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Thousands of Dead Anchovies Could Cause a Smelly Problem for Seaside

Officials say that while this may not seem like a good thing, it is a good sign that anchovies along the Oregon coast are doing very well.

(SEASIDE, Ore. ) - Thousands of dead anchovies could cause a fowl smell in the coming days in the popular Oregon coastal town of Seaside.

That is because, this year there has been an unusually large run of the Northern Anchovy from the Pacific Ocean, which has caused oxygen levels in the Necanicum River to deplete enough to kill the fish.

Missing Ore. Mom Seen Buying Sleeping Pills, Other Items Before Vanishing

If you see Jennifer, or her vehicle, police say to immediately call 9-1-1.

(NEWBERG, Ore. ) - A missing Oregon mother from Dundee who has been the subject of a massive on the ground and social media search for her, and her vehicle, was caught on surveillance video purchasing Gatorade, a package of trail mix and a package of over the counter sleep aid pills from the local Rite Aide Drug store.

Since last Thursday, police have been working around the clock, along with friends, family members, and even complete strangers nationwide, trying to locate 38-year-old Jennifer Huston, or her vehicle, a dark green 1999 Lexus SUV with Oregon license WXH-011.

Police added new information late Tuesday on the vehicle, that it has a "U" shaped crack in the windshield on the passenger side and there is a Yakima Ski Rack mounted on the roof.

Oregon State Fair Needs 300 to 400 Workers

Some positions may have shifts before and after the 11-day fair.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - What better way to experience the Oregon State Fair than as an employee.

Job seekers ages 16 and older are encouraged to apply now for openings in admissions, food stands, parking and more. A recruitment event is set for 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, in the Pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE.

BE AWARE! Salem Streets Start to Close Tuesday Night for Salem Hoopla

All streets are expected to be reopened by Sunday at 8:00 p.m.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The City of Salem Public Works Department wants you to Be Aware! that some city streets will begin closing Tuesday night through Sunday for the Oregon National Guard Salem Hoopla 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

Drivers should avoid these areas or anticipate long delays due to congestion as organizers are expecting 800 teams and 700 volunteers to participate this year.

Missing Ore. Mothers Family, Friends to Hold Vigil Tonight

If you see Jennifer, or her vehicle, police say to immediately call 9-1-1.

(NEWBERG, Ore. ) - Family and friends of 38-year-old Jennifer Huston are still searching into day five both on the ground, and are continuing one of the biggest online searches in recent history on social media, to try and find the Oregon mother of two who vanished without a trace last Thursday after she left the families home to run errands.

Salem-News.com has learned that family and friends will hold a special service tonight at Hillside Church, 611 N Main Street, in Newberg, tonight at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Zach Elliot will be facilitating this service.

Hikers Risk Own Lives to Save Dog Missing for 22 Days

After calling police, the family went back to stay with the dog which was in a location with steep terrain, and with no easy way out.

(LEBANON, Ore.) - A Scio, Oregon couple is happy to have their family dog back home again after 22 days, thanks to a family out on a hike and the Linn County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue volunteers.

The Linn County Sheriff's office received a call on Saturday night around 7:45 p.m., of a possible lost hiker in the Cascadia area, just east of Lebanon.

Portland Police Asking for Public`s Help in Finding Missing Man

Anyone seeing Devin Gordon Singh is asked to immediately call 9-1-1.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public's help locating 30-year-old Devin Gordon Singh, missing since Sunday.

Singh is described as a male Indian, 6'1" tall, 170 pounds, brown hair with long dreads, hazel eyes, facial hair, a tattoo of "DTD" on the left side of his neck and an Indian symbol on his right interior forearm.

Oregon 2014 Football Season Preview: Running Backs

The other backs on the depth chart with extensive game experience are Kenny Bassett and Ayele Forde.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - In junior Byron Marshall and sophomore Thomas Tyner, the Ducks boast what NFL.com calls the best running back tandem in the Pac-12 entering the 2014 season.

Marshall was Oregon’s leading rusher in 2013 with 1,038 yards, despite missing most of the final two regular-season games due to injury.

Beavers Gibson, Puerto Rico Take Silver at Centrobasket

By virtue of Puerto Rico’s second-place finish, it qualified for both the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship for Women.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Oregon State senior guard Ali Gibson took home silver as a member of the Puerto Rican National Team at the recently completed FIBA Americas Centrobasket Femenino, which wrapped up on Saturday in Monterrey, Mexico.

In five games, Gibson was Puerto Rico’s third-leading scorer, averaging 8.4 points while also contributing 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals.

Arroyo`s Four Hits Lifts Volcanoes to Win over Eugene

After scoring nine runs in the series opener, Salem-Keizer picked up right where it left off on Monday night.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - Great pitching and tremendous offense have been reoccurring themes for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, during a second half of the season in which they have won five of their first six games.

The Volcanoes' offense produced 10 hits, and Jason Forjet allowed just three runs in six innings, as Salem-Keizer defeated the Eugene Emeralds 5-3 at Volcanoes Stadium.