pickup being chase hit a barrier and rolled over the patrol car.

04/29/2009

Stolen vehicle crashes into Salem business
The authorities arrested two men and two women who were inside a stolen vehicle that crashed into a northeast Salem business following a police pursuit.

04/28/2009 Salem mom arrested after boy wandered away The mother of a 2-year-old found alone in NE Salem was arrested on neglect and drug charges; police said she knew her son had wandered away.

04/27/2009 Motorcycle clocked at nearly 130 mph near Salem A motorcyclist on Interstate 5 hit speeds of nearly 130 miles per hour and was cited for reckless driving Monday, police said.

04/26/2009

Inmate escapes work crew in Salem
A minimum-custody inmate has walked away from a work crew in Salem.

04/23/2009 FBI hopes surveillance video will help catch bank robber Investigators said the man strolled into the bank, located at 3485 Commercial Street SE just before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, approached a teller and demanded cash.

04/21/2009 Law extends unemployment benefits to 6,000 Oregonians More Oregonians will qualify for unemployment and the state will receive additional federal funding under new legislation signed into law Tuesday.

04/20/2009 Warning for Corvallis neighbors after cougar kills pet The animal killed someone’s cat over the weekend near Wilson Elementary school.

04/17/2009 Woodburn woman attacked by pit bull while walking her dog A pit bull was taken into custody after it attacked a 62-year-old woman walking her dog in Woodburn Friday.

Oregon lawmakers tackle campaign finance reform The House Rules Committee is holding a hearing on a bill to set campaign donation limits, a long-debated issue in Salem.

Oregon unemployment figures 2nd-highest in nation More people are unemployed in Oregon than any other state in the U.S. except Michigan, according to new jobless data.  More: Economic data gives hope

04/15/2009 Dog found dead in plastic bag at Salem church A dog found in a plastic bag near a Salem church may have been intentionally suffocated, deputies said Wednesday.  Video: Dog killed, dumped at church

Oppenheimer denies wrongdoing in Oregon college fund loss The investment firm facing a lawsuit over steep losses in the Oregon College Savings Plan denies any wrongdoing and blames market volatility for the losses.

04/13/2009 Oregon State troopers resume 24-hour Portland patrols Oregon state troopers say they will resume 24-hour patrols for the first time in six years in the Portland metropolitan area.

04/11/2009

Albany woman dies in three-car collision
Hope Sanderson, 54, of Albany died after her car crossed into oncoming traffic, and four others wereinjured in the multi-car crash in Linn County.

04/13/2009 Oregon sues Oppenheimer Funds for mismanaging college savings Oregon has become the first state in the U.S. to sue an investment fund manager for making risky bets with college savings plans.

04/10/2009 Former Oregon lawyer gets 11 years for child porn A former attorney has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison after he was convicted of child pornography charges.

04/09/2009 Safety check near Woodburn reveals pot plants in semi A police truck inspection turned up growing marijuana plants inside one truckers rig near Woodburn Wednesday.

Peacock picks Salem courthouse as new home The new attraction had people flocking to the courthouse to see the exotic peahen.  Video: Salem peacock

Cold breakfast on menu for Linn Co. prisoners, saving $38,000 Forget the oatmeal, the scrambled eggs, the pancakes, the biscuits and gravy. If you wake up behind bars in Linn County, expect a cold breakfast.

Breitenbush Hot Springs expansion approved
Marion County commissioners have approved major expansion plans at the Breitenbush Hot Springs that may double the capacity for overnight guests.

04/08/2009 Silverton's transgender mayor could be reality TV star Silverton's 'Mayor Stu,' could soon find himself a reality TV star if a Los Angeles production company can sell the series.  Video: Silverton mayor

Oregon House: No smoking with kids in car The Oregon House has voted to outlaw smoking in cars when anybody 16 or younger is riding along.  Poll: Ban smoking in car with kids?

04/05/2009 Oregon lawmakers propose law requiring 'honest pint' of beer The "Honest Pint Act" is aimed at the practice of selling "pints" of beer in glasses, sometimes with thick bottoms, that can't hold the full 16 ounces in a pint.

04/03/2009 Lawmakers warn agencies of deep, painful budget cuts Budgeters said every state agency should prepare for cuts up to 30 percent but acknowledged the federal stimulus, reserves and new taxes would help.  Poll: How to close budget gap?

03/30/2009 Friends of Salem homicide victims seek answers, closure A memorial was held on Sunday for two victims in a triple homicide two weeks ago and friends said they want the killer caught and brought to justice.  Video: Remembering 'Myke & Kay'

03/31/2009 Grandma arrested for driving over 100 mph works at DMV Marion County deputies arrested Sandra Nardi for driving more than 100 miles per hour while her grandson was in the car.

03/29/2009 Corvallis man innocent of DUII gets $65,000, apology A Corvallis man accused of driving under the influence of intoxicants has settled a lawsuit for about $65,000 and a letter from the Corvallis police acknowledging that he was sober when arrested.

03/27/2009 Salem man dies after crashing into tree A man crashed into a tree and died in Salem Thursday night after veering off the road around a curve, according to investigators.

03/26/2009 Wandering child on Salem street leads police to pot grow A 5-year-old boy found wandering a street in Salem led police to his parents -- and a marijuana growing operation early Thursday morning, investigators said.

Officer hurt in crash with semi-truck in Salem
A Salem police officer was injured Thursday morning in a crash involving a semi-truck.

03/20/2009 Suspect in Albany car chase faces new charges Kyle Holder now faces nine charges in Portland for terrorizing a woman and stealing her Jeep before leading Albany police on a chase that left two injured.

03/25/2009 Thieves target dozens of Ford trucks in Salem Salem Police are investigating a rash of over 40 thefts all from the same model trucks in just over a month.  Video: Salem truck break-ins

03/21/2009 Salem man denied cowboy hat in church guilty of attempted murder A former Oregon State Hospital patient has been convicted of setting fire to a church and trying to kill a taxi driver in Salem.

03/19/2009 State investigating family of Salem girl found wandering streets A judge has decided to keep a 4-year-old Salem girl in custody and investigate her family after she was found wandering alone.  Video: Salem girl found

03/18/2009

Woodburn bomb victims in memorial for fallen officers
The two officers killed in December's Woodburn bank bombing will have their names added to a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers along with a reserve deputy and a policeman.

03/16/2009 Autopsy reveals victims in Salem fire died of gunshot wounds Autopsy results revealed that three victims found in a Salem fire on Sunday died of gunshot wounds, according to investigators.  Video: Fire possibly intentional

03/13/2009 Suspect in sexual assault on adult care patient on the loose Marion County deputies said it happened at the facility on the 4400 block of Oregon Trail Court NE when a 41-year-old woman confined to a wheelchair was attacked.

03/11/2009 Salem man a finalist in PETA beauty contest A Salem man has been chosen as a finalist in a vegetarian beauty contest.

03/03/2009 Salem postpones decision on allowing chickens in city limits Salem city leaders have postponed a decision on whether or not chickens should be allowed within city limits.  Video: Salem chickens

03/06/2009 Judge bars tax activist Sizemore from operating charity A Multnomah County judge has barred anti-tax activist Bill Sizemore from operating a charity after finding that he violated campaign and reporting laws.

03/02/2009 Albany woman arrested for slashing woman's throat Albany Police they were called to the home on SE 15th Avenue to find 19-year-old Kristyn Fry inside with her throat slashed.

02/27/2009 Student suspended for gun at WOU wants apology A former Marine arrested last month for having a firearm in a public building at Western Oregon University is taking his fight to the steps of the Oregon Capitol.  Poll: Legal guns on campus?

Armed man captured after SWAT standoff in Keizer
A SWAT standoff ended early Friday morning in Keizer after an armed man held police at bay for several hours, investigators said.
 Video: Standoff scene

02/26/2009 Court: Suspects spent 15 years plotting Woodburn bank bombing Records obtained by KGW show two Oregon men charged with a deadly bank bombing in December often talked about robbing a bank and even practiced a dry-run.  Background: Two officers killed

Salem sees heaviest area snowfall Rain transformed into snowfall in elevations as low as 500 feet Thursday and areas in Marion county seemed to get the worst of it.  Viewer slideshow: Salem snow pics

Salem PD mourn loss of 'worthy' officer, police dog Granit Salem police were mourning the loss of one of their own, a German canine that had assisted with hundreds of investigations in his four-year career with the force.

02/25/2009 Oregon joining lawsuit to speed Hanford nuclear cleanup Oregon is joining the state of Washington in a lawsuit pressing the federal government to speed cleaning up radioactive waste at the Hanford nuclear reservation.

02/23/2009 Beer lovers line up against hefty tax at Salem hearing Anti-alcohol and drug advocates were pitted against the state's sizable microbrew industry in a public hearing over a proposed 1,900 percent beer tax hike.  Poll: Beer tax?

Salem man gets more than 17 years for former roommate's killing A Salem man who fatally stabbed a former roommate was sentenced to more than 17 years in jail Monday.

02/21/2009 Citizens Bank takes over Silverton bank forced to close State regulators closed Silverton-based Silver Falls Bank Friday, saying it had become insolvent.

State audit finds Oregon security office falls short According to a state audit, the Enterprise Security Office for Oregon, created in 2005, spent $14 million on two projects that most likely won't benefit the state.

02/20/2009 Legislature considers banning cell phones while driving California and Washington have already banned drivers from talking or texting unless a hands-free device is in use.  Poll: Cell phone ban?

02/19/2009 Salem boy says man tried to get him into car A 12-year-old boy said a man tried to get him into a car while walking down the street Wednesday.

Driver caught speeding 120 mph on Hwy. 22 A driver caught speeding 120 miles an hour along Highway 22 Wednesday said he was just trying to get his sister to work on time.

Police investigate drive-by shooting in Salem
Police are searching for a car that was linked to a drive-by shooting in Salem overnight.

02/17/2009 Salem man accused of pulling sword on dog walker The authorities arrested a man accused of a brandishing a butcher knife and a 14-inch curved sword at a dogwalker who let his animals run unleashed in a Salem park.

Firefighter & Salem woman killed in head-on collision in Aurora A Molalla firefighter and a Salem woman were killed after crashing head-on in Aurora early Monday evening, police said.

02/09/2009 Marion Co. reserve deputy charged with for firing weapon in home A Marion County sheriff's reserve deputy has been suspended pending an internal investigation into her weekend arrest for unlawful use of a weapon.

02/13/2009 Prison manager's wife gets year in prison for food scandal The wife of a former state prison manager has been sentenced to a year in prison for her role in his scheme to taket more than $1.2 million in bribes and kickbacks from food wholesalers.

02/06/2009 One person killed in crash that shuts down Hwy. 22 ODOT said the head-on crash between two vehicles happened on Oregon 22 about five miles west of Detroit.

01/28/2009 Missing Marion Co. woman located in Iowa A missing 31-year-old Marion County woman was located in Iowa, sheriff's deputies said, and she had traveled there voluntarily.

01/30/2009 2 dead in Hwy 99E crash near Salem Two people were killed in a Hwy 99E crash about 3 miles north of Salem when a pickup hit a semi in thick morning fog, police said.  More: Traffic Alerts

01/29/2009 Lamb-killing cougar killed near Lebanon Wildlife control officers fatally shot a 90-pound cougar blamed for killing four sheep in the Linn County community of Lacomb.

01/27/2009 Oregon man gets life sentence in 1986 cold case killing An Oregon man who had gotten away with murder for more than 20 years has been sentenced to life in prison.

01/23/2009 Salem man accused of abuse of corpse & murder Officers taking part in a drug investigation found a murder victim inside a Salem home Thursday and arrested one suspect.

01/20/2009 Sunwest's Jon Harder to step aside The Salem man who built Sunwest into one of the nation's larger senior housing companies, Jon Harder, will step aside because the controversy swirling around him has affected company's reorganization attempts

01/16/2009 Female 'Hoody bandit' suspect wanted for several bank robberies The FBI was looking for a serial bank robbery suspect known as the “hoody bandit” after a number of heists in the mid Willamette Valley.

Woodburn police chief's condition improving
A statement released by Woodburn police Friday indicated that Chief Scott Russell, who was critically injured in the Dec. 12 West Coast Bank bombing, continues to improve.

Gunman paid $2,000 in Eugene murder-for-hire plot The gunman in an alleged murder-for-hire plot last summer was paid $2,000 to carry out the assignment, police state in newly filed court documents.

01/15/2009 Convicted felon sworn in as new mayor of Sodaville The small town of Sodaville on Thursday swore in its new mayor, a convicted felon.

Salem credit union accounts compromised Salem Police said they’ve had more than ten reports since January 12th of Oregon Territory Federal Credit Union debit accounts being compromised.

01/14/2009 Supreme Court affirms Oregon child molester's sentence The Supreme Court has reinstated a lengthy prison term for a child molester, allowing judges discretion in sentencing criminal defendants convicted of multiple crimes.

01/13/2009 Armed robbers take over Salem bank The FBI was trying to identify two men who stormed into a Salem bank Tuesday morning in an armed takeover-style robbery.  Photos: Bank robbery

Salem police arrest lawyer, wife on drug charges
Authorities say a West Salem lawyer and his wife have been arrested on marijuana charges.

01/12/2009 Three arrested in Lebanon marijuana bust Detectives discovered an indoor marijuana growing operation in Lebanon, along with stolen property from a recent burglary.

01/09/2009

Burglary suspect makes bomb threat against Woodburn bank
A suspected burglar attempted to elude police Friday by making a bomb threat against the Woodburn Wells Fargo, less than a month after a fatal bank bombing.

No dogs allowed in Oregon capitol after remodel The new state Capitol policy banning dogs took effect Friday, and included the governor's office.

Salem boy leads police on high-speed I-5 chase
A minor from the Salem area led police on a high-speed chase down Interstate 5 for more than 40 miles before he was arrested.

01/08/2009 Salem parents jailed for beating kids with pipes Convicted of beating their children with pipes and other objects, they will spend at least two decades in prison.  Background: Son testifies in trial

01/07/2009

Salem man sentenced to 20 years for child porn
A Salem man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after police found more than 1,000 images of child pornography on his computer.

12/31/2008

Salem mom shook baby to death, police say
A 19-year-old Salem woman is being held without bail at Marion County jail, charged with murder in the death of her baby.
 More: Mom accused in infant's death

12/28/2008

Salem area tackles gang problems
After a lull of several years, state and local gang activity is rising and including younger kids.

12/27/2008 Salem mom accused of killing baby Salem police arrested a 19-year-old woman accused of killing her 2-month-old son while his father was away.

12/26/2008

Robbery motive in bank bombing, police say
A father and son accused of killing two Oregon officers in a bank bombing have pleaded not guilty.
 Raw video: Suspects in court

12/24/2008 Young woman shot in the buttocks near Corvallis Authorities say a 21-year-old woman was accidentally shot in the buttocks while skeet shooting 10 miles north of Corvallis.

12/23/2008 Heavy snow causing roofs & trees to fall Continued heavy snowfall mixed with rain has been too much for some people's roofs and trees to handle. How to safely get snow off your roof

12/20/2008

Deadly crash on Salem Parkway
Two vehicles crashed in slick conditions Salem Saturday evening, killing at least one person, authorities said.

Police mourn trooper killed in bomb explosion Hundreds of law enforcement officers and Oregon leaders paid tribute Saturday.  Also: Woodburn officer memorial

Salem parents convicted of beating children with pipes Two parents accused of beating their children with pipes and boards have been found guilty of most of the charges against them.

12/16/2008

Memorial for Woodburn police capt killed in bomb blast
With bagpipes playing, hundreds of officers mourned the slain police captain.
 Background: Father & son bomb suspects
 Photos: Memorial

12/17/2008 Teenager testifies dad used tent pole to beat sibling A teenage boy has testified that his father used the end of a 2-foot fiberglass tent pole with a dangling elastic cord to beat a younger sibling.  More: Couple charged with beating kids with pipe

12/16/2008 Trial opens for couple accused of beating kids with 2x4, pipe Marion County prosecutor Sarah Morris told jurors Monday that the children of Graydon and Robyn Drown were beaten with 2-by-4 boards, metal pipes, plastic pipes, spoons and whips.

12/14/2008 Oregon's ballot measure system under scrutiny The initiative and referendum system has been used more widely in Oregon than elsewhere, but it will be the target of increased scrutiny and possible new constraints in 2009.

12/12/2008 Father, son charged in deadly bank bombing Father and son face charges in the Woodburn bank bombing that could bring the death penalty.  More: No indication of motive

'Suspicious envelope' at Kulongoski's office turned over to FBI The Oregon governor's office was the latest to get a suspicious envelope, state police said Friday.

12/11/2008 Dad punches window in burning Silverton home to rescue children An 8-month-old boy and a 4-year-old girl were trapped inside the home until their dad punched out a window and reached in to rescue them.  Slideshow: Fire guts house

12/10/2008 Governor to meet with fasting war protestor from Corvallis Gov. Ted Kulongoski has agreed to meet with a Corvallis woman who has been fasting on the Capitol steps to protest a planned deployment of Oregon National Guard troops.  More: War protestor fasts on Capitol steps

12/09/2008

Massage therapist arrested for Portland New Year party murder
Police and federal marshals arrested 31-year-old Jerrin Lavazie Hickman at his work in Keizer on Monday.
 Background: New Year's murder

12/11/2008

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12/08/2008 Former Silverton cop gets 6 years for sexually abusing girl Tony Gonzalez changed his plea to guilty and was convicted of two counts of first-degree sex abuse and two counts of third-degree sex abuse.  Background: Officer accused

Man pistol-whipped by woman during carjacking in Woodburn
A man told police he was carjacked at gunpoint by a woman he tried to help Sunday night in Woodburn.

12/04/2008 Layoffs hit Salem Statesman Journal The Statesman Journal continues to downsize in the face of deteriorating advertising revenue and corporate pressure to trim its bottom line, and the latest round of layoffs was announced Wednesday.

12/02/2008 Diane Downs denied parole by board Downs instisted on her innocence during the hearing, but the board ruled she 'remained a danger' to society.  Video: Parole board hearing  Timeline: Diane Downs saga

Salem family's stolen van found but gifts still missing A van full of gifts stolen from a Salem family's driveway has been found, but all the gifts were gone, police said.  Background: KGW report on stolen van

11/28/2008 Salem SWAT team ends standoff with man threatening his mother The Salem SWAT team was activated to end an hours-long standoff with a man who threatened his mother with a rifle.

11/27/2008 Corvallis woman fasts on Capitol steps in war protest Michele Darr has spent the last 27 days on a hunger fast at the Oregon Capitol, protesting an upcoming deployment of National Guard soldiers.

11/26/2008 Lyons city administrator accused of throwing drinking party for minors The city administrator in the small town of Lyons, outside Salem, is accused of furnishing alcohol to minors and hosting a party in which several teens reportedly got drunk.

Salem family's van full of gifts for needy stolen The Anderson's van was parked in front of their Salem home and filled with hundreds of dollars worth of clothes, toys and household goods that they had planned to donate.  Video: KGW report on stolen van

11/25/2008

Salem teenagers carjacked at gunpoint
Two teenagers were robbed and carjacked at gunpoint in Salem early Monday, sheriffs said.

Holiday tree arrives at Oregon Capitol The 27-foot-tall noble fir was cut Thursday in the Tillamook State Forest and a 10-man crew moved it to Salem Monday.

11/24/2008 Gas mains turned off to much of downtown Salem Gas mains have been shut off to a large area of downtown Salem by the fire department.

Kulongoski says Oregon could be electric car leader Fresh from his Asian trade mission, Gov. Ted Kulongoski says Oregon is well positioned to be a prime market for the region's electric cars.

11/21/2008 Two people killed in fiery multi-car crash near Salem Two people were killed and two others injured in a crash involving three vehicles on Highway 51 west of Salem Friday morning.  Video: Charred crash scene

Sodaville residents upset over new mayor's felon background The new mayor of Sodaville hasn't even been sworn in yet and he already has a group of residents who want him recalled.  Video: KGW report on community reaction  Poll: Recall Harrington?

11/20/2008

Salem teen charged with murder & corpse abuse
Juan Carlos Silva, 18, was charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting of a man last month in the Salem area.
 Background: Teen couple arrested

11/19/2008 State braces for billion-dollar revenue shortfall State agencies face 5 percent cuts immediately to avoid a $142 million deficit in the current budget. Meanwhile, the Senate President forecasts a budget shortfall of $1.3 billion in 2009-11.  Poll: Best way to rebalance budget?

11/16/2008

Hero evacuates frat house seconds before explosion
The Corvallis Gazette-Times reported that eight students were watching the Beavers game when the frat president noticed a problem in the boiler room.
 Video: KGW report on explosion

11/15/2008 Salem man gets 25 years for killing Willamette U cook A 24-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for the shooting death of a Willamette University cook in 2007.

11/14/2008 Student protester in Salem tree cited for trespassing A University of Oregon student who spent part of this week camping in a pine tree protesting a federal plan to increase logging has been cited for trespass by state police.  Video: Watch KGW report

11/12/2008 Cross-dressing YMCA childcare worker has Salem parent upset A Salem parent wants answers from a local YMCA about its dress code for childcare employees.

11/11/2008 Obama racial slurs result in Salem students' discipline Several students have been discplined at West Salem High School for racially disparaging remarks involving President-elect Obama.

11/09/2008 Three men injured in Salem night club shooting When officers arrived at the scene early Sunday morning, they found three men suffering from gun shot wounds.