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ODFW Raises Coho Salmon Bag Limit on Upper Willamette

Fishery managers are projecting that 700,000 coho will return to the Columbia River this year, which would be the largest return since 2001.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Anglers may keep an additional coho salmon on the Willamette River and its tributaries above Willamette Falls under new rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Marion & Polk County Law Enforcement Leaders:
Invest in Early Education or Foot Bigger Prison Bill Later

D.A., police chief, sheriff support early learning to cut crime, prison expenses.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Currently in Oregon, there are nearly 22,000 incarcerated adults in jails and state prisons, with corrections costs exceeding $731 million every year.

Canal Creek Fire at Detroit Prompts Closures and Evacuations

With light winds and warm temperatures today, the fire is expected to push up-slope in this area of heavy timber and old-growth Douglas Fir.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The wildland fire reported at 6:00 pm last night about 8 miles southwest of Detroit has been named the Canal Creek Fire.

Ted Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, John Kennedy and President Roosevelt

What family has given more to the United States and the World?

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - The deaths of all of these was a tragedy for ALL Americans. I am personally taken back to April 1945. I was in fierce combat in central Germany when the death of President Roosevelt was announced.

Allegations Into Organ Trafficking Must be Investigated

The Swedish newspaper is standing by the story on the "macabre business".

(PALOS HILLS, Ill.) - A recent article raising questions whether the Israeli Defense Forces kidnapped, killed and culled organs from young Palestinian men caused a firestorm of controversy that ultimately pitted Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu against the Swedish government.

Police Investigate Sexually Motivated Attacks in NW Portland

The attacks have occurred between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Sex Crimes Unit are investigating several incidents that have occurred in Northwest Portland.

Police Investigate Fatal Log Truck Crash South of LaPine (PHOTOS)

The crash closed the highway's northbound lane for about four hours.

(LA PINE, Ore.) - Police say a log truck driver from Bend died Wednesday morning after driving off the shoulder of Highway 97 about four miles south of LaPine, and colliding with several trees.

Three Cougar Sightings Reported in Klamath Falls Neighborhood

The sightings were in the Keno-area, southwest of ‏town.

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.) - Oregon state officials have received information of three cougar sightings during the last three days in a Keno area neighborhood southwest of Klamath Falls.

President Obama`s Words About Passing of Senator Kennedy

"His fight gave us the opportunity we were denied when his brothers John and Robert were taken from us: the blessing of time to say thank you and goodbye - Barack Obama

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy.

Fire Crews Battle Wildfire Near Detroit

Citizens are asked to remain clear of the affected area so that crews can get in and attack the fire.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A fire was reported in the upper Elk Creek drainage area around 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, approximately 8 miles southwest of the town of Detroit, and about 2 miles west of Slate Rock.

The fire was estimated to be 35 acres in size. Fire resources are responding to the location at this time.