Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with oregon www.salem-news.com 2013 Police say a man and women were kidnapped at knife point yesterday. At approximately 2:30 a.m., May 15 2013, North Precinct officers responded to the area of Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Going Street on the report of a male and female screaming on the street. http://salem-news.com/articles/may162013/knifepoint-kidnap.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may162013/knifepoint-kidnap.php Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:00 PDT The Oregon Senate today passed a bipartisan bill designed to protect the privacy rights of employees and job applicants. House Bill 2654B, which passed on a 28-1 vote with one excused, prohibits a current or prospective employer from demanding access to a private social media page... http://salem-news.com/articles/may142013/oregon-social-media.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may142013/oregon-social-media.php Tue, 14 May 2013 23:47:00 PDT The man sought by police for the fatal shooting of 33-year old Anton Lashawn Hill last Wednesday, 30-year old Bradley Caro O'Rourke, turned himself in today. O'Rourke was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Murder, Attempted Murder and Assault in the First Degree. http://salem-news.com/articles/may102013/shooting-arrest.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may102013/shooting-arrest.php Fri, 10 May 2013 21:32:00 PDT State police troopers from the Pendleton Area Command say one person died this morning at approximately 8:50 a.m. when two vehicles collided n SR Hwy 11 at MP 20 near Pendleton, Oregon. The occupants of the other vehicle either were not injured, or suffered minor injuries. http://salem-news.com/articles/may102013/fatal-mva.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may102013/fatal-mva.php Fri, 10 May 2013 21:17:00 PDT High School. Who remembers it fondly or without some form of amused chagrin at how awkward it was for us? Who can say it was an entirely positive experience, from which we grew and developed, (like all our dorky counselors promised us we would) to become successful, well adjusted and contributing adult members of society? http://salem-news.com/articles/may102013/high-school-lies-tgk.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may102013/high-school-lies-tgk.php Fri, 10 May 2013 18:50:00 PDT When Oregonians can rototill their gardens in March, but then have to water their lawns all throughout April and May, you know it’s drier than usual. Experts say that through May 10, it has been the driest start to the year on record at the Eugene and Salem airport weather stations... http://salem-news.com/articles/may102013/dry-oregon.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may102013/dry-oregon.php Fri, 10 May 2013 17:44:00 PDT The Lake Oswego Police Department answered a call at about 6:45 a.m. today, from a resident in the 2800 block of Overlook in Lake Oswego, who reported a cougar sighting in the rear yard of the family home that opens into a large green space. The youth reported seeing what he described as a cougar climbing down from a tree and running into the open space as he let the family's dog out early in the morning. http://salem-news.com/articles/may092013/cougar-sighting.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may092013/cougar-sighting.php Thu, 09 May 2013 22:54:00 PDT Loving sons and daughters looking for thoughtful ways to show affection for moms this year should think twice before opening up hearts and wallets. A recent survey from the National Retail Federation estimates that total Mother’s Day spending will reach $18.6 billion in 2013, and scammers will employ all sorts of tricks to fool consumers. http://salem-news.com/articles/may092013/bbb-scams.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may092013/bbb-scams.php Thu, 09 May 2013 16:22:00 PDT This was the last of the 3 Round Table meetings we attended before Richard Koenig's scheduled trial the 14th of this month, May 2013. The other 2 prior meeting were taped and recorded by Jerry Freeman with Salem-News.com. http://salem-news.com/articles/may082013/richard-koenig.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may082013/richard-koenig.php Wed, 08 May 2013 20:23:00 PDT The Oregon House today passed a bill that confirms a 2009 policy reducing the amount of coal in Oregon’s power supply. SB 242 was approved by a vote of 44-15. “We are gratified that legislators reaffirmed Oregon’s emissions performance standard,” said CUB Executive Director Bob Jenks. http://salem-news.com/articles/may082013/salem-coal-law.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may082013/salem-coal-law.php Wed, 08 May 2013 18:36:00 PDT Oregon State Police (OSP) Detectives are requesting assistance from the public in locating a possible witness to the Officer Involved Shooting. The shooting occurred in Southeast Salem on April 23, 2013. http://salem-news.com/articles/may082013/deputy_shooting.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may082013/deputy_shooting.php Wed, 08 May 2013 15:44:00 PDT Subcontractors who worked for Multnomah County misused stimulus money on a picnic, bowling alley rental fees and other mortgage-related costs, says a report by the U.S. Office of Inspector General. The money was supposed to help low-income residents. http://salem-news.com/articles/may062013/multnomah-stimulus.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may062013/multnomah-stimulus.php Mon, 06 May 2013 20:55:00 PDT There was a Hit & Run accident on Mission Street Sunday evening, where a tow truck driver who was loading a vehicle to be towed was struck by a passing vehicle, which then fled the area. The driver for Affordable Towing, was wearing his orange safety vest and had all emergency lights activated when the accident occurred. http://salem-news.com/articles/may062013/hit-and-run.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may062013/hit-and-run.php Mon, 06 May 2013 14:56:00 PDT Integrity is a signpost that sits at the fork in the road. One fork takes the high ground, bound by the officers sworn oath to “protect” and the US Constitution, which mandates police behavior. The other fork is the road to, the 'end justifies the means' ideology. http://salem-news.com/articles/may052013/police-integrity-dd.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may052013/police-integrity-dd.php Sun, 05 May 2013 12:29:00 PDT Motorcycle season has returned, and there could be no argument if you were anywhere close to the Oregon State Capitol on Saturday. Oregon motorcyclists met by the hundreds in observance of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, as proclaimed by Governor John Kitzhaber. http://salem-news.com/articles/may052013/oregon-motorcycle-awareness.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may052013/oregon-motorcycle-awareness.php Sun, 05 May 2013 01:33:00 PDT Police say a 14 year old led officers on a high speed pursuit, the driver, at speeds up to approximately 115 miles per hour. The chase ended when the wheels were completely ground off, forcing the car to a stop, unable to move any further. http://salem-news.com/articles/may042013/grind-chase.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may042013/grind-chase.php Sat, 04 May 2013 14:03:00 PDT Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers shot a female suspect Friday night after a pursuit that they say began around 6:40 p.m., in the Scappoose area. "At the conclusion of the pursuit an adult female suspect was reportedly shot by an OSP officer. The involved OSP officer was not injured," the OSP news release state. http://salem-news.com/articles/may042013/officer-shooting.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may042013/officer-shooting.php Sat, 04 May 2013 01:09:00 PDT The chair of the Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs this month officially apologized to Gov. John Kitzhaber for making racially insensitive comments about Black students and their families during a public hearing. Meanwhile, state officials have still never explained why they booted two men off the Oregon Commission for Black Affairs last year... http://salem-news.com/articles/may032013/oregon-racism-ll.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may032013/oregon-racism-ll.php Fri, 03 May 2013 12:09:00 PDT Officers from the Salem Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Ballyntine Rd S. south of Kuebler Blvd. S. at t 3:25 p.m. When they arrived, they found a 1996 Nissan 4-door sedan had left the roadway and had collided with approximately 300 feet of cyclone fencing. http://salem-news.com/articles/may022013/salem-sprague-mva.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may022013/salem-sprague-mva.php Thu, 02 May 2013 23:59:00 PDT Salem Police stopped a van Monday which they say was used in an early Saturday morning string of robberies. The driver, Robin Templeton, was arrested on two counts of Robbery II. Police are still seeking a second woman, 24 year old Roberta Hudson. http://salem-news.com/articles/may012013/robbery-arrest.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may012013/robbery-arrest.php Wed, 01 May 2013 12:35:00 PDT Today, the Oregon State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 833 – Oregon’s bipartisan Safe Roads Bill by 38 to 20. The bill now goes to Governor Kitzhaber for a signature making Oregon the 5th State in the Nation to create a temporary driver’s card. http://salem-news.com/articles/may012013/causa-bill.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may012013/causa-bill.php Wed, 01 May 2013 10:26:00 PDT A proposal to tax fuel efficient cars could be getting some mileage in the Oregon legislature. Though the bill that would put a per-mile fee on cars that get 55 miles to the gallon or more still sits in committee, it’s far from dead. http://salem-news.com/articles/april292013/taxing-efficiency-ss.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april292013/taxing-efficiency-ss.php Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:04:00 PDT Salem Police responded to a pedestrian versus car traffic crash at Lancaster Dr. NE & Sunnyview Rd. NE late Saturday. On male adult pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and was transported to Salem Hospital with life threatening injuries, Salem Police stated in a news release. http://salem-news.com/articles/april292013/ped-crash-jf.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april292013/ped-crash-jf.php Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:54:00 PDT The Douglas County Major Crime Team is investigating the homicide of an unidentified adult female found Sunday morning. Her body was located in the vicinity of Winchester Bay Wayfinding Point located along Highway 101 about three miles south of Reedsport. http://salem-news.com/articles/april292013/homicide-reedsport.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april292013/homicide-reedsport.php Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:22:00 PDT Former prison guard turned Whistleblower William Coleman, is in the process of filing criminal charges with Oregon State Police, against twelve state officials with the Oregon Dept. of Corrections (DOC). Coleman alleges these 12 were directly involved in a complex ongoing pattern of criminal activity when he was a corrections officer at the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP). http://salem-news.com/articles/april282013/coleman-files-tk.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april282013/coleman-files-tk.php Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:24:00 PDT An Oregon woman is trying desperately to locate her missing dog. Joy Graves says Monito-o has been missing 17 days now. "He is my Mobility Service Dog, registered with the US government. My Father instructed me to get him before he died as security for my family." "He is my Mobility Service Dog, registered with the US government. My Father instructed me to get him before he died as security for my family." http://salem-news.com/articles/april272013/stolen-dog.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april272013/stolen-dog.php Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:30:00 PDT In July of 2012, a group of Oregon State University students traveled to the small village of Lela, Kenya, to help the community gain access to safe water. The story of their journey will be told in Kel Wer ("to bring song" in the native Dholuo language), a documentary that will debut at Kearney Hall on Tuesday, April 30. http://salem-news.com/articles/april252013/kel-wer-osu-film.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april252013/kel-wer-osu-film.php Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:24:00 PDT Emergency personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Salem. The location is reported to be near the intersection of Fircrest and Wiltse SE. The law enforcement agency involved in the shooting is the Marion County Sheriff's Office. http://salem-news.com/articles/april232013/officer-shooting-jf.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april232013/officer-shooting-jf.php Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:17:00 PDT A 21-year old Salem man was arraigned in Marion County Circuit Court on April 22 for the April 6 murder of Andrew Entizne. Salem Police responded to the area of Fairway Ave and Rees Hill Rd SE at approximately 3:00 am on April 6 to investigate reports of gunshots in the area. http://salem-news.com/articles/april232013/murder-arraignment.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april232013/murder-arraignment.php Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:10:00 PDT Yesterday, Marion County Deputies worked into the late evening investigating the death of a 4-year old child from Donald. They originally responded to a report of a gunshot being fired in a residence in the 10000 block of Main Street NE, in Donald. http://salem-news.com/articles/april222013/gun-death-child.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april222013/gun-death-child.php Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:26:00 PDT