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Thursday News Report With Kevin Hays (AUDIO)

Here are today’s top stories from Salem-News.com With Kevin Hays Reporting...

(SALEM) - Word slowly spread Tuesday that the body of Private first class Thomas Tucker and that of a Houston soldier had been found in Iraq. Both were tortured.

Governor Kulongoski has ordered all flags at public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, in memory of 22-year-old Army Specialist Robert L. Jones, of Milwaukie.

Seven Marines and a sailor have been charged with murder in the April death of an Iraqi civilian, the Marine Corps said Wednesday.

Wednesday Mid-Day News Report With Kevin Hays (AUDIO)

(SALEM) - Private first class Thomas Tucker thrived on adrenaline, whether he was working construction in Oregon or manning checkpoints in Iraq. Word slowly spread Tuesday that his body and that of a Houston soldier had been found in Iraq. Both were tortured.

Monday News Report With Kevin Hays (AUDIO)

Here are today`s top stories from Salem-News.com with Kevin Hays reporting.

(SALEM) - Linn County Sheriff`s Office divers recovered the body of 13-year-old Maria Martinez Sunday just before 2:00 PM in Walter Wirth Lake at Cascade Gateway Park.

Since Friday, there have been four deaths on Oregon waterways.

Governor Kulongoski has ordered all flags at public institutions be flown at half-staff Monday, in memory of Private First Class Thomas Tucker of Madras.

Salem Police and Salem Fire Department will increase their enforcement of illegal fireworks this Fourth of July holiday.

Wednesday Morning News Report With Kevin Hays (AUDIO)

Here are today`s top stories from Salem-News.com I`m Kevin Hays reporting...

(SALEM) - The family of an Oregon soldier missing in Baghdad says it has heard no word from the military but a family spokesman says they are prepared for the worst.

Two 15-year-old Sprague High School students were arrested Tuesday for starting the fire in the girl's bathroom on Wednesday, the first of two suspicious fires in one week at the school.

Friday`s community enforcement and crime prevention event in east Salem, and Keizer led to 44 arrests. In addition, nearly 4 oz of cocaine were seized along with small amounts of other drugs.

Oregon Mourns a Soldier (AUDIO)

Local radio and TV stations are staying close to the story, hear reports from our news partner, Newsradio 1190 KEX in Portland, Oregon.

(MADRAS) - The family and friends of Army Private First Class Thomas Tucker of Madras, a soldier believed to have been killed in Iraq this week, say they appreciate the outpouring of support from people all around the nation.

U.S. Maj. Gen. William Caldwell said the remains found by U.S. troops were believed to be those of Thomas Tucker, 25, and Private First Class Kristian Menchaca, 23, of Houston, Texas.

Tuesday Morning News Report With Kevin Hays (AUDIO)

(SALEM) - Here are today`s top stories from Salem-News.com I`m Kevin Hays reporting...

An umbrella group that includes al-Qaida in Iraq claimed in a Web statement monday morning that it has kidnapped two U-S soldiers reported missing south of Baghdad.

A 22-year-old soldier from Milwaukie is dead, after an explosion in Iraq. Army Specialist Robert Jones was killed Friday in an ambush while on foot patrol in Baghdad.

Sprague High School was the scene of second arson fire within the last week. The first one happened Wednesday June 14th. Fire Spokesman Bill Holmstrom says it was set in the girl's bathroom.

Monday News Report With Kevin Hays (AUDIO)

(SALEM) - Here are today`s top stories from Salem-News.com I`m Kevin Hays reporting….

An umbrella group that includes al-Qaida in Iraq claimed in a Web statement this morning that it has kidnapped two U-S soldiers reported missing south of Baghdad.

Two public safety officers escaped serious injuries this weekend after their patrol cars were hit by suspected drunk drivers.

Summer vacation time is here once again, and for many Oregonians that means packing up the family and hitting Oregon roadways to get to their vacation destination.

Officers Escape Serious Injuries After Patrol Cars Hit by Suspected Drunk Drivers (AUDIO)

HEAR THIS STORY AND MORE SALEM-AREA NEWS FROM SALEM-NEWS.COM`S KEVIN HAYS ON NEWSRADIO 1190 KEX.

(SALEM) - Two public safety officers escaped serious injuries this weekend after their patrol cars were hit by suspected drunk drivers.

Keizer police Stg. David LeDay`s patrol car was rammed by 19-year-old Eric Gilmore`s 1985 GMC Jimmy early Saturday morning at Arcade Court and Larchwood Street NE.

The incident occurred when LeDay attempted stop Gilmore on suspected drunken driving. Gilmore fled Leday`s pursuit, and turned down a cul-de-sac.

Weekend News Report With Tim King (AUDIO)

(SALEM) - Here is the latest news from Salem-News.com`s Tim King...

Keizer Police sergeant David LeDay was fortunate Saturday, escaping serious injuries when a driver who police believed may be intoxicated, gave chase, then smashed his SUV into LeDay`s police cruiser.

Several climbers involved in a severe fall on Mount Hood were recovered by an Oregon National Guard helicopter crew Saturday from Salem`s 1042nd Medical Company. The climbing accident happened on the top of Crater Rock.

Oregon`s capitol city is home to one of the most radical, inspirational and durable Kickboxing instructor/champions in the nation. In fact, there may not be a tougher martial arts instructor alive.

Newly filed campaign finance reports suggest that Oregon's 2006 governor's race could be the most expensive competition for the state's top job in Oregon history. The candidates raised and spent more than $6 million in the primary.

Thursday Morning News Report With Kevin Hays (AUDIO)

HERE ARE TODAY’S TOP STORIES FROM SALEM-NEWS.COM, WITH KEVIN HAYS REPORTING...

(SALEM) - (Audio transcript)

SEVENTEEN STUDENTS AND TEN PARENTS FROM HOUCK MIDDLE SCHOOL HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR GOAL AND RAISED ABOUT 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THEIR DRAMA TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY.

NEARLY 8-THOUSAND ADDRESSES FROM THE 97301 ZIP CODE ARE BEING MOVED INTO THE NEW 97317 ZIP CODE.

ELECTRONIC FILES CONTAINING PERSONAL DATA OF UP TO 22-HUNDRED OREGON TAXPAYERS MAY HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED BY AN EX-EMPLOYEE'S USE OF A COMPUTER.