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Clackamas County Sheriff`s SAR Personnel Identify Injured Climber (PHOTO SERIES)

54-year old John Robert Creager of Milwaukie, Oregon was successfully attended to by rescue personnel after he fell 500' while climbing at the 10,600' level of Mount Hood earlier this morning.

(MOUNT HOOD, Ore.) - Sheriff Craig Roberts and members of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit say they wish to acknowledge the exceptional team work, finesse and courage rescue personnel exhibited – once again – so heroically on Mount Hood this weekend.

Climber Rescued From Mount Hood by Clackamas County SAR (PHOTOS)

A successful rescue demonstrates skills of area emergency response teams.

(MOUNT HOOD, Ore.) - A 34-year old female climber was injured while ascending Mount Hood, near Crater Rock early Saturday morning. Clackamas County 9-1-1 received an emergency cell phone call at 5:20 a.m. from a member of the 10-person climbing party on Mount Hood.

It was reported that falling ice and debris had struck Jessica M. Deans, a member of their climbing party, causing injuries to both her legs; however, the injured party was conscious and breathing.

Sun Will Shine on This Year`s Detroit Fishing Derby

If the forecast holds together, there may not be a better place to be this weekend than Detroit Lake.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - The Annual Detroit Fishing Derby has landed on a spectacular weather weekend this year! With high’s near 80 on Saturday and Sunday, this promises to be a gorgeous time to be on the lake.

The Derby starts Friday May 15th and goes through Sunday the 17th. Registration and fish entry is from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday the last fish is counted at 2pm sharp. The registration fee is $12 for adults and $7 for kids.

Rangers, Conservation & Anti-Violence Groups Seek National Park Gun Ban

President Obama is called upon to keep American families and wildlife safe in National Parks.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - In a letter sent to President Obama today, park rangers, The Humane Society of the United States, Violence Policy Center and other groups, asked for the president’s help in stopping efforts to allow loaded rifles, shotguns, and semi-automatic weapons in America’s national parks—risking the safety of American families and wildlife.

To curry favor with the National Rifle Association, Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) this week sponsored an amendment to H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009.

Hundreds of Salem & Keizer Residents Join Walking Bridge Parade (VIDEO)

Salem bought the bridge for a dollar approximately five years ago, and Saturday it became reality.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The sun came out for a wonderful celebration Saturday in Salem as hundreds gathered for the dedication of the city's new walking and bike bridge.

The new attraction is based on the city's historic railroad bridge that has been unused for years.

ODFW Offers Tips for Avoiding Problems With Bears

A wildlife biologist says a few precautions can prevent most of the problems that people have with bears.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - Spring is a time of renewal in Oregon and around the Pacific Northwest. It is also the time of year when bears wake up from their long winter naps and come out of their dens to look for food.

Unfortunately, many of these animals get themselves into trouble by looking for meals in all the wrong places – porches, sheds, garages, garbage cans, barbecues, kennels and bird feeders, where they can become a nuisance … or worse.

Historic Salem Railroad Bridge Will Open for Public Use

A family-friendly event to open Salem's new pedestrian and bicycle bridge.

(SALEM, Ore.) - After a year of construction and several years of planning, Salem's historic Union Street Railroad Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge will open to the public on Saturday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m.

Oregon`s North River Marine Runs Aground Hard

Times are tough for recreational manufacturers, but if the accusations I have read are true, panic and desperation once ruled the sales end here, by one man. He was at every inventory check previously, always in the room.

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - Recent events in Roseburg Oregon are keeping thousands of boaters attentive to the Oregon boatmakers' developing news; none of it too good.

Canby Pond Youth Angling Event Set for Saturday (VIDEO)

Youth Anglers Enhancement Project on April 4th 2009 is a fun and educational event for kids.

(CANBY, Ore.) - The new youth and handicap fishery at the Canby Pond has already proven successful in the eyes of its many supporters, including Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Many young fishers have already enjoyed successful trips, and the season has just begun.

Six-Year Old Girl Nabs a Trout at Canby Pond (VIDEO)

Catching a fish on this day means another notch in a little girl's fishing pole, and great stories to share at school.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Oregon kids and handicap permit holders who like to fish have a fantastic opportunity waiting for them at the Canby Pond.

Youngsters like Penny Olheiser are taking advantage of recent changes that mean the pond can only be used by kids and Oregon handicap permit holders; many of whom are veterans.