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Jury Acquits Washington Man in Medical Marijuana Case

After nearly two years of relentless accusations and threat of jail time, it is now all a matter of history.

(PORT ORCHARD, Wash.) - A Washington man who being prosecuted for marijuana in spite of the fact that he is a legal, registered medical marijuana patient in Washington, has been acquitted by a jury. His wife was also arrested in the May 2007 raid at their home, and she previously pleaded guilty over pressure from the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office in Port Orchard.

Are Former Homeland Security Undersecretary Hutchinson`s Words a Death Sentence for American Kids?

Telling people a dangerous drug like methamphetamine is the same as pot is a dirty lie, why would the Arkansas legislator do it?

(SALEM, Ore.) - Misinformation and paranoia are the trademarks of anti-pot hysteria. It is sad in many ways, because police officers are told many things about marijuana in training that are not true. They believe what they are told, who in their shoes wouldn't?

Oregon Hiking Steps Forward at Pacific Crest Trail Fest

Discover Oregon's Pacific Trail at a special event later this month.

(SALEM, Ore.) - For anyone who has ever spent time on, or wondered what it would be like to set foot on the Pacific Crest Trail, this event is for you.

The annual Trail Fest arrives in Portland at the end of March. It hasn't been held here since 2005 and it won't be back in P-Town till 2013.

Seattle P-I to Publish Last Edition Tuesday

The Seattle P-I's story on their upcoming last day of print publication.

(SEATTLE, Wash.) - The Hearst Corp. announced Monday that it would stop publishing the 146-year old newspaper, Seattle's oldest business, and cease delivery to more than 117,600 weekday readers.

The company, however, said it would maintain seattlepi.com, making it the nation's largest daily newspaper to shift to an entirely digital news product.

"Tonight we'll be putting the paper to bed for the last time," Editor and Publisher Roger Oglesby told a silent newsroom Monday morning. "But the bloodline will live on."

Crude Prices Jump, but Gas Prices Hold Fairly Steady

Oregon's average for regular unleaded drops half a cent to $2.06 this week.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The price of crude oil reached its highest price in about two months this week, but drivers are not seeing any dramatic swings in gas prices.

Oregon's average for regular unleaded drops half a cent in the past week to $2.06, while the national average gains a penny to $1.94.

Former Oregon Guard Spokesman Arnold Strong Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

Celebrating a significant promotion with his wife Margaret, his two sons and his parents; Arnold Strong's new silver oak leaves were attached to his shoulders by his parents.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - "Ladies and gentlemen, I present Lieutenant Colonel Arnold Strong..."

A military officer whose face is familiar to Oregon and Washington residents was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel this week at the Fort Vancouver Barracks in Washington.

Coast Guard Cutter Healy to Depart for Arctic West Deployment

The mission will focus on a common goal of improving ecological understanding of the Bering Sea.

(SEATTLE, Wash.) - The Coast Guard cutter Healy is scheduled to depart its homeport here Wednesday for the three-month Arctic West 2009 deployment.

The Deployment supports the ongoing Bering Ecosystem Study; is a multi-year project sponsored by the National Science Foundation that studies the ecological processes of sea ice as it retreats through the Bering Sea.

President Obama Signs Illinois, Oregon and Washington Major Disaster Declarations

FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the states and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The President today declared major disasters exist in the States of Illinois, Oregon and Washington.

Federal aid is order to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe winter storms.

Vancouver Police Investigate Homicidal Stabbing

The name of the victim and suspect are not being released at this time as police and the Medical Examiners Office will be working to notify family members.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Vancouver Police responded to 405 Memphis Way at approximately 5:00 a.m. today over a disturbance at the residence.

Sergeant S. Creager with the Vancouver Police Major Crimes Unit says officers arrived and found a female victim who had been stabbed with an unknown weapon. The victim subsequently died.

Oregon Snow May Fall to Sea Level At The Beach (VIDEO)

Sticking snow will continue Above 500 Feet tonight and Thursday as a cold low pressure system moves into the Pacific Northwest, below 500 feet snow showers can be expected but little or no accumulation is expected.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A steady onshore flow of moisture combined with cold temperatures in the upper levels of the atmosphere continue to be the trigger for snow across the Cascades and Sierra Nevada.

Accuweather.com reports that by tonight, a foot or more of new snow will have fallen across the Washington and Oregon Cascades, while a general 3-6 inches of new snow is forecast for the mountains of northern California and northern parts of the Sierra Nevada above 5,000 feet.