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18-Year Old Male Pulled from the Molalla River and Airlifted to OHSU

The victim was airlifted by Lifeflight to OHSU. He was listed as serious but stable by Paramedics.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Canby Fire was dispatched to an unknown medical incident on S. Railroad, in the City of Barlow, today at approximately 3:39 p.m.

Information given to rescuers enroute advised that an 18-year old male had been pulled from the Molalla River, and was being transported via ATV to the listed address, which was approximately 1/4 mile from where the situation occurred, according to Canby Fire Spokesman Troy Buzalski.

Canby Family Roused From Sleep by Raging Fire

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

(CANBY, Ore.) - A Canby family awoke to the sound of a raging fire and a smoke alarm this morning just after midnight.

"They looked out the window to find there storage shed fully involved in fire no more then a few feet from there home," Deputy Fire Marshal Todd Gary said.

Letter to the Editor Supports Single Payer Healthcare Reform

"The development and implementation of a national single payer healthcare system will also promote job growth by removing the cost of healthcare burden from businesses."

(CANBY, Ore.) - We feel compelled to write concerning national single payer healthcare reform. The current model of healthcare in this country is expensive, ineffective and clearly not working.

Change to an alternate system is essential. This is also an attempt to correct misinformation on the subject of single payer healthcare. The following is a summary of the main elements of the proposed bill by the U.S. Senate...

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.

Deputies Cleared in Fatal Shooting of 68-Year Old Marijuana Suspect (AUDIO)

Clackamas County Grand Jury exonerates deputies in March 4th fatal shooting.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - The Clackamas County District Attorneys Office says a Grand Jury has exonerated two Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies involved in the fatal shooting of a 68-year old Canby man March 4th.

Clackamas County Deputy District Attorney, John Wentworth, says Clackamas Deputy Brian Lister and Deputy Jesse Ashby, were cleared of any criminal wrong doing in the fatal shooting of 68-year old Hubert Henkel.

Kids Get Fishing Experience at Canby Pond

Changes at a local pond expand opportunities for kids to learn fishing techniques.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Oregon Fish & Wildlife brought a truckload of trout to the Canby pond Monday, March 16th, 2009. This delivery starts off the Spring hatchery trout fishery here, while launching some new, noticeable regulations.

Yellow ODFW signs inform anglers that the pond is now for the use of youth who are 17 and younger, and holders of any one of Oregons handicapped fishing permits.

1700 Canby High Students Evacuated Over Fire

Fire at Canby High School Triggers 1700 Student Evacuation - Suspicious Fire Prompts Concern

(CANBY, Ore.) - A manual fire alarm pulled at Canby High School Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. triggered a response that would lead to the evacuation of more than 1700 students.

Troy Buzalsky, Division Chief with Canby Fire, says Canby Fire units were immediately enroute; with crews learning via the school that there was a fire inside the girls restroom, in the 200 wing.

Man Killed by Deputies Serving Marijuana-Related Warrant Identified

A warrant for pot charges served at 10:30 p.m. on the rural Mulino home of two senior citizens led to the police shooting of one.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Three days have passed since a man was shot to death by deputies in Canby over marijuana related arrest warrants.

He has been identified as 68-year old Hubert Henkel.

Hawk Struck by Vehicle on Freeway

The raptor was extricated and taken to the Audubon Society for treatment.

(CANBY, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife trooper and Milwaukie-area man worked together to rescue a hawk that was lodged in the front section of the man's sport utility vehicle after it was struck Wednesday morning on Interstate 5.

"The hawk was transported by the trooper to the Audubon Society of Portland to be examined for its injuries," OSP Spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings said.