Home Invasion Near Aumsville Under Investigation
Salem-News.comSheriff'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.
Male Circumcision Ineffective in HIV Battle According to New Future HIV Therapy Report
Salem-News.comSalem-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.
Coast Guard Rescues Crew of Sinking Vessel (AUDIO)
Salem-News.comSix 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.
Tax Break for Wealthiest Oregonians Exceeds Lost Timber Payments
Salem-News.comIt 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
Salem-News.comThe 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
Salem-News.comThe 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
Salem-News.comEach 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."
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Female Oregon Soldier Killed in Iraq
Salem-News.comShe 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
Salem-News.comDriver 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.
Shooting Near Campus Places Portland College in Temporary Lockdown
Salem-News.comThe 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.
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