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Missing Oregon Mother Found Dead in Rural Yamhill County

While this is an active death investigation, there is nothing at this point to indicate foul play.

(SHERIDAN, Ore. ) - A property owner in rural Yamhill County found the vehicle, and police found the body at short time later of 38-year-old Jennifer Huston, who had been the target of a massive search online, in the air, and on the ground after she vanished after purchasing gas at a Newberg Circle-K/76 gas station around 6:32 p.m. on July 24.

The mother of two boys, ages 3 and 6, reportedly left her home in Dundee to run errands and told her husband she was feeling "stressed out".

Florence Man Killed in Crash on Ore. Highway 126W

OSP troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

(MAPLETON, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into an early Saturday morning single vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred along Highway 126W east of Mapleton.

At approximately 3:09 a.m., a Ford Escape driven by 68-year-old Raymond Mosley from Florence, was traveling westbound on Highway 126W near milepost 22.

Motorcyclist Dies After High Speed Crash Near Salem

Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A 53-year old male motorcyclist died Friday night when he was involved in a high speed crash on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Salem.

Oregon State Police spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings says at approximately 10:07 p.m., an OSP trooper patrolling on Interstate 5 near milepost 261 witnessed the operator of a 2009 Harley Davidson lose control while passing other vehicles at an estimated 90 - 95 mph.

Portland Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash near Portland Air National Guard Base

UPDATE: Portland Police have identified the man killed in the accident.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Portland Police are still investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred just after 5:00 p.m. on Northeast Cornfoot Road.

Preliminary information indicates that the rider was eastbound on Cornfoot Road when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a telephone pole.

Police Seeking Information on Sweet Home Woman`s Death

Anyone with information should contact the LCSO communications center at 541-682-4141.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - The Lane County Sheriff's office is asking for public's help in their investigation into the death of a Sweet Home, Ore. woman on July 9.

The sheriff's office says 36-year-old Heaven “Angel” King was found dead by hikers on Forest road 2212, about 38 miles east of Cottage Grove.

UPDATED: Police Identify Body Found in South Salem Park

This story has been updated with a statement from the family on 8/6/2014.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police have identified the man found dead inside Woodmansee Park in south Salem on July 2.

Salem Police spokesman Lt. Steve Birr says 27-year-old Andrew Betts, a transient, died from an accidental overdose of heroin.

Fatal Drowning at Scotts Mills Park East of Salem

Story is UPDATED with video from Tuesday's tragic accident.

(SCOTTS MILLS, Ore. ) - Just one day after a young teen from Salem lost his life in a drowning at three pools east of Salem, another man has lost his life tragically on Tuesday evening in a drowning at Scotts Mills Park.

Salem-News.com was on scene, and witnesses said a man in his 30's drowned near the parks falls.

Willamette Valley Firefighter Killed While Kite Surfing on Oregon Coast

The victim is identified as 49-year-old Wylie Dale Johnson Jr., from Dundee. According to TVFR, Johnson was a firefighter for 19 years with TVFR.

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore. ) - The Oregon State Police is investigating the death of a 49-year-old firefighter from the Willamette Valley in Lincoln City, Oregon.

Lincoln City Police and fire crews were dispatched Thursday afternoon, to the beach at Roads End State Park. The victim was apparently kite-surfing in the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean when the accident occurred.

Man Killed in Northeast Salem Stabbing

Video by Jerry Freeman Salem-News.com.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com was the first on the scene and to report that Salem Police were investigating a fatal stabbing in the 4700 block of Niles Ave NE Thursday afternoon.

One witness tells Salem-News.com that Salem police officers and Salem firefighters tried valiantly to safe the victim by performing CPR and rendering other medical aid, but they were not successful.

One Person Dead After Stabbing in NE Salem

UPDATE: One adult male was killed, and another adult male is being detained by police during the investigation.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com is on scene of a fatal stabbing in the 4700 block of Niles Ave NE.

Salem Police say one person has been detained in the incident, and there are no other suspects currently being searched for. Salem Police have closed off the area, and residents are leaving their homes and nobody is being allowed into the area, until police have concluded their investigation.