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Head on Crash Kills Rider and Critically Injures Passenger

Investigators say it appears that speed may have been a factor in the collision.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies in Marion County say a Gervais motorcyclist was fatally injured in a crash Saturday at 11:22 a.m. Marion County Sheriff's deputies responded to a vehicle collision at 1665 South Boones Ferry Road in North Marion County.

A motorcycle driven by 23-year old Sonny John Munkel of Gervais, collided with a Chrysler minivan driven by 23-year old Miguel Angel Ramirez of Salem.

Ocean Salmon Fishers Reminded to Know the Rules Before Angling

Minimum sizes for coho are 16", Chinook – 24", and Steelhead -20"

(SALEM, Ore.) - In June, Ocean Salmon Sport Seasons began up and down the Oregon Coast. Ocean coho angling continues to improve with anglers on the north and central coast averaging one to two fish each.

As the catch rate improves, anglers are reminded of the rules relating to the ocean sport salmon seasons.

Railroad History Recalled at Antique Powerland Great Oregon Steam-Up

The former engineer became a very active member of the Willow Creek Railroad at Antique Powerland in Brooks because he needed a place to run the model engines he built while living in Napa Valley.

(SALEM, Ore.) - History is lived by men, and Ralph Jenkins of Stayton is one of those who is part of it. "I loved railroading since I was a baby," he said.

"I was lucky to get on after high school." Jenkins started working for the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1951 as a fireman after graduating from high school in San Francisco: "It was the first big job I ever had."

Op Ed: `Stupid` Police Policy
Produces Stupid Debacle
By Stupid MS-Mediation

Obama Enemies Now Intent On Seduction, Distractions.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - “Stupid” is as stupid does. Behavior and action in the public eye prove up what it is, by what it does and the consequences.

Surely in America today --after the past eight years of a very stupid “Presidential administration”--we are suffering from solid consequential proof of that common sense maxim --at high costs around the world.

Saturday a Busy Day for Forestry Fire Crews

Forecasts through much of the state are calling for high temperatures, low humidity, instability in the atmosphere, low to moderate east winds and the possibility of lightning in eastern Oregon.

(BEND, Ore.) - Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) fire crews are responding to two regions of the state to battle wildfires that started Friday.

Kevin Weeks with the Oregon Dept. of Forestry, says in eastern Oregon, the McGinnis Creek fire, located near Kimberly in Grant County, began Friday afternoon and has spread to 1,200 acres.

Traveling Wall and Field of Flags Mini-Documentary (VIDEO)

An exhibit of 1,000 Flags, honoring all who have served, and the traveling version of the Vietnam Wall, made for a memorable event in Albany.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - A spectacular tribute to the nation's military was in Albany last week at Timber Linn Park, which already has an area dedicated in honor of American veterans.

A miniature but complete version of the Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. was constructed on the Albany park grounds and thousands made the trip to pay honor to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while fighting in the Vietnam War.

Portland Fire Responds to Commercial Fire with Hazardous Materials Burning (PHOTOS)

Fire officials say in spite of the intensity, there were no civilian or firefighter injuries, nor any environmental damage.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to a commercial fire this afternoon at Energy Material & Recovery Incorporated located at 11535 North Force Avenue.

Natural Resources Defense Council Wants Study of Camp Lejeune Exposure and Health Outcomes to Continue

"We are writing to ask that you continue your important investigations of potential link between historical exposure to contaminated drinking water and adverse health outcomes among the residents of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina."

(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) - We recently published a series of articles about the National Research Council's sudden announcement regarding water contamination at the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeuene, North Carolina.

A Senior Scientist with the NRDC is speaking out about the federal government's sudden change of course that leaves so many Marines potentially out in the cold.

LOCATED SAFE - Missing Fishing Boat Crew Contacts Coast Guard

The Kay Ann was missing but Coast Guard officials are in contact and the crew is safe.

(ASTORIA, Ore.) - The crew of the 39-foot fishing vessel Kay Ann contacted the Coast Guard at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday. The crew of the Kay Ann were two hours from Astoria when they called to inform officials they were fine.

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Mellon, homeported in Seattle, and two C-130 Hercules search plane crews from Coast Guard Air Station Sacrame
nto, Calif., searched for the boat since late Thursday after the Kay Ann was reported overdue.

Pesticide-Free Parks are New Northwest Trend (AUDIO)

Neighbors are sometimes asked to help mulch or pull a few weeds in the park to eliminate the need for spraying...and there are other methods of weed control that don't involve chemicals.

(EUGENE, Ore. ONS) - When you visit a local park, you probably don't think much about what goes into keeping it looking good, day to day. But some people would rather not have their kids and pets romping in areas sprayed with weed-killers and pesticides.