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Oregon Proposal to Tax Fuel Efficient Cars Gains Speed

To date, there are 1,200 cars registered in Oregon that would meet the 55 miles per gallon criteria.

(SALEM) - 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.

Dark Clothing and Alcohol - Factors in Weekend Pedestrian Crash

The young man was struck on Lancaster Blvd. NE.

(SALEM) - 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.

Deputies Respond to Fatal Crash Involving a Child

It doesn't appear the car made any attempt to stop during this incident.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Sheriff's Deputies respond to a crash where an 11-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle while she was in her front yard. The girl did not survive her injuries.

Deputies discovered there were two separate crash locations...

Salem High School Teacher Dies in Three Vehicle Crash

Emily Campbell, an English teacher at North Salem High School, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

(DALLAS,OR) - Oregon State Police say a three vehicle fatal traffic crash occurred on Highway 22W Friday shortly after 7:00 a.m.

Investigators say a pickup westbound on Highway 22W crossed the center line....

Portland Police Arrest Singer `Beth Ditto` for Disorderly Conduct on North Mississippi Avenue

Singer from the band Gossip was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Officers say 32-year-old Mary Beth Patterson was standing in the middle of the street with her arms extended from her sides like an airplane.

She is a member of the band 'Gossip'' and best known for the stage name 'Beth Ditto'.

Wanted Fugitive Arrested After Facebook Search Confirms Identity During Traffic Stop

Press release from Oregon State Police.

(LAKE OSWEGO, OR) - A wanted fugitive was arrested Sunday afternoon with the help of a social media Website.

An Oregon State Police trooper determined the man's true identity through a Facebook search using an in-car OSP mobile data terminal (MDT) computer.

Marion County Man Strikes Power Pole, Dies in Crash

Jacob Abbas was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene from his injuries.

(SALEM) - A 26-year old Marion County resident died in a single car crash on Talbot Road SE in Jefferson early this morning.

Marion County deputies were called to the crash at 12:29 a.m. Sergeant Todd Moquin was the first law enforcement officer to arrive at the scene, however another local man had already taken the pulse of the deceased.

Driver of `Lookalike` Police Car Arrested and Cited for Numerous Traffic Violations

Deputies found no evidence that Winfrey was attempting to pull over cars to contact drivers and falsely represent himself as a police officer.

(SALEM) - A 27-year old Washington resident was arrested and released on a citation after deputies caught him driving recklessly on Interstate 5 Saturday morning.

Around 9:24 a.m., a deputy spotted a car traveling at a high rate of speed, with white and amber flashing lights in the front windshield, and flashing blue lights in the grill.

TriMet Driver Assaulted at Jantzen Beach - Two Arrested

Problems erupted from a dispute over bringing a dog onto the bus.

(PORTLAND, OR) - This afternoon, Sunday March 10, 2013, at 1:40 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to North Precinct responded to the Jantzen Beach shopping center on the report of an assault to a TriMet driver.

Train Versus Truck Crash Near Brooks sends Driver to Hospital

The driver was departing a loading dock.

(SALEM) - A 56-year old truck driver was hospitalized following a collision between his truck and freight train, near Brooks Friday morning.

Marion County Deputies were called at 10:09 a.m. The collision occurred on private property 200 yards north of the railroad crossing on Brooklake Road NE in Salem.