Home Invasion Near Aumsville Under Investigation

Sheriff's Deputies and Aumsville Police Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

(AUMSVILLE, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a reported home invasion robbery which had just occurred at a rural residence located on Olney Street SE near Aumsville, Oregon. The deputies were sent to the residence at 2:42 PM.

Commander Jason Myers with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, says that upon arrival, deputies made contact with a 27-year old male victim who reported that two male suspects had entered the home at this location.

Investors Can Help Salem-News.com Change the Way America Receives News

It is time to seize the future of news in America.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If we as a society are not careful, then the same media groups that supply your evening news will soon be the only ones bringing Americans Web news, and the big business corporate media nightmare continues.

Salem-News.com is different, we can help get many Internet news businesses off the ground all over the nation, with honest and current information, unclouded by unscrupulous advertisers and Internet practices.

Male Circumcision Ineffective in HIV Battle According to New Future HIV Therapy Report

Salem-News.com called foul on the original reports that circumcision helped reduce HIV/AID's in Africa, now our belief is proven.

(WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana) - Promoting male circumcision in Africa is risky and dangerous and could lead to more HIV infections, warns a new paper published in the May issue of Future HIV Therapy.

Promoting circumcision will drain millions, possibly billions, of dollars away from more effective prevention strategies, and cause tens of thousands of infections and other surgical complications.

War Coverage Tim King in Afghanistan

Ask Dr. Leveque Only on Salem-News.com

Coast Guard Rescues Crew of Sinking Vessel (AUDIO)

Six men were rescued and one died after one vessel capsized and one began taking on water 25 miles northwest of La Push, Washington, today.

(SEATTLE) - The skipper of a pleasure craft contacted the Coast Guard today to request assistance after his boat began to take on water 28 miles west of La Push.

A USCG helicopter crew and a 47-foot motor lifeboat crew were launched in Washington, and a helicopter crew from Canada were launched to assist.

Salem Restaurant Dining Critic!

Salem's Cartoon Strip Only on Salem-News.com

Tax Break for Wealthiest Oregonians Exceeds Lost Timber Payments

It is estimated that Oregon's wealthiest 1 percent will get 63 percent of all 2009 tax cut dollars going to state taxpayers.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - As rural counties in Oregon grapple with the loss of federal timber payments, a new study out today estimates that the tax break enjoyed by the wealthiest Oregonians as a result of federal tax cuts on capital gains and dividends exceeds the amount of the counties' loss.

The preferential tax rates will slash more than $350 million from the 2009 tax bill of the wealthiest 1 percent of Oregonians.

State Grants Means New Off-Highway Vehicle for Law Enforcement

The BLM also will receive a $49,000 planning grant to continue an inventory of Medford District roads and off-highway trails.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Sheriff's offices in 11 Oregon counties will receive state All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Program grants from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to help pay for law enforcement in off-highway vehicle riding areas.

OPRD has awarded $7.84 million since July 1st, 2007 for riding area land acquisitions, law enforcement and emergency medical services, riding area operations and maintenance, area development, planning, and safety education.

Prosecutors: 9/11 Co-Conspirators Charges Referred to Trial

The charges allege a long-term, highly-sophisticated, organized plan by al Qaeda to attack the United States.

(GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba) - The Defense Department announced today that charges against five of the six detainees who are alleged to be responsible for the planning and execution of the attacks upon the United States of America on September 11, 2001 have been referred to trial by military commission.

Those attacks resulted in the death of 2,973 people, including 8 children.

Gas Prices Continue Record Setting Pace as Memorial Day Approaches

Each day seems to bring new record highs at the pumps. Will we see a national average of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded by Memorial Day?

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer driving season, is less than two weeks away, and gas prices continue to set new record highs almost every day.

AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says, "The statewide average for regular unleaded in Oregon jumps eight cents this week to $3.75, while the national average soars 12 cents to $3.73. The national average is just two cents shy of the peak price of $3.75 predicted by AAA earlier this year when crude oil surpassed $100 per barrel."

Female Oregon Soldier Killed in Iraq

She was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

(BAGHDAD, Iraq) - The Department of Defense reports that 24-year old Corporal Jessica A. Ellis of Bend, Oregon was killed May 11th supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Jessica Ellis reportedly died in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when her vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

Fatal Crash Sunday Near Dundee Leads to Arrest of Driver

Driver arrested over fatal traffic crash last weekend on Highway 99W south of Newberg.

(DUNDEE, Ore.) - Police arrested the driver of a car involved in Sunday afternoon's fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of a Dayton woman.

Carma Smith died when a vehicle driven by 26-year old Leonel Zurita Loeza crossed the center grass median on Highway 99W near Dundee, flew into the air and struck her car. Troopers arrested the man upon his release Monday afternoon from a Portland-area hospital.

'Blue Dog' Democrats Threaten Passage of GI Bill for Veterans

Lawmakers take aim at veterans over GI Bill that would allow them to attend college.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Last week, despite enormous momentum, a key vote was delayed by several members of the House of Representatives regarding the New G.I. Bill.

It was delayed until this week because conservative Democrats known as the "Blue Dogs" are contesting the return on investment or cost-benefit of rewarding veterans with academic advantages for their service.

Shooting Near Campus Places Portland College in Temporary Lockdown

The campus closure has been lifted, no students were hurt.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Community College officials closed the Cascade Campus of Portland Community College and placed it in lockdown after a shooting in an adjacent neighborhood. At this point the lockdown at the community college has been lifted.

Portland Police confirm that they were sent to the campus after at least one shot was fired near Killingsworth and Albina streets in North Portland.

Motorcycles, Music and Charity - Concert to Benefit Bradley-Angle House

Bradley-Angle House was the first domestic violence shelter on the West coast.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A charity concert is being held at the Milwaukie, Elks Lodge on May, 31st 2008 to benefit Bradley-Angle House. Six local indie bands have volunteered their time for the cause of raising money for this worthy cause.

The Portland Road Runners have partnered with the Milwaukie Elks Lodge and the Order of Thelemic Knights for the purposes of raising funds for Bradley-Angle House, Portland's oldest Women's Shelter. Lunch, dinner and all day family friendly concert will be provided to the public.

DNC: McCain on the Environment: Different Issue, Same Double Talk

The Democratic National Committee says once again, John McCain is trying to dress up his record to hide his "more of the same" agenda.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - While Senator McCain is now trying to change his rhetoric after months of running to the right on the campaign trail, he can't change the facts. He has consistently put the interests of his key campaign contributors ahead of environmental protection.

His campaign is being directed and funded by the same oil company lobbyists who crafted President Bush's energy policies.

Woman Dies from Injuries Sustained in Crash Last Month on Highway 224

The 22-year old woman died from injuries suffered in the April 25th crash.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Multnomah County Medical Examiner informed Oregon State Police that a Gladstone woman critically injured in a collision April 25th with a commercial truck on Highway 224 at Pheasant Court died Sunday at a Portland hospital.

The victim was pregnant at the time of the crash. Her baby boy was delivered at the hospital after the crash and is reported doing well.

Earthquake in China Leaves Thousands Dead, Some Buried (VIDEO)

China's state news agency estimates that 7,651 people have died from injuries suffered in the earthquake.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As many as 5,000 people were killed in China today during a major earthquake. The disaster that jolted southwestern China on Monday measured a magnitude of 7.8.

In China's Sichuan province alone, officials report an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 victims reported the Xinhua news agency said. The military was also dispatched to quake-hit areas.

UN Increases Food Aid for Cyclone-Stricken Myanmar

Cyclone Nargis washed away the homes of an estimated 1 million people.

(GENEVA) - The UN World Food Programme today said its food aid has reached more than 27,000 people in the areas of the Irrawaddy delta hit hardest by Cyclone Nargis, which left a path of death and destruction after striking Myanmar last week.

In an encouraging development, 28 tons of high-energy biscuits which arrived in Yangon on Friday are enough to feed 95,000 with first rations.

Man Faces Numerous Charges After Police Chase

The vehicle struck an apartment and the force of the knocked a child's bed several feet away from the wall, fortunately the child was not home when it happened.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just after midnight, a Marion County Sheriff's deputy says he attempted to pull over a suspected DUII driver at Lancaster Drive and Sunnyview Drive in Salem.

But the suspect failed to yield to the traffic stop and a chase lasting 8.4 miles ensued through Salem and into Keizer. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the attempt to elude officers ended abruptly.

Missing Daughter Shows up in Internet Porn, Family Uses YouTube to Find Her

A Nevada mother turns to YouTube to locate her missing daughter.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Michelle and Patrick Finger say they aren't going to stop trying to locate their daughter who unknowingly became involved with a convicted pedophile. Sadly, the only sight they catch of her now shows up on elusive Web porno sites.

Her mom says that two years ago, Angela was bright and sweet, and was very close to her family. But that all changed in a heartbeat.

Learning Not to be a Warmongering Nation

"In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution." - Thomas Jefferson.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Some strange truths have emerged as part of our society, that many of us never imagined or even saw coming.

If you look at the United States and its current government as a role model of how nations should behave, then you are seeing a manifestation of the dead opposite of everything we are taught in school and in church as American citizens, about how people are supposed to treat one another.

Skeletal Human Remains Found on Island in Willamette River

Anyone with information about missing persons should direct questions should contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies in Marion County responded to a report of possible human skeletal remains that were located on a small island in the Willamette River, between Salem and Independence, Oregon. The call came in around noon Sunday.

Sgt. Kristin Knutson with the Sheriff's Office says that at this time, deputies confirm that the remains are in fact human, and the investigation is continuing.

Dayton Woman Dies in Crash on Highway 99W

Witnesses said one car was being operated at a high rate of speed when it lost control, crossed the grass center median and became airborne.

(DUNDEE, Ore.) - A Dayton-area woman died Sunday afternoon when her car was struck by another vehicle that crossed the center grass median on Highway 99W between Dundee and Newberg.

Police say a third vehicle was also involved in the crash and investigators believe alcohol and speed were possible contributing factors in the deadly crash.

Disaster in Burma Drives Rice Prices Even Higher (VIDEO)

It is still unclear how much of Burma's production will be affected. The five hardest-hit Burmese states account for 65 percent of the country's rice output.

(RANGOON, Myanmar) - Damage from Cyclone Nargis may spread beyond Burma in the form of higher food costs throughout Asia and the rest of the world, experts say.

World rice prices, which have nearly tripled since the start of the year, could be pushed up further as aid agencies scramble for emergency supplies to replace Burma's lost crops.

Fatal Crash Kills One Near Dundee on Highway 99W

Motorists should avoid the area or expect delays. Highway 18 is open and has not been affected.

(DUNDEE, Ore.) - Oregon State Police are on the scene of a fatal traffic crash on Highway 99W near milepost 27. The area is about two miles north of Highway 18.

They advise that the highway is closed as a result of the crash. At this time the Oregon Department of Transportation is on the scene with a detour in place.