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Oregon AG Files Lawsuit Against Makers of 5-Hour Energy Drinks

The lawsuit alleges that the companies repeatedly violated the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act by making deceptive and misleading claims about their 5-hour ENERGY products.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Thursday, filed a lawsuit against Living Essentials and Innovation Ventures, the makers of the energy drink 5-Hour ENERGY.

Salem Fire Department Welcomes 15 New Firefighter-Paramedics

The graduation marks the successful completion of an intensive 14-week firefighter academy.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Salem Fire Department is welcoming 15 new firefighter/paramedics after their successful completion of the department's firefighter academy.

Santiam Canyon Stampede Kicks-Off Thursday Night

Full Schedule of Events and Where to Buy Tickets Inside This Story.

(SUBLIMITY, Ore. ) - The 2014 Santiam Canyon Stampede kicks-off Thursday and runs through Saturday at the Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds, 11880 Sublimity Road, just 10 miles east of Salem.

The Santiam Canyon Stampede was established in 1997 as a PRCA sanctioned rodeo. Following the 1999 season the rodeo was purchased by the community and re-organized as a nonprofit corporation.

Suspicious Man Approaching Women in Downtown Portland

The suspect claims to be a security guard in the area of OMSI and the new Tillikum Crossing bridge over the Willamette River.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Portland Police Central Precinct officers have taken two reports this week about a suspicious man approaching women and, in one case, inappropriately touching them.

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.

Israel, Hamas Keep Fighting as Ceasefire Agreement Falls Apart

In overnight attacks, Israel said it had bombed 25 sites in Gaza.

(JERUSALEM) - The Israeli military says it has resumed airstrikes on Gaza after Hamas militants violated a de-escalation brokered by Egypt.

Military spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner says that after holding its fire for six hours Israel has "resumed operational activities." The military says that during the six hours Gaza militants fired about 50 rockets all over Israel. No injuries were reported.

Bob`s Fans Rejoice! Bob`s Booth Part of Salem Hoopla

Mark your calendars now! Full event schedule and parking information for this year's Hoopla event inside.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - If you missed out on getting a preview of Bob’s Hamburgers at the Marion County Fair, well never fear, because Salem-News.com is pleased to be the first to announce that the Bob’s booth will be part of this year's addition of the Oregon National Guard Hoopla in downtown Salem.

Gina Dankenbring says the Bob’s booth will be right in front of the Oregon State Capitol and will be open all four days on the event, which runs July 31st thought August 3rd.

Salem Man Sleeps While Home Catches Fire

Residents should check their smoke detectors and replace if needed.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Just before 8:00 a.m. Monday morning, Marion County Fire District #1 firefighters where called to the intersection of Hollywood and Leafwood Ave NE in Salem for smoke showing from a home.

Arriving firefighters quickly extinguished a small fire on the outside of the home that was just starting to work its way into the attic. While firefighters were searching the structure they found one resident sleeping and assisted him outside unharmed.

Lightning-Caused Fires Burning Throughout Willamette National Forest

Two new fires were detected Monday afternoon were on the McKenzie River Ranger District.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Firefighters continue to respond to reports of over 65 lightning sparked fires from storms that crossed over the Cascades Sunday.

Most of the fires are small, ranging from a single burning tree to less than ¼ acre in size. Six new fires were found this afternoon. The largest fire on the forest, the Bingham Complex, is located on the Detroit Ranger District.

Suspect Pulls Gun on Salem Target Store Employees

Do not attempt to contact the suspect he is believed to be armed and dangerous.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Marion County Sheriff's detectives are seeking the public help in locating a suspect who they say pulled a firearm on security officers after a theft at the Salem Target store on Center Street, Monday afternoon.

Marion County Sheriff's spokesman Sergeant Chris Baldridge says the suspect is a white male, in his 30's, approximately 6'3, 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.