This evening just before 9:30 p.m., a Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Deputy was conducting a traffic stop at North Syracuse Street and North Philadelphia Avenue when he heard several gunshots being fired nearby. Portland Police Officers responded to the area and spoke with witnesses who also reported hearing gunshots in the area. Several police officers and a K-9 unit conducted an area check to search for the source of the gunshots and eventually located two subjects at a building in the 7200 Block of North Burlington Avenue that were responsible for the gunshots. Both subjects have been detained at this point as the investigation continues.

At this point in the investigation, there are no gunshot victims and no property damage has been discovered and it is not believed that the gunshots were intended to harm anyone.

Additional details will be released as they are made available.

For onscene media, Sergeant Bob Gorgone is available for interviews.

The Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team is looking for additional witnesses to come forward in the traffic crash that left 26-year-old Cody Michael Hermeling of Portland in critical condition. The crash occurred on Wednesday September 1, at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 7000 Block of Northwest Saint Helens Road.

The drivers of the other vehicles involved have been identified as 28-year-old Joseph Dymacek Huwe of Oregon City, driving a burgundy 2001 Dodge Stratus 2-door; and, 45-year-old Laurel Lyn Porter-Epp of Portland, driving a light blue 2003 Dodge Caravan. Hermeling was driving a 1991 Subaru Legacy 4-door.

Investigators are looking for any information about these vehicles speeding or driving into oncoming traffic prior to the accident.

Anyone with information about this accident should call Officer Barry Busse at (503) 823-2103.

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The Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team is continuing the investigation into a traffic accident that occurred in the 7000 block of Northwest St. Helens Road at approximately 6:30 p.m. this evening. A red Chrysler traveling Northbound on Northwest St. Helens road near mile post 6 collided with a van traveling the same direction. After colliding with the van, the red Chrysler then struck a gray Subaru that was traveling in the on coming Southbound lanes of Northwest St. Helens Road. The collision between the Chrysler and the Subaru sent the Subaru off the roadway and into a nearby ditch. The occupant of the Subaru is still in critical condition at a local hospital.

The names of those involved in tonight's accident have not been released and no citations have been issued. Traffic Division Investigators determined alcohol was not a factor. The Portland Police Traffic Division is asking that anyone who may have witnessed this accident contact Officer Busse at 503-823-2103

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At approximately 6:30 p.m. on September 1, 2010, Portland Police North Precinct officers responded to the 7000 block of Northwest St. Helens Road on the report of a vehicle collision. When officers arrived they learned three vehicles were involved in an accident. One vehicle left the roadway and went into a ditch.

The initial investigation revealed the vehicle that went into the ditch was traveling toward downtown Portland from the St. John's Bridge on Northwest St. Helens Road. The occupants of a van traveling toward the St. Johns Bridge on Northwest St. Helens road told police a vehicle came from behind their vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. That vehicle went into oncoming traffic and then cut back into the lane in front of their van. That vehicle lost control and hit the first vehicle sending it off of the roadway and into the ditch. The victim from that vehicle was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. There were three other persons involved in this collision with minor injuries.

Northwest St. Helens Road is closed in both directions as the Portland Police Major Crash Team continues this investigation. The names of the victims have not been released and more information will follow at the completion of this investigation.

****UPDATE COMPOSITE ATTACHED***

On Septemter 2, 2010 Vancouver Police Detectives met with the victim at the hospital and developed a composite of the suspect in Monday's assault.

Anyone with information on the identity of this person or who was in the vicinity of the attack and may have information on this incident is asked to contact Vancouver Police Det. Wally Stefan at (360) 487-7425.


**UPDATE TO CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TIPS**

On August 30, 2010 at approximately 7:15 p.m. Vancouver Police responded to the report of an assault in the area of 8th/Columbia. The 28 year old victim is walking in the area and is approached by an unknown black female who engages her in a brief conversation and then throws the contents of a cup she is holding into the victim's face. The victim reports the liquid from the cup caused burning to her skin. She was wearing sunglasses at the time and it did not appear that the liquid got into her eyes.

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of her injuries. Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit have been assigned and will attempt to interview the victim today and develop a more comprehensive suspect description as well as determine what the liquid was.

At this time there is no further information and the identity of the victim is being withheld until Detectives can speak with her.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Vancouver Polie Major Crimes Detective Wally Stefan at (360) 487-7425.


Attached Media Files: 2010-09/385/37934/composite_9-2-10.pdf

The Portland Police Bureau's Gang Enforcement Team has arrested several suspects on Measure 11 crimes related to a robbery and shooting in Southeast Portland's Flavel Park on August 14, 2010.

The suspects are identified as follows:

18-year-old Kenneth Pool
Charges: Attempted Aggravated Murder, Attempted Murder, Robbery in the First Degree, Robbery in the Second Degree, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon

19-year-old Erick Lunetta
Charges: Robbery in the First Degree (2 counts), Robbery in the Second Degree, and Assault in the Third Degree

21-year-old Alonzo Osorio
Charges: Robbery in the First Degree (2 counts), Robbery in the Second Degree, and Assault in the Third Degree

17-year-old Sergio Vazquez-Rodriguez
Charges: Attempted Aggravated Murder, Attempted Murder, Robbery in the First Degree, Robbery in the Second Degree, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon

17-year-old Pablo Lopez
Charges: Robbery in the First Degree (2 Counts), Robbery in the Second Degree, and Assault in the Third Degree

Additionally one suspect is outstanding whose name is being withheld at this time. The adults were booked into the Multnomah County Jail and the juveniles were lodged at the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center.

These arrests culminate an investigation spanning over two weeks involving the Portland Police Bureau's Gang Enforcement Team and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.

The investigation started on August 14, 2010 at 12:59 a.m., after Portland Police Officers responded to the report of a fight at Flavel Park, located in the 7500 Block of Southeast Flavel Street. Officers arrived in the park and located two victims, 20-year-old Shane Isaak and his brother 21-year-old Scott Isaak of Southeast Portland. The victims reported to officers that a group of Hispanic and black males had approached them and demanded money then began beating them using fists and bottles. The victims told police that one of the suspects had used pepper spray and that one of the suspects fired several gunshots at them. The victims suffered minor injuries as a result of the assault.

Gang Enforcement Officers and Detectives were called to the scene and continued the investigation into the robbery and shooting, resulting in the arrest of the five suspects and the identification of a sixth suspect.

The suspects in this case are associated with a Hispanic gang known as the "Norteños." The victims are not gang associates. This attack appears to be random and related to a series of gang-related activities in Southeast Portland.

Anyone with further information on this case should contact Detective Mitch Hergert at (503) 823-2081.

Vancouver, Wash. — ywca clark county is pleased to announce total revenues of $125,762 at our 16th annual benefit luncheon.

The event, held at the Hilton Vancouver on September 2, commanded more than 625 attendees and boasted near-record profits. Trisha Meili, known to the world as "The Central Park Jogger" shared her inspirational story of hope and possibility during recovery from her near death brutal assault in 1989.

"We could not be more thankful of the committed and supportive community who make the work we do possible through their financial and other support," said Jennifer Werdel, ywca's Director of Development and Communications.

Thanks to the generosity of the following community partners, this year's benefit luncheon was fully underwritten. The Boeing Company, The Columbian, Columbia Credit Union, Corwin Beverage Company, Home Instead Senior Care, IQ Credit Union, Lee & Connie Kearney, Kiewit, Miller Nash, LLP, NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. Providence Health and Services, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, The Vancouver Clinic, Vancouver Business Journal.

"These days, challenges are all around us. The economy has many of us feeling down. Change is coming at us faster than we can handle it. Many feel overwhelmed and helpless. I can identify with people seeking to survive in tough times. With these lessons - support, focusing on what I could control, patience and a survivor mindset - I was able to persevere and reclaim my life.
I have seen that hope and possibility can arrive in unexpected ways, times and places. On my extraordinary journey of healing, I discovered the resilience of the human spirit."
~ Trisha Meili

About ywca clark county
ywca clark county's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. ywca clark county serves more than 11,000 people each year who are victims of domestic violence, homelessness, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, and discrimination, as well as youth in foster care and incarcerated women.

SALEM -- The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) has announced their ORVETS home loan program is currently offering loan interest rates approaching historical lows.

Qualified veterans may now get a fixed rate mortgage for as low as 4.00 percent with a 1.375 percent loan origination fee and a 0.125 percent discount charge, or a 4.125 percent fixed rate with a 1.375 percent loan origination fee with a 0.375 percent credit to the borrower.

The ORVET home loan program is a state of Oregon veteran benefit and is separate from the federal VA home loan guaranty program. Even if a veteran has purchased a home using the federal VA program, they may still be eligible for an ORVET home loan.

"Our agency's new reduced rates may allow some veterans to take advantage of a great opportunity for home ownership," said Jim Willis, Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs. "Oregon veterans always deserve the very best we can offer them. They have served our country with distinction."

One requirement of the ORVET program is that honorably discharged veterans must apply before they reach the 30-year anniversary of their military discharge date.

The current maximum loan amount for veterans using the ORVETS home loan program is $417,000. Federal rules prohibit ODVA from refinancing most existing mortgages.

For more ORVET home loan information, contact a local mortgage lender or ODVA at 1-888-673-8387 or 503-373-2051, or visit the website: http://www.oregon.gov/ODVA/HOMELOANS/.
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Sept. 2, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for North Fork Reservoir

High algae levels found in Clackamas County North Fork Reservoir

A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in North Fork Reservoir, located seven miles south of Estacada on Highway 224, was issued today by Oregon Public Health and Clackamas County Health Department officials.

Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. These algae levels are likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines.

Swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water by humans or animals.

Drinking water from North Fork Reservoir is especially dangerous. Oregon Public Health officials advise campers and other North Fork Reservoir visitors that toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating the water with camping-style filters.
People who draw in-home water directly from North Fork Reservoir are advised to use an alternative water source because private treatment systems are not proven effective in removing algae toxins. However, public drinking water systems can reduce algae toxins through proper filtration and disinfection. If people on public water systems have questions about treatment and testing, they should contact their water supplier.

Oregon Public Health recommends that people who choose to eat fish from waters where algae blooms are present should remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking since toxins are more likely to collect in these tissues.

Additionally, public health officials advise that people should not eat crayfish or freshwater shellfish harvested from North Fork Reservoir while this advisory is in effect.

Exposure to toxins can produce symptoms of numbness, tingling and dizziness that can lead to difficulty breathing or heart problems and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible.

The public will be advised when the concern no longer exists.

With proper precautions to avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit North Fork Reservoir and enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing and bird watching. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.

For local information contact Portland General Electric at 503-630-8233.

For health information, contact the Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/hab; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767 or Clackamas County Health Department at 503-655-8386.

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The Keizer Fire District will remember the tragic events and those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.

A remembrance ceremony, on the ninth anniversary of this tragic event, will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 am. The time of the ceremony is to coincide with the time the two towers of the World Trade Center collapsed. The memorial ceremony provides area residents the opportunity to remember and honor those whose lives were lost in the attacks.

The ceremony will take place by the Keizer Fire District 9/11 Memorial in front of the Keizer Fire Station at 661 Chemawa Rd, NE in Keizer.

The ceremony will be followed by breakfast in the Keizer Fire District Community Room.

September 2, 2010

As the last holiday weekend of the summer is here and outdoor adventurers are preparing for fall hunting seasons, don't let the cooler weather fool you! Recent rains and cooler temperatures have not eliminated the risk of wildfire throughout Oregon, especially in the southern Cascade Range.

"September is typically when we get east winds blowing very dry air over the Cascades into the western side of the state," said Lena Tucker, District Forester for the Oregon Department of Forestry's South Cascade District in Springfield. "These dry winds are notorious for bringing abandoned campfires back to life."

Local Oregon Department of Forestry fire managers are asking fall campers and hunters to do their part to make their outings enjoyable and fire-safe.

Campfires - Unattended campfires that spread to adjacent vegetation account for many of the human-caused wildfires each year. A campfire should be kept small and the surrounding area cleared of vegetation. Don't build a campfire where overhanging tree limbs could catch fire. And while it may seem obvious, never build a fire atop exposed or shallow tree roots. The heat can ignite the roots and start a "sleeper fire." This smoldering, smokeless blaze may go unnoticed, and then flare up days later. Never leave a campfire unattended and completely drown the fire before leaving. Most landowners prohibit campfires on their property, so be sure and seek their permission ahead of time.

Off-road riding - Driving or riding motorized vehicles off of improved roads can also cause fire in the forest. Four-wheel-drives, motorcycles and quads pose a common risk from the heat and sparks they can generate. Oregon law requires a muffler, and on cycles and ATVs, a spark arrester is recommended. On full-size vehicles, be sure the exhaust pipe, catalytic converter and muffler are free of grass and twigs that could ignite.

Smoking - Discarded cigarettes rank high among the causes of wildfire year after year. Smoke only in open areas free of tall grass and vegetation, and make sure cigarettes and matches are completely extinguished before discarding.

Fire prevention restrictions are subject to change on short notice during the transition into fall weather, so it's a good idea to call your local Oregon Department of Forestry office or visit the ODF web site at -- http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/FIRE/precautionlevel.shtml -- for current restrictions before heading out into the great outdoors!

You can follow wildfire activity across Oregon this summer on the Wildfire Blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry – check out the Blog at http://wildfireoregondeptofforestry.blogspot.com/

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Audio files are by Kevin Weeks, public information officer for ODF


Attached Media Files: Kevin Weeks ODF3 , Kevin Weeks ODF2 , Kevin Weeks ODF1

Starting Tuesday September 7, 2010, and continuing every weekday for the next two weeks, officers from all three precincts, the Traffic Division, the Transit Police Division, and School Resource Officers will participate in a citywide school safety mission. Among the goals of the mission is to provide a positive and safe environment for our children to travel to and from school and to provide a positive and safe environment for learning.

During the mission, officers will place special emphasis on enforcing traffic laws in school zones, bus zones, and crosswalks. Photo Radar Enforcement will be utilized during this mission in addition to dozens of police officers. Officers will also enforce laws regarding parking in and around school zones. Officers will conduct the patrols during the morning commute, 7:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m., during lunch around Portland's high schools, 11:00a.m.-12:30 p.m., and during the afternoon commute, 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

School Resource Officers will resume regular patrols of Portland Public, David Douglas, and Parkrose Schools on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Motorists are asked to remember that the speed limit in schools zones is 20 mph on school days from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or anytime school zone lights are flashing. Fines for speeding in a school zone could be as high as $251.00 for as little as ten miles over the posted speed. One of the more shocking discoveries is the risk of death for a pedestrian hit at 30 mph, skyrockets to 75%, a speed that some drivers may consider "just 10 over" the school zone speed limit. Speed kills so please drive safe, slow, and within the legal limits.

Marcus Aldridge is currently wanted on an arrest warrant regarding his involvement with the charges of Assault 2nd Deg (DV) & Unlawful Imprisonment stemming from a dispute that occurred on Mar. 28 of this year. Aldridge has eluded arrest and was believed to have fled the State. However, he was recently seen in the Longview area.

On Aug. 29, there was a residential fire in the 500 block of 26th Avenue. The fire caused significant damage to the residence, and the loss has been estimated at $84,000 dollars. Aldridge is also wanted for questioning regarding the fire.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Marcus Aldridge, please contact the Longview Police Department at 360.442 5800 or dial 9-1-1.

Aldridge has a history of violent crimes and should be considered dangerous.


Attached Media Files: Wanted - Marcus Aldridge

On Wednesday evening at approximately 8:00 PM Canby Fire was dispatched to a residential address at 9721 S. Gribble Rd. A neighbor had notified 911 and said they could hear a smoke alarm sounding, they could see smoke coming from the home, but did not know if anyone was in the home.

When crews from Canby Fire arrived they found a smoky haze emitting from the home with the neighbors pounding on the front door, attempting to alert to occupant. Before forcibly entering the home fire crews found the back door unlocked, so they entered the smoke filled home and conducted a primary search. Firefighters found an adult male, deeply asleep, in his bedroom with the television playing. Crews woke the individual and assisted him from the home.

Once firefighters removed the occupant they re-entered the home and found a pot with badly burned food still cooking on the stove top. Fortunately the food had not caught fire, spreading to the kitchen. Firefighters also found the barbeque on the back patio on high also with burned food. Fire Chief Ted Kunze, who was the incident commander, issued high praise to the two good neighbors who called 911 and attempted to alert the occupant. "Had they not called 911, and had we not found the occupant in his bedroom, the occupant likely would have succumbed to the smoke". " It's the smoke, not the fire, that causes most fire fatalities," warns Kunze.

There are two important messages regarding this incident.
• Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires in Oregon. Unattended cooking and distractions (people, phone, TV, computer) are the most commonly identified causes of these cooking related fires. Utilization of kitchen timers is one easy way to prevent cooking related fires.
• Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Smoke Alarms are designed to provide early warning should a fire erupt, however, sometimes Smoke Alarms fail to alert the resident. Usually this is attributed to some level of impairment. The impairment could be caused by hearing deficiencies, in-home noises, or sensory impairments caused by prescription medication and/or alcohol. Also, having smoke alarms installed in the correct locations, which include inside every sleeping room, just outside the sleeping room, and on every level of the home, greatly increase occupant's ability to hear the sounding alarm, and safely escape.

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EMERGENCY SERVICE WORKERS TO HOLD 9-11 REMEMBERANCE CEREMONY

Firefighters and Police Officers from the City of Forest Grove and neighboring public safety agencies will be holding a brief memorial on Saturday, September 11, 2010 in remembrance of the tragic events that occurred nine years ago on September 11, 2001. The memorial service which will take place at the Community Flag Pole Park, located at Pacific Avenue and Maple Street in Forest Grove, is expected to begin at 09:50 am with the gathering of emergency workers under the large 30' x 60' United States flag that was donated to the City by a local family.

Events will include the traditional ringing of the bell five times at the exact time of the collapse of the South World Trade Center Tower, as well as comments from local emergency service leaders. The ringing of the bell 5 times is a fire service tradition and is how the Fire Department of New York announces the line of duty death of a firefighter. The entire community is invited to attend this memorial event.

September 11, 2001 is recognized as the single most catastrophic day for line of duty deaths of emergency workers in the history of the United States. On that day 343 firefighters, as well as 60 police workers from the city of New York and the New York Port Authority lost their lives in the line of duty. In addition to the memorial event, during the duration of
the day a ladder truck from Forest Grove Fire & Rescue will remain with its ladder raised in the air displaying a United States Flag from our fire station at 19th Avenue and Ash Street in downtown Forest Grove as a solemn reminder to the lives lost in the nations fire service family.

Media who wish to attend should contact our Public Information Officer to arrange to set up in the established media area prior to the event. There will be opportunities for interviews and photographs at and after the event. We expect all event activities to be concluded by 10:30 am.

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An apparent act of racial harassment and intimidation occurred in Happy Valley, OR sometime during the afternoon of August 30th. The targeted victims were an Asian-American family that had just begun moving into the new home three days earlier. Racial slurs were spray painted on the home's exterior, and written threats were left outside the house, along with what appeared to be a gasoline-filled plastic water bottle and matches.

"Totally unacceptable and disturbing," was the description offered by Happy Valley's Mayor Rob Wheeler. "It is such an uncharacteristic act to have happened in our city. We have families from many ethnic backgrounds who have lived peacefully in Happy Valley for years without problems. This is clearly the work of a disturbed individual or misguided vandals."

City Hall has already received calls and emails from the community, expressing sympathy for this family and disappointment that this malicious act is a first and unfair impression of Happy Valley. To respect the privacy of the family during this time, it is suggested that the many thoughtful offers of cards, good wishes and welcoming gifts be turned in at City Hall, 16000 SE Misty Drive, Happy Valley, OR. and city representatives will deliver them.

The Happy Valley City Council joins the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office in urging anyone who may have witnessed this crime, or has information that would help the ongoing investigation to call the Sheriff's tip line at (503) 723-4949.

As the Labor Day Weekend approaches, the Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Division would like to remind citizens about the dangers of drinking and driving. Thousands of people are injured or killed each year by drunk drivers and the Portland Police Bureau would like to have a tragedy-free holiday weekend.

The Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Division will be placing extra emphasis on DUII patrols this weekend throughout the City of Portland.

If you have had too much to drink, please call a friend or call a cab. Don't drink and drive.

Regional Sheriff's Offices from Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties will be conducting increased DUII patrols this Labor Day weekend. Sheriff's Deputies will be out in force this weekend working in a joint effort to identify and jail DUII drivers throughout the region.

Statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crash deaths in Oregon where at least one driver had a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater dropped from 148 in 2007 to 136 in 2008.

The Sheriffs of four counties have collectively agreed to target intoxicated drivers on their respective roadways. At the end of the holiday season a follow up release will detail the combined actions taken by the Sheriff's deputies. Media are invited to ride along in the county of their choosing.

The Sheriffs will continue this partnership in the future, when the use of combined resources enhances public safety. They feel that occasionally combining resources with the surrounding Oregon counties will assure that the mission of each office will be well served.

Please visit the web page of the Oregon State Sheriff's Association or any of the members of the coalition for more information on the office of the Sheriff.

The elected office of the Sheriff is unique. By statute it is responsible for several areas of public safety that are critical, including running a jail, search and rescue, waterway protection, and civil services. Each sheriff's office also has resources necessary to meet other law enforcement needs that benefit the citizens of each county.

Sept. 2, 2010

Health officials issue recommendations to coaches and school to prevent similar injuries

After investigating the illnesses that affected the McMinnville High School Football Team in August, Oregon Public Health officials concluded that multiple factors were likely the cause. They also are issuing recommendations to prevent similar injuries from happening to other athletes.

"There is not one factor that we can pinpoint as the cause. Rather, it appears that multiple factors including the type of exercise, the hot day and not enough water for some of the players contributed to their illnesses. Our goal is to prevent similar injuries in our state's young athletes," said Katrina Hedberg, M.D., M.P.H., Oregon state epidemiologist.

Specific factors contributing to the illnesses included the intense, short-duration, repetitive burst of resistance exercise on Sunday, Aug. 15, which focused on the upper body including the arm muscles, as well as bodily stress from heat and unrecognized dehydration. Water was available and coaches encouraged consumption. However, most team members did not drink water while inside in the wrestling room, where an upper arm workout session was held.

During the week of August 15, 43 football team members participated in a pre-season varsity football camp. Of those players, three had triceps compartment syndrome requiring surgery; five members had rhabdomyolysis with muscle pain and creatine kinase levels 100 times the upper limit of the normal range, according to the laboratory limits; and 14 others had muscle pain and creatine kinase levels between 10 and 100 times the upper limit of normal. Compartment syndrome is characterized by abnormally high pressures in an enclosed muscle compartment that impedes blood flow and requires surgery. Rhabdomyolysis is muscle injury that can lead to kidney failure. Creatine kinase is a blood test marker of muscle injury.

Football team members did not report use of illicit or performance-enhancing drugs. Blood tests for creatine levels were inconclusive because the tests do not distinguish creatine supplementation from naturally occurring creatine levels.

Facilities assessment of the gym and wrestling room did not find any evidence that other environmental factors, including water quality, carbon monoxide, or other possible toxins contributed to illness. There was no evidence that infections or contaminated food or drinks were associated with illnesses.

Oregon Public Health Division began its investigation in coordination with the Yamhill County Health Department on August 23. Health officials interviewed 40 of the 43 team members and met with coaches, school administrators, hospital administrators, and Willamette Valley Medical Center physicians who treated the players. Health officials also reviewed the team's hospital medical records and they systematically assessed symptoms and exposures. The state public health team included two epidemiologists, a public health intern, an industrial hygienist, the state epidemiologist, a medical epidemiologist and the manager of the injury prevention and epidemiology section.

Public Health officials began investigating to confirm the diagnoses and to identify the factors that led to the illnesses to help ensure the safety of people participating in sports and to prevent similar illnesses from recurring.

Based on this preliminary report, public health officials recommend for exercise programs that:
1. Oregon coaches, trainers, school administrators, health professionals, parents and recreational athletes recognize that intense, short-duration, repetitive resistance exercise involving a single muscle compartment can lead to serious health complications.
2. Both during and outside of the official sports season, Oregon coaches, trainers, and school administrators routinely and explicitly assess potential health and safety hazards to student-athletes, and implement appropriate countermeasures as warranted, such as activity modification, rest breaks, and hydration.

The full report is public and is available on the : http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ipe/index.shtml

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This is the Oregon Department of Forestry Daily Fire Update for Thursday, September 2, 2010.

FIRES ON ODF-PROTECTED LANDS
No new fires 10 acres or larger were reported during the past 24 hours on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

FIRES ON OTHER LANDS IN OREGON
The View Lake Fire, burning on the Mt. Hood National Forest, is 4,478 acres and 35 percent contained. More information on this fire is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2088/ .

The Scott Mountain Fire is burning 15 miles west of Sisters in the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area on the Willamette National Forest. The fire is 3,454 acres and 30 percent contained. Responsibility for this fire has transitioned from the Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3 to a local interagency incident management team as of September 1. More information on this fire is available on Inciweb at:
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2082/ .

The Oak Flat Fire, burning 10 miles northwest of Selma on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, is 6,515 acres and 70 percent contained. More information on this fire is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2066/ .

OTHER FIRE INFORMATION:
For information on other ongoing wildfires in other jurisdictions within Oregon, go to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center website, http://www.nwccweb.us/ and to the national Incident Information System website at http://www.inciweb.org/state/38

ABOUT THIS UPDATE:
The Oregon Department of Forestry is responsible for fire protection on private and state-owned forestland, and on a limited amount of other forestlands, including those owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in western Oregon. However, because fires starting on one land ownership type may spread to others, and because of the need to share firefighting resources, agencies commonly work together closely.

This update focuses primarily on firefighting activity on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected lands, and on the department's role as a partner in fighting major fires that start on land protected by other agencies.

FIRE STATISTICS:
Fire statistics for the current year and the average over the past 10 years for the forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry:

January 1, 2010 through September 2, 2010
Lightning-caused fires: 176 fires burned approximately 753 acres
Human-caused fires: 361 fires burned approximately 5,155 acres
Total: 537 fires have burned approximately 5,908 acres

10-year average (January 1 through the present date in the year)
Lightning-caused fires: 281 fires burned approximately 20,741 acres
Human-caused fires: 569 fires burned approximately 4,565 acres
Total: 850 fires burned approximately 25,306 acres

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with other regional Sheriff's Offices and police agencies, is participating in an enforcement focus on seat belts between August 30th and September 12th. This Three Flags campaign focuses on reducing the number of deaths and injuries in traffic crashes by increasing public awareness of laws regarding safety belts. A special focus of this effort is child passenger restraints.

The Oregon Department of Transportation has provided this synopsis of the laws regarding children and how they need to be restrained while riding in vehicles.

In Oregon, the law requires the following
• A child weighing less than 40 pounds must be restrained in a child safety seat.
• A child under one year of age or weighing less than twenty pounds must be restrained in a child seat, rear facing.
• A child over forty pounds but under age eight or less than 4' 9" tall must be restrained in a booster seat that elevates them so the lap/shoulder belts fit correctly.

ODOT also provided this information that helps illustrate the need for seat belts and the success of seat belt enforcement programs in Multnomah County and Oregon.

"Oregon's 2009 belt use rate was 96.3 percent and ranked within the top five state rates nationally. (The nationwide average was 84 percent.) The most recent survey, just completed in June 2010, reveals belt use in Oregon has risen to 97 percent for passenger cars and 95 percent for pickup truck occupants"

"ODOT report s 221 child passengers (aged 0-9) were injured in crashes in 2009"

"Occupant protection educational and enforcement efforts on Oregon's roads are paying off, with 2009 experiencing a full seven percent reduction in motor vehicle occupant fatalities over the previous year. Also in 2009, there were seven fewer child passenger fatalities and 30 fewer child passenger injuries than in 2008. However, 37 percent of the booster-age children injured last year (158 of 430) were using adult belts rather than booster seats. "

Please visit www.childsafetyseat.org for additional information.

In an effort to better inform the public the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is offering representatives from the media the opportunity to ride along with deputies as they work in the targeted enforcement effort. Ride opportunities are available on Friday 9/3 in the morning and evening.

Please contact the MCSO PIO as soon as possible if you are interested in scheduling a ride a long interview.

Sgt Barrett Taylor
Acting Public Information Officer
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

The La Center School District No. 101 has a vacancy for Board Director Position #2, due to the resignation of Melissa Miller. Mrs. Miller had been on the Board since 1998 and for many of those years served as the Board Chair. The Board reluctantly accepted Mrs. Miller's resignation at a special meeting held on August 17th, noting that she and her open and honest perspectives will be missed.

In her letter of resignation, Mrs. Miller stated that although she had "mixed feelings" about tendering her resignation, it was time for her to move on with the next chapter in her life and allow some other "innovative, brave soul to bring new perspectives to the position". Mrs. Miller went on to say that she feels very confident decisions that benefit constituents, staff, and students will continue to be made under current Board leadership.

The School Board now begins the task of soliciting interested and qualified candidates to apply for appointment to the vacated position. To qualify, interested persons must be a United States citizen, and a registered voter residing in the school district and appropriate director district (see our website @ www.lacenterschools.org for boundaries of Director District #2). The duration of this appointment will be until November of 2011.

Interested parties are encouraged to call the district office (263-2131)for information on the application process as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until NOON on Friday, October 1, 2010.

For Immediate Release

September 2, 2010

Contact: Mariana N. Crawford, 503-986-0968 or Aria Seligmann, 503-986-0983

Oregon Tax Credit Exchange Program Preserves Nearly 300 Units of Affordable Housing

Salem--Oregon Housing and Community Services, the state's housing finance agency, has successfully contributed to preserving more than 270 affordable housing units under the Tax Credit Exchange Program (TCEP).

Funds were used to rehabilitate affordable housing developments, which included the preservation of 200 units of project-based rental assistance. Research shows that preserving affordable housing is much less expensive than building new projects, and families are more secure when they are stable.

"The TCEP funding has helped some of Oregon's most vulnerable populations, from children to seniors on fixed incomes, who would have otherwise been displaced from their communities where they've lived all their lives," said OHCS Tax Credit Programs Manager Mariana Crawford.

TCEP, along with the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP), were implemented through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and were designed to be used as cash gap fillers on Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects affected by disruptions in the financial market at the end of 2008. TCAP dollars are awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and TCEP dollars are awarded through U.S. Treasury.

By the time the Oregon program fully draws to a close, it will have served 272 households, retaining or creating more than 300 new jobs and assisting seven different rural communities in the state.

"We are pleased to have had access to a program that in Oregon has been well-designed and efficient," said OHCS Director Victor Merced. "It is our intention to use federal assistance wisely and effectively, and to speedily aid those Oregonians who can be supported through such funds."

Allotted funds:
Seacrest, a 20-unit project in Bandon: $1,655,486
Cedar Grove Apartments, a 42-unit project in North Bend: $1,989,157
Linnhaven and Stonebrook, a 51-unit project in Sweet Home: $3,074,985
Crest Butte Apartments, a 52-unit project in Bend: $3,825,731
Sandhill Villa, a 32-unit project in Seaside: $2,502,406
Hewitt Place, a 44-unit project in Troutdale: $2,734,664
Parkside Village, a 36-unit project in Roseburg: $4,760,164


Attached Media Files: 2010-09/1810/38018/09-02-10-NewsRelease.pdf

On Sept 1 at about 7PM a man in his 60's, on vacation from California, fell off the trail leading to the top of Multnomah Falls. In the steep and wet terrain along with the fading daylight of this trail the man was unable to get out of the area between the trail switch backs. Fire and rescue personnel from Multnomah County Fire Dist 14 (Corbett Fire)responded along with deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. The fire and rescue personnel used a rope rescue team in an effort to ensure firefighter safety and the safety of the fallen hiker. The team then used a wheeled stretcher to bring the hiker off the trail. The rescue was completed about 10 PM. The hiker was reported to have minor injuries and sought medical treatment at an area hospital.
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office encourages all people who recreate in the area's wilderness to go prepared. If possible take a fully charged cell phone, food, water, map of the area, and weather appropriate clothing. It is also very important to tell people where you plan to go and when you should be expected back from your activity.

Sgt. Barrett Taylor
Acting Public Information Officer
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

September 2, 2010

Contact: Mariana N. Crawford, 503-986-0968 or Aria Seligmann, 503-986-0983

Oregon Tax Credit Exchange Program Preserves Nearly 300 Units of Affordable Housing

Salem--Oregon Housing and Community Services, the state's housing finance agency, has successfully contributed to preserving more than 270 affordable housing units under the Tax Credit Exchange Program (TCEP).

Some of the affordable housing projects used the funds for project-based rental assistance and others for substantial rehabilitation efforts. Research shows that preserving affordable housing is much less expensive than building new projects, and families are more secure when they are stable.

"The TCEP funding has helped some of Oregon's most vulnerable populations, from children to seniors on fixed incomes, who would have otherwise been displaced from their communities where they've lived all their lives," said OHCS Tax Credit Programs Manager Mariana Crawford.

TCEP, along with the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP), were implemented through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and were designed to be used as cash gap fillers on Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects affected by disruptions in the financial market at the end of 2008. TCAP dollars are awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and TCEP dollars are awarded through U.S. Treasury.

By the time the Oregon program fully draws to a close, it will have served 272 households, retaining or creating more than 300 new jobs and assisting seven different rural communities in the state.

"We are pleased to have had access to a program that in Oregon has been well-designed and efficient," said OHCS Director Victor Merced. "It is our intention to use federal assistance wisely and effectively, and to speedily aid those Oregonians who can be supported through such funds."

Allotted funds:
Seacrest, a 20-unit project in Bandon: $1,655,486
Cedar Grove Apartments, a 42-unit project in North Bend: $1,989,157
Linnhaven and Stonebrook, a 51-unit project in Sweet Home: $3,074,985
Crest Butte Apartments, a 52-unit project in Bend: $3,825,731
Sandhill Villa, a 32-unit project in Seaside: $2,502,406
Hewitt Place, a 44-unit project in Troutdale: $2,734,664
Parkside Village, a 36-unit project in Roseburg: $4,760,164


Attached Media Files: 2010-09/1810/38015/09-02-10-NewsRelease.pdf

WHAT: Firefighters from Westside Fire House #2 will conclude their successful campaign to collect school supplies and basic necessities for needy kids at two elementary schools in their westside service area. The department's antique 1934 Seagrave fire engine will be loaded with all the donations and used for the delivery.

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Hough Elementary School, 1900 Daniels, Vancouver, 98660.

WHO: Station Capt. Duane Schuman of the City of Vancouver Fire Department has coordinated the community collection. He and on-duty firefighters will be available to talk about the campaign and the community support that made the drive such a success.

BACKGROUND: Firefighters learned that some of the children lack basic needs such as tooth brushes, soap and other toiletries, school supplies and new shoes. Washington and Hough elementary schools were the focus of their plan.

Schuman station's has conducted a similar program to collect coats. In recent years they have collected and redistributed thousands of coats and blankets to help needy people during the coldest winter months.

Over half of the students at the two targeted schools qualify for free or reduced-price meals. They also report high mobility rates which measure how many students transfer in and out of school during the school year. Significant numbers of the children at both schools are believed to be homeless. These circumstances contribute to lower scholastic achievement.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

NEWS RELEASE *** (Photos Attached) ***

New residents disheartened with toxic greeting mixed with racial slurs and gasoline
Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-26905.

Sang Huynh and his family were excited with the expectation of moving into their new home in Happy Valley; although, they were soon tragically stunned and disheartened to witness all the harsh explicit words of racial intimidation and terrifying criminal mischief that greeted his family upon arrival at their new home in Happy Valley.

On Monday, August 30, 2010, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:08 p.m. the home of Sang Huynh and his family on SE Catina Place, in Happy Valley was targeted – by a presently unidentified suspect, or suspects – who spray painted demeaning and harsh racial slurs on the exterior of his new family residence. The Huynh family had just begun the move-in process into their new home 3-days earlier.

In addition, most dramatically and disturbingly, a note was discovered at the scene that reads: "Leave", written boldly in black ink -- with the continued message that read, "Last warning. We will burn your house down if we have to."

Shockingly, investigators discovered evidence at the scene in the form of a book of matches and a clear plastic water bottle filled with an explosive accelerant believed to be ‘gasoline'. (Photos Attached)

This disturbing and staggering message was accompanied by other ignorant acts of vandalism spray painted on the exterior of the Huynh residence. These caustic messages spray painted on the exterior read: "Go home Gook", and "Chink".

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, with the combined efforts of the Happy Valley Police Department, are vigorously investigating this most recent and unfortunate act of racial intimidation.

In addition, the Portland Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been consulted by local investigators and has expressed a keen interest into this ongoing Clackamas County investigation. This reported incident appears to encompass civil right violations, which may be considered for a federal investigation or prosecution.

Happy Valley Police declare the residents of this Happy Valley community are outraged with this scalding report of racial intimidation and are eager for the person or persons responsible for this crime to be apprehended.

TIPS SOUGHT

Anyone with information concerning this crime is encouraged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949, or by using the online e-mail form.
Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-26905.

The public can also submit crime-tip text messages to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone. All users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text-messaging system -- in case of an emergency, call 911.

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-26905. [END]


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Subsequent investigation with the medical examiner into August 25th's fatal traffic crash along Interstate 84 in the Corbett area confirmed the positive identification of a deceased driver as a 66-year old Stockton, California man. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation.

On August 25, 2010 at approximately 9:37 p.m. a 2003 Honda Pilot displaying California license plates driven by JOSE L. HERNANDEZ, age 66, from Stockton, California was westbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 23 when it traveled off the north side of the freeway into a viewpoint parking area. The sport utility vehicle crashed into the left rear side of a parked semi-trailer and caught fire.

The truck's driver, RICHARD CLAY, age 30, from Effingham, Illinois was inside the truck's sleeper berth when he felt the impact and noticed the fire. CLAY was able to unhook the truck from the trailer and move it as the fire developed. He and others who stopped to help were unable to get to HERNANDEZ because of the fire.

Fire personnel from Corbett Fire Department and Multnomah County Rural Protection Fire District #14 responded and extinguished the fire that caused significant damage to the Honda Pilot and the rear third of the semi-trailer loaded with grocery products.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and ODOT assisted at the scene. Lanes in both directions were closed about an hour during fire suppression efforts. Eastbound lanes and one westbound lane were opened about 10:45 p.m.

The viewpoint parking lot remained closed during the night to coordinate scene clean up work.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1002/37822/082510.fatal.i84mp23.JPG

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that his deputies are investigating the death of an Albany man who died following an off-road motorcycle crash Wednesday night.

At about 8:00 pm Linn County deputies and Jefferson Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the Albany Supercross motocross track at 33648 Berry Lane, Albany, to investigate a death. The investigation revealed Kip Harrison Davis, age 37, was practicing with several other riders when he wrecked his Yamaha YZ 450F motorcycle while negotiating a series of large bumps in the track, known as a "whoop-tee-do's". Davis landed at a steep angle on his front wheel, causing the motorcycle and Davis to flip end over end several times. It appears Davis suffered massive internal injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Davis was an experienced rider who practiced several days a week at the track

Mr. Davis' body was taken to Fisher's Funeral Home in Albany. A deputy medical examiner is scheduled to examine the body Thursday.

This afternoon Deputy Chief Mike Duyck became Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue's new Fire Chief at a formal ceremony in Tualatin. The ceremony included an Oath of Office administered by TVF&R Board President Bob Wyffels and an official ‘transfer of command' in which retiring Fire Chief Jeff Johnson presented Duyck with a speaking trumpet.

For the past year Duyck has been responsible for the administration of TVF&R while Fire Chief Jeff Johnson served as President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). President Wyffels states, "It was critical that our next fire chief would ensure continuity of leadership, and take it to the next level of excellence and innovation." Wyffels added, "We believe there is no better fire chief for TVF&R, its members, and the community we serve, than Mike Duyck."

Chief Duyck joined Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue in 1995, after beginning a fire service career with the City of Lake Oswego in 1988. His 15 years of service with TVF&R includes all ranks in emergency services from firefighter to deputy chief, as well as logistics, fleet services, human resources, and governmental affairs. In 2010, TVF&R—under Duyck's leadership—enhanced its deployment model when it became one of the first fire departments in the country to add Cars to its response fleet.

Chief Duyck has a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Fire Business Administration, and an Associate Degree in Fire Science. He also holds numerous certifications in emergency services and is an Oregon-certified Paramedic. Chief Duyck is Chair of the IAFC Environmental Sustainability Committee and a Commission on Fire Accreditation, International (CFAI) peer assessor.

Chief Duyck also serves as Oregon Vice-President of the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) and is the WFCA representative of the Oregon Fire Chiefs' Association. He is also involved in many local and statewide fire service initiatives including urban renewal, emergency communications and dispatch, intergovernmental affairs, and interoperability.

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Photo Captions:
"ChiefDuyck" - Chief Duyck arrives at the ceremony.

"ChiefDuyck2" - Chief Duyck is sworn-in by Board President Bob Wyffels.

"Chiefduyck3" - Retiring Fire Chief Jeff Johnson (left) presents incoming Fire Chief Mike Duyck (right) with a speaking trumpet, signaling the official transfer of command.


Attached Media Files: 2010-09/1214/38009/Chiefduyck3.jpg , 2010-09/1214/38009/ChiefDuyck2.jpg , 2010-09/1214/38009/ChiefDuyck.jpg

The Sandy Police Department is participating in a seatbelt traffic blitz
August 30th through September 13. The focal point of the increased patrol is seatbelt enforcement and child safety seat violations.
Information regarding proper seatbelt usage and child safety seats can be obtained from the Sandy Police Department or the Sandy Fire Department.

In conjunction with the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, the McMinnville Police Department will be conducting a Pedestrian Safety Operation on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the intersection of NE Baker and NE 15th Street. During the pedestrian operation, a trained decoy will be utilized to cross the roadway legally within the marked crosswalk. Trained observers will be watching to see that drivers obey the law requiring them to yield from the time a pedestrian steps off one curb until he/she reaches the opposite curb of the roadway. All hazardous traffic violations will be enforced during the pedestrian operation, however the enforcement operation will specifically focus on:

ORS 811.028 Failure to Stop and Remain Stopped for Pedestrian which requires drivers to stop and yield right of way to any pedestrian crossing the roadway in the driver's lane of travel and while in any adjacent lane of travel. Violation of this statute is punishable as a Class B violation with a $297.00 base fine

ORS 811.020 Passing Stopped Vehicle at Crosswalk which prohibits drivers from passing vehicles that are stopped while yielding to pedestrians who are crossing the roadway. Violation of this statute is punishable as a Class B Violation with a $297.00 base fine

This will be the first operation of the 2010-2011 school year conducted by the McMinnville Police Department. This enforcement operation is sponsored by a traffic safety grant received from the Bicycle Traffic Safety Alliance (BTA). For more information please contact Sergeant Tim Symons at 503-435-5614 or symonst@ci.mcminnville.or.us.

UPDATED: September 1, 2010
Please note: Clarification on foreclosure data: "Of the mortgages originated between 2005-2008, nationally, African American households had the highest foreclosure rate."

Data released by the Urban League of Portland today (Tuesday, August 31, 2010) in the State of Black Oregon – One Year in Review, reveals that huge social and economic disparities faced by African Americans in Oregon, highlighted in the organization's State of Black Oregon report released just over a year ago, persist or have worsened.

The Urban League's groundbreaking report on the status of African Americans in Oregon cited profound disparities in unemployment rates, housing, access to adequate healthcare, and quality education compared to white Oregonians, as well as over-representation of the African American population in the child welfare, juvenile justice and adult prison systems.

Responses and solutions by government and business to a deepening crisis have been inadequate, says Urban League President and CEO Marcus C. Mundy. The Urban League is calling on city, county governments, the State of Oregon, and business councils to collect regularly racial and other demographic data, and set specific disparity-reduction targets.

The State of Black Oregon – One Year in Review is the first in a series of monthly briefings that will be published by the Urban League to track the progress on issues highlighted in the report.

Among the findings in the briefing issued today are:

➢ African American unemployment in Oregon has risen in greater proportions compared to white Oregonians, even as the recession has increased unemployment rates for all. Between 2008 and 2009 unemployment for white Oregonians rose from 6.2% to 11.1% compared to a rise from 11.1% to 15.2% for African Americans in the same period.
➢ National data indicate that black men fared the worse. In June 2010, the national unemployment rate for white men was 8.9%, compared with 17.4% for African American men.

➢ American Community Survey (ACS) data indicates that the gap between median income for white and black households has grown. Comparing ACS data from 2005-2007 to 2006-2008 shows that median white household income increased from $46,800 to $49,000; and black households remained the same at $30,000.

➢ Of the mortgages originated between 2005-2008, nationally, African American households had the highest foreclosure rate.

➢ Recent data shows that high school dropout rates improved for all students, while remaining essentially static for black students. In 2008, the dropout rate was 7.1% for black students, compared to 4.2% for all students. In 2009, black students dropped out at a rate of 7.0% compared to 3.7% for all students.

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Like the State of Black Oregon report, the Year in Review Briefing proposes bold policy action steps. The Urban League is proposing that:

• the City of Portland, Metro, Oregon Department of Transportation and other related agencies who oversee new development, including American Reinvestment and Recovery Act projects, devote a percentage of each project's workforce to those who are disproportionately affected by un/underemployment; and that the City of Portland set up a city-wide task force to conduct an equity assessment and propose recruitment and retention strategies.

• that the state legislature preserve and expand Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Temporary assistance to Needy Families (TANF) to slow economic spiral threatening families struggling to find work and meet their daily needs

• that Portland Public Schools approve and implement a plan that allocates resources according to need; utilize culturally competent staff , targeted and sufficient resources as first steps towards narrowing the achievement gap

• that hospitals, county health departments and the state set targeted health disparity reduction goals, using culturally competent strategies and equity tools to implement and assess improved health outcomes

• that the state legislature require preparation of racial impact statements for any proposed laws that would affect the racial composition of Oregon's criminal offender population.

Marcus C. Mundy, Urban League President and CEO said:

"The current economy continues to fuel widening socioeconomic disparities amongst black Oregonians. Our opportunity now lies in ensuring that emerging jobs, health, education and related policy is equitable for all Oregonians. Our data shows that without setting targeted goals, disparities will persist and in many cases, worsen. We cannot measure our success without specific goals, reliable racial data and a mechanism to evaluate if strategies are working.

"Many have questioned the legality of addressing disparities within a specific minority population. We welcome the opportunity to navigate these challenges and call on government to work with the Urban League of Portland. Year after year, unemployment, incarceration, poverty, and health numbers speak to an inherent inequity in business and government; only bold changes will offer redress."

(Portland, OR) - A culvert repair project will temporarily close Leif Erikson Trail from Milepost 7 to Milepost 11 (at NW Germnatown Road) in Forest Park to all users beginning Monday, September 13. For public safety purposes, the repairs will necessitate closing the trail for up to one month in order to provide access for heavy equipment and trucks into and out of the repair site.

A culvert under Leif Erikson Trail collapsed during heavy rains in June. The project will replace the 80-foot long, 30-inch diameter steel culvert pipe, stabilize the hillside, rebuild a section of the roadway, and revegetate eroded areas.

The repairs are estimated to take about four weeks. Work will be conducted seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to complete the project in a timely fashion. The City's contractor may also work seven days a week to finish the repairs as quickly as possible.

The contractor will remove several trees to allow construction equipment to access the work area, but Portland Parks & Recreation will mitigate their removal with new tree plantings

Other trails intersecting Leif Erikson Trail will remain open, but park users are asked to exercise caution when crossing Leif Erikson on an intersecting trail. These trails include:

Tolinda Trail
Springville Road
Hardesty Trail
Ridge Trail
Gas Line Road
Oil Line Road
Fire Lane #7
Water Line Trail

A full map of the area impacted will be available on the Portland Parks & Recreation website, www.portlandparks.org.


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On Monday, August 30, 2010 at about 8:24 am, Tualatin Police responded to a robbery at the Subway Sandwich store located at 17773 SW Lower Boones Ferry Road.

The suspect was described as an adult Caucasian male, 5'3"-5'4" tall, approximately 200 lbs. or more, 50-55 years of age, with brown eyes, a goatee, and short blond hair. His complexion was described as pale with pink blotches on his cheeks. He was described as wearing a red baseball cap with an unknown white emblem on the front and a dark blue jacket or black T-shirt.

Tualatin Police have released a sketch of the suspect as described by the witness.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Tualatin Police Department at (503) 691-4800.

No further information at this time.


Attached Media Files: Tualatin Subway Robbery Suspect

The American Red Cross Pacific Northwest Blood Services Region issued an urgent call for blood donors on September 1, 2010.

The Red Cross closely monitors national and local blood supplies to ensure donations are keeping pace with hospital need for blood products in order to meet ongoing and emergency patient care.

"There is a critical need for blood donors now," said Steve Stegeman, ceo for the Pacific Northwest Blood Services Region of the Red Cross. "This summer we have had a particularly difficult time recruiting enough blood donors to meet the requirements of our community's hospitals and the patients they serve."

Donors with all blood types are needed, but especially those with type O negative. Red Cross officials say type O negative donors can make the difference between an adequate blood supply and a shortage. That's because type O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type, and is most readily given to patients in emergency and trauma situations.

Every day, more than 39,000 pints of blood are needed for patients in the United States. Blood is used for the treatment of cancer patients, people with blood disorders, premature babies, transplant recipients, trauma victims and more. Each whole blood donation can help save up to three lives.

"We urge people to make and keep an appointment to donate blood now," said Stegeman. "Chances are, someone is counting on you right now for their very life."



How to Donate Blood
To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.

About the American Red Cross
The Pacific Northwest Blood Region needs to collect about 1,000 units of blood a day to meet patient need in over 80 hospitals. In addition to supplying nearly half of the nation's blood, the American Red Cross teaches lifesaving skills, provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization—not a government agency—and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. 08/10APxxxx.


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For Immediate Release -

Please note Corrected Arrest day as Tuesday 08-31-2010 and not Wednesday.


The Polk County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the double homicide that occurred in Polk County, South of Dallas involving the death of the home owners:

David Scott Jondle 61 years of age

Marilyn Ruth Jondle 58 years of age

Taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon:

Andrew Jondle 20 years of age, Son of the victims.
1251 Royvonne Ave SE #55 Salem

Cindy Lou Beck 46 years of age, Girlfriend of Andrew Jondle
1251 Royvonne Ave SE #55 Salem

Andrew Jondle has been lodged in the Polk County Jail for Two Counts of Aggravated Murder, No Bail

Cindy Lou Beck has been lodged in the Polk Count Jail for Hindering Prosecution, Bail $ 5,000.00 Additional charges are pending.

Polk Count Major Crimes Team along with the Oregon State Police Crime Lab are continuing investigation today. "We have been able to establish that both Andrew Jondle, son of the victims, along with his girlfriend, Cindy Lou Beck, conspired the plan to kill the victims in order to get money", stated Sheriff Bob Wolfe.

Andrew Jondle went to the property of his parents on Monday night and sometime between 11:00 PM Monday night and 2:00 AM Tuesday morning, killed both his parents, taking credit cards and jewelry to use for paying back rent. Investigation indicates Andrew Jondle acted alone in the attack of his parents.

Autopsy reports confirm the cause of death to David Scott Jondle was from multiple stabs wounds from a scythe. Marilyn Ruth Jondle died from blunt force trauma as the result of being beaten with a metal pipe.

After the homicide, Andrew Jondle returned to his residence in Salem. Detectives located the stolen credit cards and jewelry inside the residence. Cindy Lou Beck told investigators she helped dispose of the bloody cloths worn by Andrew Jondle after he returned to the residence.

Both suspects are currently lodged in the Polk County Jail awaiting arrangement hearings on Thursday at 1:15 PM.


Attached Media Files: Cindy Lou Beck , Andrew Jondle

On August 16, a Life Save Plaque was awarded to off-duty Master Firefighter Eric Bergquist and a Citizen's Real Hero Award to Miranda Brown. Engine Company 82 received a Unit Commendation Award for Acting Lieutenant Sherm Suttles, Master Firefighter Jim Trussell and Firefighter Michael Scott at Longview Fire Department. All recipients were honored for saving a life.

Fire Chief Daryl McDaniel thanked off-duty Master Firefighter Eric Bergquist and citizen Miranda Brown for their heroic efforts on Wednesday, July 21, when they stopped to render aid to an unconscious person at the Roy Morse Ball Park in Longview. In this case, they performed CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) on a man who was unconscious and not breathing.

"I believe that their efforts likely saved this person's life by keeping him alive until the arrival of fire and (EMS) emergency medical services personnel," stated Chief McDaniel. Engine Company 82 arrived and was able to use a Portable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) which was able to regain a heart rhythm.

Fire and EMS efforts to revive the patient might have had a different outcome without the immediate intervention from Eric Bergquist and Miranda Brown. The gentleman was transported to the hospital and breathing on his own. The Chief thanked the heroes for their courage, initiative, and lifesaving work. "You made a difference, and a person is alive today because of it," expressed the Chief.

On August 18, a Unit Commendation Award was presented to Engine Company 81 for their successful efforts of performing an Emergency Medical Services Life Save. The awards were presented to Lieutenant Scott Pospichal, Master Firefighter Jeff Thompson, Firefighter Justin Doze' and Intern Firefighter Sarah Brown at Longview Fire Department.

Fire Chief Daryl McDaniel thanked Engine Company 81 for their quick response on the morning of June 14, with a female patient who was unconscious and not breathing at Industrial Way Chevron Food Mart.

Engine Company 81 was able to use a Portable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to assess the patient. Even though they administered a shock three times, the patient still needed continual CPR until the American Medical Response ambulance arrived. Firefighter's assisted AMR on the transport to the hospital, continually performing CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation). Before arriving at the hospital, the efforts of CPR restored the patient's heart beat. The quick action taken by the firefighter's saved the patient from a life-threatening situation.

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King City, OR (September 1, 2010) – America is in a healthcare crisis and McCann's Pharmacy and the King City Lions Club have partnered to help Washington County residents in need.

Through the Oregon Lions Mobile Health Screening Program, volunteers will provide free health screenings at McCann's King City Pharmacy, 15685 SW 116th, Portland on September 25th from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services available will include vision and hearing screening for all ages and additional glaucoma, blood pressure and diabetes screening for adults (with a 3hr. fast).

The partnership with the King City Lions will enable everyone to receive free health checks. "With the current economic crisis and lack of health insurance, we want to ensure our community receives preventative health care," said Bill Gerkin, King City Lion and screening coordinator. "This generous sponsorship through McCann's has given us the opportunity to reach some of the most vulnerable Oregonians in this community – the senior citizen population."

"Since 1974, our independent, family-owned pharmacy has believed in supporting the community we live in. We are a ‘community first' organization," said Matt McCann, second-generation owner. "McCann's offers medical equipment, a full-service pharmacy, an old- fashioned drug store, shots and immunizations. Now with the health screening day, we show our community that we are a complete health center interested in keeping them well."

The Mobile Health Screening Program is the only free health screening program of its kind in Oregon. It will serve nearly 30,000 Oregonians this year – 86% of them children – at over 300 events in nearly every county in the state.

This program is coordinated by the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation, serving Oregonians with sight and hearing saving surgeries and preventative health care since 1959. For additional information, please visit their website at www.orlions.org.

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Attached Media Files: Free diabetes testing with three hour fast.

King City, OR (September 1, 2010) – America is in a healthcare crisis and McCann's Pharmacy and the King City Lions Club have partnered to help Washington County residents in need.

Through the Oregon Lions Mobile Health Screening Program, volunteers will provide free health screenings at McCann's King City Pharmacy, 15685 SW 116th, Portland on September 25th from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services available will include vision and hearing screening for all ages and additional glaucoma, blood pressure and diabetes screening for adults (with a 3hr. fast).

The partnership with the King City Lions will enable everyone to receive free health checks. "With the current economic crisis and lack of health insurance, we want to ensure our community receives preventative health care," said Bill Gerkin, King City Lion and screening coordinator. "This generous sponsorship through McCann's has given us the opportunity to reach some of the most vulnerable Oregonians in this community – the senior citizen population."

"Since 1974, our independent, family-owned pharmacy has believed in supporting the community we live in. We are a ‘community first' organization," said Matt McCann, second-generation owner. "McCann's offers medical equipment, a full-service pharmacy, an old- fashioned drug store, shots and immunizations. Now with the health screening day, we show our community that we are a complete health center interested in keeping them well."

The Mobile Health Screening Program is the only free health screening program of its kind in Oregon. It will serve nearly 30,000 Oregonians this year – 86% of them children – at over 300 events in nearly every county in the state.

This program is coordinated by the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation, serving Oregonians with sight and hearing saving surgeries and preventative health care since 1959. For additional information, please visit their website at www.orlions.org.

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Attached Media Files: Vision acuity and glaucoma testing ensures healthy eyes. , Free diabetes testing with three hour fast.

Judge Thomas Hart has issued an amended Public Access Order, signed on August 23rd, applicable to the upcoming criminal trial of Joshua A. and Bruce A. Turnidge (Case #: 08C51758 and 08C53913).

Media representatives covering the trial are expected to familiarize themselves with the content.

Generally speaking, this amendment deals with the elimination of the "media room" and the designation of reserved seats for victim and victim advocate attendance.


Attached Media Files: Second Amended Public Access Order

The Cherriots administrative office will be moving September 7 through 10 to a new location. There may be limited ability to conduct business. For assistance, please visit customer service at 687 Court St. NE. The administrative office will be open for business as usual on September 13 in the new location at 925 Commercial Street SE, Suite 100, Salem, Oregon 97302. The transit district and Marion County are vacating Courthouse Square, which was identified as dangerous by the City of Salem.

Bus and CherryLift service will not be interrupted by the move. Customer Service will remain on Court St. NE, and will be open as usual. Cherriots' administrative phone, 503-588-2424, will be in service during the transition. The info@cherriots.org email address will still be functional, though email service may be interrupted for one to two hours during the week.

Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Transportation Development and the General Manager's office will be moving to the new location, affecting 29 administrative staff. The transit district has signed a two-year lease for the office.

As a reminder, buses will not run on September 6. The administrative office will be closed for the holiday.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

The Portland Police Bureau's Crisis Response Team, in partnership with other organizations that include OHSU Avel Gordly Center for Healing, TIP (Trauma Intervention Program), Healing Roots Center for Domestic Violence, The Dougy Center, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), P.O.M.C (parents of Murdered Children) A.R.M.S. (Abuse Recovery Ministry Services) will sponsor "One Voice, Healing Hearts" featuring Linda Hornbuckle and the SEI Youth Choir. The event will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Holladay Park (Northeast 11th Avenue & Holladay Street) from 12 noon until 4:00pm.

"One Voice" is the community partners and our faith based friends and agencies that provide support to families who have suffered traumatic incidents; families that have experienced pain and loss from domestic/homicidal violence, human trafficking, suicide, bias crimes and much more. "Healing Hearts" will be there to say YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

September 11 is a day that people around the world share the immense sadness of the families and friends of victims of tragedy. For those in our community, we have not forgotten your pain and we are here!

"We invite the public and all caring communities to attend this important event" said Officer Marci Jackson, CRT Program Coordinator. If you are interested in providing an informational booth or have any questions, please email or call: Deborah Monk at (503) 823-4293 or email her at: deborah.monk@portlandoregon.gov, no later than September 10, 2010.

High toxin levels confirmed in Douglas County South Umpqua River near Lawson Bar

Oregon Public Health officials have received confirmation of high algae toxins in the South Umpqua River, Lawson Bar area off Interstate 5 Exit 102 near Canyonville.

Water samples were collected and a health advisory for the area was issued on Aug. 24 due to concern for algae levels following the death of a pet dog in the area and visual observation of algae scum.

Tissue samples from the dog are being conducted but results are not yet complete.

Health officials emphasize that swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water by humans and animals.

Drinking water from the South Umpqua River Lawson Bar area is especially dangerous. Oregon Public Health officials advise campers and other South Umpqua River Lawson Bar area visitors that toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating the water with camping style filters.

People who draw in-home water directly from the South Umpqua River Lawson Bar area are advised to use an alternative water source because private treatment systems are not proven effective in removing algae toxins. However, public drinking water systems can reduce algae toxins through proper filtration and disinfection. If people on public water systems have questions about treatment and testing, they should contact their water supplier.

Oregon Public Health recommends that people who choose to eat fish from waters where algae blooms are present should remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking since toxins are more likely to collect in these tissues.

Additionally, public health officials advise that people should not eat crayfish or freshwater shellfish harvested from the South Umpqua River Lawson Bar area while this advisory is in effect.

Exposure to toxins can produce symptoms of numbness, tingling and dizziness that can lead to difficulty breathing or heart problems and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible.

The public will be advised when the concern no longer exists.

With proper precautions to avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit the South Umpqua River Lawson Bar area and enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing and bird watching. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.

For health information, contact the Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/hab; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767 or Jerry Meyer at the Douglas County Health Department at 541-440-3578.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT TO SUPPORT POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN PORTLAND, GRESHAM, MOLALLA & BEAVERTON

The Police Activities League (PAL) of Greater Portland is hosting its 9th Annual Golf Invitational Tournament presented by West Coast Bank on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Stone Creek Golf Club, 14603 S Stoneridge Dr., Oregon City, Oregon. The tournament is a four person scramble, with an 8:00 am shotgun start. The cost is $125 per player and includes: 18 holes of golf, golf cart, range balls, golfer goody bag, refreshments, a post-tournament lunch, and several door prize items. Dress code is collared shirts and soft spikes.

All tournament proceeds go directly to PAL youth programs in the Greater Portland area including Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Troutdale and Molalla.

PAL is a nonprofit organization that works with local law enforcement and community organizations to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime, substance abuse, and gang violence by providing youth positive opportunities through athletic, recreational, and educational programs. "One of the most important things an officer can do is to be a positive influence on the life of a youth who may be straddling the fence between what's right and wrong. You never know when that one positive thing you do or say will pull them in the right direction for good, and that is the really rewarding part of the job," said PAL Youth Center Program Director Britt Fredrickson.

Registration forms are now available at www.palevents.com, www.palkids.org, or by contacting the PAL office at (503) 823-0250.

Please contact Kyrsten Crowe at kyrsten.crowe@portlandoregon.gov or by calling (503) 823-0250 to register yourself or your team!

For media inquiries, contact Beth Faulhaber at (503) 823-0250.

Sent out by the Portland Police Bureau on behalf of the Police Activities League of Greater Portland.


Attached Media Files: 2010-09/3056/37985/2010_PAL_Golf_Tournament.pdf , 2010-09/3056/37985/Generic_PAL_Logo.jpg

The Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) is seeking proposals for programs that focus on helping people experiencing homelessness, particularly individuals, families and youth in Portland's city center.

One-time local funding will be available to local organizations that submit successful proposals to deliver programs addressing homelessness prevention, outreach, housing placement, rent assistance, and income acquisition services for individuals or families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless in the City of Portland's city center district.

Through its Ending Homelessness Initiative, PHB provides funding to assist people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless through a range of services. These services include, but are not limited to: homelessness prevention, outreach, emergency and transitional housing, supportive services and housing placement and retention.

A non-mandatory RFP information session will be held from 1 to 2:30pm on Tuesday, September 7, at the PHB Steel Conference Room, 421 SW 6th Ave, Suite 500.

Click here to learn more about the RFP: http://www.portlandonline.com/phb/index.cfm?c=53354

About the Portland Housing Bureau

The Portland Housing Bureau's mission is to create home for Portlanders by influencing the larger livability agenda, and delivering housing investments and services where the market leaves voids. For more information about PHB visit www.portlandoregon.gov/phb

Sept. 1, 2010

Testing shows fecal bacteria levels have subsided at Lincoln County beach


A health advisory for contact with marine water at D River State Park Beach in Lincoln County was lifted today by the Oregon Public Health Division in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

The advisory was issued Aug. 25, after water samples at D River State Park Beach showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in the marine water. Subsequent testing showed the contamination had subsided and the water did not pose a higher-than-normal risk associated with water-contact activities.

State officials encourage recreational activities at all Oregon beaches, suggesting only that water contact be avoided when advisories are in effect.

Since 2003 state officials have used a federal Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Oregon state agencies participating in this program are Oregon Public Health, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information contact the Beach Monitoring program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/beach; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767.

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GRESHAM, Ore. – "Where does the water go?" It's a question we tackle in grade school and an environmental concern long after the science lesson is over. The City's Healthy Streams Program offers free resources to Gresham residents to help reduce pollution to local creeks and wetlands.

"Rain water is an asset we often overlook," says Jamie Stamberger, Environmental Services watershed outreach coordinator. "We can incorporate rain into our landscapes with downspout disconnection and rain gardens, which add interest and beauty and keep polluted runoff out of local creeks at the same time," she said.

When the rains start this fall, four Gresham homes will be soaking it up in style with their new rain gardens. Instead of stormwater running off their roofs to the street and being delivered through pipes directly to the nearest stream, their roof water will filter through a beautiful bowl-shaped planted landscaped area known as a "rain garden," allowing the recharge of ground water.

The City is raffling four free rain gardens, including labor and plants, to raise public awareness of stormwater management. Deadline to enter is Thursday, Sept. 9, and winners will be announced Sept. 11. To be eligible, staff must confirm the safety of your site. Call the City today, 503-618-2793.

These free programs are made possible through a partnership and grant funds between the City's Watershed Division and East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.

For all Gresham Residents:

Free Tree Giveaway
Gresham residents are eligible to receive one free native tree to plant this fall. Trees offered: Western Red Cedar; Western Hemlock; Douglas Fir; Gary White Oak; Big Leaf Maple and Ponderosa Pine. The tree will either be delivered to your home or can be picked up at City Hall in October. Call now for a free native tree; the deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Rain Garden Workshop
Register for a free rain garden workshop at Hollydale Elementary School from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Learn how to help local creeks from your own back yard by building rain gardens, disconnecting your downspouts and gardening organically with native plants. Morning refreshments and a light lunch provided. On Sept. 11 sign up to attend the Rain Gardens Part II workshop where you can get hands-on experience as staff installs actual rain gardens. Part II will be offered on two Saturdays: Sept. 25 and Oct. 9.

Healthy Home and Garden Visit
Sign up for a free at-home visit from knowledgeable staff to help you get started on your natural gardening projects. Visits include free start-up tools and information on natural gardening, landscaping with native plants, removing invasive weeds, toxics reduction techniques, backyard wildlife habitat, at-home stormwater management and water conservation.

Ponds and Swales, Oh My
Many neighborhoods have large water quality facilities in the form of rain gardens, ponds or swales that collect and filter runoff from streets and rooftops collectively. Homeowner's Associations are required to maintain their private water quality facilities. The City has launched a free technical assistance program to help H.O.A.'s learn to steward their facilities, which will keep them looking great and working properly. Contact Gabrielle Fraley at 503- 618-2195 for more information.

To participate in any of the free activities above, contact Jamie Stamberger at 503-618-2793. More details about each activity is online at GreshamOregon.gov/watershed
For Residents in Healthy Steams Neighborhoods:

Residents of Healthy Streams Neighborhoods have soils that work well for soaking in rain water runoff. Free downspout disconnection and the rain garden raffle are generally offered only in these areas. Call today to request a free assessment, 503-618-2793.

Rain Garden Raffle
Win a free, functional and beautiful landscape for your yard. The City will raffle four free rain gardens to be installed this fall at no cost to the winners. To enter the rain garden raffle, your residence must be within a Healthy Streams Neighborhood and staff must pre-confirm your site is suitable. Raffle winners will be announced Sept. 11 at the free rain garden workshop at Hollydale Elementary School.

Downspout Disconnection Program – Free Disconnection Service
Disconnecting your downspouts allows your home's roof runoff to soak back into lawns and landscaping, recharging groundwater. The City offers free safety assessments and will disconnect safe downspouts with your permission. Call for your assessment today.

To find out if you live in a Healthy Streams Neighborhood:
1. Go to gis.GreshamOregon.gov/
2. Enter your address.
3. Select the Healthy Streams Area box at the top.
4. Click "refresh map" on the right; if your house is highlighted in purple, you are in a Healthy Streams Neighborhood.


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Attached Media Files: David Farmer and Kate Hibschman disconnect a home’s downspouts to allow roof runoff to soak back into lawns and landscaping, recharging groundwater. The City offers free safety assessments and will disconnect safe downspouts with homeowner permission. Pho , : Gresham resident Jody Depew won the City’s rain garden raffle in 2009. Photo Credit: City of Gresham

Dangerous driving and impaired driving will be the focus of Oregon police officers during the Labor Day weekend starting Friday, September 3rd through Sunday, September 5th, 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The Beaverton Police Department will be partnering with the Hillsboro Police Department, Tigard Police Department, Washington County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police in conducting a High Visibility Enforcement Campaign, concentrating on impaired drivers, seatbelt violations and speed violations.

Enforcement sites will change throughout the weekend. Many of the enforcement sites are based on high incident locations from the participating agencies, and all will remain in the Washington County area. Available on scene will be OSP's Mobile DUII Processing Center (MDPC) for any motorists arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

The Mobile DUII Processing Center is a 2007 36-foot Winnebago Voyage motor home retrofitted with equipment necessary to test and process intoxicated drivers. This equipment includes three Intoxilyzer Model 8000 breath-alcohol testing equipment, three work stations with laptops and printers, and two temporary holding cells. The unit also includes emergency supplies, cell phones and radio communications equipment.

Media is invited to spend time with participating officers. You may ride-a-long or tour and observe an intoxicated driver being processed in the Mobile DUII Processing Center. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Officer Jeff DeBolt at 503-519-9481.


Attached Media Files: 2010-09/1412/37980/Press_Release_Labor-Day-DUII.pdf

Years of hard work have paid off for tsunami response on the Oregon coast. The Uniform Tsunami Warning
signal is now in place and local communities have up to five years to transition to the new standard signal. Risk to lives will be reduced by applying a uniform siren signal to inform the public of an approaching tsunami on the Oregon coast.

"Due to the recent earthquake events around the world, it has been clear the general public is uncertain how our alerting systems will work," said Althea Rizzo, Oregon Emergency Management Tsunami and Earthquake specialist.

Taking lessons learned from the States Amber Plan and working with local broadcast mediums, a work group, together since 2006, has worked toward the goal of creating a standardized warning system.

Under the direction of Oregon Emergency Management (OEM), a team of specialists has reviewed existing research and best practices on tsunami warning systems and decided on a uniform state signal that provides the necessary consistency to reduce potential conflicts and confusion. The new standard signal is the up-and-down wail that lasts for three minutes.

The siren test time is designed to roughly coincide with the weekly National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio tests. Tsunami warning sirens will be tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

Based on Oregon Senate Bill 557, Section 2 the uniform tsunami warning signal administrative rules must specify type of signal, duration of signal, volume of signal and location of delivery device.

Volunteers with the American Red Cross, Willamette Chapter responded to the scene of a fire at approximately 9:00 PM this evening at a house in the 33000 block of North Santiam Hwy in Gates, Oregon. The fire completely destroyed the home and all its contents. A family dog made it out of fire OK. The American Red Cross provided the two residents, a father and his son, with lodging,food, clothing, medical, and emotional support.

How to Help: All Red Cross assistance is made possible by people who donate time, blood or money. To support these and other Red Cross efforts in our local community, please call 503-585-5414 or visit www.redcross-salem.org

Polk County Sheriff's Office has added additional charges in the double homicide investigation that occurred on Polk County approximately 3 miles south of Dallas Oregon.

Andrew Jondle, 20 years of age has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Murder

His girlfriend, Cindy Lou Beck, 46 years of age has been charged with Hindering Prosecution and two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Murder.

Both are being held in the Polk County Jail in Dallas.


Attached Media Files: Cindy Lou Beck , Andrew Jondle

Share how you're getting ready for an emergency on Twitter


This September, whether you shop for extra canned food, designate an out-of-area emergency contact or buy a battery-powered radio, any small step towards getting prepared for disasters could make you a big winner.

The Oregon Red Cross and Oregon Public Health Emergency Preparedness will host a "#just1thing" social media contest as part of National Preparedness Month. Oregonians who tweet one simple thing they're doing to get prepared will have a chance to win Red Cross emergency supplies, valued at approximately $100 per kit.

While anyone can share anything they're doing to get prepared at any time, each week of September will also have a special theme and corresponding prize:

Sept. 1-10: Children
Sept. 13-17: Families
Sept. 20-24: Workplace
Sept. 27-30: Pets

To participate, send a tweet to @RedCrossPDX (www.twitter.com/RedCrossPDX) and use the hashtag #just1thing. All participants are welcome, however only Oregon residents are eligible for prizes, to be awarded via random drawing. The contest is free and there are no requirements to purchase anything to participate. For details, visit www.oregonredcross.org/just1thing.

"National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort to encourage all of us to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in our homes, businesses and communities," said Mike Harryman, Oregon Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager. "Since social media tools are increasingly used to respond to disasters, why not also use them to get prepared?" In Oregon, the most likely disasters and emergencies include floods, wildfires, extreme weather events and earthquakes.

Other activities are planned for National Preparedness Month in Oregon. For more information on preparedness, see the Oregon Public Health Emergency Preparedness web site (www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/preparedness/index.shtml), www.oregonredcross.org and www.ready.gov.

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In Oregon, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disaster an average of 10 times a week; supplies more than 90 percent of Oregon's blood; teaches thousands of Oregonians lifesaving skills; offers transportation to seniors and the disabled; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.oregonredcross.org or join our award-winning blog at www.oregonredcross.org/blog.

Today, at about 1000 hrs, the Clark-Skamania Drug Task Force served a search warrant at 13907 NE 89th Circle in Clark County after patrol deputies discovered an indoor marijuana grow. Patrol deputies had been dispatched to the residence at about 0330 hrs on the report of a disturbance between two of the residents. During the course of their investigation, they discovered that part of the house had been converted into an indoor marijuana grow. Detectives from the Clark-Skamania Drug Task Force responded to the scene to investigate and dismantle the grow. Approximately 140 marijuana plants in various stages of production were removed from the home. The plants, after maturity and cultivation, are estimated to have had a street value of approximately $210,000. John C. Melick, 47, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail on a charge of manufacturing marijuana. A photo is attached to this media release.


Attached Media Files: Photo of marijuana

At approximately 3:30 p.m. today, a citizen called in to police to report a subject was at Southwest Boones Ferry Road and Trillium Lane acting strangely and crying. Portland Police Officers responded and identified the person as 34-year-old Achim Heimerdinger (pronounced "Aw-Keem") who was a reported missing with medical issues.

Heimerdinger has been reunited with his family thanks to the help of a Portland citizen.

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The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit is asking for the community's help in locating 34-year-old Achim Heimerdinger. Heimerdinger was last seen on August 26 near his apartment at Northwest 5th and Davis in Downtown Portland. Heimerdinger is familiar with the MAX and has been known to ride it aimlessly around the Portland Metro area. Heimerdinger may have been near Clackamas Town Center mall on August 30.

Heimerdinger has a medical condition which left untreated could endanger his welfare. Heimerdinger is described as a white male, standing 5 foot 11 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He has brown hair, hazel eyes and may have facial hair.

Anyone with information about Heimerdinger's current whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Arjay Dran at (503) 823-0693.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/3056/37965/Achim_Heimerdinger.jpg

GRESHAM, Ore. – More than any other city in the region, Gresham, Oregon is working to attract small-business owners by proving the City means business too: In addition to offering limited-time financial incentives to qualifying new and expanding small businesses, on Sept. 15 we're inviting entrepreneurs from throughout the region to come to Gresham to learn more about the program, and the exciting opportunities Gresham has to offer.

The free We Want You Here! Event, sponsored by the City's Small Business Center, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Conference Center at Gresham City Hall, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Toward the end of the session, participants will have the choice of learning to write a one-page business plan or going on a walking tour of the city's historic downtown business district.

Event Highlights:
•Learn how City financial incentives can help reduce small-business start-up costs right now
•Get an overview of services offered by the Gresham Small Business Center and the Mt. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center
•Engage the panelists on the Steps to Starting a Small Business
•Clarify your business vision with a one-hour Writing a Business Plan Workshop.
•Or take a walking tour of vibrant businesses and available storefronts in Gresham's historic downtown.

Speakers will include:
•Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis
•Moderator Dwight Unti, owner and president of Tokola Properties, a Gresham-based real estate development, construction and property management company; and general manager of Natural Food Associates LLC.
•Adam Klimek, general manager of 4th Street Brewing Company and Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association board member.
•Rick Stone, counselor and instructor at Small Business Development Centers at Portland Community College, Clackamas Community College and Mt. Hood Community College.
•Herman Grimes, business professional and consultant with more than 20 years of experience in business plan and marketing plan preparation, accounting, contract bidding, estimating, search and procurement.
•Sue O'Halloran, principal and principal broker of KMO Inc., a Gresham-based commercial and residential real estate firm.
•Eric Schmidt, Gresham Community Development Services director.
•Kristin Chiles, Gresham Small Business Coordinator.

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Attached Media Files: Gresham's "fee holiday" and business license incentive is designed to encourage business development in Downtown Gresham, Civic Neighborhood and Central Rockwood.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 – Salem, Ore. – Beginning October 2010, ECOtality North America, the project manager for "The EV Project," will begin installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Salem and three other metropolitan areas in Oregon (Eugene, Portland, and Corvallis). ECOtality is overseeing a $230 million public-private initiative to deploy nearly 15,000 EV charging stations in six states and the District of Columbia. The $230 million project is funded, in part, through a grant from the Department of Energy (DOE).

In Oregon, ECOtality estimates they will install a total of approximately 2000 EV charging stations by July 2011. Beginning in 2011, and continuing through 2013, ECOtality will collect and analyze information about the electric vehicles and the charging systems nationwide to gain insights into future expansion of electric vehicles throughout the U.S.

Of the 2000 EV charging stations to be installed in Oregon, approximately 1100 will be publicly available for EV drivers. The remaining 900 chargers are for eligible Oregon residents who purchase a qualifying electric vehicle. Nissan North American and General Motors/Chevrolet are partners in The EV Project. Purchasers of the Nissan LEAF zero-emissions electric car or the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid with extended range may qualify to participate in The EV Project. For these drivers, a residential charger will be provided free of charge, and most, if not all of the costs of installation, will be paid for by The EV Project.

The City of Salem has been working with ECOtality, the State of Oregon, and other public and private sector partners since January 2010 to prepare for the deployment of EV charging stations, including identifying suitable public charging locations. As Oregon's capital city, it is important that EV charging station infrastructure be available for residents, visitors, business travelers, and the commuting public. The total number of public EV charging stations to be installed in Salem will depend on a number of factors, including zoning, commuting patterns, traffic counts, and the number of preregistered purchasers of the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt.

Consumers, fleet owners/managers, businesses, and organizations interested in participating in The EV Project may obtain additional information and request a charging station at their business location through the project's website at: www.theevproject.com.

For more on the City's participation in The EV Project, please contact Robert Chandler at 503-588-6008, Annie Gorski at 503-588-6178, or visit www.cityofsalem/sustainability.

A 40 year old Salem man was arrested and charged with numerous drug violations following the service of a search warrant at his residence this morning.

Detectives with the Keizer Police Department Community Response Unit (CRU) joined with the Marion County Sheriff's Office Street Crimes Unit to serve the search warrant at a home in the 5500 block of Hazelgreen Road, NE at about 11:30am. The warrant service was the culmination of an investigation into marijuana cultivation.

Stephen Eric Fendley was taken into custody without incident and charged with manufacturing a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance within 1000' of a school, using a minor to deliver marijuana and possession of marijuana.

Deputies seized 136 marijuana plants in various stages of growth, along with equipment to grow, package and sell the marijuana. The estimated street value of the marijuana is $408,000.

Representatives from the Department of Human Services were called upon to assume responsibility for two juveniles who were staying at the house. They were 14 and 16 years of age and were not related to Fendley. Additionally, deputies arranged for a care giver for an elderly man with a medical condition who lives at the residence.

According to Street Crimes Deputy Chris Baldridge, "Thousands of children and families in Marion County are impacted by the use of illegal drugs such as marijuana. Our Office is very pro-active in detecting and prosecuting people involved in the manufacture and delivery of illicit drugs. I'm glad to see that this marijuana won't end up on the streets in Marion County"

Fendley was booked into the Marion County Jail where he is being held on $100,000 bail.


Attached Media Files: Collecting evidence , Marijuana growing room , Mature marijuana plants , Evidence technician marking evidence , Stephen Eric Fendley

GRESHAM POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC CRASH

RELEASE DATE: August 31, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson 503-301-5182
CASE NUMBER: 10-710210

On August 31, 2010 at approximately 1:53 am Officers were dispatched to an emergency call for help by a Multnomah County Sheriff's Deputy who was fighting with an intoxicated individual. Officer Don Gibson was responding to that call with lights & siren activated Southbound on SE 182nd approaching SE Lincoln. As the Officer neared the "T" intersection, 30 year old KATINA MARRAPODI of Gresham, turned left in front of him from Eastbound SE Lincoln. The Officer was not injured in the crash. MARRAPODI was transported to OHSU with non life threatening injuries. The Vehicular Crimes Team was activated and an investigation started with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Department taking the lead. As stated above the intersection is a "T" with a Stop Sign for Eastbound traffic on SE Lincoln at SE 182nd. The intersection is not electronically controlled. The investigation is ongoing into this matter.

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Contact: Ali Eghtedari, Traffic Engineering and Operations Manager, Department of Public Works, City of Vancouver, (360) 487-7705

The City of Vancouver has installed a new, hybrid type of crosswalk that uses a red signal beacon and signage to alert drivers to pedestrians in the existing, middle crossing along Fort Vancouver Way, near Clark College.

The hybrid pedestrian beacon, sometimes referred to as a HAWK (High-intensity Activated crossWalK), is the first of its kind to be installed in Vancouver. When not activated, the signal is dark. When activated by pedestrians using a button, the signal moves through the following steps:

-- First, the overhead beacon emits a flashing yellow light that changes to a solid yellow light, advising drivers to prepare to stop.

-- Then, the signal beacon light changes to a solid red, requiring drivers to come to a complete stop behind the stop bar lines on the street. At the same time, a "Walk" symbol is displayed to advise waiting pedestrians they should now be able to cross the street.

-- Next, a flashing "Don't Walk" symbol is displayed for pedestrians along with a countdown indicating time left to cross. At that point, drivers will see an alternating flashing red signal indicating they may proceed with caution, after having come to a full stop and after the pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk.

-- Finally, the pedestrian beacon becomes dark and remains that way until activated again. Drivers are not required to stop when the beacon is dark, similar to a highway ramp meter that is not in use.

The new hybrid pedestrian beacon, with its red signals, is expected to command more attention from drivers than traditional yellow-light pedestrian signals. Drivers and pedestrians alike are urged to be alert to this traffic change and exercise caution as the community becomes familiar with the new system. For more information about the crosswalk, including an educational flyer and instructional video, please visit the following Web site: www.cityofvancouver.us/SignalsSigns

Adults who live or work in Clackamas County can maximize networking opportunities while building leadership skills in a year-long course sponsored by the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce.

The nine month class, usually held the second Wednesday of each month October through June, provides an overview of a series of topics including Clackamas County, Economic Development, Communications, Education and much more. The class begins, Wednesday, October 13 at Camp Kuratli with team building and orientation.

Cost for the course is $600 per student and includes all workshop sessions, class materials, bus transportation when needed, meals and snacks at sessions and graduation. Adults develop and complete a group project of their choice during the year, generally focused on community betterment.

Full information and applications call 503-654-7777. Applications will be accepted through September 15.

City policymakers will be available Saturday morning, September 11, to meet with residents at the Tualatin Public Library. The informal session runs from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. citizens are invited to stop by to discuss any topic with various members from the Tualatin City Council. The Tualatin Public Library is located at 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave.

Contact Carina Christensen for more information: cchristensen@ci.tualatin.or.us; 503.691.3065

Employees of two Milwaukie businesses donated a mountain of school supplies to children in North Clackamas Schools. Cutting Edge Federal Credit Union and OECO, an aerospace manufacturer, contributed everything from backpacks and pencils to crayons and calculators.

The school supplies will be distributed to children in need througout the Milwaukie area.

"In several schools, more than 50 percent of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch," explained administrator Tiffany Shireman. "This generous donation will make a real difference for struggling families, and the kids will be excited to have the supplies they need for learning."

To make a contribution of school supplies, contact Kristin Kinnie at 503-353-5663.

Stephanie Rose is a regular parent volunteer at Bilquist Elementary. "I volunteer
because I believe children become more active in their own education, and learn more when the adults in their lives get involved," she says. "I hope that as they grow, my children see the benefits in volunteering and become active volunteers in our community."

Rose is one of more than 9,000 volunteers who assist North Clackamas students. Each school day, they help classes with art projects, work with reading groups, and chaperone field trips. Last year, volunteers contributed time equivalent to 162 full-time employees.

"With reduced staffing levels the past two years, our dedicated volunteers are more essential than ever," said Volunteer Coordinator Daryl Dixon.


One hour per week makes a difference

To volunteer, call your neighborhood school or contact Volunteer Coordinator Daryl Dixon at 503-353-1900. One-hour-per-week opportunities include:

Start Making a Reader Today (SMART): Share your love of reading with two elementary school children for a total of one hour each week. To apply call Michelle Gilmore at 503-937-4803.

Lunch Buddies: Mentor an elementary school student by spending 1 hour each week sharing lunch and recess activities. To apply call Kay Loeffl at 503-353-5663.

Wichita Center for Family & Community: Staff the clothes closet, prepare emergency food boxes, or help in the computer lab for homeless teens. To apply call Kristin Kinnie at 503-353-5663.

Students who meet regularly with adult mentors are:
• 80% more likely to graduate.
• 58% more likely to earn higher grades.
• 52% less likely to skip school.
• 46% less likely to try drugs.
• 27% less likely to use alcohol.

Because Oregon is ranked second in child hunger, the Backpack Buddy program works to provide nutritious weekend food packages to kids in need on days free school breakfasts and lunches are not available. The program, which serves elementary schools across the North Clackamas District, helped more than 600 children last year, thanks to the volunteer efforts of numerous churches, scout troops, and local businesses.

The North Clackamas Education Foundation invites community members to contribute to this program by visiting the Global Giving Web site: http://www.globalgiving.org/projects.backpack-buddy-program/.  To sponsor Backpack Buddies at a school near you, call Joe Krumm at 503-353-6017.

Tired of sorting your cans and bottles? Just drop them off at the Cans for Kids bin at New Seasons Market in Happy Valley, and proceeds from the deposits will benefit the North Clackamas Education Foundation.

Then, persuade your kids to eat New Seasons' school fruit of the week, and while you boost their nutrition, all proceeds will benefit classroom innovation grants, arts programs, and college scholarships for North Clackamas students.

New Seasons Market is located at 15861 SE Happy Valley Town Center Drive.

Ever wish your kids came with an instruction manual? Working to improve family communication? The Parent Empowerment Program may be the answer.

This 10-week course is a $199 value, but is available free thanks to a grant from Clackamas County Behavioral Health. To register, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M3L5KLS.  For details and more information, call 503-853-6843.

As a fundraiser to support education programs, the Parent Teacher Organization at Concord Elementary will sell Entertainment Books from September 17 to October 1. The coupon books offer two-for-one offers or other special deals at Portland area businesses and attractions.

To order an Entertainment Book for $25, call the Concord School office at 503-353-5400 or e-mail katy.preston10@gmail.com. Funds raised will support the school's field trip fund.

On Monday, September 6, 2010, Labor Day, all City of Salem park splash fountains will close for the season at 8 p.m.

These include Wes Bennett Park, Northgate Park, West Salem Park, Fairmount Park, River Road Park, and Riverfront Park splash fountains.
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Join teachers, families, Two Rivers Church members, and community members to beautify the Riverside school grounds for returning students. Volunteers will pull weeds, touch up paint, rake bark mulch, and plant flowers to welcome the children at the start of their new school year.

Interested volunteers can drop by on Wednesday, September 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. The school is located at 16303 SE River Road in Oak Grove. For more information, call Principal Monique Singleton at 503-353-5560.

After noticing thick smoke pouring from a two-story house in Oak Grove, three North Clackamas students saved a senior citizen from the fire.

Ryan Van Vactor, about to start his freshman year at Milwaukie High, was the first to spot the fire. He was assisted by Rowe Middle School 8th grader Annette Sandsburg and New Urban High School freshman Bella Pointer.

The teens called 911, led 65-year-old Diana McIntosh out of the house, and cared for her two cats, which escaped on their own.

For Immediate Release


At approximately 7:40 AM this morning, Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an unconscious person at 16055 Gilliam Road approximately three miles south of Dallas Oregon. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a deceased male and female, apparent victims of a homicide.

Deceased at the scene:

David Scott Jondle 61 years of age

Marilyn Ruth Jondle 58 years of age

Husband and wife were both located inside the residence, it has not been determined when they died, or exactly what is the cause of death, but both victims appear to have suffered trauma.

The Polk County Major Crimes Team was activated, including officers from Dallas Police, Independence Police, Monmouth Police and Oregon State Police. At approximately 11:30 AM both suspects were located in Salem and brought to the Polk County Sheriff's Office for questioning and later taken into custody after questioning regarding this incident.

Andrew Jondle 20 years of age, Son of the victims.
1251 Royvonne Ave SE #55 Salem

Cindy Lou Beck 46 years of age, Girlfriend of Andrew Jondle
1251 Royvonne Ave SE #55 Salem

Andrew Jondle has been lodged in the Polk County Jail for Aggravated Murder, No Bail
Cindy Lou Beck has been lodged in the Polk Count Jail for Hindering Prosecution, Bail $ 5,000.00 Additional charges are pending.

Polk Count Major Crimes Team along with the Oregon State Police Crime Lab are currently on scene, no other information is available at this time. No photo's available at this time.

Portland Fire & Rescue arson investigators arrested Randolph C. Hubbard last night in relation to fire damage to an ATM. Mr. Hubbard was arraigned this afternoon.

Early on August 1, 2010, a surveillance camera at the Unitus Community Credit Union, located at 1300 SW 6th Avenue, took a picture of a person attempting to use the ATM. At the same time, a surveillance video camera recorded the same person causing fire damage to the ATM. An Oregon Trail card and another piece of identification kept by the ATM also linked Mr. Hubbard to the incident. When staff reported to work later that morning, the fire damage was discovered.

Portland Fire & Rescue arson investigators, working with the Portland Police Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, were able to connect Mr. Hubbard with this incident and took him into custody. Mr. Hubbard has been charged with Arson II, Criminal Mischief (a Class C misdemeanor), and Reckless Burning. Maximum penalties could be $8,500 and six years imprisonment.

Investigators are unable to release any further evidence at this time.

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Salem, OR—West Coast Bank's 13th consecutive sponsorship of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament truly represents a company team effort. West Coast Bank employees will volunteer at the West Coast Bank hole and golf in the tournament. Regional Sales Manager-Vice President LeAnn Keim is the 2010 tournament chair.

Regional President Ken Jundt said, "West Coast Bank is a strong supporter of the chamber of commerce and its outreach to local businesses. The tournament proceeds will fund the chamber's programs and offer great networking opportunities. It's part of what we do at West Coast Bank to support the communities we serve."

The tournament will be held at the Illahe Hills Country Club, September 27th. For more information, see http://www.salemchamber.org/chamber/events/golf/index.html .

West Coast Bancorp (NASDAQ: WCBO) is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.5 billion in assets, operating 65 locations in Oregon and Washington. The Company combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community bank. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.wcb.com.

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PRESS RELEASE
Date: August 30th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Local law enforcement agencies, including the Fairview and Gresham Police Departments and the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, will participate in a nationwide "Click It or Ticket" enforcement blitz from Monday, August 30th, to Sunday, September 12th. The focus is on educating the public regarding child restraint systems and safety belt laws.

In Oregon during 2009, ninety-nine percent of Oregon's child passengers under age four were observed to be riding in child restraints. Unfortunately, among four to eight year olds, observed booster seat use was only 58% and one third of children in this age group killed or injured in crashes last year were not using booster seats. Child safety seats reduce the likelihood of an infant (under 1 year old) being killed in a vehicle crash by 71%, and reduce the likelihood to toddlers (1 to 4 years old) by 54%.

The Oregon Child Restraint Law (Effective July 1, 2007) states for the following: A child under one year of age or weighing less than twenty pounds must be restrained in a rear-facing child seat. A child weighing less than 40 pounds must be properly restrained in a child safety seat. A child over forty pounds, but under age eight or less then 4'9" tall must be restrained in a booster seat that elevates them so the lap/shoulder belts fit correctly.

Oregon's 2009 belt use rate was 96.3% and ranked within the top five state rates nationally (The nationwide average was 84%). The most recent survey, just completed in June 2010, reveals belt use has risen to 97% for passenger cars and 95% for pickup truck occupants.

Consistent vehicle restraint use is the single most effective way to protect motor vehicle occupants against crash injury or death, according to the US Department of Transportation.

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Source:

Sgt. John Pemberton
Fairview Police


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/2172/37950/3_Flags_Summer_2010.doc

Canby Area Transit (CAT) Service Alert. No CAT bus service on Labor Day September 6, 2010.


Attached Media Files: Closed Labor Day 9-6-2010

SEATBELT SAFETY BLITZ IS UNDERWAY

RELEASE DATE: August 31, 2010
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt Rick Wilson 503-301-5182

In conjunction with the Oregon Department of Transportation and the nationwide "CLICK IT OR TICKET" campaign, the Gresham Police Department is now partaking in an area-wide 2-week long safety belt enforcement blitz. The blitz period is from Monday August 30th until Sunday September 12th, but officers will continue to enforce all safety belt related laws at all times, as they normally do. Enforcement will concentrate on non-compliance, improper use and child safety seats.

The goal of this campaign is to increase the number of motor vehicle operators and passengers who routinely wear safety belts. Typically, Gresham sees about 93-95 percent compliance with regard to safety belt laws and it is the goal of the Gresham Police Department to increase that number.

Officers will be enforcing the "proper use" clause in the seat belt law. This requires that the entire seatbelt system is used as it was designed with the lap portion low across the hips and the shoulder portion over the collar bone crossing the center of the chest. The entire belt system should be free of knots, twists, tears and slack. Drivers and passengers wearing the shoulder portion of the belt system under their arms or behind their backs are not using the belt properly as it was designed and will be ticketed.

A child weighing less than 40 pounds must be restrained in a child safety seat. A child under one year of age or weighing less than twenty pounds must be restrained in a rear facing child seat. A child over 40 pounds but under age eight or less than 4' 9" tall must be restrained in a booster seat that elevates them so the lap and shoulder belts fit correctly. For help with child safety seats refer to the seat manufacturer's instructions, vehicle owner's manual or call ACTS Oregon Child Safety Seat Resource Center at 1-800-772-1315.

Please be aware that Oregon law has changed in 2009 to include mandatory seatbelt use on premises open to the public, such as parking lots.

(Note: Correction to Captain Samuels phone number to read 934-0221)

A Bend-area Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division trooper known by his supervisor as "one of the most diligent troopers I have ever met in locating and apprehending criminals", received the division's 2009 "Fish & Wildlife Division Officer of the Year" award. Senior Trooper James Hayes, age 36, was presented the award Tuesday by Captain Jeff Samuels, OSP Fish & Wildlife Division director, and his supervisor, Sergeant David Pond, during a presentation at the OSP Bend Area Command office.

This is the fourth annual presentation of the division's award based on criteria including professionalism, dedication to citizens and natural resources of our State, and work ethic. Nominations were received from around the State and reviewed by regional and General Headquarters staff before the announcement of the award recipient.

A member of the Central Oregon Team, a nine-member OSP F&W team selected today to receive the "2009 Fish & Wildlife Division Team of the Year" award; Hayes has been assigned in the F&W Division for seven of the 11 years he has worked for OSP. Pond noted that Hayes' work is an example of his well-rounded approach to keeping an eye out for people committing any type of crime or traffic offense.

During 2009, Senior Trooper Hayes investigated and successfully concluded a variety of cases including:

* A lengthy investigation into criminal fish & wildlife crimes in Oregon and Idaho that ultimately uncovered video tapes featuring at least four suspects involved in illegal taking of wildlife, and the seizure of taxidermy mounts of bear, deer, cougar, and moose. The suspects were charged with multiple crimes in Oregon and Idaho.
* While patrolling a highway east of Bend using Patrol Division overtime grant funds, Hayes stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and noted a small amount of blood on the passenger door and an odor of fresh meat. Subsequent investigation revealed the two occupants had 3 antelope and a deer. Each faced charges for Illegal Possession of Antelope and Illegal Possession of Deer.
* Receiving a report from US Forest Service employees of two subjects putting deer meat into a vehicle, Hayes responded from over 100 miles away to investigate and asked two deputies to contact the subject until he could arrive. Using the meat's temperature obtained with a thermometer, Hayes determined the two bucks were killed at separate locations and were not road struck deer as had been first claimed. The suspects were charged with numerous fish & wildlife offenses.

Hayes joined OSP in 1999 when he was assigned in the Patrol Services Division at the Gilchrist work site. He transferred to the Fish & Wildlife Division at the Bend Area Command office in 2005.

Previous honorees were Trooper Marc Boyd from the Springfield Area Command office (2008), Sergeant Todd Hoodenpyl from the Tillamook work site (2007), and the award's first recipient in 2006, Luke Schwartz who is now assigned as a Patrol Sergeant at the Tualatin work site.

The primary responsibility of the Fish & Wildlife Division is enforcement of fish, wildlife, and commercial fishing laws and protection of natural resources. The members of the Fish and Wildlife Division also enforce traffic, criminal, boating, livestock and environmental protection laws in addition to responding to emergency situations.

Photograph of Senior Trooper Hayes – Source: Oregon State Police

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(Team Photo left to right:
Top row – Senior Trooper Lindberg, East Region F&W Lt. Randy Scorby, Trooper Travis Ring, Senior Trooper Greg Love, Senior Trooper Rich Young, and Senior Trooper Andrew Menlow
Bottom row – Senior Trooper Mark Prodzinski, Senior Trooper James Hayes, and Sergeant David Pond
Not pictured: Senior Trooper Amos Madison)

(Correction to Captain Samuels phone number to read 934-0221)

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The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife (OSP F&W) Division recognized the exceptional work of troopers from the Central Oregon Team (COT) today when Captain Jeff Samuels announced today they were the recipients of the Division's Team of the Year award for 2009. This is the fourth presentation of the award since the OSP F&W Division implemented a new program celebrating and recognizing the outstanding teamwork by our troopers in protecting Oregon's natural resources.

Supervised by Sergeant David Pond, the nine-member Central Oregon Team is comprised of one sergeant and 8 troopers assigned to OSP offices in Bend, Madras and Prineville. Challenged by diverse natural resource enforcement issues in this fast growing area of the state, COT members work closely with members of neighboring fish & wildlife enforcement teams and are very involved in their communities with local user groups and the media. Team members maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Warm Springs Tribe, US Forest Service, BLM, and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, and are very active with the local Oregon Hunter's Association Chapters giving presentations on enforcement and protection efforts.

In making the surprise announcement to COT members at the OSP Bend Area Command office, Samuels said "this award reflects your teamwork, leadership, work ethic, commitment and overall professionalism."

Ranging from 5 to 28 years of OSP service, the following OSP F&W Central Oregon Team members have a total of 129 years of law enforcement experience:

* Sergeant David Pond (OSP Bend)
* Senior Trooper James Hayes (OSP Bend)
* Senior Trooper Greg Love (OSP Bend)
* Senior Trooper Andrew Menlow (OSP Bend)
* Trooper Travis Ring (OSP Bend)
* Senior Trooper Mark Prodzinski (OSP Madras)
* Senior Trooper Chuck Lindberg (OSP Madras)
* Senior Trooper Amos Madison (OSP Prineville)
* Senior Trooper Rich Young (OSP Prineville)

Some of the year's highlights involving the Central Oregon Team were:

* Senior Trooper James Hayes received a report of a person that shot a 4x4 buck at Oatman Flats. Thinking it was strange that the person would drive over irrigation pipes to retrieve the shot buck, the complainant video taped the person leaving providing important evidence to help identify the vehicle. Hayes provided the vehicle's description to OSP patrol troopers in the Oakridge area who spotted and stopped the vehicle, finding a large 4x4 buck and the weapon used to shoot it. Hayes responded to the stop location and developed further information that led to a search warrant being served at the suspect's residence where troopers later found evidence of four unlawfully taken blacktail deer bucks, seizing deer meat, antlers, and other evidence. The suspect was charged with Theft in the First Degree (3 counts), Unlawfully Taking Deer (4 counts), Unlawfully Taking Elk (2 counts, and Theft of Lost, Mislaid Property.
* Assigned to work the lower Deschutes River from May through November, Senior Trooper Chuck Lindberg works closely with BLM and the Warm Springs Tribe to provide enforcement protection on this 100 mile wild and scenic stretch. Lindberg is very active on the river with fish & wildlife, criminal and traffic enforcement, wild and scenic waterway rules, and Marine Board enforcement. OSP receives consistent praise from area partners and the Lower Deschutes River Managers Group for its enforcement efforts and work to maintaining a family atmosphere on the river.
* Senior Trooper Andrew Menlow, an OSP pilot assigned to the Fish & Wildlife Division, frequently assists other trooper and partner agencies with flight needs, and is called upon to assist local law enforcement with search & rescue operations and aerial searches.
* As part of an investigation involving the illegal possession of a deer, the COT team developed suspects and learned one of them had bragged about killing a cow elk with a bow and arrow without having the required elk tag. A search warrant was obtained and led to recovering evidence of the illegally taken elk. Upon the investigation's conclusion, the suspects were facing several charges including Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Deer, and Taking Elk without a Valid Tag.

Last year's recipient was the Mid-Coast Team comprised of six troopers working out of Tillamook, McMinnville and North Plains.

To learn more about the OSP Fish & Wildlife Division, including a link to monthly newsletters highlighting the work of your OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers, go to our website at http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/FW/index.shtml .

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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The Oregon State Police is a full-service public safety agency providing diverse services to the citizens of Oregon. Our mission is to enhance livability and safety by protecting the people, property, and natural resources of the state. To realize our vision and accomplish our mission our objectives are to BE THERE (be ready and able to respond to the increasing needs of Oregonians); PREVENT HARM (engage in vigilant enforcement of laws and regulations while making Oregon's roadways safe and reducing our citizen's exposure to crime, fire and disasters); and, SUPPORT OREGON COMMUNITIES (providing specialized services and assistance throughout Oregon in support of the statewide public safety infrastructure).

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Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1002/37946/2009FWTeamofYear.COT.JPG

(Note: The initial news release indicated the injured driver was an adult female which was based upon information from fire personnel. Troopers contacted her at the hospital and confirmed her name and age as noted below)

A 17-year old Milwaukie girl received serious but non-life threatening injuries Tuesday morning in a five vehicle traffic crash on Highway 224 near Johnson Road. A commercial truck driver who caused the crashed was cited by Oregon State Police (OSP) for Careless Driving.

On August 31, 2010 at approximately 7:25 a.m. a 2008 Peterbuilt truck pulling semi-trailer driven by JEROME HEIDT, age 64, from Moxee, Washington was eastbound on Highway 224 approaching slowing traffic at the Johnson Road intersection. HEIDT failed to see the slowing traffic and crashed into the back of a black 2001 Honda Civic driven by BRITTANY BASEEL, age 17, from Milwaukie, in the right eastbound lane. The impact pushed the Honda Civic into the back of a utility trailer towed by a van forcing the van forward into the back of a blue 2010 Toyota Pruis. The Toyota was pushed forward into the back of a blue 1988 Honda Civic.

BASEEL was trapped inside her Honda Civic. Fire personnel from Clackamas Fire District 1 extricated her and she was transported by ambulance to Oregon Health Sciences University.

One of the three occupants in the van was taken by a private party to a local hospital with minor injuries. No other persons were injured.

HEIDT was cited by OSP for Careless Driving.

OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office are completing the investigation. ODOT assisted with traffic control as one lane was getting through in both directions using the westbound lanes for about three hours.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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New classes begin Thurs. Oct. 7 for the next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provided by the Vancouver Fire Department. Neighbors are encouraged to contact organizers now to reserve a spot. Cost is $30 for materials. The final drill is Sat. Nov. 20.

CERT prepares residents for disaster response for a variety of emergencies that may impact this area. Training includes basic response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT members are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects in our community.

Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can help others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help, explains Capt. Bob Smith, program coordinator.

Participants must reside in City of Vancouver or Clark County Fire District 5 service area.

For information regarding CERT, please contact:
Sheila Stark, CERT coordinator, 360-901-7288; or Capt. Bob Smith, City of Vancouver Fire Department, 360-487-7211


Attached Media Files: Teamwork and personal safety are stressed during resident training in the CERT program.

This year's Oregon state parks exhibit at the Oregon State Fair will expand to an interpreters' stage Sept. 2-4.

Interpreters representing a diverse range of natural and historic-related interests will give 30-minute presentations on the hour between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each of the three days. The stage, with covered seating space, is between the Natural Resources Area and the historic Poultry Building.

Topics range from Pacific chorus frogs to family heirlooms. State Historic Preservation Office staff will lead off the Sept. 2 presentations with some tips on fixing old windows—"Don't Let your Old Windows be a Pane!" Guest Alisha Hamel of Oregon Heritage Outreach will follow at noon with a look at "Oregon's Role in World War II."

State park rangers, naturalists and interpretive interns will explore the natural resource subjects that include tsunamis, clone wars, salmon trials and "Hollywood" frogs. The interpreters' on-stage schedule:

Sept. 2 (Thursday):

11 a.m.– "Don't Let your Old Windows be a Pane!"
Noon – "Oregon's Role in World War II"
1 p.m. – "Tales from the Graveyard"
2 p.m. – "Tsunamis Across Time"
3 p.m. – "A Salmon's Tribulations in the Tributaries"
4 p.m. – "Tsunamis Across Time"

Sept. 3 (Friday):

11 a.m.– "Don't Let your Old Windows be a Pane!"
12 p.m.– "Hollywood Frogs with Superhero Skills"
1 p.m. – "Make Grandma's Quilt Last Generations"
2 p.m. – "Wonderful Wetlands"
3 p.m. – "Clone Wars and Other Tide Pool Conflicts"
4 p.m. – "Wonderful Wetlands"

Sept. 4 (Saturday):

11 a.m – "Life in the Habitat Matrix"
12 p.m.– "Hollywood Frogs with Superhero Skills"
1 p.m. – "A Salmon's Tribulations in the Tributaries"
2 p.m. – "Antlers, Horns, and Hooves"
3 p.m. – "Clone Wars and Other Tide Pool Conflicts"
4 p.m. – "Antlers, Horns, and Hooves"

Safety restraint use helped a Sherwood woman walk away from her overturned car following a Tuesday morning crash on Interstate 205 south of West Linn.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Bob Fosburgh, on August 31, 2010 at approximately 7:09 a.m. a 1995 Mercedes Benz driven by HELEN JEAN FINERSON, age 24, from Sherwood, was southbound on Interstate 205 near milepost 4 when she lost control, traveled from the left lane across the southbound lanes and off the highway's right shoulder. The Mercedes rolled on its top and came to a rest amongst several roadside trees.

A passing motorist stopped and helped FINERSON undo her safety restraint as she was upside down in the overturned car. She was able to walk away without any notable injury.

As a reminder, from August 30 to September 12, law enforcement agencies statewide will be working overtime to improve safety on Oregon's roadways. In addition to focused enforcement targeting drunk and drugged driving, officers will monitor safety belt usage with a particular emphasis on child passengers.

According to ODOT, occupant protection educational and enforcement efforts on Oregon's roads are paying off, with 2009 experiencing a full seven percent reduction in motor vehicle fatalities over the previous year. Also in 2009, there were seven fewer child passenger fatalities and 30 fewer child passenger injuries than in 2008.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Contacts: Elsie Deatherage, City of Vancouver Solid Waste Services, 360-619-4122; or Jim Mansfield, Clark County Environmental Services, 360-397-2121 ext. 4016

Clark County residents can recycle block foam for free from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, in the Yellow #1 Parking Lot at Clark College, on the west side of Fort Vancouver Way.

Residents also can drop off computers and other allowed electronic devices for free e-waste recycling by Empower Up, a nonprofit organization that recycles electronics and offers free computer training. Empower Up prefers working electronic equipment that is no more than five years old. However, nonfunctioning and obsolete equipment will be accepted. More information is available at www.empowerupnow.org.

PLEASE NOTE: No televisions, computer monitors or microwave ovens will be accepted. For a list of free e-waste disposal sites that will accept old TVs, go to RecyclingA-Z.com.

Block foam brought to the event for recycling can be any color, but it must be clean and bagged or boxed. No plastic-wrapped yellow urethane foam or spongy polypropylene foam, no hot tub covers, no packing peanuts, and no foam with cardboard, tape or metal attached will be accepted. Only Washington-licensed cars may participate. All participants must remain on site until staff has examined and accepted the material. Unacceptable foam will be returned.

Also, businesses can bring in small loads of foam - no bigger than what will fit into a passenger or cargo van - at no charge. Larger business loads should be taken to Total Reclaim's site at 5805 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Portland, during the company's regular weekday business hours.

Total Reclaim, a Portland recycling business, grinds and melts Styrofoam® into ingots, reducing the foam's volume by roughly 98 percent. The ingots are shipped to other processors and turned into pellets. The pellets, which have the same quality as new plastic, are used to manufacture picture frames, office products and other items.

Recycling block foam packaging, or Styrofoam®, from electronics and other purchases saves space in your garbage cart and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills.

For more information, contact the City of Vancouver Solid Waste Services at (360) 619-4120 or Clark County Environmental Services at 360-397-2121 ext. 4352.

(Note: Media requests for ride-alongs or interviews should be directed to your local OSP office. A list of OSP office numbers is available in the Regional Contact Information link on our website)

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Impaired driving is a serious problem, one that law enforcement officers in Oregon and around the country will continue to target through the Labor Day holiday weekend as part of a national campaign, "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.". This is one of two national traffic safety campaigns aimed to prevent and reduce injuries and deaths on our highways around the holiday weekend.

Police officers in Oregon and around the country started stepping up impaired driving enforcement efforts August 20, and are keeping the pressure on through the holiday weekend, September 3 - 6. Coinciding with efforts to remove impaired drivers off the road is a statewide effort running August 30 through September 12 monitoring safety belt usage, with an emphasis on child passengers.

Last year during the national crackdown period, Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers reported a 13 percent increase in the number of DUII arrests as compared to the previous year. The highly publicized enforcement efforts by Oregon police officers may have had an impact as the Labor Day holiday weekend approached. Prior to the holiday weekend OSP troopers reported a 60 percent jump in the number of reported DUII arrests, but during the holiday weekend reported DUII arrests dropped 18 percent drop compared to the 2008 Labor Day holiday period.

Fatal crash statistics tracked by ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) indicate the Labor Day holiday period is historically the second deadliest on Oregon roads. Since 1970, an average of seven traffic-related deaths happens in Oregon each year during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Last year, two people died on Oregon roads during the 78-hour reporting period, September 4 – 7. One victim was the lone occupant in a single vehicle rollover crash in Josephine County and the second was a pedestrian who died five days after being struck in Klamath County.

OSP Captain Joel Lujan, Patrol Services Division director, pointed out that while it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher in every state, impairment may start with the first drink, particularly when mixed with other substances.

"All too often, innocent people suffer tragic consequences and the loss of a loved one due to this careless disregard for human life. We continue our commitment to stopping this carnage, intensifying enforcement efforts and being especially vigilant during high-risk nighttime hours when impaired drivers are most likely to be on our roads," said Lujan.

The Transportation Safety Division (TSD) of ODOT supports Oregon's law enforcement agencies as they work together to crackdown on impaired drivers.

"We applaud all of our officers and those who support their enforcement efforts by planning ahead and pledging not to drink and drive. Everyone wins when our roads are safer," said Troy E. Costales, TSD administrator.

The Oregon State Police, Oregon State Sheriff's Association, Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, and Oregon Department of Transportation offer the following safety reminders for holiday travel:

* Be watchful for emergency vehicles and workers. MOVE OVER if you are approaching any type of emergency vehicle, tow truck or roadside assistance vehicle which is stopped on the roadside with emergency lights activated.
* Get plenty of rest before starting out. Fatigued drivers are more frequent during holiday weekends because of increased travel and activity. Allow plenty of time to reach your destination.
* Be aware that ODOT is in the midst of the busiest highway construction season ever. Stay up to date on road conditions by visiting TripCheck.com or calling 5-1-1. Outside Oregon, dial (503) 588-2941. Even when workers are not present, all work zone speed limits still apply and fines double. Inactive work zones still have equipment, detours, and incomplete changes in the roadway so drivers need to slow down and be alert.
* Know before you go. When traveling anywhere, plan ahead and take know routes if possible. Visiting TripCheck.com on the Internet provides information on road and weather conditions, incidents and traffic delays, and links to numerous cameras along major routes.
* Buckle up every trip, every time. Be sure to use child safety seats correctly.
* Don't drink and drive.

Lujan urged everyone to play an important part in keeping our highways and city streets safe by immediately reporting aggressive, dangerous, and intoxicated drivers to the Oregon State Police at 1-800-24DRUNK (1-800-243-7865) or call 9-1-1.

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Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1002/37940/OSP.Badge.jpg

- Paint a community mural, check out locally made products and more while learning about how the City plans to help realize Beaverton's Community Vision -

While you're at the Beaverton Farmer's Market, stop by a city-wide open house on Saturday, September 11 to learn more about realizing the goals of the Beaverton Community Vision. Here's what's happening:

• Bring your inner artist and help paint a community mural (all ages);
• Art activities for the kids;
• Meet a Beaverton Police Officer;
• Visit a made-in-Beaverton showcase of local products;
• Check out one of the first all-electric vehicles in the U.S.;
• Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Beaverton City Library;
• Listen to a story-time reading;
• Help plant the seeds of what will become Beaverton's Civic Plan, a set of city actions and strategies which will help achieve many of the community's goals and priorities.
• Identify priorities for Beaverton's draft urban renewal plan;
• And much more!

WHAT: Beaverton City-Wide Open House
WHEN: Saturday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: City Park, SW 5th St. at SW Hall Blvd., next to the fountain

For more information, please visit beavertoncommunityvision.com or call Holly Thompson at (503) 526-2658.

VISION INTO ACTION:
More than 5,000 people shared their ideas about the future of the community through the Beaverton Community Vision process. The public identified five goals for the city to focus on: Build Community, Create a Vibrant Downtown, Enhance Livability, Improve Mobility, and to Provide High Quality Public Services. To better prepare the City to implement many of the community ideas, Mayor Denny Doyle launched the Civic Plan this year. The Civic Plan will help coordinate existing City efforts, align City resources, and create a framework for implementing many of the community's ideas. To learn more about the Civic Plan visit beavertoncivicplan.com or contact Laura Kelly at (503) 526-7526.

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Bethany Storro is currently recovering at the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. She has a statement she would like to share with the public:

"Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers. I appreciate all of the well wishes being sent my way. I do ask, if anyone should know the woman who assaulted me, please contact the Vancouver Police."

The family asks that you respect their privacy as Bethany focuses on recovering.

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that yesterday his deputies and members of the Linn County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team rescued a Portland man who had broken his leg while elk hunting in the Browder Ridge area.

Jim Sloan, age 56, was hunting with Wendy Wente, age 40, from Hillsboro. They were in the Gate Creek area about 40 miles east of Sweet Home when Jim fell 10 to 15 feet and broke his right leg. Wendy hiked 45 minutes to get cell service and then called 911 shortly before 1 p.m.

Twelve Linn County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team members responded and four deputies as well as members of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, Black Butte Fire and the Camp Sherman Hasty Team. Fire personnel reached the victim first and stabilized his leg and then waited for Linn County personnel to assist in transporting the victim. They used a high-angle rescue system, which involved ropes and a rescue litter to help raise and lower the victim over terrain that was at times nearly vertical. They were able to get the man to a gated forest service road and to an ambulance at about 11:30 p.m. He was then taken to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office wants to remind people that if they plan on spending time outdoors, they need to be prepared for an emergency. The people who were rescued yesterday were well prepared and had supplies such as a GPS, space blankets, food and water, ham radio equipment, and cell phones with charged batteries. Having this type of equipment can greatly reduce the response time of rescue personnel. Also remember to leave an itinerary, destination and estimated return time with family or friends at home.

Media contact: Sheriff Tim Mueller, 541-967-3950

- Record numbers of Portland residents and businesses sign up for green power -

PORTLAND, Ore. — With one month to go, the City of Portland's Green Power Challenge is close to reaching its goal of signing up 1,000 new green power customers by the end of September.
As of Aug. 31, more than 725 residential customers and 25 business customers had signed up for renewable energy from Portland General Electric or Pacific Power. The goal, set by Portland City Council, is 1,000 customers by the end of September.

The two-month challenge, which officially began Aug 1, is the largest attempted nationally and the first to involve both of the state's major utilities.

"Portland's residents and entrepreneurs answer the call to action when it comes to our environment and our economy," said Portland Mayor Sam Adams. "The success of the Green Power Challenge so far shows just one more reason why we should be proud to call Portland our home."

Carol Dillin, PGE's vice president of customers and economic development agreed. "It's great to see so many Portland residents and businesses signing up for renewable power and furthering their commitment to sustainable living," Dillin said. "Portland is well on its way to meeting the challenge goal and furthering its reputation as one of the greenest cities in the world."

"We see this effort as solidifying Portland's position as the nation's leader in clean energy," said Pat Egan, Pacific Power's vice president of customer and community affairs. "Portland has always been green, and now we are putting that reputation into black and white with this ambitious challenge."

More than 25 Portland businesses have signed up for renewable power during the challenge including: Music Millenium, The Tao of Tea, Flying Cat Coffee, A Better Cycle, Natural Choices Health Clinic, Village Frame & Gallery, Multnomah Cleaners, Kaos Softwear, Hairport of Portland, and St. Johns Veterinary Clinic.

Pacific Power and PGE are promoting this renewable energy challenge in Portland through various grassroots efforts and events, including neighborhood canvassing and stations at the Portland Farmer's Markets as well as major retail outlets.

The utilities also will have representatives at various local events to help get the word out about the challenge and how it dovetails with the region's sustainability goals. Portland Residents and businesses can learn more about the challenge and how to sign up at PortlandOnline.com/PortlandChallenge.

About Pacific Power: In 2010, Pacific Power celebrates 100 years serving customers and communities. From our beginnings -- serving 7,000 customers in four Northwest communities -- Pacific Power now provides electric service to almost 730,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California.

About PGE: PGE, headquartered in Portland, is a fully integrated electric utility that serves more than 822,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Oregon. Visit PGE on the web at www.PortlandGeneral.com.

* Customers will not have electricity from a specific generation facility delivered directly to their house or business.
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September is National Preparedness Month and local governments and agencies in Clark County are encouraging families, schools, businesses, and communities to get prepared. National Preparedness Month is a coordinated, nationwide effort sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness and encourage individuals to take action.

Several events have been planned by the Clark County Citizen Corps Council to help raise awareness of emergency preparedness. They include:

Clark Regional Emergency Services (CRESA) Open House, Saturday, September 11, 11am-2pm, 710 W 13th Street, Vancouver. The Open House includes tours of the Emergency Operations Center and 9-1-1 Center, police dog demonstrations, fire engine and response vehicle exhibits, and more. Free food and drinks will be provided by are businesses. Parking is free. See www.cresa911.blogspot.com for more information about this event and all the events discussed here.

Public Safety Complex Open House, Saturday, September 18, noon-4pm, 505 NW 179th St., Ridgefield. There will be police dog demonstrations, auto extrication by fire personnel, fire safety house for kids, free food and more.

Fort Vancouver Regional Library (Vancouver and Cascade Park) will host Citizen Corps volunteers who will answer your questions about emergency preparedness and have available free literature.

Individuals and families are encouraged to take the following steps to prepare for disasters:
1) Assemble or buy a disaster supply kit containing at least three days of provisions in an easy-to-carry container, like a backpack or lightweight plastic container.
2) Keep at least a 3-day supply of water at home, a gallon of water per person per day.
3) Create a family or household emergency and communications plan so everyone knows how to reach each other; include an out-of-area phone contact to let loved ones know you are safe and a plan of where to meet if it's not possible to go home.
4) Take First Aid and CPR courses – Help Save a Life!
5) Learn about available resources and what types of disasters are most likely to occur where you live, work and play.

For more preparedness information, contact:
Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency, http://www.cresa911.org/demprepare.htm or http://www.cresa911.blogspot.com

Clark County Fire District 6, http://www.ccfd6.org/disasterpreparedness.htm

City of Vancouver Emergency Preparedness, http://www.cityofvancouver.us/preparedness.asp

Clark County Public Health, Emergency Preparedness and Response, http://www.clark.wa.gov/health/emergency/index.html

Washington State Emergency Management, http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prepindex .shtml

The 172nd Avenue Project has added much needed travel lanes, bike lanes and sidewalks to this major roadway, and provides a new connection from the south end of 172nd Avenue to intersect Highway 212 at Anderegg Parkway. The project eliminates the two formerly troublesome intersections of Highway 212 and Armstrong Circle, and provides a new storm drainage system, sanitary sewer and water line. Clackamas County and the City of Happy Valley have shared the $30 million cost of the project.

A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony is slated for Wednesday, September 1st at 9:00 am. The public is invited to join the Happy Valley City Council and Clackamas County Commissioners for this event, which will take place at the ‘City of Happy Valley' roundabout entry located at the entrance of 172nd Avenue and Big Timber Court. Drivers will be assisted by flagging staff for vehicle parking, and refreshments will be served.


Attached Media Files: An aerial view of the 172nd Avenue project

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office search for Kyron enters the 13th week. MCSO Investigators and search and rescue personnel continue to follow-up on information received from the community. Due to this being a continuing criminal investigation the specifics of the search and exact areas searched cannot be detailed. The investigation continues and search and rescue teams will be utilized as they are needed.

We would like to thank the media and community for forwarded additional information since last week's press release.

MCSO continues to follow up on leads as they are called in. Any relevant tips can be called into the tip line at: 503-261-2847.

No press conference is scheduled for this week. If this changes, or other information can be provided, we will immediately notify you of the details via FlashAlert.

Sgt. Barrett Taylor
Acting Public Information Officer
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

Oregon's largest fire district will soon have a new Commander-in-Chief. This Wednesday, September 1, at 4 pm, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) Fire Chief Jeff Johnson will transfer the command and control of TVF&R to current Deputy Chief Mike Duyck. The ceremony will take place at Rolling Hills Community Church at 3550 SW Borland Road in Tualatin.

The ceremony also includes the swearing-in of several chief officers including Deputy Chief Dustin Morrow; Assistant Chiefs Mark Havener and Jeff Jones; and Division Chiefs Tom Clemo, Mark Stevens, and Jim Davis. The ceremony is the culmination of a succession plan that began five years ago in anticipation of the retirements of TVF&R executive staff, including Chief Johnson. Since that time TVF&R has been promoting and integrating individuals into key positions to ensure continuity of leadership and future success. For the past year Chief Duyck was responsible for the administration of TVF&R while Chief Johnson served as International Association of Fire Chief (IAFC) President.

Complete biographies for Chief Johnson and Chief Duyck are available on TVF&R's website at http://www.tvfr.com/aboutus/dept/chief/index.aspx.

The public and news organizations are welcome to attend the ceremony. Media should arrive by 3:45 pm to coordinate audio and visual needs.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue provides fire and emergency medical services to approximately 450,000 people residing in nine cities and portions of three unincorporated counties. Jeff Johnson joined TVF&R in 1989, following an 11-year career in Douglas County, Oregon. Johnson served as a TVF&R Division Chief and Assistant Chief prior to becoming Fire Chief in 1995. While under Chief Johnson's leadership, TVF&R became accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CPSE/CFAI) and twice received the IAFC/U.S. Safety and Engineering Fire Service Excellence Award, the nation's top award for organizational excellence in the fire service. In an effort to increase efficiency, eliminate duplication, and lower the cost of services to taxpayers, Chief Johnson orchestrated the merger of two additional rural fire districts and annexation of three additional cities/agencies into TVF&R (Beaverton, West Linn).
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Attached Media Files: Deputy Chief Mike Duyck will become TVF&R's Fire Chief on September 1st, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Executive Committee of the Oregon State Library Board of Trustees will meet by phone on
Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Sue Burkholder of Eugene will chair the meeting, which will begin at 4:00 p. m.

Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may come to Room 205 of the State Library where a conference phone will be provided.

Sign language interpretation will be provided for the public if requested prior to 48 hours before the meeting; notice prior to 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Handouts of meeting materials may also be requested in alternate formats prior to 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to April Baker at 503-378-2464.

UPDATE:

The Missing man, 78-year-old Ben Uhrig, was located this morning at about 3:30 a.m. by search crews. He was at a motel located at SW 198th Avenue and SW Tualatin Valley Highway. He was unharmed and has been returned to his home. I do not have any further details at this time.


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Summary of Event

A 78-year-old Alzheimer's patient is missing tonight after he walked away from his family's home in Aloha. He has been missing since about 8:00 p.m. and is not familiar with the area. Deputies are currently searching for the man.


Full Details

On Monday, August 30, 2010, at about 10:00 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies responded to 4370 SW 196th Avenue in the community of Aloha to look for a missing man. They learned that 78-year-old Gayle "Ben" Uhrig recently moved to his family's house in Aloha because he has Alzheimer's disease and recently suffered a stroke. Ben is from Idaho and not familiar with this area.

Today Mr. Uhrig's got out of the house without his relatives knowing, this occurred somewhere around 8:00 p.m. It wasn't long before they noticed he was missing and went out looking for him. After about an hour of looking, Mr. Uhrig's family called the Sheriff's Office and requested help.

At this time Sheriff's deputies are out in the Aloha neighborhood looking for Mr. Uhrig. They think he is still in the area, although it is possible he could have taken a Tri-Met bus somewhere. Mr. Uhrig is described as 5'8" tall, weighing 150 pounds, with gray thinning hair. He was last seen wearing a checkered flannel shirt, light colored jeans, and black tennis shoes.

Washington County Search and Rescue is starting to deploy in the area as well as two search dogs and numerous patrol deputies. The Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who may have seen Ben Uhrig tonight to please call 911 and report it.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1128/37925/PR_100831_Missing_Idaho_man.pdf

At 12:25 am today, Firefighters at Marion County Fire District No. 1, with mutual aid from neighboring Keizer and Woodburn Fire Districts responded to a report of an unknown type fire located in the area of 35th Avenue NE & Perkins Ave NE, north of Keizer. Upon arriving, 1st alarm units reported a fully involved barn fire with thirty-foot flame lengths and fire extending to a nearby home and a 2nd barn. With the help of 2nd alarm units, the four occupants of the home were safely evacuated by firefighters and the fire was confined to the first barn. The fire was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes. Due to a lack of fire hydrants in the area, firefighters used five water tenders to shuttle water to the fire scene. In all, nearly 40 firefighters responded to the incident. Marion County Fire No. 1 Fire Marshal Paula Smith is now on scene and continues to investigate the cause of the fire. There were no injuries reported.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Patrick J. Wineman
Incident Commander
Battalion Chief/Paramedic
Willamette Valley Fire & Rescue Authority
300 Cordon Rd NE * Salem, Oregon 97317
BC-32 Cellular: (503) 932-8359
C-332 Cellular: (503) 932-5700
District Office: (503) 588-6526
Fax: (503) 588-6537
Website: http://www.wvfra.com
Email: patrickw@wvfra.com

An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop for violation of Oregon's cell phone law led to the seizure of approximately 2 lbs. of marijuana and the arrest of an Olympia, Washington man Monday afternoon on Highway 26 west of Sandy.

On August 30, 2010 at approximately 12 noon an OSP trooper stopped a black Nissan Frontier pickup displaying Washington license plates for unlawful use of a mobile communication device (cell phone) on Highway 26 near Kelso Road. The driver, ZACHARY JOHN-RICHARD STOCKERT, age 26, from Olympia, Washington was displaying signs of impairment and the trooper noted an overwhelming odor of marijuana coming from inside the pickup.

Initial check with Oregon DMV indicated STOCKERT's driving privileges were suspended in Oregon. Subsequent further investigation led to his arrest for DUII-Drugs and the seizure of approximately 2 lbs. of marijuana inside two backpacks and a jar. The marijuana has an estimated value of $5,000.

STOCKERT was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail for DUII-Drugs and Unlawful Possession and Distribution of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana. He was also cited for Driving While Suspended, Driving Uninsured, and Unlawful Use of a Mobile Communication Device.

Photograph Source: Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

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Attached Media Files: Stockert

Vancouver, Wash. — ywca clark county is pleased to announce the appointment of Sherri Bennett to the position of Executive Director. Bennett, currently the Director of Programs at the ywca, was selected by the ywca Board of Directors following a national search.

Bennett brings more than 12 years' non-profit experience spanning direct service advocacy, program development, program management, financial management and fundraising. During eight of those years, she directed the SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program, where she spearheaded service expansion to marginalized communities, partnered in creating an on-site domestic violence legal clinic, increased outreach and education efforts to middle and high school students, and more than doubled revenue for the program. Bennett is a graduate Western Washington University, where she received her BA in Political Science.

"I am honored and privileged to be selected as a representative of ywca clark county. I stand in esteemed company in an organization that draws its inspiration from courageous program participants, dedicated staff and volunteers, and generous donors," says Bennett, who will make the transition to Executive Director in late September. The ywca will host an open house for community members and corporate partners to see the facilities and meet Ms. Bennett. Kathy Kniep will continue to serve as Executive Director through September 22, and plans to stay involved with ywca clark county.

About ywca clark county
ywca clark county's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. ywca clark county serves more than 11,000 people each year who are victims of domestic violence, homelessness, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, and discrimination, as well as youth in foster care and incarcerated women.

Salem City Club Presents:
SOUP, SANDWICH AND POLITICS SERIES
first in the series of six programs centered on the 2010 election season

OREGON, U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT #5
CANDIDATE DEBATE: SCHRADER, BRUUN, LUGO

On September 10, Salem City Club launches its 2010-2011 Program Season with the first of several debates – the Soup, Sandwich and Politics Series – scheduled for this general election season. Six debates are in various stages of planning including those of high national, state, and local significance.
The Congressional 5th District race is predicted to be a close one. It is among a limited number of U.S. House of Representative contests in which the outcome is likely to have local as well as national consequences. Control of the House of Representatives, and quite possibly the Congress itself, hangs in the balance of the 5th Congressional District contest. Election night drama may only play out fully in the Pacific Time Zone with this and a small number of other races. In short, voters' choices in the 5th District will count – perhaps hugely.
This debate and others in the series are a must for the voter who approaches this historic election wanting a close-up encounter of the candidates. In an age of controlled limited candidate exposure, highly crafted political messaging and preaching to the political base, City Club's debates promise mannered and thought provoking discourse on matters of considerable concern. Our debaters for September 10th are:

Kurt Schrader (Democrat) is running for re-election in Oregon's 5th Congressional District. Representative Schrader served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1997-2003), and the Oregon Senate (2003-2008) where he was co-chair of the state budget committee. His public service career began as a member of the Canby local planning board. In Congress, Dr. Schrader has served on the House Agriculture Committee, House Small Business Committee and House Budget Committee. He chairs the Finance and Lending Subcommittee on small business.
Dr. Schrader is a veterinarian, small businessman and farmer. He possesses degrees from Cornell University (B.A.) and the University of Illinois (D.V.M.). Website: http://www.kurtschrader.com/



Scott Bruun (Republican) was elected State Representative for Oregon House District 37 in 2004, and reelected in 2006 and 2008. During the 2009 Legislative Session, he served on the House Revenue and House Healthcare committees.
Representative Bruun is vice president of investor relations for a successful Oregon-based investment company. Prior to this, he was the Chief Financial Officer of a successful, regional commercial construction company. He also worked for more than ten years in commercial banking. Mr. Bruun possesses a B.A. degree in political science from the University of Oregon, and an M.B.A. degree from Portland State University. Website: http://www.joinscott.com/




Chris Lugo (Pacific Green) is a former U.S. Senate candidate (Tennessee, 2008) and peace activist. Mr. Lugo has been involved in the movement for global peace for over twenty years. His affiliations include Women Against Military Madness, the Nashville Peace and Justice Center, and the Nashville Peace Coalition. Formal political affiliations include Green Party of Tennessee and the Pacific Green Party of Oregon.
Mr. Lugo is a journalist. He served as editor of the Tennessee Independent Media Center and as a radio and television producer. Mr. Lugo attended Macalester College and the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis) where he majored in studio arts and also studied political science. Website: http://www.facebook.com/ElectChrisLugo4Congress
Salem City Club is pleased to present this debate at noon, Friday, September 10, 2010 at Mission Mill Museum part of the Willamette Heritage Center. For those not on our "continuous attendee" list, you may e-mail lunch reservations to: rsvp@salemcityclub.com or call 503-370-2808 by Wednesday noon, September 8, 2010. SCC members lunch cost is $12, all others $15. Doors will open at 11:30 AM, September 10. The community is welcomed and encouraged to join us! There is a $5 charge for non-members who wish to attend the lecture without lunch. For more information on upcoming programs, and directions to this event please go to www.salemcityclub.com.

What: OREGON, U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT #5 CANDIDATE DEBATE: SCHRADER, BRUUN, LUGO
When: Friday, September 10, 2010, doors open at 11:30 AM, program begins at noon
Where: Mission Mill Museum part of the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street, Salem, OR 97301


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1853/37922/09_10_10_Program_Announcement.pdf

Who: G-Force, four virtuoso guitarists in concert together for one night

When: 6 p.m., Sunday, September 26

Where: Community Music Center Auditorium, 3350 SE Francis St., Portland

What: Arts demonstrations and hands-on arts activities for every age

Admission: Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at www.TicketsOregon.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Community Music Center scholarship fund.


(Portland, OR) – Sharing their unique styles, visionary guitarists Jennifer Batten, Brandon Cook, Tim Dalton, and Steve Adams unite as G-Force to create an eclectic performance for one special evening in Portland. Celebrate the drama and passion of their guitar music at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 26 at the Community Music Center (CMC) Auditorium. Each performer will showcase a set demonstrating personal musical vision, embracing rock, jazz, classical, and beyond in the CMC's intimate music hall.

Jennifer Batten played three world tours with Michael Jackson, followed by two tours and recordings with Jeff Beck. She's released three CD's under her own name and is currently touring the globe with her multimedia film and guitar show. You can hear and see samples of her work at www.batten.com.
 
Brandon Cook has played with Chris Caffery (from Trans-Siberian Orchestra) and highly-acclaimed GnR Tribute band Appetite for Deception. His band State of Balance is currently working on new material for release late 2010. Brandon instructs youth guitar and rock ensemble at CMC.
  
Tim Dalton has been playing music for over thirty years. His style has changed many times over the years as influenced by the various artists he has been exposed to. Over the last four years, these styles and influences have evolved into an eclectic style that incorporates elements of jazz, classical, and rock.
 
Steve Adams performs and writes for ARZ, a multi-media project with drummer Merrill Hale. He has released four CD's and frequently performs Jazz/Classical material as a soloist. He is currently working on Lisa LaRue's Project 2K10 with vocalist John Payne of ASIA featuring John Payne.  Steve instructs youth guitar and rock ensemble at CMC. Find out more at http://www.thearzuniverse.com/ and www.steveadamsguitar.com.

The Community Music Center (CMC) is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with an all-volunteer non-profit organization that raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. Benefit concerts such as this one support a need-based scholarship fund to enable students to follow their dreams in music. For more information, call 503.823.3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org.


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An autopsy was performed today on the deceased, Austreberto Morales (DOB 11-7-41), by Dr. Chris Young of the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office.

Cause of death was determined to be homicide due to multiple stab wounds suffered by the victim.

Andy Huerta (DOB 4-15-92) and Martin Covarrubias-Rivera (DOB 8-26-94) were arraigned this afternoon on charges Murder and Assault I. Marion County Circuit Court Pro Tem Judge Gale Rieder appointed attorneys Tom Sermak to represent Huerta, and Stephen Lipton to represent Covarrubias-Rivera. Both defendants are scheduled for their next court appearance at the Marion County Court Annex on September 9, 2010 at 8:30 and are being held with no bail. The Honorable Joseph G. Guimond has been assigned to preside over the matters.

Any questions regarding this matter may be directed to Deputy District Attorney Paige Clarkson at 503-588-5222.

On Thursday, June 24, 2004, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Portland Police Officers were called to the 300 block of Southeast 126th Avenue to check the welfare of the resident at that location. Upon arrival, police and medical personnel found an unconscious female inside. Medical personnel pronounced the female, later identified as, 31 year-old Leticia Bracamontes, dead at the scene. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy and determined the victim died as a result of multiple stab wounds.

In June of 2004, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office issued an arrest warrant for then, 31 year-old Carlos Anaya-Vera in connection with the death of Bracamontes. Detectives learned that Anaya-Vera fled to Mexico and enlisted the help of the United States Marshal's Office. Several attempts were made by the U.S. Marshals to locate Anaya-Vera in Mexico without success.

On August 28, 2010, the United States Border Patrol learned through fingerprint identification that a person in their custody using the name of Isreal Torres-Medina, was the same Carlos Anaya-Vera wanted in connection with the 2004, Portland Police Homicide investigation of Bracamontes.

Portland Police Detectives are in Yuma, Arizona assisted by the Yuma City Police Homicide Detectives.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information regarding this 2004 incident is asked to call Portland Police Detective Dual at 503 823-0991 or Portland Police Detective Beniga at 503 823-0692.

Who: Multnomah Arts Center at 14th Annual Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

When: Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept 6: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: North Park Blocks, downtown Portland

What: Arts demonstrations and hands-on arts activities for every age

The Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) will again bring their art demonstrations and hands-on art activities to the popular Art in the Pearl Festival in Portland's North Park Blocks over Labor Day Weekend. From painting and metals demos to textile and ceramic interactives, art lovers of every age are encouraged to come create or simply share in the joy of artistic expression.

- About Art In Tthe Pearl -
Celebrating its 14th year, Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is a unique juried arts event located in one of the most beautiful areas of Portland's Pearl District and draws an estimated 75,000+ attendees. Visitors can meet over 125 artists each one offering exceptional works ranging from finely crafted wooden furniture to paintings to photography, glass, clay, metal jewelry and much more. The festival is rated one of the top 10 art festivals in the country, featuring some of the most talented artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Art in the Pearl offers a World Music stage, Collaborative Arts Exhibits, Food vendors and an Education Pavilion, where children and adults alike can create art under the guidance of expert artists and art teachers.

- About Multnomah Arts Center -
Located in Multnomah Village in SW Portland, MAC instructs over 1000 students of all ages and abilities each week in the visual, performing and literary arts. A program of Portland Parks & Recreation, its mission is to provide accessible, high-quality instruction & participation in the arts to all interested persons at an affordable cost. MAC offers programs in dance, theatre, music, drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, jewelry/metalsmithing, photography, literary arts and more, in a well equipped and innovative community center shared with eight nonprofit community service providers. Programs run year-round, and scholarships are available.

For more information about MAC, call 503.823.2787 or multnomahartscenter.org.

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UPDATE on Cipole Road Crash:

The name of the second driver involved in the crash that occurred on Friday, August 27, 2010 on SW Cipole Road is 17-year-old Cameron Behbahany of Lake Oswego. Mr. Behbahany has not been charged with any crimes or given any citations at this time. The investigation is continuing into the crash that left a 16-year-old girl in critical condition.



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Summary of Event

Last night two cars driven by teenage boys were racing on SW Cipole Road north of Tualatin. One of the cars crashed and a 16-year-old passenger was critically injured. Washington County CART is investigating the crash.


Full Details

On August 27, 2010, at about 10:20 p.m. an unlawful street race was taking place on SW Cipole Road in unincorporated Washington County north of the City of Tualatin. Two cars driven by two teenagers were traveling north at a high rate of speed on SW Cipole Rd. approaching SW Highway 99 when one of them lost control and crashed.

Sheriff's Deputies responded to the crash assisted by members of the Tualatin and King City Police Departments. Deputies interviewed witnesses and learned that 18-year-old Cameron Rathmanner, from Lake Oswego, was driving his 1993 Honda Civic and was engaged in a speed race against another 18-year-old man.

SW Cipole Road is a straight rural road that rises and falls. It is not lit and has narrow gravel or dirt shoulders. Mr. Rathmanner was traveling in excess of 80 miles per hour when he lost control of his car and slid sideways into a very large tree. The car impacted the tree on the passenger side where a 16-year-old girl was sitting. She was entrapped in the car and knocked unconscious in the crash. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue extracted the young lady by cutting the top off the car. She was transported to OHSU by a Metro West Ambulance.

Mr. Rathmanner's brother was also in the car. He was riding in the back seat and received non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies found numerous teenagers at the scene of the crash, who had been observing the race. Most of the teens claimed that the race was spontaneous, although deputies doubt that all of them had gathered on a dark road in rural Washington County by coincidence.

The investigation is being conducted by the Washington County Crash Reconstruction Team (CART). The case is still under investigation and there have been no arrests made at this time. The 16-year-old girl is listed in critical condition at Oregon Health Sciences University. Her name is not being released.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1128/37882/PR_100828_One_injured_in_Speedracing_Crash_on_Cipole.pdf , 2010-08/1128/37882/IMG_2202_resize.JPG , 2010-08/1128/37882/IMG_2197_resize.JPG , 2010-08/1128/37882/IMG_2195_resize.JPG

We might have a reprieve from the extreme heat, but fire officials warn that low humidity and dry fuels still pose a significant fire danger. At 1:30 PM Canby Fire units were dispatched to a grass fire at 916 NW Territorial Rd. When fire crews arrived they found a small (50 for by 50 foot) grass field that had ignited from a nearby legal agricultural outdoor fire. The hostile fire was moving slowly uphill, closing in on a nearby residential home. The fenced-off field also contained two horses, both excited by the visit from fire crews.

Crews quickly extinguished the slow moving fire and provided a wet line around the circumference of the fire. Once fully contained firefighters put their effort on the controlled burn, which was agricultural debris from a filbert operation.

Watching all the excitement was 7 year-old Ian. He was all eyes, watching the firefighters ply their trade. Captain Val Codino noticed his interest and quickly put his Captain's helmet on Ian and asked him if he wanted to help them squirt water. Ian eagerly accepted the assignment and earned high praise from the firefighters. Captain Codino told Ian when he grew up he would make an excellent firefighter.

In Oregon there are three types of regulated fires: Backyard Burning, Recreational Fires and Agricultural Burning. Backyard burning has two distinct seasons, March 1st - June 15th and October 1st - December 15th. Recreation Fires (camp fires) are allowed unless fire danger is extreme or unless a municipal rule prohibits their use. Agricultural burning, defined as burning of agricultural waste from a FOR-PROFIT agricultural business, is regulated daily based on air quality and fire danger.

Today's fire was started from a LEGAL agricultural operation, and burning was allowed. Although allowed, this does not shift the liability nor the responsibility for safe outdoor burning.

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Attached Media Files: FF Ian , Hose Shag , Putting on the Helmet , Hosres , Burn Pile , Extinguish

The Fallen Public Safety Officer License plate, honoring fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers that are killed in the line of duty, will be available from the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles on Wednesday, September 1st , 2010.

Money raised from the purchase of the license plate will support families and escorting officers as they attend the national memorial honoring the fallen public safety officer.

During the 2009 legislative session House Bill 2569 allowed for the Public Safety Officer License Plate to be added to DMV's specialty plate selection. It received nearly unanimous support from both the House and the Senate.

Money earned from the Fallen Public Safety Officer License plate will be put in a fund managed by the Police Memorial Trust Fund and a special committee comprised of law enforcement, fire department, and citizen members. Each license plate will cost an additional $8 a year (an additional $32 for two years of registration).

Oregon law requires that no tax dollars be spent on creating and implementing a specialty license plate. Even with our difficult economic climate, the Police Memorial Trust Fund was able to raise all $23,700 in DMV administrative fees and plate manufacturing costs in less than six weeks. These dollars were raised through the generous donations of law enforcement and fire personnel and private citizens. An additional campaign was run through a Facebook account with over 8,000 members.

The idea for the Fallen Public Safety Officer license plate began shortly after the horrific events in Woodburn in December 2008, when a bomb inside a bank killed Woodburn Police Captain Tom Tennant and Oregon State Police Senior Trooper William Hakim. Mary Nunnenkamp, retired from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, began working with Oregon State Representative Matt Wingard to develop legislation to create the license plate. Even in a crowded legislative session and with thirteen other license plates vying for legislative approval, the license plate passed both chambers and was signed into law in June 2009.

The national memorial for fallen firefighters takes place in Emmitsburg, Maryland and the national memorial for fallen law enforcement officers occurs in Washington, D.C.

There are more than 35,000 law enforcement, corrections, parole and probation, fire, and telecommunications personal working in the state of Oregon.

For more information on the license plate please contact DMV.

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Attached Media Files: License Plate Image

With the Labor Day weekend and the start of school just around the corner, the Marion County Sheriff's Office is focusing members of the Traffic Safety Team on the issue of aggressive driving. This is a great time for all drivers to take a hard look at their driving behaviors and make a commitment to improve their driving habits. We've probably all witnessed examples of aggressive driving; they usually include drivers who are following too closely, changing lanes erratically, and exceeding the speed limits.

The goal of our Aggressive Driving campaign is to reduce motor vehicle crashes that cause deaths and injuries. Our strategy is two-pronged: to increase driver awareness through education and hold aggressive drivers accountable for their driving.

Several of the local television stations have ridden along with our deputies to see first-hand how aggressive drivers impact the safety of our streets. You can watch their reports through the below links on their websites.

KGW 8: http://www.kgw.com/video?id=101808068&sec=547977

KPTV1 2: http://www.kptv.com/local-video/index.html?grabnetworks_video_id=4324233

Our Office will soon embark on a media campaign that includes billboard ads and a three-week television commitment with 30 and 60 second public service announcements being broadcast. They'll be shown on the following channels: Comedy Central, FX, Spike, Entertainment, Discovery, Versus and VH1. To watch a preview of these public service announcements, go to our YouTube site: http://www.youtube.com/user/marionsheriff

According to Traffic Safety Deputy Ryan Postlewait, "Over half of all fatal motor vehicle crashes involve drivers who are speeding, and almost three quarters of the fatal traffic collisions occur on rural highways."

The Sheriff's Office utilizes a number of different vehicles and motorcycles in our traffic enforcement program. The use of un-marked Ford Mustangs offers deputies the chance to observe drivers as they drive when they suspect no one is watching. Deputies are able to collect needed evidence for court.

Postlewait added, "Aggressive driving affects all Oregon drivers. It leads to higher insurance rates being paid by safe drivers who effectively are paying for the damage caused by aggressive drivers. Drivers are also reminded that those who drive aggressively are frequently involved in "road rage" incidents reported to law enforcement. All drivers are encouraged to report aggressive drivers by calling 911."

The following safety tips are offered for all drivers:

Wherever you drive, choose a speed that is reasonable for the conditions and within the posted speed limit
Plan ahead and leave yourself plenty of time to travel; don't put yourself in a position of feeling hurried or rushed
Be a courteous driver
When making lane changes, be sure that you have enough room and that you signal your intention
Make sure you have established a safe following distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. If someone cuts you off, back off and establish a new following distance
Control your anger; remember it takes two to start a fight. Resist making hand gestures to other drivers when they offend you with their driving
Don't pull to the side of the road to confront another driver. Call law enforcement if you find yourself caught up in a road-rage incident
Forget about winning. No one wins in a collision.


Attached Media Files: Collisions are Caused by Following Too Closely , Deputy Ryan Postlewait , Senior Deputy Jeff Nicoloff

On Wednesday, September 1, 2010 the Vancouver Police Department will be hosting an awards ceremony to recognize several employees for their exemplary work as well as several citizens whose partnership with the Vancouver Police Department adds great value to the community. The ceremony will conclude with three new K9's for the Vancouver Police Department, one for Battle Ground Police Department and one for Skamania County Sheriff's Office being introduced.

Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: Water Resource Education Center (4600 SE Columbia Way)


There will be time at the end of the ceremony for media interviews and photos.

Contact: Loretta Callahan, Public Information/Community Relations, City of Vancouver; 360-759-4479 or 360-609-3002, Loretta.callahan@ci.vancouver.wa.us

Vancouver City Manager Pat McDonnell announced today he had submitted his letter of resignation to the Mayor and City Council, effective Nov. 1.

McDonnell, who was appointed Vancouver's city manager in September 2000, said he will pursue a new career in the private sector as senior director of site services for SEH America.

"Although I will no longer be city manager, Vancouver will remain my home," he said. "I look forward to doing what I can to continue to build a strong and vibrant community."

"I have deep respect for Pat McDonnell and for what he has accomplished during a decade as Vancouver's city manager," said Mayor Timothy D. Leavitt. "We are a better community because of his commitment, passion and drive for excellence."

As for the future, Mayor Leavitt said, "Filling this important leadership position will be a critical task for Council in the coming months."

McDonnell said the decision to leave the city was not an easy one. "I have been interested in exploring new career challenges, and this opportunity has come about at the right time for me and my family," he said.

The timing was also right for the organization, McDonnell said, with the city's strong and unified Management Leadership Team providing the solid foundation needed to support the transition in top leadership. McDonnell said he is committed to continuing to work hard during the coming two months to address financial challenges and to prepare for as seamless of a transition as possible.

Before his appointment as Vancouver's city manager, McDonnell had served as deputy city manager since March 1998. Prior to that, McDonnell had served as Clark County administrator, appointed in February 1991, and assistant Clark County administrator, appointed in June 1987.

McDonnell said he was proud of the many achievements Vancouver had made during his time at the city. He thanked current and previous Mayors and Council Members for their support and the city's employees for their dedication and professionalism. He also recognized the commitment and energy of business and community leaders, volunteers and citizens in making Vancouver a better place to work and live.

"It has been a privilege to serve the City of Vancouver," McDonnell said.


Attached Media Files: Pat McDonnell

On Monday, August 30, 2010 at about 8:24 am Tualatin Police Responded to the Subway Sandwich store located at 17773 SW Lower Boones Ferry Road on a robbery call. The robber was described as a white male adult, approximately 50 years old, 5 foot 3 inches tall, and having a heavy build, last seen wearing dark pants, and a uniform style jacket.

The robber came into the store displaying a weapon and demanded money from the two employees. Once he got an undetermined amount of money he left on foot in a north easterly direction toward the nearby Safeway store.

Containment units set up a perimeter of the immediate area and a K-9 unit was called in to attempt a track of the suspect, which was later called off with negative results.

The older of the two female victims suffered a medical emergency that might have been related to the robbery. She was transported to Meridian Park Hospital for an evaluation.

Anyone who might have been in the immediate area and observed the suspect before or after the robbery is encouraged to call the Tualatin Police Department at 503-691-4800.

No other information will be released until further investigative leads develop.

On 08-30-10, at about 2:04 a.m. a citizen called 9-1-1 to report seeing a body in the northbound lanes of McLoughlin Blvd near SE 22nd Avenue in Milwaukie. Medics reported the 26-year-old male adult deceased on arrival.

The body was found on the roadway beneath the Portland and Western train trestle overpass. It appears 26-year-old Steven Hale Smith fell from the trestle overpass. The incident appears to have been an accidental fall from the overpass. Smith lived in the Island Station neighborhood west of McLoughlin Blvd.

The train trestle is posted No Trespassing, and persons found trespassing on railroad property can be cited and arrested. Police often stop individuals trying to use the trestle as a 'shortcut' to enter downtown Milwaukie from the Island Station neighborhood. Students at Milwaukie High School and neighboring residents are cautioned to stay away from the nearby train trestle and railroad property due to the risk of serious injury or death associated within that environment.

Milwaukie Police and the Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office are continuing the investigation.

Aug. 30, 2010

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Harris Beach State Park:
Testing shows fecal bacteria levels have subsided at Curry County beach

A health advisory for contact with marine water at Harris Beach State Park in Curry County was lifted today by the Oregon Public Health Division in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

The advisory was issued Aug. 12, after water samples at Harris Beach State Park showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in the marine water. Subsequent testing showed the contamination had subsided and the water did not pose a higher-than-normal risk associated with water-contact activities.

State officials encourage recreational activities at all Oregon beaches, suggesting only that water contact be avoided when advisories are in effect.

Since 2003 state officials have used a federal Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Oregon state agencies participating in this program are Oregon Public Health, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information contact the Beach Monitoring program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/beach; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767.

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NORTH PORTLAND, Ore. (Aug. 30, 2010) – A Portland Community College bond program remodeling job is nearing completion at the Cascade Campus and one of Oregon's largest Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Businesses firms is in the thick of it all.

In Line Commercial Construction, based in Aloha, is remodeling 4,000 square feet of the Student Services Building's third floor at Cascade, 705 N. Killingsworth St. Work should conclude by Sept. 7, providing PCC with renovated office space for staff and faculty to help accommodate the 20 percent growth in enrollment at the inner Northeast Portland Campus. The space, which will help free up other rooms on campus for classrooms, will be ready in time for start of fall classes on Monday, Sept. 20.

In this early stage of the PCC bond, the college has utilized 41 MWESB contractors, with In Line one of the latest to work on remodeling and upgrade projects around the district. Founded in 1983 by President Dave Flint, who is Japanese American, In Line today consists of about 50 employees and is rated as the largest minority-owned business in Oregon, working on 250 to 300 projects every year.

"Through the 28 years since we were founded we have brought on some great people; are continuing to grow the company and the client base we work with," Flint said. "As a minority company, there are responsibilities that go with that. One is you want to perform at the very highest level. We are competitive with the best because we provide an outstanding service for our clients, not because we are minority-owned."

Jeff Stanton, In Line's Senior Vice President, added that the business, "is a family-based company that prides itself in having and building long term relationships with our clients."

In Line Commercial Construction works with companies in the health care, commercial, financial and education fields like Portland State University, Providence Health and Services, OHSU and KeyBank to name a few. Their projects include a 21,000-square-foot Glisan Medical Office Building for Providence Health and Services; 5,600-square-foot renovation of SolarWorld Industries America's new production facility; and a 4,137-square-foot upgrade at Oregon Health & Science University's west campus. In addition, In Line is no stranger to PCC, building the new kennels for the Veterinary Technology Program at the Rock Creek Campus (17705 N.W. Springville Road).

"It's been strategically-controlled growth over the years," said Todd Duwe In Line's Vice President and Senior Project Manager. "We have some really solid clients that have helped us get there. Those organizations really promote MWESB business participation. We are proud of our success and we use that to become more of a mentor for other small businesses, and also help them by breaking down the scope of projects into smaller sizes for MWESB subcontractors to bid on."

Some of In Line's employees worked on PCC's 2000 bond project at Rock Creek with other companies and Duwe helps the college's Building Construction Technology Program annually to advise new graduates on what the industry is looking for in new hires. In Line employees enroll in PCC Auto Cad classes and managers are heavily involved in the Hillsboro, Newberg and Beaverton chambers.

Flint said it's a philosophy of staying involved in the community it serves and works in.

"When In Line was formed there were challenging times for the first 10 years, but the whole key was to bring on really experienced people," Flint said. "It's a real teamwork effort."

Duwe said it's thanks to the college's efforts in facilitating small business participation – with a target of 20 percent of all contractors being MWESB – helps firms like his have more opportunities. Thanks to outreach by the college's Procurement Coordinator John Persen and Associate Director of the Bond Program Linda Degman, small and medium-sized businesses will be a cornerstone to PCC's bond construction plans.

"They are very solid in their commitment," Duwe said. "It starts with Linda Degman, the head of bond program. She never lets anybody forget about MWESB participation. It's at the top of her agenda. Linda has been good about taking the time to listen to all contractors, architects and designers, big or small, to get their opinions."

For more information on the PCC bond, visit: http://www.pcc.edu/about/bond/

About Portland Community College:
PCC is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, serving approximately 87,200 full- and part-time students. It is also one of the top-20 largest employers in the Portland metro area and the 41st largest community college in the nation in terms of degrees issued. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has three comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning.
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For more PCC news, please visit us on the Web at http://news.pcc.edu/


Attached Media Files: Ivan Ibanez, who has worked for In Line for two years, demolishes the ceiling of the Student Service Building's third floor. , In Line management, right to left, founder and President Dave Flint, Senior Vice President Jeff Stanton and Vice President/Senior Project Manager Todd Duwe.

Beaverton's Highland Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC), in partnership with the Beaverton Christian Church, will host a benefit concert for the Sunshine Pantry, a Beaverton-based non-profit organization that provides food and clothing to those in need, on Saturday, September 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Beaverton Christian Church building (13600 SW Allen Boulevard).

Headlining the concert is Roughly Hewn, an Irish folk band from Newberg. The entrance fee is a donation of at least one can of non-perishable food or a few dollars. All proceeds will go directly to the Sunshine Pantry.

"Our neighborhoods can do truly great things when they work together with community partners to achieve common goals," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "We are proud of the work Beaverton residents continually do to help those in need."

For more than 25 years, the Sunshine Pantry has gathered food, clothing, household items, toys and toiletries to distribute to families in need in the community. Currently, the Sunshine Pantry supplies these items to an average of 500 families per month.

For more information about this event or the City of Beaverton's Neighborhood Program, please contact Jason Wachs, Neighborhood Program Coordinator, at (503) 526-2543 or email jwachs@ci.beaverton.or.us.

ABOUT THE HIGHLAND NAC
Highland, located in central Beaverton, is one of 11 NACs recognized by the city of Beaverton to maximize citizen involvement and promote neighborhood livability. The Highland NAC meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Beaverton Resource Center (12500 SW Allen Boulevard) to share ideas, discuss issues and engage in neighborhood problem solving.

ABOUT BEAVERTON (www.BeavertonOregon.gov)
Beaverton was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named the safest city in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention Magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Beaverton also enjoys the most diverse population (by percentage of population) among Oregon cities. For more information, please visit www.beavertonoregon.gov.

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Detectives with the Salem Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested two individuals yesterday in connection with the death of Austreberto Morales (DOB 11-7-41) near the Lancaster Mall in Salem in the early morning hours of August 29, 2010 and the nearby assault of Robert E. Marsh Jr. (DOB 10-22-63) shortly thereafter.

Andy Huerta (DOB 4-15-92) and Martin Covarrubias-Rivera (DOB 8-26-94) have been charged by the Marion County District Attorney's Office with Murder and Assault I. They will both be arraigned Monday August 30, 2010 at 3pm at the Marion County Court Annex located at 4000 Aumsville Highway in Salem. Covarrubias-Rivera has been lodged pursuant to statute at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center and Huerta is currently being held at the Marion County Jail.

An autopsy is scheduled to be performed on the deceased by the State Medical Examiner's Office on Monday 8-30-10 at 1PM.

Any questions regarding this matter may be directed to Deputy District Attorney Paige Clarkson at 503-588-5222.

Aug. 30, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Sru Lake:
High algae levels found in Coos County Sru Lake

A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Sru Lake, located 21 miles southeast of Powers on Forest Service Road 3348-080, was issued today by Oregon Public Health and Coos County Health Department officials.

Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. These algae levels are likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines.

Swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water by humans or animals.

Drinking water from Sru Lake is especially dangerous. Oregon Public Health officials advise campers and other Sru Lake visitors that toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating the water with camping-style filters.

People who draw in-home water directly from Sru Lake are advised to use an alternative water source because private treatment systems are not proven effective in removing algae toxins. However, public drinking water systems can reduce algae toxins through proper filtration and disinfection. If people on public water systems have questions about treatment and testing, they should contact their water supplier.

Oregon Public Health recommends that people who choose to eat fish from waters where algae blooms are present should remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking since toxins are more likely to collect in these tissues.

Additionally, public health officials advise that people should not eat crayfish or freshwater shellfish harvested from Sru Lake while this advisory is in effect.

Exposure to toxins can produce symptoms of numbness, tingling and dizziness that can lead to difficulty breathing or heart problems and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible.

The public will be advised when the concern no longer exists.

With proper precautions to avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit Sru Lake and enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing and bird watching. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.

For local information contact the Powers Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest at www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou or 541-439-6200.

For health information, contact the Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/hab; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767.

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(NOTE CORRECTION - Thermal imaging camera provided by Sandy FD not PD)

With the help of Sandy Fire Department's thermal imaging camera, a Rhododendron-area man was found hiding in the bushes and arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers on multiple charges related to a Sunday morning alcohol-involved hit and run crash east of Sandy.

According to OSP Trooper Justin Lane, on August 29, 2010 at approximately 2:15 a.m. OSP and Sandy police responded to a reported single vehicle crash into a guardrail on Highway 26 near milepost 27 at Veneer Lane. A witness reported the vehicle was being driven erratically at high speeds prior to the crash and its driver was seen fleeing the area on foot. The vehicle, a red 1985 Volvo station wagon, was found abandoned in a creek about 50 feet down an embankment on the westbound side of the highway after damaging about 50 feet of guardrail, a stop sign and street sign, and a privately owned gate.

Witness statements helped OSP positively identify the driver as the vehicle's registered owner who was determined to not be home after he was last known to be at a Rhododendron area bar.

Clackamas County 9-1-1 was receiving multiple calls about a man screaming for help in bushes along Highway 26 one mile west of the crash scene. An extensive two hour area search using Sandy Fire Department's thermal imaging camera led officers to find the wet, dirty and intoxicated driver in some brush along Highway 26.

The driver, KEVIN M. HAMPSON, age 26, from Rhododendron, was transported by ambulance to Mt. Hood Medical Center for an evaluation. Upon release from the hospital OSP troopers arrested HAMPSON for DUII, Reckless Driving, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, and Hit & Run. HAMPSON was taken to the Clackamas County Jail and lodged on the charges.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the Oregon History Museum will once again participate in the 6th annual Smithsonian Museum Day. Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. Visitors to the Oregon History Museum will have an opportunity to view the latest traveling exhibit Arte en la Charreria: The Artisanship of the Mexican Equestrian Culture, as well as the museum's permanent award-winning exhibit Oregon My Oregon. For a full schedule of the museum's current exhibits, please visit www.ohs.org.


Each Museum Day Ticket provides admission for one person per household, plus one guest. This ticket will grant admission for two to one participating museum on September 25, and must be printed and presented to the admission counter. Your address and a valid email are required to access your Museum Day Ticket. Don't miss your chance to enjoy local culture for free during this year's Smithsonian Museum Day.

To access your ticket and to view a full list of participating museums across the country, visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

About the Oregon Historical Society
The Society has served since 1898 as Oregon's primary research collection and museum about Oregon history. OHS has an extensive collection of historical pieces, including over 85,000 artifacts and 3 million photographs and films. It safeguards and presents Oregon's history through a museum, research library, traveling exhibits, school programs and website content.

This is the Oregon Department of Forestry Daily Fire Update for Friday, August 30, 2010.

FIRES ON ODF-PROTECTED LANDS:
No new fires 10 acres or larger were reported during the past 72 hours on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

FIRES ON OTHER LANDS IN OREGON:

The View Lake Fire, burning on the Mt. Hood National Forest, is approximately 5,876 acres and 30 percent contained. An accurate containment estimate is in the process of being determined. At 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, the interagency Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of this fire. More information is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2088/.

The Scott Mountain Fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Scott Mountain, 15 miles west of Sisters, and 14 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge in the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area on the Willamette National Forest. The fire is approximately 3,454 acres and 30 percent contained. The interagency Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3is managing this fire and more information on is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2082/ .

The Oak Flat Fire, burning on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in Josephine County two miles northeast of the junction of the Illinois River and Briggs Creek, about 20 miles southwest of Grants Pass, is currently estimated at 6,350 acres and is 70 percent contained. The interagency Oregon-California (ORCA) Incident Management Team is assigned to this fire and more information is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2066/.

The White Lightning Fire, burning on Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs lands 15 miles north of the city of Warm Springs, is currently estimated at approximately 33,732 acres and 90 percent contained. The interagency Northwest Oregon Incident Management Team was released from this fire on August 28, and the fire was turned back over to the Warm Springs Fire Management fire team. More information is available on InciWeb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2075/ .

OTHER FIRE INFORMATION:
For information on other ongoing wildfires in other jurisdictions within Oregon, go to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center website, http://www.nwccweb.us/ and to the national Incident Information System website at http://www.inciweb.org/state/38

ABOUT THIS UPDATE:
The Oregon Department of Forestry is responsible for fire protection on private and state-owned forestland, and on a limited amount of other forestlands, including those owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in western Oregon. However, because fires starting on one land ownership type may spread to others, and because of the need to share firefighting resources, agencies commonly work together closely.

This update focuses primarily on firefighting activity on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected lands, and on the department's role as a partner in fighting major fires that start on land protected by other agencies.

FIRE STATISTICS:
Fire statistics for the current year and the average over the past 10 years for the forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry:

Effective August 30, 2010:

January 1, 2010 through today:

Lightning-caused fires: 175 fires burned approximately 726 acres
Human-caused fires: 353 fires burned approximately 5,226 acres
Total: 528 fires have burned approximately 5,953 acres

10-year average (January 1 through the present date in the year):

Lightning-caused fires: 276 fires burned approximately 20,478 acres
Human-caused fires: 552 fires burned approximately 4,521 acres
Total: 828 fires burned approximately 24,999 acres

PIO Don Thomson is back in the office and assuming the PIO duties for the Marion County Sheriff's Office. he can be reached at 503.932.8002 or Dthomson@co.marion.or.us

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Marion County Sheriff's Office PIO Don Thomson will be away from the office through the weekend. Commander Kevin Schultz will handle the PIO duties during this time. He can be reached at 503.932.2000 or Kschultz@co.marion.or.us

Don Thomson will return to the office on August 30th.

The Oregon Board of Forestry and Oregon Community Trees, a conservation organization, will present the annual State Urban Forestry Awards at the board's next regular meeting on Sept. 8 in Salem. Eight recipients will be recognized for their work to promote urban forests.

Other items on the board's agenda include:
* Stream monitoring update – The Riparian Function and Stream Temperature (RipStream) monitoring project is designed to measure the effectiveness of stream protection rules as prescribed for state-owned forests and private forestlands. Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and Oregon State University College of Forestry staff will provide a progress report.
* Oregonians' values and beliefs about forestry and forest issues – Results of surveys and focus groups conducted in spring 2010 will be presented.
* Oregon indicators of sustainable forest management – Board members will receive an update on the 19 indicators, including a first report on the indicator, "Compliance with forestry regulations."
* 2011 Forestry Program for Oregon –ODF staff will seek board approval to initiate a 90-day public comment period on the draft update of the board's strategic planning document.
* Mary Rellergert Forestry Education award – The board will honor individuals who have made significant contributions to public education and understanding of forestry in Oregon with the Mary Rellergert Forestry Education award. The award is given annually in honor of former Tillamook State Forest Education Coordinator Mary Rellergert, who died in February 2004.
* State Forests planning – ODF staff will present a background paper describing how other Oregon state government natural resource agencies adopt management plans and measure their performance.

The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. at the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters office, in the Tillamook Room, Building C, 2600 State St., in Salem.

The meeting is open to the public, and comments will be received on forestry-related items not included in the agenda during a general comment period shortly after 8 a.m. Members of the public wishing to comment on specific agenda items will have an opportunity to address the board during the time each item is scheduled.

Accommodations for people with disabilities, and special materials, services or assistance can be arranged by calling the department's Agency Affairs Office at least 48 hours before the meeting, 503-945-7200, text telephone 503-945-7213.

More information on the Board of Forestry can be found at: www.oregon.gov/ODF/BOARD/. Background information on the Sept. 8 meeting agenda items is available through the "2010 Meeting Schedule" link on the website.

On 08-30-10, at about 2:04 a.m. a citizen called 9-1-1 to report seeing a body in the northbound lanes of McLoughlin Blvd near SE 22nd Avenue in Milwaukie. Medics reported the 26-year-old male adult deceased on arrival.

The Milwaukie Police Department is investigating the incident to determine the cause of the death. The body was found on the roadway beneath the Portland and Western train trestle overpass.

Family of the deceased has not yet been notified.

At this time the northbound lanes of McLoughlin Blvd are closed at River Road, with northbound traffic being detoured into one of the southbound lanes around the incident. The detour is anticipated to last for at least another 1 to 2 hours while the on-scene investigation is continuing.

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a Sunday afternoon two vehicle head-on crash on Highway 22 five miles west of Detroit that resulted in the death of a Detroit-area man.

On August 29, 2010 at approximately 3:40 p.m. a 2009 Toyota Avalon driven by RONALD DUANE GALBRAITH, age 73, from Detroit, was eastbound on Highway 22 near milepost 40 when, for an unknown reason, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a westbound 2004 Dodge Ram pickup driven by CHRISTOPHER D. BOND, age 38, from Albany. Shortly after the crash, an on-duty OSP Fish & Wildlife trooper drove upon the scene and began coordinating emergency response.

GALBRAITH was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was using safety restraints.

CHRISTOPHER BOND was accompanied by his wife CHRISTY BOND, age 37, and their 8-year old son. All three were using safety restraints. CHRISTOPHER was transported by an OSP Fish & Wildlife Division trooper to Santiam Hospital for a medical evaluation but he was not admitted. His wife and son were not injured.

OSP troopers from the Salem Area Command office are investigating. Gates Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Highway 22 was restricted to one lane of traffic for about 2 1/2 hours during the scene investigation.

Crisis Chaplaincy Services helped with next of kin notification.

No photographs available at this time.

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On 08/29/10 at approximately 2030 hours the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol Unit responded to a report of a 36 foot wooden boat that had collided into a wooden pylon at the Multnomah Channel near the confluence of the Willamette River.

Upon arriving at the scene of the accident along with the United States Coast Guard and Portland Fire and Rescue, six passengers were contacted on the vessel and it was determined that there were no injuries. The passengers were escorted to a nearby marina.

A private vessel salvage company is currently recovering the vessel which was positioned on top of pylons and not in danger of sinking. The extent of damage is not yet known.

No citations by MCSO were issued and there was no alcohol involved in this accident. The operator reported not seeing a channel marker resulting in the vessel traveling too close to shore and in the path of the pylons.

Just before 8:00 p.m. this evening, Portland Police Officers responded to the report of a robbery at CJ's Eatery, located in the 12000 Block of North Center Avenue on Hayden Island. Officers arrived and began speaking with witnesses and learned that a white male in his 40's entered the restaurant and implied he had a weapon as he demanded money from an employee. The employee gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect fled the restaurant on foot. Officers searched the neighborhood using a K-9 Unit but did not locate the suspect.

Additional suspect information is not available at this time.

Anyone with information about this robbery is encouraged to call the Portland Police at (503) 823-HELP.

Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Lake Oswego Fire responded to a house fire at 8685 SW Commanche in Tualatin at 2:15 PM today. First-arriving crews reported heavy fire and smoke coming from the garage and initiated an aggressive interior fire attack. They immediately encountered deep piles of household rubbish in the garage and portions of the home which contributed to the fire and made it impossible to move safely throughout the structure. The commanding officer ordered personnel out of the home and called for a transitional attack. Firefighters controlled the fire, starting outside and slowly working their way deeper into the home and garage, in approximately 35 minutes.

Four residents of the home were transported to area medical facilities, three for smoke inhalation and one with minor burns. No firefighters were injured. The Red Cross responded to the scene to assist the displaced residents. Tualatin Police personnel also assisted on-scene.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation. The home was heavily damaged, but there is no dollar estimate available at this time.

TVF&R reminds homeowners of the importance of periodic household clean-ups, particularly in the garage area where hazardous and flammable materials are often stored.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1214/37890/IMG_0343.JPG , 2010-08/1214/37890/IMG_0343_(1).jpg , 2010-08/1214/37890/IMG_0333_(1).jpg

UPDATE 4:15 PM:
Salem Police Department Detectives are working alongside Marion County Sheriff's Office Detectives to investigate a series of crimes that occurred in the Salem area this morning.

Following an early morning theft of beer from a convenience store, Salem Police responded to the Lancaster Mall where a male in his sixties was found deceased from apparent knife wounds. The victim has been identified, but his identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

At about 6:00 AM this morning, the Salem Police Department responded to a report of a man who was observed stumbling, then collapsing, in the parking lot of the Lancaster Mall, outside the Regal Cinemas, 831 Lancaster Dr NE. It has been determined that the man, who is in his sixties and has been identified, died of apparent knife wounds.

At about the same time that the Salem Police were enroute to the Mall, Marion County Sheriff's deputies were responding to a report of a stabbing that occurred in front of the Firebird Lanes, 4300 blk of Center St NE. That victim was transported to Salem Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A few minutes later, the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a nearby residence on a report of a disturbance where three males were trying to start a fight. They departed in a vehicle prior to the deputies arrival, but were located a short distance away. These males, two 16 year olds and one 18 year old, are suspects in all of these crimes and are presently detained.

We do not believe there are any unaccounted for persons. This incident appears to be gang related, although the victim of the homicide and the victim of the stabbing were not gang involved. There is no indication that these two victims had any previous contact with the suspects.

No further details are being released. Detectives are currently working this investigation, which will continue into the evening. Additional information will most likely not be released until tomorrow morning. We ask for the media's patience as any premature release of information could hamper this on-going investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Salem Police at (503)588-6050 or the Marion County Sheriff's Office at (503)588-5032.

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At Approx. 1100 this morning Portland Firefighters responded to reports of fire from a four unit apartment building. On arrival firefighters found "gray smoke showing" from an apartment. Fire crews made entry and found a significant amount of fire in one apartment spreading to another. Fire had also infiltrated the attic space.

Firefighters immediately began attacking the fire and checking for victims. This firefight was made more difficult by an excessive amount of debris inside the apartment. Fire crews were however able to get the fire under control relatively quickly.

No one was injured in this fire, but three people were displaced. Two apartments are uninhabitable. A woman lived in one and the other was home to a couple. While the Red Cross will be assisting the woman with finding shelter, the couple will stay with friends or family.

*UPDATE
Investigators have determined that this fire was caused by a couch and debris that was too close to a baseboard heater. The loss in this fire is estimated at $70,000.

Fast Facts
Dispatched-1058
Crews Arrived-1102
Fire Under Control-1124

PF&R Response
5 Engines
2 Trucks
2 Chiefs
1 Investigator
1 Rehabilitation Unit


Attached Media Files: PF&R Roof Distant , PF&R Carrying Ladders , PF&R Cutting , PF&R Dragging Hose , PF&R Masking Up

The victim in this shooting has been identified as an 18-year-old female. She is listed in critical condition at an area hospital. Her name is being withheld at this point as Detectives continue their investigation. No suspect information is available at this time.

Anyone with information about this shooting is encouraged to call Detective Mark Sponhauer at (503) 823-0416.

Additional details will be released as they become available.

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PIO is responding to the scene.

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This evening at approximately 6:30 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call of someone shooting a gun in the area of Southeast 71st and Powell Boulevard. Officers arrived in the area and began speaking with witnesses. Approximately four minutes after the initial call, someone called 9-1-1 from an apartment in the 7100 Block of Southeast Powell Boulevard to report someone had been shot. Officers responded to the apartment and did locate a gunshot victim. Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital. No age, sex or condition of the victim is available at this time.

Officers are maintaining a crime scene and Detectives and Criminalists will be responding to begin the investigation.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

100828-A-6947H-001: Attendees of the Charles L. Deibert Operations Facility honor the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the building's dedication ceremony, in Salem, Ore., Aug. 28. From right to left are: Oregon Governor Ted R. Kulongoski; Charles L. Deibert, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army; Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon; and Lt. Col. (ret.) Keith D. Bauder, Division Chief of the Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Division, National Guard Bureau. The new facility replaces the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, just off Turner Road, adjacent to McNary Field in Salem. Oregon Army National Guard units, including the 2-641 Aviation Battalion and 102nd Civil Support Team are headquartered in the new building. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zach Holden, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs).

100828-A-6947H-002: Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon (right), presents Charles L. Deibert, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, a photo of the newly-dedicated building named in his honor, at the facility's dedication ceremony, Aug. 28, in Salem, Ore. Deibert, a former member of the Oregon Army National Guard, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, among other recognition, for heroic actions as a reconnaissance pilot during the Vietnam conflict. The new facility replaces the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, just off Turner Road, adjacent to McNary Field in Salem. Oregon Army National Guard units, including the 2-641 Aviation Battalion and 102nd Civil Support Team are headquartered in the new building. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zach Holden, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs).

100828-A-6947H-003: Oregon Governor Ted R. Kulongoski, (center left), Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon (center), and Charles L. Deibert, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (center right), stand among other guests and attendees for the ribbon cutting portion of the dedication ceremony for the Charles L. Deibert Operations Facility, Aug. 28, in Salem, Ore. The new facility replaces the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, just off Turner Road, adjacent to McNary Field in Salem. Oregon Army National Guard units, including the 2-641 Aviation Battalion and 102nd Civil Support Team are headquartered in the new building. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zach Holden, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs).

100828-A-6947H-004: Oregon Governor Ted R. Kulongoski (center), Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon (center right), Charles L. Deibert, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (center left), Lt. Col. (ret.) Keith D. Bauder, Division Chief of the Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Division, National Guard Bureau (right), and Warrant Officer-1 David McPherson, cut the ceremonial cake during the dedication ceremony for the Charles L. Deibert Operations Facility, Aug. 28, in Salem, Ore. The new facility replaces the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, just off Turner Road, adjacent to McNary Field in Salem. Oregon Army National Guard units, including the 2-641 Aviation Battalion and 102nd Civil Support Team are headquartered in the new building. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zach Holden, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs).

100828-A-6947H-005: Oregon Governor Ted R. Kulongoski (left), stands with Charles L. Deibert, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, and his wife Suzanne, during the dedication ceremony of a new facility named in honor of Deibert, Aug. 28, in Salem, Ore. The Charles L. Deibert Operations Facility replaces an older building located just off Turner Road, adjacent to McNary Field in Salem. Oregon Army National Guard units, including the 2-641 Aviation Battalion and 102nd Civil Support Team are headquartered in the new building. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Zach Holden, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs).


To read the citation for the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded to Deibert, visit: http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=5208.

To view a video biography of Deibert's life, produced by the Oregon Military Department, visit: http://videos.oregonlive.com/oregonian/2010/08/vietnan_veteran_larry_deibert.html.


Attached Media Files: Oregon Governor Ted R. Kulongoski (left), stands with Charles L. Deibert, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, and his wife Suzanne, during the dedication ceremony of a new facility named in honor of Deibert, Aug. 28, in Salem, Ore. The Charles L. , Oregon Governor Ted R. Kulongoski (center), Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon (center right), Charles L. Deibert, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (center left), Lt. Col. (ret.) Keith D. Bauder, Division Chief of the Combat , Oregon Governor Ted R. Kulongoski, (center left), Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon (center), and Charles L. Deibert, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (center right), stand among other guests and attendees for the ribbon cu , Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon (right), presents Charles L. Deibert, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, a photo of the newly-dedicated building named in his honor, at the facility’s dedication ceremony, Aug. 28, in Salem, , Attendees of the Charles L. Deibert Operations Facility honor the colors during the playing of the National Anthem during the building’s dedication ceremony, in Salem, Ore., Aug. 28. From right to left are: Oregon Governor Ted R. Kulongoski; Charles L. D

Sheriff Jack Crabtree of the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office announced today that his office will join with police agencies nationwide August 30th through September 12th to encourage the use of safety belts and child restraints as the simplest and most effective way of preventing crash related injuries and fatalities.

Sheriff Crabtree says, "The Sheriff's Office will participate in Oregon's regularly scheduled Three Flags Campaign blitz that involves law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. This campaign is committed to reducing traffic crash injuries and deaths by promoting safety belt use and discouraging speeding and impaired drivers."

Since October 1993, the Three Flags campaign has sought to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries by increasing public awareness of laws regarding safety belt use and other traffic issues including DUII and speed. While these goals are pursued year-round by many agencies, the campaign provides federal overtime funding which allows police officers statewide to join together for two-week periods of intensive, high-visibility enforcement.

"Proper use" is required by Oregon law and means using the entire belt system, lap belt low across the hips and shoulder belt over the collarbone and crossing the center of the chest. Belts should be free of slack and lying flat with no twists or knots. The belt may not be used under the arm for comfort as this can result in serious injury or death in traffic crash. A child weighing over forty pounds but is under age eight or is less than 4"9" tall must be properly secured with a child safety system that elevates them so that a safety belt or safety harness properly fits the person. The child safety system must meet the minimum standards and specifications established by the Department of Transportation under ORS 815.055.

Child Safety Seat Clinics are conducted at both the McMinnville and Newberg Fire Departments on various days by appointment only. Interested citizens can call Jeff Cranford / McMinnville Fire Department 503 435-5803, or the Newberg Fire Department at 503 537-1230, (option 2) to schedule an appointment.

The clinics utilize Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians and trained volunteers, who will check for correct installation, damage, recalls and size and age appropriateness. For more information please call the McMinnville Fire Department, the Newberg Fire Department, or The Child Safety Seat Resource Center at 800-772-1315 or visit www.childsafetyseat.org.

Violations for not using or improperly using a safety belt, child safety seat or booster seat could cost as much as $142.00 per violation.

The victim in last nights shooting has been identified as 18-year-old Josiah Wessel of Southeast Portland. Wessel suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Investigators spoke to the victim and witnesses and learned that the victim was in a vehicle in the 9400 Block of Southeast Flavel waiting for the MAX train to cross. A group of people was walking to the MAX platform and an argument between the group and the victim began, resulting in shots being fired and Wessel being hit. Everyone, including the victim, fled the area and Wessel arrived at an area hospital after being driven by private car.

At this point in the investigation there is no suspect information to release and the investigation is continuing. It is unknown if this shooting is gang-related.

Anyone with information about this shooting should call Assault Detectives at (503) 823-0479.

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This evening at 10:23 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to Southeast 92nd Avenue and Flavel Street on the report of shots being fired. Officers arrived in the area and located evidence of a shooting. Approximately 10 minutes later the victim, an 18-year-old male, arrived by private car at an area hospital suffering from non-life threatening injuries.

Traffic in the area is affected. Southeast Flavel at 92nd Avenue is shut down in both directions as part of the crime scene and the MAX lines along I-205 are temporarily stopped while officers search for additional evidence.

Additional details will follow as they are made available.

Firefighters from Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, the Oregon Department of Forestry Forest Grove Unit, and the Cornelius Fire Department were called to the scene of a brush fire on NW David Hill Road this morning. When fire crews arrived at 10:31 this morning they found approximately 1/2 acre of grass, brush, and stumps burning on a private residential property at 47930 NW David Hill Road. Crews were able to quickly gain the upper hand on the fire because the area where it was burning had recently been mowed and the tall grass was lying down allowing for a much slower fire spread. Fortunately firefighters stopped the fire within feet of heavier brush and trees that were directly below a neighboring home (within 300 feet of the home). Because of this threat and in combination with the gusty winds in the area for a short time incident commanders placed a fire engine and crew to protect this threatened home if the fire did jump the line into these heavier fuels.

During the fire investigation the homeowner admitted to starting a burn pile this morning on the property. He stated that he believed it was cool enough outside to burn safely, but when the wind came up it quickly fanned the flames and spread embers into nearby grass allowing the fire to burn out of control up hill towards his neighbor's home. There was no dollar value for the property lost during this fire.

Even though the days are cooling and the fall season is approaching our brush and wildfire fuels are at their driest points of the year making fire danger still very significant. Washington County has had a complete ban on outdoor burning since July, and this ban is expected to last until early October. It is important to remember, that people who continue to burn during this ban may be subject to criminal charges or will be expected to pay for the response from fire agencies if their burns are reported as out of control. Please avoid using fire or open flames outdoors until this burn ban is lifted.

If you own a home in a forested area it is also important to consider creating a defensible space around your home in case a fire does occur. You can do this by removing all trees and fuels within 30 feet of your home, beyond this initial area an additional 100 feet where no limbs or brush are allowed to grow within 8 feet of the ground will allow firefighters a better chance at protecting your home from an out of control wildfire.

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Incident Equipment and Personnel (20 Firefighters from three agencies)

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue
Engine 421 (3)
BR 418 (2)
BR 417 (2)
Water Tender 4 (2)
Division Chief C400
Fire Marshal/PIO 4910

Oregon Department of Forestry - Forest Grove Protection Unit
Engine 435 (2)
Engine 436 (2)

Cornelius Fire & Rescue
Engine 815 (4)


Attached Media Files: FGF&R Lieutenant Chris Woodford applies foam to get at the root system of a stump that was burning , Crews from FGF&R and Cornelius Fire work to dig out hot spots , An ODF firefighter works to extinguish hot spots , A firefighter from the ODF works near the area of origin for today's wildfire

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The Oregon State Troopers name is Casey Brogdon. He is a two year veteran with OSP.

There is no new information regarding injuries to any parties.

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On August 27, 2010, at 8:44 PM, Beaverton Police were called to a report of a vehicle crash at the intersection of SW Scholls Ferry Road and SW Cascade in Beaverton. One on duty Oregon State Trooper was involved in the crash along with two other vehicles. The adult male driver of one of the three cars involved was transported to the hospital with injuries. An adult female and child who were in the same vehicle were also transported along with the adult male driver. The injuries are not known but are reportedly not life threatening. The Oregon State Trooper was also transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The occupant(s) of the third vehicle were not transported and not reporting injuries.

Members of the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) are currently on scene and assisting Beaverton Police with the investigation of the crash. There are some short term road closures to be expected while CART is conducting measurements. Westbound Scholls Ferry Road will be diverted to southbound Hwy 217 and eastbound Scholls Ferry Road will be diverted south onto SW Cascade.

There is no information available at this time regarding the details of the crash or the cause. The name of the Oregon State Trooper will be provided at a later date.


Attached Media Files: Press Release

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

NEWS RELEASE *** (Photos Attached) ***

For Joshua Devore, a 15-year-old victim, this was serious!

On Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. a Clackamas County Sheriff's Deputy, patrolling for the City of Happy Valley, was dispatched to an initial report of suspicious person being chased in the Albertson's parking lot, located at SE 147th and Sunnyside Road.

This same suspect being chased was soon reported to have departed the area riding on a moped.
Shortly after this reported incident at Albertson's, the same witness observed the suspect riding the moped at the Rock Creek Middle School, located on SE Parklane Drive, in Happy Valley.

The suspect in operation of the moped was then observed by witnesses abandoning the motorized moped and removing a BMX bicycle from the rear of a parked pick-up truck at the school. This was registration day at the school and the school parking lot was busy with parents registering children for the new school year.

As the Deputy Sheriff arrived in the area of the school parking lot, he was flagged down by Joshua Devore, age 15 – who anxiously reported witnesses observing the suspect removing the (Devore) BMX bicycle from the rear of the family truck. Understandably, the Deputy indicates Joshua Devore was very upset with this reported theft of his bicycle.

A short time later, dispatchers received additional reports of a suspicious person attempting to enter automobiles in the parking lot of New Seasons, located on SE 157th and Sunnyside.

The Deputy responded to this urgent new call at New Seasons, while Joshua Devore and his friends went on the frantic search for the stolen bicycle and suspect.

It wasn't very long when Joshua Devore called into dispatch reporting he spotted his stolen bicycle being ridden by a white male, wearing a tan shirt, black hat and red undershirt – near the Albertson's parking lot.

Eventually, the suspected thief was stopped by the Deputy while the suspect was peddling the stolen bike along SE Oregon Trail Drive and SE Campfire Way, in Happy Valley.

This stop identified the suspect as Anthony L. Maynord, age 20, of SE Portland. This investigating Deputy was able to determine all the following criminal activity believed attributed to Anthony Maynard:

• Maynard had been in operation of a previously reported stolen moped from Hood River; which, was recovered from the area of the Rock Creek School.
• The theft of keys removed from an unattended Volvo parked in the Albertson's Parking lot (Found in his possession).
• An assortment of ‘Jiggle keys' – vehicle ignition keys that have been altered to assist thieves in stealing automobiles (Found in his possession).
• And, most significantly – the theft and recovery of the stolen $1,000 BMX bicycle belonging to Joshua Devore.

Anthony Lee Maynard, age 20, was arrested and transported to the Clackamas County Jail and lodged with the following charges identified as:

1. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
2. Theft in the first-degree

Anthony Maynard has since been released from custody and scheduled to appear on this matter September 3, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in Clackamas County Circuit Court. (Photo Attached)

Joshua Devore is very pleased with the safe return of his bicycle and is especially proud to have contributed to the effort of locating the suspect and his stolen bicycle. (Photos Attached)

Joshua worked hard earning the $650.00 necessary to purchase a unique Eastern BMX bicycle; plus the additional $250.00 for the added set of white wheels he added to the bicycle, and the $100.00 necessary to furnish his bike with a bicycle seat autographed by the famous BMX rider Jamie Bestwick at the "Dew Tour".[END]


Attached Media Files: autographed bike seat , Joshua and his bike , Recovered stolen BMX , Anthony Lee Maynard age 20

Last night, the Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team investigated the fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a TriMet bus. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Bryant Street. The TriMet bus stopped at the bus stop just north of Bryant and passengers began disembarking. According to witnesses, the motorcycle rider was driving southbound in the left lane then moved over to the right lane where the bus was stopped unloading passengers. The rider did not stop in time and crashed into the rear of the bus. Paramedics transported the rider to an area hospital where he died a short time later. The rider was wearing a helmet.

The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Michael Anthony Ford of Southeast Portland. The driver of the TriMet bus is 47-year-old Jeffrey McMahan. No citations were issued as a result of this accident.

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This evening at 7:00 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Bryant Street on the report of a traffic crash involving a TriMet bus and a motorcycle. Officers arrived and found an adult male motorcycle rider down. The rider was transported to an area hospital where he passed away.

The Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team is on the scene and will continue the investigation. The names of the TriMet driver and the motorcyclist are being withheld at this time.

Traffic is blocked in the southbound lanes of Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between Morgan and Bryant Streets.

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into the cause of a Friday afternoon two vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 30 near Woodson Road about five miles west of Clatskanie. A 57-year old Camas, Washington man was killed in the crash and the other driver was critically injured.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Randy Fargher, on August 28, 2010 at approximately 5:54 p.m. a 1978 Ford Courier pickup driven by JEFFERY KIMBALL, age 60, from north Portland, was westbound on Highway 30 near milepost 68 when it crossed the centerline and crashed into an eastbound 1989 Honda Accord four-door driven by HANS SUNDQVIST, age 57, from Camas, Washington.

SUNDQVIST was pronounced deceased at the scene. Washington State Patrol troopers assisted OSP with next of kin notification.

KIMBALL was transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital with critical injuries.

Safety restraint use information pending investigation confirmation.

The highway was closed for four hours during the investigation by OSP troopers from the St. Helens and Astoria offices.

Clatskanie Police Department, Clatskanie Fire Department and ODOT assisted at the scene.

No photographs available for this release.

### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a serious injury single vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Highway 224 west of Eagle Creek.

According to OSP Recruit Trooper Travis Neubauer, on August 28, 2010 at approximately 12:30 a.m. a 2004 Oldsmobile sport utility vehicle driven by JENNIFER MARIE PARR, age 27, from Sandy, was eastbound on Highway 224 near SE Dale Lane. For an unknown reason, the vehicle traveled off the highway and into a yard in the 28000 block of Highway 224. PARR was seriously injured in the totaled vehicle after it came to rest in the yard.

PARR was extricated by fire personnel from Boring Fire District and transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Safety restraint use is to be determined by investigating troopers.

OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###

Oregon State Police was notified Friday that former Eugene mayor, RUTH BASCOM, died Thursday night from injuries she sustained in an August 11th traffic crash fifteen miles north of Burns. OSP is continuing the investigation involving the crash in which here husband was driving their car and he received minor injuries.

Initial investigation indicates on August 11, 2010 at approximately 4:30 p.m. a 2009 Toyota Prius driven by JOHN BASCOM, age 85, from Eugene, was southbound on Highway 395 near milepost 56 when he reportedly fell asleep. The car traveled across the northbound lane, off the highway and struck several road side boulders and trees. Passenger RUTH BASCOM, age 84, was seriously injured and taken by ambulance to Harney District Hospital in Burns, before being transferred by air ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center for further treatment.

RUTH BASCOM died Thursday night, August 26, from her injuries.

JOHN BASCOM was transported by ambulance to Harney District Hospital with minor injuries.

Both individuals were using safety restraints.

RUTH BASCOM was the first woman mayor of Eugene, serving their community as mayor from 1993 – 1996.

No photographs or other information is available for release.

### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###

Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Friday afternoon's serious injury crash involving a commercial truck and a Jeep Wrangler southbound on Interstate 5 north of the Boone Bridge in the Wilsonville area. Three people were transported to a Portland area hospital and the freeway was completely closed about one hour before being open to one lane and then later fully re-opened.

According to OSP Trooper Shelly Squibb, on August 27, 2010 at approximately 1:30 p.m. a southbound 1986 Peterbuilt commercial truck driven by CHARLES K. JEPSON, age 53, from north Portland, was southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 283 when it was involved in a collision with a southbound 2004 Jeep Wrangler with three occupants. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

JEPSON was not injured. He was using safety restraints.

The Jeep's driver, MELISSA C. CAWLEY, age 36, from Pendleton, and two passengers, KHOAL COLLINSWORTH, age 10, and DANIEL B. BURTON, age 40, both also from Pendleton, were transported to Oregon Health Sciences University with serious injuries. CAWLEY and BURTON were transported by ground ambulance. COLLINSWORTH was transported by LifeFlight helicopter. All were using safety restraints.

OSP troopers from the Tualatin work site are continuing the investigation. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, and ODOT assisted at the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1002/37877/082710.i5mp283.1.JPG , 2010-08/1002/37877/082710.i5mp283.2.JPG , 2010-08/1002/37877/082710.i5mp283.3.JPG

Summary of Event

In June, Deputy Juan Elenes shot and killed a man who was attacking another person with a knife. Yesterday the District Attorney's Office notified Sheriff Rob Gordon that the shooting was legally justified.


Full Details

On June 20, 2010, at about 3:35 a.m., Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a fight at a residence in the community of Cedar Mill (click here

http://www.co.washington.or.us/News/SONews/upload/PR-100620-Deputy-Shoots-Man-who-was-Threatening-Another-with-Knife.pdf

for the first press release and

here

http://www.co.washington.or.us/Sheriff/News/media-releases-by-sheriff.cfm?p=2

for the second). After Deputy Juan Elenes arrived he encountered two men in a physical altercation, one subject, Bryan Guerrero, was armed with a knife at the throat of the other, Michael Guerra. After refusing to comply with Deputy Elenas' commands to drop the knife, and believing Guerrero was trying to kill Guerra, Deputy Elenes fired one shot to stop him. The shot struck Bryan Guerrero in the head, killing him instantly.

After a lengthy investigation by the Washington County Major Crimes Team and the Washington County District Attorney's Office, the attached letter was sent to Sheriff Rob Gordon, informing him of the DA's office opinion that Deputy Elenes was legally justified in using deadly force against Bryan Guerrero in order to protect the life of Michael Guerra. See attached District Attorney's Office letter for additional details.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1128/37872/PR_100826_DA_Decision_on_Cedar_Mill_Shooting.pdf , DA's Decision

The Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Division is joining law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon and the rest of the country, by conducting increased impaired driving enforcement from now through Labor Day weekend (September 3-6). The effort is dedicated to high visibility enforcement and DUII investigation to reduce roadway fatalities.

Since 1970, an average of seven traffic-related deaths occurred in Oregon each year during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Last year, two people died on Oregon roads during the 78-hour reporting period, September 4-7. Each year, nearly 12,000 people die on our nation's roads due to impaired driving.

Please see attached fact sheet for more information about the national program and impaired driving statistics. Media ride-alongs are encouraged and can be arranged.

###PPB###


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/3056/37871/DUII_Fact_Sheet.doc

On Wednesday August 25, 2010 at 1:26 a.m., Portland Police Officers received a call from a witness to this stabbing case and the witness reported that the suspect in the stabbing had returned to the area of the old Rocky Butte Jail, between Interstate 205 and Maywood Park. Officers converged on the area and located the suspect along the bike path. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Detective Division to be interviewed.

The suspect, 29-year-old Utey Ludwig (male) was charged with two counts of Assault in the Second Degree and taken to the Multnomah County Jail.

The victims of the stabbing have been identified as 50-year-old Lemuel Hellan (male) and 40-year-old Kander Ruda. Both victims received non-life threatening stab wounds.

Portland Police Detective Paul Dolbey is the lead investigator on this case and can be reached at (503) 823-0457.

###ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW###

On Tuesday August 24, 2010 at 10:22 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the report of a stabbing at the Gateway Transit Station, Northeast 82nd and Halsey. As officers arrived in the area, additional information was developed that the stabbing victims were actually much further East and were actually in a greenspace between Interstate 205 and the community of Maywood Park.

Officers located two stabbing victims who were suffering from minor, non-life threatening wounds and were treated and released by EMS at the scene. Both victims knew the suspect and told police that they did not wish to prosecute. Both the victims and suspects names are being withheld at this time.

Portland Police Officers canvassed the area but did not locate the suspect. The investigation will continue.

Contact: Teresa Fernandez, Volunteer Coordinator, 360-619-1124,

On Sunday, August 8, New Heights Church sent out over 800 volunteers to do service work in Clark County communities, as part of their annual Servant Festival. Among the multiple projects for the day were two with Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation.

Sixty volunteers headed out to Frenchman's Bar to do a park and beach clean-up. They weeded out planting beds near the restrooms and parking lots, and picked up 30 bags of trash from the two-mile stretch of beach at the park.

The second project took place at New Heights Church. As part of a larger restoration event being hosted at Lacamas Lake Park on September 18, church members cleaned seeds and then roll them into seed balls. The Camas seeds had been collected by the Parks Department's Americorps Watershed Team. They had to be separated from their pods before being made into seed balls. The New Heights crew cleaned a few pounds of seeds and rolled 500 Camas seed balls. They will be planted after a removal of invasive plants at the Lacamas Lake lily fields.

Volunteers will be needed for the continuation of the project at Lacamas Lake Park on September 18. To join in the preservation of the delicate Camas Lilies, call Teresa Fernandez at 360-619-1124 or email cityparks.volunteercoordinator@ci.vancouver.wa.us. Learn more about volunteer opportunities with Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation at www.vanclarkparks-rec.org.

MEDIA PLEASE NOTE: If interested, please contact Teresa Fernandez at 360.619.1124 to request name of subject in photo.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/144/37870/8-8-10_Seed_cleaning+ball_making_007_(Small).jpg

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in celebration of the ANDERSON ROAD PROJECT completion. September 7th, 2010, at 6:00 PM.

This is more than just another street, the Anderson Road Project is a showcase of the
newest green street concepts and designs that may be used in Damascus neighborhoods
to create their own look and feel.

Park in the Bi-Mart Shopping Complex and meet on Anderson Road next to
Damascus City Hall 19920 SE Hwy 212.

Public and media welcome. We hope you plan to attend.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on August 27th, the Marion County Sheriff's Office Street Crimes Unit responded to a farm field on Windsor Island Road North near the intersection of Simon Street. Upon arrival, a Field Manager associated with Chapin Farms directed Sheriff's Deputies to an area of the farm field where 42 marijuana plants were growing.

The 42 plants ranged from one foot tall to over seven feet tall with a street value of approximately 126K dollars. There is no suspect information at this time. The Sheriff's Office encourage all farmers to check their fields often especially in areas that are heavily wooded and not regularly traveled. Often these areas may have unexplained trails leading to areas where marijuana plants are grown and maintained. If this type of trails or marijuana is discovered on your property, please contact the Marion County Sherriff's Office Street Crimes Unit at 503-588-5112.


Attached Media Files: Marijuana Plants MCSO , Marijuana Plants MCSO

Clark County Sheriff's Office

August 27, 2010 12:00 PM


On August 25th at about 07:46 AM, deputies from the Clark County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of shots fired at the Prairie View Apartments in Clark County. The subsequent investigation revealed that Steven L. McKnight, 29, had been shot multiple times. McKnight was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his gunshot wounds.

Through victim and witness interviews, the suspect was identified as Adam Shane Berndt, 22. Detectives from the Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit sought and obtained an arrest warrant for Berndt for the crime of Attempted Murder. The arrest warrant was issued late in the day of the 25th.

Throughout the day and into the evening of the 25th, detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, as well as the Career Criminal Apprehension Team (CCAT) and the Safe Streets Task Force, conducted an intensive search in an effort to apprehend Berndt. During this search, information was developed that he might be in the Parkrose area of Portland.

On the morning of Thursday, August 26th, detectives and members of the U.S. Marshals Service located Berndt in the Parkrose area of Portland. While attempting to apprehend him, shots were fired and Berndt was injured. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his wounds.

Berndt will eventually be extradited to Clark County pursuant to the arrest warrant for attempted murder. It is anticipated that he will also face additional charges as a result of the shooting incident involving the U.S. Marshals Service.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit is continuing its investigation into the shooting at the Prairie View Apartments.

All media information pertaining to the shooting in Portland will be handled through the U.S. Marshal Service.

There is no further information pertaining to the shooting occurring in Clark County to be released at this time.



Prepared by

Sgt Scott Schanaker
360397-6150
scott.schanaker@clark.wa.gov

Police have distributed surveillance camera photos to assist in the identification of a man that burglarized Jim Fisher Roofing in Sherwood, on August 19 and again on August 26. The suspect was caught on surveillance video in the act of loading stolen property into an open utility trailer, towed by a white, full size GM passenger van. On the morning of August 26, the suspect returned and was discovered by an employee arriving for work. The suspect fled the business in a truck stolen from that location, colliding with the employee's vehicle as he fled. No injuries were reported. Both burglaries were committed during the early morning hours, between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Items stolen included plywood and shingle roofing materials, as well as power and hand tools. Anyone having information that will assist in the identification of the suspect is asked to call Sherwood Police Department at 503-625-5523.

(Attached is a copy of the video from the 08-19-10 burglary. The video depicts the suspect in the act of the burglary and footage near the end of the video clearly depict the suspect vehicle and suspect.)


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1799/37865/08192010-134637_~_08192010-155737_[4].avi

The McMinnville Police Department is committed to improving traffic safety and reducing crash injuries for those living and working in our community. As part of this effort, the McMinnville Police Department will be participating in a Seat Belt and Child Safety Blitz sponsored by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and 3 Flags. This blitz runs from August 30th through September 12th, 2010. Emphasis will be placed on seat belt usage, making sure child passengers are belted properly, and that minors are not riding in open pickup beds.

Oregon's child seat law passed in 2007 establishes the following requirements:
• A child weighing less than 40 pounds must be restrained in a child safety seat.
• A child under one year of age or weighing less than 20 pounds must be restrained in a child seat that is rear facing.
• A child over 40 pounds but under age eight or less than 4' 9" tall must be restrained in a booster seat that elevates them so the lap/shoulder belts fit correctly.

In addition, Oregon's safety belt law no longer exempts commercial vehicles "designed or used to transport property." Drivers and passengers in this category are now required to use proper safety restraints (includes all types of trucks, vans, and passenger cars, including those used for bulk transport, specialized delivery services or movement of materials in conjunction with various projects or activities).

As warmer weather arrives, people need to remember that Oregon law prohibits minors from riding in the open bed of a pickup. Because there are no restraints to hold occupants in, riding in the back of an open pickup is especially dangerous.

Click It or Ticket is a national traffic enforcement mobilization funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through ODOT's Safety Division.

Important Notes
• ODOT has a new video that illustrates how to install safety seats. For additional help with child safety seats, refer to the seat manufacturer's instructions, vehicle owner's manual or call ACTS Oregon Child Safety Seat Resource Center at 1-800-772-1315. The Center also maintains a Web site listing locations where the public can get free help installing their car seats from trained technicians. Go to www.childsafetyseat.org
• Child passengers should ride in the back seat of motor vehicles. While it is not the law in Oregon, it is strongly recommended that children aged twelve and under ride in rear seating positions. Research indicates that such rear seating reduces the risk of injury by 37 percent.
• "Proper use" is required by Oregon law and means using the entire belt system – lap belt if only a lap belt is provided, and both lap and shoulder belts where both are provided. The lap belt should be worn low across the hips and the shoulder belt should be placed over the collarbone and crossing center of chest. Belts should be free of slack and lying flat with no twists or knots. If the shoulder belt portion of your safety belt rides up onto your neck or feels uncomfortable, you may increase your comfort by sliding the built-in adjuster up or down or by moving your seat position. Do NOT place your shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back – this can cause serious internal injuries or ejection in a crash.
• For help with repair, installation or retrofitting of safety belts, call your vehicle dealer or vehicle manufacturer's customer service department.

For more information about traffic safety, visit www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TS/safetybelts.shtml

If you have any questions regarding this information or McMinnville Police Department's involvement in this program, Please call Sgt Tim Symons at 503-435-5614 or e-mail at symonst@ci.mcminnville.or.us

This is the Oregon Department of Forestry Daily Fire Update for Friday, August 27, 2010.

FIRES ON ODF-PROTECTED LANDS:
No new fires 10 acres or larger were reported during the past 24 hours on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

FIRES ON OTHER LANDS IN OREGON:
Picnic Creek Fire: The John Day Unit, Central Oregon District, of the Oregon Department of Forestry provided mutual aid on the Picnic Creek Fire, 8 miles west of Mt. Vernon (south of Highway 26). The fire, at approximately 20-30 acres on the jurisdiction of the Mt. Vernon Rural Protection District, started Thursday night, August 26, at approximately 5:21 PDT. High winds pushed the fire near the vicinity of 20 structures; one confirmed outbuilding, possibly two outbuildings, were destroyed. Resources on the fire Thursday night included five engines, one tender, two dozers, and one helicopter from the Oregon Department of Forestry, one engine from the U.S. Forest Service, and all of Mt. Vernon Rural Protection District resources. The Grant County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police, State Fire Marshall's Office, and Oregon Department of Transportation also contributed to the effort. The fire spread has been stopped this morning and the fire is fully lined. The cause is under investigation by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's office.

Phoenix Wildland Fire, Crater Lake: Interagency fire crews and engines are continuing to manage this Phoenix Wildland Fire burning in timber and timber litter seven miles southeast of Diamond Lake, Oregon inside the Crater Lake National Park boundary on the east flank of Timber Crater. The fire, currently estimated at 200 acres, was ignited by lightning on the afternoon of August 17. No structures are currently threatened and no evacuations have been reported at this time. The Phoenix Wildland Fire is being managed to allow fire to serve its natural role in the ecosystem and reduce hazardous fuel accumulation. It is burning on land immediately adjacent to the Fremont-Winema National Forests. Fire crews are building a control line to prevent the fire from spreading onto National Forest land. Any ignitions that occur outside of the Crater Lake National Park boundary will be immediately suppressed. For more information, please contact the National Park Service at (541) 594-3062.

NOTE: Many of the following fires have significant active closure notices for roads, scenic areas, trails, and campgrounds in place that have been recently updated, added, or revised. For the most current information, visit the fires' Inciweb sites where the most recent notices and maps of closure areas are posted.

The View Lake Fire, burning on the Mt. Hood National Forest, is approximately 3,037 acres. An accurate containment estimate is in the process of being determined. At 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, the interagency Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of this fire. More information is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2088/.

The Scott Mountain Fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Scott Mountain, 15 miles west of Sisters, and 14 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge in the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area on the Willamette National Forest. The fire is approximately 2,559 acres and five percent contained. The interagency Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3is managing this fire and more information on is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2082/ .

The White Lightning Fire, burning on Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs lands 15 miles north of the city of Warm Springs, is currently estimated at approximately 33,016 acres and 40 percent contained. Effective at 6 a.m. on Friday, August 27, the Deschutes River was re-opened to recreationists. The interagency Northwest Oregon Incident Management Team is assigned to this fire and more information is available on InciWeb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2075/ .

The Oak Flat Fire, burning on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in Josephine County two miles northeast of the junction of the Illinois River and Briggs Creek, about 20 miles southwest of Grants Pass, is currently estimated at 5,708 acres and is 60 percent contained. The interagency Oregon-California (ORCA) Incident Management Team is assigned to this fire and more information is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2066/.

OTHER FIRE INFORMATION:
For information on other ongoing wildfires in other jurisdictions within Oregon, go to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center website, http://www.nwccweb.us/ and to the national Incident Information System website at http://www.inciweb.org/state/38

ABOUT THIS UPDATE:
The Oregon Department of Forestry is responsible for fire protection on private and state-owned forestland, and on a limited amount of other forestlands, including those owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in western Oregon. However, because fires starting on one land ownership type may spread to others, and because of the need to share firefighting resources, agencies commonly work together closely.

This update focuses primarily on firefighting activity on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected lands, and on the department's role as a partner in fighting major fires that start on land protected by other agencies.

FIRE STATISTICS:
Fire statistics for the current year and the average over the past 10 years for the forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry:

Effective August 27, 2010:

January 1, 2010 through today:

Lightning-caused fires: 176 fires burned approximately 726 acres
Human-caused fires: 333 fires burned approximately 4,936 acres
Total: 509 fires have burned approximately 5,662 acres

10-year average (January 1 through the present date in the year):

Lightning-caused fires: 269 fires burned approximately 20,456 acres
Human-caused fires: 531 fires burned approximately 4,448 acres
Total: 806 fires burned approximately 24,904 acres

SAFETY TIPS
For firefighter safety tips, go to
http://www.nifc.gov/sixminutes/dsp_sixminutes.php

FIRE WEATHER
For current fire weather information, go to
http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/FIRE/fire.shtml

WILDFIRE SMOKE FORECASTS
For current smoke information:
www.odf.state.or.us/DIVISIONS/protection/fire_protection/Daily/wfsmoke.htm

FIRE INFORMATION
News media may contact the Oregon Department of Forestry headquarters office for fire information, (503) 945-7200, weekdays during business hours. After business hours and on weekends, media may obtain fire info by calling the duty officer pager (503) 370-0403. The duty officer will return media pages promptly.

WILDFIRE PREVENTION
Carelessness can destroy Oregon's beauty. Learn what you can do to prevent wildfires. Visit the Keep Oregon Green Association on the web at http://www.keeporegongreen.org/


Jeri Chase, Agency Web Coordinator/
Public Affairs Representative
Oregon Department of Forestry
2600 State Street
Salem, OR 97310
PH: 503-945-7201
FAX: 503-945-7212
e-mail: jchase@odf.state.or.us

WILSONVILLE, Ore --- On August 25, 2010, the Oregon Transportation Commission awarded $2,000,000 of ConnectOregon III funds to the City of Wilsonville's South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) agency for design and construction of a new Operations Center.

The City's project, ranked as number seven in priority, competed successfully with 81 projects statewide seeking over $200 million in funding from a total $100 million available of ConnectOregon III funds, which originate from legislatively-authorized sales of lottery-backed bonds. The top 41 multi-modal transportation projects, totaling $96 million, were funded by the OTC's decision that was announced in Hermiston, OR.

Wilsonville Mayor Tim Knapp praised the members of the Oregon Transportation Commission and staff at the Oregon Department of Transportation for running an efficient, fair and transparent process in vetting and selecting projects that provide valuable public improvements that benefit residents and businesses and their employees.

Mayor Knapp said, "The City of Wilsonville appreciates the opportunity that our state legislators provided through the ConnectOregon transportation-improvement program. These funds are crucial as the City seeks to move forward with the SMART Operations Center fleet facilities in order to timely vacate the current buildings that are needed by TVFR."

Mayor Knapp added, "The City Council is very proud of our staff for working hard in a competitive funding environment to obtain these monies."

SMART Transit Director Cynthia Thompson said that, "The OTC's decision to fund the Operations Center is a milestone as the City seeks to provide better quality and more efficient services to the public. These state funds position the City to seek additional matching funds from other sources such as the federal government."

SMART's current facilities are inadequate to meet current transit needs and to keep pace with future growth. The proposed Operations Center will meet growth needs and provide facilities to house administration, dispatch, operations, training, customer service, and fleet maintenance for over 40 buses and other city vehicles. SMART's current administration and fleet-service facilities, located on property owned by the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue District, must be vacated by 2012 as Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue seeks to reoccupy the buildings as part of a reconstruction of the adjacent fire station on Elligsen Road.

About SMART Services

Operated by the City of Wilsonville, SMART provides connections from Wilsonville to Portland's Tri-Met, Salem "Cherriots," and Canby "Cats" transit systems, serving over 300,000 riders per year. SMART maintains a fleet of over 40 vehicles ranging from 40-foot buses to minivans. SMART also operates Dial-a-Ride, which provides curb-to-curb service within Wilsonville and medical transport services for the elderly and disabled. Funding for SMART is provided primarily by local businesses and grants. SMART manages a SMART Options program that promotes alternatives to driving alone, such as carpooling, vanpooling, walking, bicycling, or telecommuting. SMART also provides buses for special events and pre-scheduled senior lunches, shopping, and other trips.

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Lake Oswego, OR— West Coast Bank recently celebrated its 100,000th account by holding a company-wide contest and awarding 47-inch flat screen televisions to three drawing participants. Dallas resident-retired high school teacher Decker Halstead was one of the lucky winners.

Decker decided to share his good fortune by donating the TV to Veritas Classical Christian School in Newberg. He said, "I have been so pleased with what the school has done and how it has grown. All of their graduates score in the top 1% on their SAT's in the United States and are accepted at the best colleges. I thought a big-screen TV would be a great opportunity to help them out."

Headmaster Bryan Lynch said, "We appreciate the gift and hope to share the television with the church we rent the school space from. Hopefully, it will be the kind of gift that is valuable for both the school and the congregation."

For more information about Veritas Classical Christian School, see www.veritasschool.net.

West Coast Bancorp (NASDAQ: WCBO) is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.7 billion in assets, operating 65 locations in Oregon and Washington. The Company combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community bank. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.wcb.com.

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Update, Cassidy Ringwald (correct Spelling is Ringwald) died last night as a result of the injuries suffered in the crash yesterday. A person of interest came forward last night and told investigators she was the one driving the Toyota Pickup that struck Mr. Ringwald. She was not arrested. Investigators are continuing to investigate the case and do not have any further information to release at this time.

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Summary of Event

An 18-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while he and his sister were walking down the road. The man was thrown 15-20 feet and knocked unconscious. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and left the scene. Deputies are asking the publics help in finding the driver.


Full Details

On Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 5:22 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to NW 119th Avenue and NW Kearny Street where an 18-year-old man was struck by a vehicle that left the scene of the crash.

Witnesses reported that Cassidy Rangwald and his 21-year-old sister were walking south on NW 119th Avenue on the southbound shoulder of the road. Cassidy's sister told investigators that her brother was closest to the road as they were walking. She said all of a sudden Cassidy was struck from behind and hurled 15-20 feet in the air. He landed in the middle of the intersection unconscious.

Numerous people came to the aid of Mr. Rangwald and gave him CPR until medical personnel arrived. He was transported to Legacy-Emmanuel Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Deputies have received two different descriptions of the suspect vehicle. It is most likely green or gray in color and may be a Toyota pickup truck or a Dodge SUV. There will be damage to the right front portion of the vehicle. Deputies are asking the public's help in identifying the vehicle. If you have any information about this crash please call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111.

At this time investigators from the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) are on scene.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1128/37856/PR_100826_Hit_and_Run_on_119th.pdf

• Klamath County Sheriff's Office
• Klamath Falls Police Department
• Oregon State Police (OSP)
• Federal Bureau Of Investigation
• United States Marshall Service
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children NCMEC
• Jackson County Sheriff's Office
• Klamath County Incident Management Team
• Klamath County Community Corrections
• Team Adam
• Department Of Human Services/ Child Welfare Division
• Klamath-Lake Child Abuse Response and Evaluation Service (CARES)
• Emergency Airlift
• Klamath County District Attorney's Office
• The Tommy Foundation
• Central Point High Tech Crime Unit
• Fox Valley/USDOJ
• Merrill Police Department
• Malin Police Department
• Klamath County School District
• Klamath Falls City Schools
• Community Volunteers
• Media Partners
• Oregon Amber Alert
• OSP Missing Children Clearing House
• Sky Lakes Medical Center

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
*** News Release ***

With the efforts of Portland Mountain Rescue, Mountain Wave Communications, the 304th Air Force Reserve and the Army National Guard air unit, the Clackamas County Sheriff Search & Rescue Team has successfully recovered the bodies of two missing climbers from Mount Hood today. The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the identities of the two subjects as Anthony Vietti and Katie Nolan.

Mr. Vietti and Ms. Nolan have been missing since December 11, 2009 when they and Luke Gullberg went climbing on Mount Hood. Luke Gullberg's body was recovered in December, 2009 during the initial search effort; although, Mr. Vietti and Ms. Nolan were not located until this week.

The two subjects were discovered near each other, but were not located in a snow cave or shelter.

The Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause of death. Search team members carefully documented the scene with photographs, video of the area, the two recovered and their equipment -- paying specific attention to climbing gear, harnesses, ropes, crampons and the like. The Clackamas County Sheriff and the Medical Examiner's Office will continue to investigate the events surrounding this climbing incident.

The families of the missing climbers were present on Mount Hood today when the bodies of their loved ones were recovered. They prepared a statement of gratitude to share with the public, which states:

"We the families of Luke Gullberg, Katie Nolan and Anthony Vietti want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Department, the recovery teams, and all the individuals involved in the recovery of their bodies. We are all so proud of this group of highly skilled and dedicated professionals. We deeply appreciate their care, concern and compassion shown to us during this difficult time. The grace of God has carried us through this difficult time in our lives. The prayers and encouragement of so many people have sustained us. Thank you all so much." [END]

In March 2005, the Portland Police Bureau took a missing person report for Ronald Lee Guy, a 42-year-old resident of Northeast Portland. Guy was reported missing by his girlfriend, and the circumstances of his disappearance were determined to be suspicious. The case was jointly investigated by the Portland Police Bureau Missing Persons Unit and Homicide Detail detectives.

The initial investigation developed several leads based on evidence and numerous interviews. Guy's disappearance was determined to have likely been the result of homicide, although his body had not been located at that time.

In December 2009, the San Bernardino County California Sheriff's Department contacted the Portland Police Bureau, and advised that a body had been located in the high desert area within their jurisdiction. Detectives from both the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the Portland Police Bureau began working jointly on the investigation.

The body was recently identified as being that of Ronald Lee Guy. Information regarding the discovery of the body was not released until the subject's identity could be confirmed.

Detectives are now asking for the public's assistance in this investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Ken Whattam, of the Portland Police Bureau Homicide Detail, at 503-823-0696, or Detective Ryan Ford, of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, at 1-909-387-3589.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous can contact We Tip, at 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-782-7463) or via the Internet, at www.wetip.com.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/3056/37854/OR_DMV_Ronald_Lee_Guy.JPG

The Portland Police Bureau identified the suspect involved in today's shooting with U.S. Marshal's personnel as 23 year-old Adam Berndt. Berndt was transported to an area hospital and is still in critical but stable condition. There are no other arrests associated with this shooting at this time. Persons inside the residence Berndt exited from were detained until investigators had a chance to speak with them and were then released. The Portland Police Bureau will continue this investigation into the evening.

***Original Message Below***

Today August 26, 2010 at a little after 12:00 p.m., U.S. Marshals personnel were assisting members of the Vancouver Safe Streets Task Force and the Vancouver Police Department Career Criminal Apprehension Team in locating and apprehending a wanted subject at a residence near the 4600 Block of Northeast 95th Avenue in Portland. While attempting to serve the arrest warrant, the suspect fired at US Marshals personnel who returned fire and shot the suspect. No law enforcement personnel suffered any injuries as a result of today's shooting. The suspect was transported by ambulance to an area hospital in critical condition. The suspects name is being withheld at this time.

The Portland Police Bureau's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) responded along with several uniformed officers to secure the scene until it was safe for residents to return to their homes.

The suspect was wanted for a Parole Violation and is a suspect in a shooting in Vancouver, Washington on August 25, 2010.

This is an ongoing investigation. Portland Police Detectives are interviewing witnesses and will be conducting the investigation into today's shooting.

Contact Information:
Eric Wahlstrom
U.S. Marshals Service
(503) 326-3157

Sgt. Kevin Allais
Clark County Sheriff's Office
(360) 397-2020

Contact: Loretta Callahan, Public Information/Community Relations, City of Vancouver, 360-759-4479 or E-mail: loretta.callahan@ci.vancouver.wa.us

Weather permitting, the City of Vancouver will pave and stripe the intersection of Chkalov Drive and Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard from midnight Friday, Aug. 27 to about 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. To avoid major detours and delays around that area, drivers are urged to take another route. Where that is not possible, drivers should be alert to the following traffic revisions:

On Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, east of Interstate 205:

- Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one through lane and one right-turn lane onto Southeast Chkalov Drive.

- Westbound traffic will detoured through Northeast 117th and 116th avenues around to Northeast 112th Avenue.

- To reach Interstate 205, westbound drivers on Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard should be prepared to take detours north to state Highway 500 or south to state Highway 14.

- Businesses on the north side of Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, east of Interstate 205 and west of Northeast Chkalov Drive, will continue to be accessible through their parking lots off Chkalov.

On Chkalov Drive:

- Northbound traffic will be restricted to right turns only at Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard.

- Southbound traffic from Northeast 112th Avenue will be detoured through Northeast 116th and 117th avenues, and continue east on Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard.

Paving and striping is highly weather dependent. In the event of rain, the work will be rescheduled.

The intersection is one of the busiest in Clark County and it shows. Heavy traffic and past severe weather have taken a toll on the street surface. To improve the surface and disrupt traffic as little as possible, the maintenance paving is being done through the night and into the morning on a weekend. Flaggers and signs will be in place warning of traffic changes and detours. Further south, the Oregon Department of Transportation is also expected to close two southbound lanes of the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m., this Friday through Monday, as part of the project to replace expansion joints on the bridge deck.

Tomorrow morning's exercise will begin at 7:00 A.M. on the Leroy Street Side of Roosevelt School off Eldorado Avenue. Role players will "abduct" a 10-year old female.
There will be a mobile command post set up at the school. School officials will also be conducting a drill of their lock-down and radio procedures.
The following few hours, the scenario will unfold. There will be opportunity for press and media to visit the command post located at the Klamath County Jail.
By 9:00, the investigation will lead to the area of Moore Park, the Moore Park Marina and the Lynnewood neighborhood.
There will be police operations, search and rescue personnel and equipment, helicopter air operations, sheriff divers, K-9 handlers and other resources working in the area.
One of the helicopters will be landing at Sky Lakes Medical Center after picking up a "patient" at Moore Park.
These operations are accessible to the media. Please wear your credentials or company shirt or jacket for easy identification.
There will be an opportunity to get comments from the Sheriff and Police Chief on the exercise at 12 P.M. at the Klamath County Government Center :305 Main Street Klamath Falls as the participants gather for a debriefing.

Please see previous release for overview of this C.A.R.T. exercise

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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

NEWS RELEASE ** (Forensic Sketch Attached) **

On Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. an unidentified Hispanic man was discovered deceased and submerged in the Wagon Wheel Park area of the Molalla River. The deceased was recovered from the Molalla River by a concerned citizen, and Molalla Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene to assist.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Patrol personnel also responded to the scene to investigate. No witnesses, friends or relatives were located at the scene to provide investigators with any relevant identification of the deceased. The deceased was found with no articles of identification on his person.

As a result of this discovery, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and the Clackamas County Deputy Medical Examiner's Office launched a death investigation into this matter. It was soon determined the deceased had drowned, and was not the victim of foul play.

A forensic sketch artist, representing the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, was directed by investigators to create a forensic sketch of the deceased. While working from an investigators photograph of the deceased, this artist created the facial image drawing of the unidentified man. This completed sketch was then circulated and published by interested media throughout the region.

The completed forensic sketch of the deceased was published and then recognized by a man in the Woodburn area. On August 21, 2010 this reporting person contacted the Molalla Police Department and provided critical information as to the identity of this previously unknown drowning victim.

It was revealed by this reporting party known as Ostiano Guzman Martinez, that he received a phone call from a friend declaring he had seen the publicized forensic sketch on a televised news broadcast and believed this was there mutual friend known as ISIDRO ESTEBAN SANCHEZ GUTIERREZ, age 22, a Mexican National.

Through this investigative effort, it was also learned that ISIDRO ESTEBAN SANCHEZ GUTIERREZ rented a room at the home of his friend Ostiano Guzman Martinez. Investigators also discovered that Isidro Esteban Sanchez Gutierrez was a hard working man that was sending money home regularly to his mother in Mexico.

The Clackamas County Deputy Medical Examiner reports the Mexican Consulate in Portland and Oaxaca played a vital role in ultimately locating the family of the deceased in Mexico. This regrettable family death notification has been completed and the case is now closed by authorities.[END]


Attached Media Files: Forensic Sketch of deceased

The Citizen Involvement Ad Hoc Committee has arranged to hold an educational workshop on September 16 from 7:00-9:00pm at the City Operations Facility located at 10699 SW Herman Rd.

A distinguished group of panelists has been gathered to provide information on the process involved with creating citizen involvement organizations (neighborhood associations).

•Carlotta Collette, Interim Metro Council President. She was instrumental in helping the City of Milwaukie, Oregon set up their neighbhorhood associations.

•Beth Ragel, Program Coordinator for the City of Milwaukie's Neighborhood Association Division.

•Ann Udall, former consultant for The Lee Institute, where she worked in public engagement.

•City of Lake Oswego neighborhood liaison (tentative).

Plan to attend this event and learn how you can get involved in your neighborhood!

For more information contact Carina Christensen in the City Manager's Office: 503.691.3065

At 11:15 AM this morning, Woodburn Fire District responded to a report of a commercial structure fire at 3601 Newberg Hwy. E-21 arrived to find smoke coming from the Church of Nazarene. A large bush in front of the building caught fire and the fire extended into the building. A passerby used a fire extinguisher on the fire and extinguished most of the flames. Woodburn Fire had 2 engines, a ladder and an air support unit on scene. They were also assisted by Hubbard Fire District, Monitor Fire District, Aurora Fire District and St Paul Fire District. The fire cause is still under investigation. For additional information contact Fire Chief Paul Iverson 503-982-2360.

For the third year, the Oregon State Police - Missing Children Clearinghouse will hand out free Children Identification Kits, available in Spanish and English, during the 2010 Oregon State Fair in Salem. In addition to handing out kits on two separate dates mentioned below, State Police employees will also offer to take and print photographs of a child to place inside the kit to take home. The Child ID Kits will be made available on the listed dates at the Oregon State Police table located near the amphitheater.

During the last two years, 14,000 free Children Identification Kits and 3,200 brochures were handed out by OSP at the state fair. The ID Complete Child Identification and DNA kits contain the cheek swab for DNA collection, and the kits only take a few minutes to fill out with valuable information useful to police in the event that a child is missing.

"As of today there are approximately 800 kids under the age of 18 listed in LEDS/NCIC as missing by Oregon law enforcement area agencies of which over 92 percent are runaways 4 - 5 percent are victims of custodial interference, and the remaining are missing under unknown circumstances," says Judy Hayes of the Oregon State Police Missing Children Clearinghouse. "These kits continue to be a wonderful proactive method to be prepared in case your child ever becomes missing, and they are also a great way to help open up communication lines with your children regarding child safety."

The free child ID Complete kits will be available on the following dates and times:

* Monday, August 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, September 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The child ID Complete kits were purchased with money raised during the annual Oregon State Police Missing Children Golf Benefit held in Salem last month, raising $12,500 which was the second highest amount in the benefit's twelve years. This year's golf benefit fundraiser will help purchase approximately 18,000 ID Complete Kits available for distribution through the Missing Children Clearinghouse.

Parents and families not attending the Oregon State Fair may obtain a child ID Complete kit from the Oregon State Police - Missing Children Clearinghouse at (503) 934-0188 or outside Salem at 1-800-282-7155 or e-mail child.idkits@state.or.us. Please provide your name, address, number of kits needed and a call back phone number when making a request.

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Media Staging will be at TriMet Park and Ride at 96th and Sandy Boulevard. Best access will be from Columbia Boulevard then back Westbound on Sandy Boulevard.

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Portland Police SERT is responding to the area of Northeast 95th and Prescott on the report of a shooting. The media staging area is at Northeast 95th and Sandy Boulevard. The Portland Police PIO is responding to the scene.

With her strong interest in historic preservation, it's no surprise that Nora Donovan would want to work for an organization that's been around for 129 years -- the American Red Cross. Donovan recently joined the staff as Operations Specialist for the Oregon Trail Chapter's Columbia River District, which includes Hood River, Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam counties.

In her new role, Donovan is the primary contact for volunteer recruitment and retention, community outreach and general administrative operations to support Red Cross programs and services in the area. This position plays a critical role in building and maintaining a strong and engaged volunteer workforce as well as partnerships with key community organizations and services.

Donovan most recently worked with the Port of The Dalles on their Strategic Business Plan, and the City of The Dalles on the Downtown Business Development and Historic Preservation Plans. This fall, she will began a part-time Masters of Public Administration at Portland State University.

"Nora regularly volunteers with various groups throughout the Columbia River District and already has strong relationships with many key stakeholders," said Ronda Clegg, Director of Operations for the Oregon Trail Chapter. "With her enthusiastic and strong communication, volunteer management, organizational and project management skills, we're confident that Nora will be a great addition to the Red Cross team and will help make the area one of Oregon's best places to live."


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In Oregon, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disaster an average of 10 times a week; supplies more than 90 percent of Oregon's blood; teaches thousands of Oregonians lifesaving skills; offers transportation to seniors and the disabled; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.oregonredcross.org or join our award-winning blog at www.oregonredcross.org/blog.

Salem — The Comprehensive Pain Center welcomes Chris Kleronomos to its group. Chris is a nurse practitioner and doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine who will assist pain patients with standard and complementary pain management services. Kleronomos comes from his private practice where he implemented integrative medical treatment plans as complementary therapy for chronic disease, cancer therapy and pain management.

"I believe in a truly integrated model of healthcare, drawing on knowledge substantiated by thousands of years of experience and incorporating it into modern science," says Kleronomos. "I look at the systems of the body and the person as a whole, to individualize an approach to treatment which emphasizes addressing the root causes of illness."

Kleronomos is double board-certified in family practice and acupuncture, and is a professionally registered herbalist. He is also one of the only doctoral level acupuncture and herbal medicine clinicians in the country. Kleronomos incorporates a multidisciplinary approach that includes the most current medical standards of care, as well as acupuncture and api-puncture, pneumatic therapy, guasha (a traditional Chinese healing technique), functional nutrition, and herbal medicine.

Kleronomos graduated as a nurse practitioner from Seattle University, and prior to that, with his doctorate of acupuncture and oriental medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Wash. His prior experience includes being a staff acupuncturist/herbalist, serving as an expert on illegal wildlife trade use in traditional medicine and serving in a medical role for the U.S. Navy. He completed his undergraduate studies at Dominican University. He is married with two sons and enjoys camping, hiking and other outdoor activities.

The Comprehensive Pain Center provides Multi-D (multi-disciplinary) evaluations, interventional pain management, implantable solutions, medication management, complementary medicine and in-hospital pain management services. The pain center is located at 280 Liberty St. SE, Suite 320, in Salem. New patients are welcome with physician referral and appointments can be made by calling 503-562-6002. For more information, visit WillametteHealthPartners.org/paincenter.

The Comprehensive Pain Center is a part of Willamette Health Partners, which is a part of Salem Health. Salem Health includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, the Community Health Education Center and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.

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Attached Media Files: 2010-08/977/37842/ChrisKphoto.jpg

Aug. 26, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Blue Lake:
High algae levels found in Multnomah County Blue Lake

A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Blue Lake, located 20 miles east of Portland on NE Marine Drive, was issued today by Oregon Public Health and Multnomah County Health Department officials.

Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. These algae levels are likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines.

Swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water by humans or animals.

Drinking water from Blue Lake is especially dangerous. Oregon Public Health officials advise that toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating the water with camping-style filters.

People who draw in-home water directly from Blue Lake are advised to use an alternative water source because private treatment systems are not proven effective in removing algae toxins. However, public drinking water systems can reduce algae toxins through proper filtration and disinfection. If people on public water systems have questions about treatment and testing, they should contact their water supplier.

Oregon Public Health recommends that people who choose to eat fish from waters where algae blooms are present should remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking since toxins are more likely to collect in these tissues.

Additionally, public health officials advise that people should not eat crayfish or freshwater shellfish harvested from Blue Lake while this advisory is in effect.

Exposure to toxins can produce symptoms of numbness, tingling and dizziness that can lead to difficulty breathing or heart problems and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible.

The public will be advised when the concern no longer exists.

With proper precautions to avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit Blue Lake and enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing and bird watching. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.

For local information contact Clyde Keebaugh, Columbia District supervisor, Metro Parks and Environmental Services, 503-665-6918.

For health information, contact the Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/hab; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767 or Jon Kawaguchi, Multnomah County Health Department at 503-988-3400 ext 28260.

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Portland Police Bureau Traffic Investigators have completed their investigation into this morning's traffic accident that closed the southbound lanes of the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge for several hours.

Investigators spoke to witnesses who described a silver 1998 Honda Civic 2-door driving recklessly alongside a vehicle described as a "red Pontiac" that was also driving recklessly. The witnesses told police that this reckless behavior started in Washington and continued southbound on the I-205 bridge.

Just inside the Oregon border, the silver Honda struck a tractor trailer rig with two trailers in the left rear axle of the tractor, causing the semi to drive over the top of the silver Honda, nearly flattening the car. The tractor trailer rig tipped up onto the right wheels and lost control, eventually crashing into the center divider and toppling onto its side. The second trailer detached from the rig and rolled to a stop in the middle of the bridge. The crash scene extended nearly 700 feet in all and occurred within an ODOT Work Zone.

The driver and passenger from the Honda climbed out of the wreckage and ran over to the northbound lanes and attempted to flag down passing cars. After nobody stopped, they returned to their vehicle. Shortly after EMS responded and transported both people to a Southwest Washington Hospital with minor injuries. The truck driver was not injured in the accident.

Washington State Patrol responded to the hospital to assist Portland Police with the investigation. Ultimately the driver of the Honda was issued a citation from Portland Police for DUII and Reckless Driving in Oregon. Washington State Patrol then arrested the driver of the Honda for DUII in Washington.

The arrested driver of the Honda was identified as 21-year-old Ilya Anikin (male). The driver of the Conway Company tractor trailer was identified as Brenton Reimer. Reimer was not cited.

Anyone with information about the "red Pontiac" should contact the Portland Police Bureau at (503) 823-4357. It is not believed that the "red Pontiac" has any damage related to this incident.

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At 2:22 a.m. this morning, Portland Police Officers were dispatched to an accident in the southbound lanes of the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge. Officers arrived to find all southbound lanes blocked, midspan, on the north leg of the bridge. A semi-truck and two trailers rolled on its side and smashed a 1998 Honda Civic coupe. Officers learned that the Honda and another car, described as a red Pontiac Grand Am, were in some sort of road rage incident that caused the accident with the semi-truck, which was not involved in the road rage. The Pontiac was not involved in the accident and continued to travel southbound. Portland Police would like to speak with the driver of the Pontiac.

The occupants of the Honda were transported to a Southwest Washington hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Portland Police Traffic Division is investigating.

All southbound lanes of I-205 on the bridge will be closed for the next 1 to 1.5 hours as crews work to remove all the vehicles and trailers from the scene. Alternate traffic route would be SR 14 to I-5.

Salem—State Economist Tom Potiowsky told legislators today that the current economic recovery is one of the "slowest on record," and projected a decrease of $377.5 million in state revenues since the June 2010 forecast.

In his presentation of the September economic and revenue forecast to the legislature's revenue committees, Potiowsky said the overall forecast for the 2009-11 biennium is now $1.3 billion below the forecast issued at the close of the last legislative session. "The prolonged plunge in personal income taxes more than accounts for the decrease associated with this forecast," Potiowsky told legislators.

Last June's forecast triggered a transfer of money from the state's Rainy Day Fund, which brings the total available resources to $12.5 billion. Projected lottery earnings will reach $1.1 billion, an increase of $4.6 million from the previous forecast, Potiowsky said in his report. Lottery revenues have generally stabilized with growth returning after nearly 18 months of decreases.

The unemployment rate for Oregon sits at 10.6 percent for July, essentially unchanged for the past nine months. Potiowsky pointed out that the unemployment rate tends to be one of the last measurements to improve as the economy enters recovery.

Manufacturing jobs were flat, while increases occurred in wood product jobs and other durable goods. Losses occurred in other sectors, however. The service sector showed disappointing job losses in professional and business services, health services, financial activities and retail trade. Some gains did occur in other service-sector jobs.

"Depending on the outcome of further spending packages from the US Congress, we may see further large job cuts at the state and local government levels," Potiowsky reported. "The expected slowdown in US economic growth due to slowing stimulus spending and winding down of manufacturing inventory cycle is similarly impacting the Oregon economy. Given the rather lackluster employment picture, saying the recession is over gives little solace to those still looking for work."

Note: The full text of the September Economic and Revenue Forecast is available at:


http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/OEA/index.shtml


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August 26, 2010

Wells Fargo & Company has expanded its ExpressSend remittance network in Mexico through an agreement with Houston-based Transnetwork Corporation, adding more than 4,000 payout locations in Mexico for a total of more than 9,000 locations.

Wells Fargo now offers more payout locations than any other U.S. bank-managed remittance service in Mexico.

Soriana and Famsa are the two new retailers added and Banco Santander and Banco del Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros (Bansefi) are the latest bank additions to the Wells Fargo ExpressSend remittance network in Mexico. The network also includes BBVA Bancomer, HSBC Mexico, Banorte and Telecomm Telegrafos.

"We understand our remittance service can be an important lifeline between our customers and their family and friends in Mexico. By expanding our remittance network in Mexico, we are enhancing our customers' beneficiaries experience through a more diverse set of remittance payout channels and expanded hours of operation in the case of the retail locations," said Daniel Ayala, executive vice president and head of Wells Fargo's Global Remittance Services.

"Our goal is to offer a remittance service that is economical, dependable and convenient," Ayala added. "Our new payout agents further enhance our ability to offer just that. The two retailers also add additional convenience with longer hours and weekends."

Customers can send money directly to their beneficiary for one low transfer fee. Customers may also qualify for a discounted fee based on their account relationship with Wells Fargo. Customers can send money by signing on to Wells Fargo Online, by calling 1-800–TO-WELLS or by visiting a Wells Fargo bank, making Wells Fargo the only U.S. commercial bank to offer all three channels for remitting funds.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 10,000 banking stores, 12,000 ATMs, the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com), and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. With more than 278,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in America.

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Tualatin Police will be conducting a safety enforcement blitz starting August 30, 2010. The project will focus on child restraints.

Tualatin Police will join with police agencies nationwide for the annual, "Click it or ticket" campaign that runs from August 30th through September 12th. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 8,959 lives have been saved from 1975 to 2008 by the proper use of child safety seats.

Consistent safety belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and
reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes, according to the US Department of
Transportation.

Child safety seats reduce the likelihood of an infant (under 1 year old) being
killed in a vehicle crash by 71 percent, and reduce the likelihood to toddlers (1 to
4 years old) by 54 percent.

Oregon's Three Flags Campaign is committed to reducing traffic crash injuries and deaths by promoting safety belt use and encouraging other safe driving behaviors through active enforcement and education.

The safety enforcement campaign is a federally funded program administered by ODOT through the Oregon State Sheriff's Association, Oregon Association Chiefs of Police and OSP Patrol Services.

For more information on the, "Click it or Ticket" program please visit the following web pages, www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ or www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TS/safetybelts.shtml
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VANCOUVER, Wash. – After two years in a job he accepted on a three-to-five month interim basis, Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Kim Capeloto announced that he has accepted a new position. Capeloto landed a position as Executive Vice President of Operations and Marketing with Riverview Community Bank.
Don Russo, GVCC Board Chair, said the organization is lucky to have had Capeloto's dynamic leadership for the past two years. He also said he is pleased that Capeloto accepted a local position.

"This is a great opportunity for the Chamber. We are not losing Kim, we are gaining a new CEO. Kim will literally be just down the street at a member business. Kim is an inspiring leader who has taken the Chamber to new heights and set new standards for operations. We're in a very good place from which to take the next step," Russo said.
The Board of Directors has started the formal hiring process with hopes of hiring a permanent CEO in the near future.

Capeloto said he is thrilled about his new position but found his work with the GVCC to be highly rewarding. "On August 18th, I celebrated my two year anniversary with the GVCC. Considering I intended to stay only a few months, it's obvious that this job is very rewarding and satisfying." He also said he is confident the Chamber will thrive under new leadership.

"I feel very good about where the Chamber is today and feel very comfortable in handing over the reins to the next leader. The Chamber is a vital organization that fights for a business friendly environment throughout Southwest Washington. This newly created position at Riverview is a great fit for me and allows me and my family to continue to remain active in this incredible community."

A 25+ year banking veteran, Mr. Capeloto has served as Regional Manager for Union Bank of California in Seattle, directing the Bank's small business and personal banking activities for Washington State. He was also a District Manager at Wells Fargo Bank responsible for 30 branch offices and served as Controller and Sales Manager for a west coast retail clothing chain. The Independent Community Bankers of America chose Capeloto as their "Rising Star-COO of the Year" in 2005 while he was employed at Bank of Clark County as their Chief Operating Officer. He left the bank in June 2008, and came to the Chamber as CEO.

Actively involved in numerous organizations, Mr. Capeloto served as Chairman of the Board of Identity Clark County and is currently Chairman of the Board for the School of Piano Technology For the Blind. He also serves as a Board Member for Junior Achievement and is on the Washington State University Diversity Advisory Board. Additionally he serves on more than 15 other Boards, Advisory Boards and Committees and has acted as emcee, keynote speaker and/or auctioneer for more than 40 events this past year.

Capeloto has traveled extensively is multi-lingual and has lived abroad. He is married with two children and lives in Clark County.

About the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has served the Southwest Washington business community since 1890. The Chamber is an alliance of member businesses, individuals and organizations who join together to support business. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is the heart of the Clark County business community. For more information about our organization, visit www.vancouverusa.com.


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This is the Oregon Department of Forestry Daily Fire Update for Thursday, August 26, 2010.

FIRES ON ODF-PROTECTED LANDS:
Western Lane District, ODF: The Whittaker Creek Fire, was reported at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, burning in steep terrain on ODF-protected lands near Whittaker Creek in Lane County. Currently estimated at 15 acres, the fire has been 100 percent lined, is contained and firefighters are continuing with mop-up. The cause of this fire remains under investigation.

SPECIAL NOTICE:
OHV trails in the Tillamook State Forest RE-OPEN. Effective Thursday, August 26, 2010, the off-highway vehicle trails in the Tillamook State Forest are RE-OPEN. This includes off-highway vehicle trails in the Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, and Trask off-highway vehicle areas, and the BLM Upper Nestucca Riding Area. Fire Season Regulated Use Precautions are still in effect.

FIRES ON OTHER LANDS IN OREGON:
There are a number of fires burning in the Cascades and several smoke columns have become and will continue to be visible.

The 950-acre Scott Mountain Fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Scott Mountain, 15 miles west of Sisters, and 14 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge in the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area. The interagency Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3 has assumed command of this fire. Smoke from the Scott Mountain Fire has impacted and will continue to impact central Oregon and was being reported yesterday as far away as the lower Santiam Canyon area just east of Salem. More information on closures and fire status is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2082/ .

The White Lightning Fire, burning on Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs lands 15 miles north of the city of Warm Springs, is currently estimated at 29,073 acres and 30 percent contained. Portions of the Deschutes River have been re-opened to recreationists – stretches of the river from Warm Springs Boat Launch to Trout Creek Campground (River Mile 88) and downstream from Harphan Flat (River Mile 56) are now open. The remaining 32-mile closure remains in effect. The interagency Northwest Oregon Incident Management Team is assigned to this fire and more information, including Deschutes River closures, is available on InciWeb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2075/ .

The Oak Flat Fire, burning on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in Josephine County two miles northeast of the junction of the Illinois River and Briggs Creek, about 20 miles southwest of Grants Pass, is currently estimated at 4,760 acres and is 75 percent contained. The interagency Oregon-California (ORCA) Incident Management Team assigned to this fire was planning to turn it back over to the forest on Saturday morning, although per a special update issued at 7 p.m. last night (August 25), high temperatures and low humidity created conditions for extreme fire behavior Wednesday afternoon, and the fire crossed over the containment line on the north side and was being wind-driven to the north. The estimated containment date has now been pushed back two more days to August 30, and additional resources (crews and helicopters) were ordered. The weather is forecast to cool some beginning today, which should moderate fire behavior, allowing firefighters to re-establish control lines. More information on closures and fire status, is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2066/.

Mt. Hood National Forest. Due to fire activity from the View Lake Fire, currently estimated at approximately 776 acres, the Olallie Lake Scenic Area, access to Breitenbush Lake, and portions of the Bull of the Woods Wilderness Area are closed. More information is available at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/.

OTHER FIRE INFORMATION:
For information on other ongoing wildfires in other jurisdictions within Oregon, go to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center website, http://www.nwccweb.us/ and to the national Incident Information System website at http://www.inciweb.org/state/38

ABOUT THIS UPDATE:
The Oregon Department of Forestry is responsible for fire protection on private and state-owned forestland, and on a limited amount of other forestlands, including those owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in western Oregon. However, because fires starting on one land ownership type may spread to others, and because of the need to share firefighting resources, agencies commonly work together closely.
This update focuses primarily on firefighting activity on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected lands, and on the department's role as a partner in fighting major fires that start on land protected by other agencies.

FIRE STATISTICS:
Fire statistics for the current year and the average over the past 10 years for the forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry:

Effective August 26, 2010:

January 1, 2010 through today:

Lightning-caused fires: 176 fires burned approximately 753 acres
Human-caused fires: 330 fires burned approximately 4,952 acres
Total: 506 fires have burned approximately 5,677 acres

10-year average (January 1 through the present date in the year):

Lightning-caused fires: 269 fires burned approximately 20,456 acres
Human-caused fires: 531 fires burned approximately 4,319 acres
Total: 800 fires burned approximately 24,775 acres

The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a gun shot wound in the evening of 8-24-2010. The victim was at the West Valley Hospital in Dallas with two gun shot wounds. Investigators were able to determine that the shooting was the result of a family argument that took place near the intersection of Elkins Road and Brateng Road. Cristino Seledonio-Guillermo and Rosaura Virgenio were both taken into custody on 8-25-2010 and charged with Attempted Murder and Assault I. Their five (5) children were placed in protective custody by the Department of Human Services Child Protective Services. Investigators are asking for the public's assistance in locating the firearms used during the assault. The suspects reportedly used a SKS brand rifle and a .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol during the assault. The weapons were reportedly discarded by the suspects near the intersection of Helmick Road and Elkins Road. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the firearms or information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 503-623-9251.


Attached Media Files: Rosaura Virgenio , Cristino Seledonio-Guillermo

Update 08/26/10 at 9:30am

Search teams have reached the location of the human remains above 9,700 feet at the Reid Head Wall on the North side of Mount Hood. During an initial search of the area immediately surrounding the subject's remains a Portland Mountain Rescue team located the remains of a second subject. The location, condition and proximity of the two subjects are consistent with two climbers missing in that area since December, 2009, Anthony Vietti and Katie Nolan. Neither subject has been positively identified. The field teams are continuing to investigate the scene and will soon begin the removal and transport of the both subjects. Positive identification will be performed by the Clackamas County Medical Examiner.

The area of operations in which these subjects were located is extremely hazardous due to rock and ice fall as well as the steep terrain, loose footing and high elevation. These conditions will require extra safety measures and precautions during the long process of recovering the unidentified remains.


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Update 08/26/10 at 0545 hours

The Clackamas County Search and Rescue Team with members of Portland Mountain Rescue, Mountain Wave Communication, American Medical Response Reach and Treat, Army National Guard, 304th Air Rescue and Timberline Lodge have initiated the investigation and recovery operation of remains found on Mt. Hood. Updates will be provided as the recovery effort continues throughout the day.

A command post has been established at the day use area of Timberline Lodge. The PIO for the operation can be contacted at the command post.

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Update 08/24/10 1417 hours

The Clackamas County Search and Rescue Team suspect, based on the location and search efforts by Portland Mountain Rescue, the remains found to be Anthony Vietti, missing since December 11, 2009. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office wishes to stress that the remains have yet to be positively identified. The investigation and recovery operation of the remains will be happening in the near future, with priority being placed on the safety of those involved. As the operation is initiated further updates will be provided.


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08/23/10

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team is currently planning an operation to investigate and recover human remains located by members of Portland Mountain Rescue, on a remote area of Mount Hood. Those remains have not yet been positively identified. This area, above the timber line of Mount Hood, is very dangerous and requires specific technical equipment and expertise to access. This investigation and recovery operation is in its planning stage with the priority being placed on the safety of those involved, this operation will be occur in the near future based upon availability of personnel and appropriate weather conditions. Resources involved will include volunteers from Portland Mountain Rescue and Mountain Wave Communications among others. As these plans are finalized and the operation is initiated further updates will be provided.

Jan Hanson, the Youth Services Librarian for the Longview Public Library, was recently awarded the Award for Visionary Library Service to Youth from CAYAS (the Children's and Young Adult Services Interest Group of the Washington Library Association). Jan accepted the award at the recent joint conference of the Washington Library Association and the Pacific Northwest Library Association held August 11-13, 2010 in Victoria, British Columbia.

Jan was nominated by Longview Library Director Chris Skaugset for her creative approaches to providing library service to children and young adults. "Jan has a wonderful combination of knowledge, experience, ideas, and energy that allows her to do so much for the youth of our community," said Mr. Skaugset.

From her work at expanding the library's early learning programming, to her cooperative efforts working with the other Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County libraries with the annual Summer Reading Program, and the creation of the Cupola Kids for those children who love reading and libraries, she has accomplished much in a short period of time.

However, where her greatest impact has been felt is on the library's teen programs which were few and far between when she arrived. Since that time she has created a vibrant teen program starting with a teen advisory group that works with her to plan programs and events. There are a variety of events from Teen Tuesdays, to a book group, to an anime club. She has also helped organize tech nights, game nights, and movie nights. She has also used technology to spread information using the library's website, presentations, and through social networking sites to reach out to the local teens and the community as a whole. Jan has also tapped into the energy and interest of the teens by having a large number of them volunteer to help out with all of her many programs throughout the year, but most especially with Summer Reading. Jan's greatest triumph, however, was the creation of the library's Teen Space. Through a combination of grants, donations, and money earned by the teens themselves, Jan was able to have a wonderful space designed and put into the historic library building that both fits with the library's past while giving the teens a great place to socialize, read, study, or just hang out.

Jan accepted the award with a moving speech thanking all of those who helped her win this award from her parents, to her teachers and mentors, and most especially the teens that have been part of her program.

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The Longview Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 6 for Labor Day, and Tuesday, September 7 for a furlough day. The Library will reopen with regular hours on Wednesday, September 8.

On 8/25/10, at approximately 2145hrs, deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office responded to a vehicle fire located at I-84 WB by Exit 23.

A truck (tractor/trailer) was parked in a viewpoint parking area when the trailer was struck by a mid- sized SUV.

The SUV caught on fire, and the driver died in the crash. The driver of the truck did not sustain any significant injuries.

The Oregon State police will be conducting the accident investigation.

Deputy Jon Alfano
Public Information Officer
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Pager: 503-271-0226

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Albany Area Command office are continuing the investigation into Wednesday morning's fatal traffic crash on Highway 20 just west of Blodgett involving an unloaded log truck and passenger vehicle. The crash resulted in the death of a 57-year old Redmond-area man.

According to OSP Lieutenant Mark Cotter, on August 25, 2010 at approximately 9:50 a.m. a 2007 Honda Ridgeline driven by DUANE ASLE HAUGEN, age 57, from Redmond, was eastbound on Highway 20 near milepost 37 when it crossed the centerline and collided with an unloaded westbound 1984 Peterbilt truck. HAUGEN was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was using safety restraints and his vehicle's airbags deployed.

Truck driver MICHAEL BROWN, age 57, from Philomath, was transported by REACH air ambulance to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis with non-life threatening injuries. Safety restraint use is pending investigation confirmation.

OSP troopers were assisted at the scene by Benton County Sheriff's Office, Corvallis Police Department, Philomath Fire Department, Blodgett Fire Department, and ODOT. NW Firefighters Environmental responded to handle a diesel spill at the scene.

Highway 20 was closed for three hours until it was open to one lane for both directions. ODOT remained on scene coordinating clean up efforts until the highway was completedly open this afternoon.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1002/37796/082510.fatal.hwy20mp37.2.JPG

Keeping up with teens' progress in school can be challenging, but thanks to the Internet, middle school and high school parents in the North Clackamas School District can check their students' grades as often as they like. Parent Assist enables parents and guardians to view both course grades and assignment grades for each class a student is enrolled in.

This tool can help parents identify courses in which a student needs extra help, or find out whether any assignments are missing. It will also list student absences and tardies for each class.

To access the on-line grade listing, go to any North Clackamas middle school or high school Web site, and click on the "Check Grades" link. To log on, families need a user name and password the school will provide early in the school year.

Parents who have questions about grades should contact the teacher. Teacher e-mail addresses are available at http://ms.nclack.k12.or.us/staff.php.

Families in the market for a new mattress can benefit the Rex Putnam High School football team by purchasing one through the school's mattress fundraiser event this Saturday. The sale offers all sizes from twin to king, featuring name brands such as Restonic, Southerland, and more at discount prices from 30 to 60 percent off the retail cost. Warranties and delivery are available, with experts available to answer any question.

The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, August 28 at Rex Putnam High School, located at 4950 SE Roethe Road in Oak Grove. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Rex Putnam football team, which has its first home game in their new 5A league on September 3.

Haircuts are part of the back-to-school routine for most families, so parent leaders at Ardenwald Elementary plan a Haircut-A-Thon event to raise funds for student programs.

The event will take place Thursday, September 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ardenwald School, located at 8950 Se 36th Avenue in Milwaukie. Haircuts, for kids 13 and under, cost just $10, and all proceeds benefit Ardenwald PTO. Arrive no later than 3 p.m. to secure a place in line.

Tiffany and Dena from Salon Demara in downtown Milwaukie are the hair stylists donating their time and talents to support the school.

With this year's school funding still uncertain, increasingly educators are seeking grant funding to support needed programs. This summer, North Clackamas Schools received a number of grants that will benefit students this school year.

The Lunch Buddies program matches at-risk children with an adult mentor to share lunch once a week. The program uses no school district funding, subsisting entirely on donations and volunteers. This summer, the program was fortunate to receive two grants for the coming school year: $4,400 from Windermere Realty Partners, and $1,500 from Umpqua Bank. To volunteer or to make a contribution to the Lunch Buddies program, call Kay Loeffl at 503-353-5663.

The North Clackamas Education Foundation (NCEF) is a non-profit that raises funds to support arts programs, classroom innovation grants, and college scholarships for students in North Clackamas Schools. This summer, NCEF received a grant for $5,000 from the Pepsi Refresh program to support Backpack Buddies, a volunteer-sponsored program that provides nutritious weekend food packages for children in need. To make a contribution to Backpack Buddies or to NCEF, call Kathy Harrison at 503-353-6019.

Professional development for teachers is one program facing budget cuts in light of the school funding downturn. Rowe Middle School instructional coach Sabrina Flamoe solved the problem at her school, securing a three-year, $20,400 grant from the McCarthy-Dressman Foundation. The funds will support teacher coaching sessions in a lab classroom setting.

Veteran school bus driver John Clarke represented North Clackamas this summer at the International School Bus Safety Competition in St. Louis, Missouri. This was the second time he qualified for the competition.

Clarke has been a driver in the district since 1989, and currently drives a special needs route. In the course of his career, he has driven for nearly every school in the district.

"For our bus drivers, safety is job one," said Deputy Transportation Director Janet Alley. "We were proud to have John represent our team in the competition."

Stephanie Rose is a regular parent volunteer at Bilquist Elementary in the North Clackamas School District. "I vol¬unteer because I believe children become more active in their own education, and learn more when the adults in their lives get involved," she says. "I hope that as they grow, my children see the benefits in volunteering and become active volunteers in our community."

Rose is one of more than 9,400 volunteers who assist North Clackamas stu¬dents. Each school day, they help classes with writing or math, work with read¬ing groups, and chaperone field trips. Last year, volunteers contributed time equivalent to 162 full-time employees.

"With reduced staffing levels the past two years, our dedicated volunteers are more essential than ever," said Volunteer Coordinator Daryl Dixon.

Mentors help kids achieve more

Students who meet regularly with adult mentors are:
• 80% more likely to graduate.
• 58% more likely to earn higher grades.
• 52% less likely to skip school.
• 46% less likely to try drugs.
• 27% less likely to use alcohol.

Volunteer one hour per week

To volunteer, call your neighborhood school or contact Volunteer Coordinator Daryl Dixon at 503-353-1900. One-hour-per-week opportunities include:

Start Making a Reader Today (SMART): Share your love of reading with two elementary school children for a total of one hour each week. To apply call Michelle Gilmore at 503-937-4803.

Lunch Buddies: Mentor an elementary school student by spend¬ing 1 hour each week sharing lunch and recess activities. To apply call Kay Loeffl at 503-353-5663.

Wichita Center for Family & Community: Staff the clothes closet, prepare emergency food boxes, or help in the computer lab for homeless teens. To apply call Kristin Kinnie at 503-353-5663.

North Clackamas school cafeterias offer reasonable prices and nutritious breakfasts and lunches. Balanced Choices meals (marked on the school menu by a triangular broccoli stalk logo) have less than 30% fat plus low cholesterol and low sodium.

This fall, meal prices will increase by 5 cents for breakfast, 10 cents for high school lunch, and 15 cents for other lunches. The milk price will remain 50 cents.

Families can use an Internet system to replenish school meal accounts for a $1.75 fee per transaction. To access the system, visit https://www.mynutrikids.com/. For assistance, call 503-353-6068.

To apply for free or reduced-price lunches, call 503-353-6034 or apply on-line at http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/freeorreducedlunches.

Meal prices 2010-11
Breakfast lunch milk
Elementary $1.30 $2.25 50 cents
Middle School $1.40 $2.60 50 cents
High School $1.55 $2.90 50 cents
Adult $1.80 $3.45 50 cents
Reduced Price free 40 cents 50 cents

Last year every North Clackamas elementary school and middle school met state testing targets for annual yearly progress (AYP).

"Each year standards are higher, so this accomplishment is a credit to our staff," said Assistant Superintendent Dr. Aeylin Summers. "Our teams are increasingly skilled in their ability to teach each child according to individual needs."

To meet federal standards, this year at least 60 percent of students in each subgroup (minorities, low-income students, and students with disabilities) must meet or exceed the minimum annual target for reading and math standards. Next year 70 percent must hit the target.

"Our high schools are also strong," said Summers. "We are seeing higher achievement and college readiness."
Last year Rex Putnam High focused on freshmen, requiring targeted support classes to serve each student who did not meet benchmark test standards. As a result, the school saw a 97 percent passing rate for freshman English and a 93 percent passing rate for algebra.

Success was also seen at Milwaukie High, with the school meeting AYP targets in math and 45 percent of freshmen already passing the sophomore math benchmark.

"We will keep pushing until we see this success level in every program at every school," said Summers.

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in solving two armed robberies in Northeast Portland.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday August 15, 2010, a suspect brandishing a knife walked into the Petco Store, located at 6655 Northeast Glisan Street. The suspect pointed the knife at the store clerk and demanded money.

Approximately ten minutes later, the same suspect entered the Days Inn Motel, located at 1530 Northeast 82nd Avenue. The suspect again brandished a knife and demanded money from the front desk clerk.

The suspect fled the area on foot.

The suspect is a white male in his 20's, tall with a thin to medium build. At the time of the robberies, he was wearing a San Francisco Giants jacket over a green hooded sweatshirt, plaid shorts and black canvas shoes.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony crime. Callers can remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).

Investigator:
Detective Brian Sims
Portland Police Bureau
(503) 823-3886

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Sergeant Pete Simpson
Portland Police Bureau
(503) 823-0830


Attached Media Files: Robbery Suspect

Clark County Sheriff's Office

August 25, 2010 5:00 PM

Victim information:

• Steven L. McKnight
• 29 Years of age
• Transient but lives in Clark County

McNight is in stable condition in ICU at Southwest Washington Medical Center.

McKnight was shot four times: the left shoulder, left upper arm, left hip, and right arm, by a small caliber handgun.

This investigation is ongoing and there is nothing further at this time to be released.


Prepared by,

Sgt. Scott Schanaker
360-397-6150
scott.schanaker@clark.wa.gov

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Clark County Man Shot at Apartment Complex

Clark County Sheriff's Office

August 25, 2010 11:30 AM

On August 25, 20010 at approximately 07:46 AM witnesses called 911 regarding multiple gunshots being heard at the Prairie View apartments, 12611 NE 99th St in Clark County. Upon arrival deputies found a 29year old Clark County man had been shot multiple times. The man was conscious and able to speak briefly with deputies before being transported to Southwest Washington Medical Center.

Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots outside of one of the apartments and seeing a white male in his early 20's, 5'9" 145lbs with long curly brown hair and wearing a red sweatshirt leaving the scene on foot after the shooting. At this time the suspect's identity has not been confirmed.

At this time indications are that the victim does not live at the apartment complex and was visiting a friend. The suspect is believed to not live at the apartment complex as well.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating this incident and looking into the possibility that this is gang related.

At the time of this release the victim is still in surgery at South West Washington Medical Center.

Additional information regarding this investigation will be released as soon as it becomes available

Citizens with information pertaining to this incident are encouraged to call the Clark County Sheriff's Office tip line, 1-877-CRIME11


Prepared by,

Sgt. Scott Schanaker
360-397-6150
scott.schanaker@clark.wa.gov

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are investigating a Wednesday afternoon single vehicle rollover traffic crash westbound Interstate 84 about one mile east of Troutdale. Information provided to OSP indicated this was a fatality after the driver was flown from the scene toward a Portland area hospital but that information was wrong.

On August 25, 2010 at approximately 2:25 p.m. a white Ford four-door pickup driven by DAMION LOUIS WILSON, age 39, from Portland, was westbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 19 when it traveled into the grass center median and crashed into a directional arrow message trailer position on the inside shoulder at the entry point to a highway work zone area. The pickup traveled back across the westbound lanes and rolled several times coming to rest on its wheels about 50 feet off the right highway shoulder.

WILSON was transported to Oregon Health Sciences University by LifeFlight with serious injuries. Safety restraint use information is not confirmed.

OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Multnomah County Sheriff's Office deputies, ODOT and local fire personnel responded to assist.

Traffic is limited to one lane of travel during the investigation and traffic update information will be posted by ODOT at www.tripcheck.com.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1002/37810/082510.i84mp19.2.JPG , 2010-08/1002/37810/082510.i84mp19.1.JPG

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) will graduate its 245th Basic Corrections Class on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 1100 am in the Hall of Heroes at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. Sheriff Dennis Dotson of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office will be the guest speaker.

This is the third class which has been delivered by the Academy which is specifically designed by, and for, county and city corrections officers. The class identifier is Basic Corrections Local (BCL) #3. As of July 1, 2009 basic training for newly hired state corrections officers is now provided by the Oregon Department of Corrections at their facilities around the state under the oversight of DPSST.

This Basic Corrections Class is five-weeks in length and includes dozens of training areas including criminal law, survival skills, firearms, transport and security, inmate rights, ethics, cultural diversity, problem solving, and many other subjects.

Corrections Officers in BCL#3:

Bell, Torrey - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Bier, James - Benton County Sheriff's Office
Blendell, Aaron - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Bradley, Mark - Lane County Sheriff's Office
Druery, Jerry - Yamhill County Sheriff's Office
Foster, Donna - Deschutes County Sheriff's Office
Gilkison, Erin - Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Herreid, Adam - Washington County Comm Corrections
Jones, Grant - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Klecker, Benjamin - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
McVay, Gavin - Curry County Sheriff's Office
Meagher, Michael - Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Moore, Matthew - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Nichols, Joseph - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Pizzola, Matthew - Coos County Sheriff's Office
Rascon, Jarod - Marion County Sheriff's Office
Reed, Jacob - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Ross, Chase - Tillamook County Sheriff's Office
Sellers, Tawnya - Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Shaw, Lynnette - Clatsop County Sheriff's Office
Shuart, Mark - Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Smyth, Callie - Lane County Sheriff's Office
Woo, Geri - Warm Springs Police Department
Wright, Craig - Lane County Sheriff's Office

## Background Information on the DPSST ##

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)operates the Oregon Public Safety Academy which spans more than 212 acres in Salem. Eriks Gabliks serves as the Director, and Sheriff Andy Bentz of Malhuer County serves as the Chair of the Board. The department implements minimum standards established by the Board for training and certification of city, county and state law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, fire service personnel, telecommunicators, emergency medical dispatchers and private security providers. DPSST provides training to more than 20,000 students each year throughout Oregon and at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem: certifies qualified officers at various levels from basic through executive; certifies qualified instructors; and reviews and accredits training programs throughout the state based on standards established by the Board.

Aug. 25, 2010

Oregon Public Health has postponed its decision regarding Columbia Health District's application for a certificate of need due to unforeseen circumstances.

The program will complete its review as quickly as possible, and has set a deadline for issuing the proposed order no later than Sept. 20, 2010.

The original decision had been scheduled for today, Aug. 25.

The district has applied for approval of a 12-bed hospital to be located at 35311 Millard Road, St. Helens, Ore.

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Basic Telecommunications #73 Graduation

The Oregon Public Safety Academy will graduate its 73rd Basic Telecommunication Class on Friday, August 27, 2010. The graduation will begin at 1 PM and will held at the Academy in Salem. The class consists of public safety communications professionals from 9-1-1/emergency communications centers statewide. Captain Jonathan Sassaman of the Corvallis Police Department will be the guest speaker.

The two-week course includes emergency call handling techniques, stress management, civil liability, ethics, criminal law, overview of fire-rescue and law enforcement operations, and a number of other topics. Upon completion of the course, students will return to their employing agency to continue their training for a number of weeks with a field training officer.

The 9-1-1 training program began in 1993 when the Oregon Legislative Assembly enacted legislation which requires that individuals who receive emergency calls for assistance from the public meet professional standards for training and certification.


All family and friends of students, supervisors, department heads and city and county officials are welcome to attend.

Any questions please call Carolyn Kendrick at DPSST (503) 378-2358 or e-mail her at carolyn.kendrick@state.or.us.

Members of Basic Telecommunications Class #73:

Adams, Alan - Oregon State Police
Buckwald, Tyler - Deschutes County 9-1-1
Carr, Tracy - Umatilla Tribal Police Department
Cole, Clint - Coos County Sheriff's Office
Combs, Elisabeth - Curry County Sheriff's Office
Dalton, Trisha - Oregon State Police
Durham, Sherry - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Elder, Kristin - Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Franzke, Arthur - Deschutes County 9-1-1
Hulse, Beth - Wallowa County Sheriff's Office
Lancaster, Allison - Oregon State University DPS
Lyon, Kathryn - Sweet Home Police Department
Martin, Lance - Linn County Sheriff's Office
McKinney, Holli - Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries
Nicholson, Jacob - Central Lane Communications Center
Pendleton, Marcia - Central Lane Communications Center
Ruiz, Amy - Corvallis Police Department
Scott, Ashley - Tillamook County 911
Smyth, Brandy - Springfield Police Department
Wasco, Christopher - Corvallis Police Department

## Background Information on the DPSST ##

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)is lead by Director Eriks Gabliks and Sheriff Andy Bentz of Malhuer County serves as the Chair of the Board. The department implements minimum standards established by the Board for training and certification of city, county and state law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, fire service personnel, telecommunicators, emergency medical dispatchers and private security providers. DPSST provides training to more than 20,000 students each year throughout Oregon and at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem: certifies qualified officers at various levels from basic through executive; certifies qualified instructors; and reviews and accredits training programs throughout the state based on standards established by the Board.

A TVF&R fire investigator has determined that last night's three alarm fire at 11048 SW Greenburg Road in Tigard was caused by an improperly disposed of cigarette butt. A team of investigators interviewed more than a dozen people and meticulously picked through the charred area of origin to determine the cause.

The fire caused $500,000 in damage to the 12 unit, $1.2 million dollar condominium building. All of the units in the affected building suffered some type of damage, from light smoke damage to heavy fire and water damage.

The building is not equipped with a sprinkler system and the fire investigator was unable to locate a smoke detector in the unit where the fire started.

Residents called 9-1-1 at 7:11 p.m. Tuesday reporting heavy black smoke coming from the second floor back deck of a condo unit. Firefighters from TVF&R's Progress Station 53 could see a column of smoke soon after rolling out of their station. Arriving fire crews encountered a large multiple family condominium complex with dozens of residents evacuating as heavy smoke poured from the building's second and third floor. Firefighters from Engine 53 performed a quick attack in an attempt to knock down the flames as other arriving fire companies set to work establishing a water supply and advancing on the fire.

Firefighters had to lay more than 1,000 feet of hose from the nearest fire hydrant to the fire engine in front of the burning building. As firefighters worked to search the involved condos for residents and extinguish the fire, it became apparant that the flames had burned into the building's attic. At that point the incident commander made the decision to pull firefighters out of the affected units and attack the fire from above with the elevated master streams from Truck 51 and Truck 67. The large aerial ladders are able to pump several hundred gallons per minute and were an effective tool in stopping the fire.

Three residents were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, two of whom were transported to area hospitals.


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Vancouver, WA – Share steps into the world of social media by launching its first Facebook page today (www.facebook.com/pages/Share-of-Vancouver-Washington). The page allows for easy interaction between Share and Facebook users.

"This site will allow Share to reach a broader audience of both community volunteers, as well as philanthropic individuals," said Diane McWithey, Executive Director of Share. "It's also another tool for us to educate people about the realities of the hungry and homeless in Clark County."

The benefits to Share include increased interaction with community members, volunteers and donors, plus higher levels of public engagement as Share uses the power of a social network to reach out to individuals, businesses, local schools and faith-based organizations.

About Share
Share was founded in 1979 with the goal of caring for the homeless and hungry in the greater Vancouver area. Share operates four shelters for the homeless, a transitional housing program, case management programs, a street outreach program and provides daily meals for the homeless and low-income members of our community. Share also operates a summer meals program for low-income children and a backpack program benefitting 700 children at 28 schools to provide food for weekends to children receiving free or reduced-fee lunches. Additionally, Share offers financial programs that incorporate financial education, matched dollars for savings and secured credit cards; these programs are designed to assist in the improvement of credit scores and financial management. For more information on Share, visit our Web site at www.sharevancouver.org.

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Salem, Oregon—State Economist Tom Potiowsky will issue the September Economic and Revenue Forecast on Thursday, August 26, 2010, in a presentation to the legislature's revenue committees. To access Legislative Media live video stream, see: http://www.leg.state.or.us/listn/


What: September Economic and Revenue Forecast. Tom Potiowsky and his staff will brief members of the legislative revenue committees and will answer their questions. He will also make himself available to reporters in the corridor after his presentation.

When: Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Hearing Room A, Oregon State Capitol, in Salem, Oregon

Who: State Economist Tom Potiowsky and members of the legislature

Butler Aircraft Co. will take a brief time out from firefighting this Saturday to demonstrate how a retardant drop is done at the Airshow of the Cascades in Madras. Presenting sponsor of the annual aviation event, the Redmond-based firm will fly a DC-7 tanker plane over the Madras Airport and release its 3,000-gallon payload for spectators.

Butler flies three of the retardant bombers under contract with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), fighting wildfires wherever they occur in the state. The aviation firm has flown for ODF since 2004, providing crucial air attack on fires that break out on private and state forestlands.

While air tankers are a highly visible element of Oregon's wildfire suppression force, Butler president Travis Garnick is quick to note that "firefighting is a team effort. It's not just about Butler Aircraft."

Wife Nan Garnick, company vice-president and general manager, adds, "Our function is in support of the troops on the ground who really put out the fires."

In an era of supersonic jets, the lumbering propeller-driven planes seem more at home in a museum than on the fire line. But their high maneuverability and modest airspeed suit the mission perfectly. Flying low and slow over rugged terrain, the converted airliners drop their red-dyed retardant to cool hotspots and slow a fire's progress. This buys time for ground firefighters to arrive on scene and engage the fire directly.

The Garnick's are proud of the work they do as well as the contribution their company has made to the industry.

"Aviation is not just our profession but our passion," Travis Garnick said. "Butler started in 1946 training pilots. We've trained a lot of pilots over the years, and they've gone into various flying occupations, from commercial to military."

(Note: OSP was advised PAULSEN flown by air to St. Aphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, not St. Charles in Bend as noted in the earlier news release)

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Burns worksite are continuing the investigation into Tuesday evening's serious injury traffic crash on Highway 20 sixteen miles east of Burns involving a sport utility vehicle and a farm tractor.

On August 24, 2010, at about 8:44 p.m. a 1999 Jeep Cherokee driven MICHAEL PAULSEN, age 19, from Vale, collided with a John Deere tractor as both vehicles traveled eastbound near milepost 148. The collision sheered off the tractor's left side dual tires. The tractor's driver, DEAN NIKKEL, age 24, from Burns, moved it off the roadway after the collision.

The Jeep came to rest in the eastbound lane and caught fire with PAULSEN trapped inside. Burns and Hines volunteer firefighters responded and extinguished the flames before they were able to reach PAULSEN to extricate him. PAULSEN was initially transported to Harney District Hospital and later was taken by air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.

Oregon State Police troopers, with assistance from an OSP Collision Reconstructionist from the Ontario Area Command office, is investigating alcohol as a possible contributing factor for PAULSEN.

ODOT, Harney EMS, and volunteer fire departments from Burns and Hines assisted at the scene.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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While other children spent the summer splashing in a pool or taking trips to the zoo, participants in YWCA's LearnLinks summer program got a lesson in what it means to go green.

LearnLinks is the after-school tutoring and mentoring program of the YWCA of Greater Portland. LeanLinks addresses the special educational needs of children living in affordable housing throughout the Portland and David Douglas School Districts. This year the LearnLinks summer camp at Hillsdale Terrace is being funded by a grant from the Housing Authority of Portland, which has plans to reapply for a Hope VI grant to rebuild the apartments with greener, more sustainable structures and innovations.

"We thought it would be a great idea to use the camp as an opportunity to educate the students on sustainable practices and energy conservation since their home would likely become a green building," said LearnLinks Program Manager Tonya Parson.

So far this summer, students have built soapbox derby cars out of reusable materials. Boys and girls, ranging from 3rd to 8th grade, measured, sawed, hammered, sanded and used screw drivers. "For many of them, this was their first time using tools. It is obvious that they are having a lot of fun and readily picking up the skills," said Hillsdale Terrace Site Coordinator Michael Wedemeyer.

Four groups of three to five students built their own cars. "Our goal was to educate the students on the importance of sustainability and conserving energy as well as for them to see firsthand examples of these practices and learn simple things that they can do to lead a more sustainable lifestyle," said Wedemeyer. Students picked out supplies from the Rebuilding Center in Portland who donated all materials.

Students have also participated in a wind energy lab where they built their own wind turbines and tested them to see how much weight they could lift using wind energy from a box fan. They also toured PSU's buildings to see energy-efficient practices and learn about green buildings.

"Perhaps one of the greatest lessons the students will take away from this experience is their personal sustainability. For most of the students, the joy in seeing a few old bookshelves collecting dust in a basement reassembled and repurposed empowered a newfound belief in their own competence and ability to create a life of their own design," said Parson.


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About the YWCA of Greater Portland: The YWCA of Greater Portland provides social services for women, children and families from all walks — and stages — of life. We empower them to achieve safety, opportunity and independence through four integrated service areas: Domestic Violence Services, Transitional Services, Senior Services and Youth Services. Our core programs link across these four integrated service areas to provide housing, life skills, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and their children as well as women transitioning from incarceration. We also support seniors by providing resources which allow them to maintain their independence, and prepare children to thrive in today's multicultural world through innovative camp and educational programs.


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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

NEWS RELEASE

On Monday, August 23, 2010 at approximately 6:30 p.m. Emily Kauts and her 4-year-old daughter Bella E. Kautz, of Milwaukie were floating along in a 6', Sevylor raft in the Clackamas River near Cross Park, in Gladstone.

Lisa Pierce, a friend of Kauts, was floating along side the raft containing her friend Emily Kauts and her daughter Bella in an inner-tube when the 4-year-old child Bella, fell out of the swift moving raft into the Clackamas River.

Lisa Pierce witnessed what occurred and promptly abandoned her inner-tube, swam and grabbed onto the child, but was now stranded in the middle of the river surrounded by rapids in waist deep water with the child.

In this portion of the river, the water was fast moving and the duo was now situated in the middle of the river surrounded by a jagged set of rapids. Lisa and the child were unable to move to the shoreline that was some 40' away on either side, and inaccessible through the deeper water reported to be 5' deeper or more.

When Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Deputies arrived on scene, they were able to maneuver around and successfully hoist Bella to the safety of the Marine Patrol boat. With Bella safely aboard, the Marine team then grabbed Lisa Pierce, 25, of Gladstone and brought her safely aboard the Marine Patrol boat too.

It was soon discovered that Lisa Pierce resides only a short distance from the recovery location and all the parties were reunited for the continued short trek down stream safely to the Pierce residence in Gladstone.

Everyone was determined legally equipped and no citations were issued as a result of this Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Marine rescue response.[END]


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The City of Battle Ground has contracted with West Rail Construction to improve the railway crossing for automobile and train traffic and to replace a culvert below Eaton Boulevard.

Due to the construction, Eaton Boulevard, between SE Grace Avenue and SE Commerce Avenue, will be closed from Monday, August 30, 2010 to Friday, September 3, 2010. Detour signs will be placed traffic to available detours around the project site.

For more information, please contact Project Manager Bryan Kast at (360) 342-5069.

Salem — Salem Hospital Bariatric Surgery Center has been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®, recognition of a demonstrated a track record of favorable outcomes. Salem Hospital is the fifth hospital in Oregon and the only hospital in the Mid-Valley to earn the designation.

In Marion County, 64 percent of Marion County adults are overweight or obese. Morbid obesity is closely correlated with a number of serious conditions that severely undermine the health of overweight patients, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Bariatric surgery, when performed correctly, can help obese patients manage these conditions.

"More and more primary-care doctors understand that bariatric surgery is about improving health, not just about weight loss," says Rajan Nair, MD, medical director for Salem Hospital Bariatric Surgery Center.

This increased recognition means more employers are choosing plans that cover the surgery for their members. Many insurances companies such as Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon, PEBB, CIGNA , Medicare and Medicaid, require their members to use a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. People who have the surgery need regular follow-up appointments and support with required lifetime changes in lifestyle, so having surgery close to home is an important consideration.

To earn and retain the designation, Salem Hospital's Bariatric Surgery Center and its surgeons, Rajan Nair, MD, and Catherine Boulay, MD, must comply with rigorous standards. The hospital underwent a site inspection during which all aspects of the program's clinical processes were closely examined and data on health outcomes was collected. Centers receiving the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation also agree to continue to share information on clinical pathways, protocols and outcomes data.

For more information about the Salem Hospital Bariatric Surgery Center, or to attend a free information session, call 503-561-5286 or visit salemhospital.org/bariatric.

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PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Todd Gary
Cell: 971-563-7359
Date: August 25,2010

Man Crushed by Equipment at K & B Recycling


At 10:59 Canby Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a man stuck in a piece of industrial equipment

When firefighters arrived they found an adult male who had been removed from the refuse truck container pickup arm by co workers. Firefighter/ Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and activated Lifeflight at 11:04, entering the patient into the Trauma system due to the critical nature of the injuries. Quick thinking by firefighters and the use of Lifeflight. The patient was in the Trauma Department at OHSU within 30 minutes of the incident.

Oregon is a national leader in implement a trauma system. A trauma system is systematic approach to trauma care providing the best means to protect the public from premature death and prolonged disability. A trauma care system reduces death and disability from occurring, and assures that the required emergency medical resources are available, and the necessary infrastructure in place, to deliver the "right" patient to the "right" hospital.


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Tigard Police investigators have released a composite of the unidentified female whose body was found on August 23rd in the Fanno Creek located in Tigard.

Any information to assist investigators and the efforts to identify the victim can be directed to 503-718-COPS (2677).


Attached Media Files: Unidentified female - Tigard Police Investigation , Unidentified female - Tigard Police Investigation

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Roseburg Area Command office are continuing the investigation into Wednesday morning's two vehicle fatal traffic crash on the Highway 42 overpass over Interstate 5 at exit 119 near Winston.

According to OSP Lieutenant Doug Ladd, on August 25, 2010 at approximately 8:45 a.m. a white 1997 Nissan Altima four-door driven by KINDALL S. BAKER, age 25, from Winston, was driving on the overpass to enter northbound Interstate 5 when it was struck head-on by a black 1990 Acura Integra two-door driven by JUSTIN M. BURKETT, age 21, from Roseburg. The Acura exited northbound Interstate 5 on a sweeping curve, crossed the double solid center line and crashed head-on into the Nissan.

BURKETT was not using safety restraints and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

BAKER was using safety restraints and was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg with non-life threatening injuries.

Troopers and an OSP collision reconstructionist were assisted at the scene by Douglas County Sheriff's Office, ODOT and local emergency responders. The Highway 42 overpass was closed about three hours during the investigation.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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You've heard of Pub Crawls, but have you ever heard of an Archives Crawl?

Neither had we, so we created one!

Everyone is invited to join us for the first annual Oregon Archives Crawl this October in celebration of Oregon Archives Month. Walk, bike, run, or crawl between four different downtown locations and learn what local archives have to offer researchers, students, genealogists, scholars, homeowners, history buffs, and the curious of any age. We have something for everyone, old and young, native Oregonian and visitor passing through, professional and novice.

Travel at your leisure between the Portland Archives and Records Center, the Portland State University Millar Library, Multnomah County Central Library and the Oregon Historical Society. At each place you can tour the facilities and participate in activities that bring history to life. The Oregon Historical Society and the Multnomah County Central Library will also be hosting displays by other area archives including the Oregon Jewish Museum, Willamette University, Lewis & Clark College, the Oregon State University, the Mazamas and the Washington County Museum. Each location and participating organization will have family friendly activities throughout the day.

A free Archives Crawl "passport" will be issued to help you navigate the crawl. A fully stamped passport enters you in a raffle drawing at our After Party at the Oregon Historical Society, where there will be light refreshments, live music and a whole lot of fun.

Join us for the first annual Oregon Archives Crawl and become a part of history!

First Annual Oregon Archives Crawl
Saturday, October 2
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Free and Open to the Public
Start at any of the following locations: Portland Archives & Records Center, Portland State University Millar Library, Multnomah County Central Library or the Oregon Historical Society.

The After Party hosted by the Oregon Historical Society
Saturday, October 2
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Free and Open to the Public
Enjoy fun, music, and raffle prizes!

An Oregon Day of Culture event.

For more information, including a complete list of participating organizations: http://pdxarchivists.wordpress.com/

Clark County Sheriff's Office

August 25, 2010 11:30 AM

On August 25, 20010 at approximately 07:46 AM witnesses called 911 regarding multiple gunshots being heard at the Prairie View apartments, 12611 NE 99th St in Clark County. Upon arrival deputies found a 29year old Clark County man had been shot multiple times. The man was conscious and able to speak briefly with deputies before being transported to Southwest Washington Medical Center.

Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots outside of one of the apartments and seeing a white male in his early 20's, 5'9" 145lbs with long curly brown hair and wearing a red sweatshirt leaving the scene on foot after the shooting. At this time the suspect's identity has not been confirmed.

At this time indications are that the victim does not live at the apartment complex and was visiting a friend. The suspect is believed to not live at the apartment complex as well.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating this incident and looking into the possibility that this is gang related.

At the time of this release the victim is still in surgery at South West Washington Medical Center.

Additional information regarding this investigation will be released as soon as it becomes available

Citizens with information pertaining to this incident are encouraged to call the Clark County Sheriff's Office tip line, 1-877-CRIME11


Prepared by,

Sgt. Scott Schanaker
360-397-6150
scott.schanaker@clark.wa.gov

Salem — Willamette Health Partners Family Medicine welcomes Caroline King, MD, to its practice group located on the Salem Hospital campus. Dr. King joins Rashanda Brown, MD, Susan Corzilius, MD, and Anna Techentin, MD, at the growing family medicine office. Dr. King practices all aspects of family medicine with particular interests in women's health and pediatrics. She also has a specialty practice of acupuncture and is double board-certified in both family medicine and integrative holistic medicine.

"Offering acupuncture gives me another ‘tool in my toolbox' to help treat a variety of conditions in both adults and children," says Dr. King.

Dr. King attended Warwick Medical School in the United Kingdom and completed her family medicine residency at the University of Michigan. She also completed her integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Michigan while teaching medical students and residents, learning the art and science of acupuncture and developing her family medicine practice. Dr. King is married with two sons and enjoys running, biking, kayaking, skiing and horseback riding. She moved to Oregon to be close to nature while enjoying these outdoor pursuits.

Willamette Health Partners Family Medicine is located at 875 Oak St. SE, Bldg. C, Suite 4090, on the Salem Hospital campus. New patients are welcome and appointments can be made by calling 503-814-4400. The medical office accepts most health insurance plans and welcomes same-day appointments.

Willamette Health Partners is a part of Salem Health which includes Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, the Community Health Education Center and other affiliated healthcare organizations offering quality care to people in and around Oregon's Willamette Valley.
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Attached Media Files: Caroline King, MD

Contact: Jean Akers, Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Planner, (360) 619-1120, Jean.Akers@ci.vancouver.wa.us

The blue ribbon commission examining the future of parks and recreation funding and operations in Clark County will meet at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, in Washougal.

The public meeting will be in Washougal City Council Chambers, 1701 C St. The meeting's focus will be to identify and summarize the challenges and specific service gaps that each jurisdiction is facing. A public comment period will be included.

The commission has 12 representatives from Clark County and the cities of Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas, Washougal and Ridgefield. Its objective is to make specific recommendations to local elected officials concerning:
• Opportunities for greater collaboration in providing local and regional parks, trails, open space and recreation programs.
• How to better pay for, manage, operate and govern local and regional parks, trails, open space and recreation programs.
• How to establish stable and sustainable funding for these programs.

Blue Ribbon Commissioners
- Clark County: Vern Veysey, Florence Wager
- City of Battle Ground: Adrian Cortes, Debbi Hanson
- City of Camas: Jerry Acheson, Melissa Smith
- City of Ridgefield: Darrin Class, Sean Kearns, Marie Bouvier (alternate)
- City of Vancouver: Jeff Gordon, Roy Heikkala
- City of Washougal: Suzanne Bachelder, David Scott

More information is available online at: www.cityofvancouver.us/blueribbon. The commission can be reached by email at blueribbon@clark.wa.gov and by phone at (360) 619-1144.

August 25, 2010

Higher than normal bacteria levels found Lincoln County beach

A public health advisory was issued Wednesday due to higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in ocean waters at D River State Park Beach in Lincoln County.

Increased pathogen and fecal bacteria levels in ocean waters can come from both shore and inland sources such as animal waste from seabirds, pets and livestock, storm water runoff, sewer overflows and failing septic systems.

Water samples indicate higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria, which can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided until the advisory is lifted, especially for children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria.

While this advisory is in effect at D River State Park Beach visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean. Even if there is no advisory in effect, officials recommend avoiding swimming in the ocean within 48 hours after a rainstorm.

State officials advise that the status of water contact advisories at beaches is subject to change. For the most recent information on advisories, please visit www.healthoregon.org/beach or call 1-877-290-6767.

Although state officials discourage water contact, they continue to encourage other recreational activities such as walking, playing on the beach, flying kites, and picnicking on these beaches because they pose no health risk even during an advisory. Neighboring beaches are not affected by this advisory.

Since 2003 state officials have used a federal Environmental Protection Agency grant to monitor popular Oregon beaches and make timely reports to the public about elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Oregon state organizations participating in this program are Oregon Public Health, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For more information contact the Beach Monitoring program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/beach.

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This is the Oregon Department of Forestry Daily Fire Update for Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

FIRES ON ODF-PROTECTED LANDS:
Western Lane District, ODF: The Whittaker Creek Fire was reported at 3:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, August 25, burning in steep terrain on ODF-protected lands near Whittaker Creek in Lane County. Currently estimated at 18-20 acres, there are 10 engines, 3 crews, 2 tenders, and 2 dozers assigned to the fire which is under investigation.

Forest Grove District, ODF: The Masonville Fire, burning in a straw field at Masonville Road and Highway 18 in Yamhiill County, was reported on ODF-protected lands on Tuesday afternoon, August 24. ODF resources, including four engines, responded, containing the fire by mid-afternoon at approximately 11 acres, and it was turned back over to the landowner for further fire watch.

OHV trails in the Tillamook State Forest are CLOSED. Due to increased fire danger, effective at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2010, the off-highway vehicle trails in the Tillamook State Forest are CLOSED. Off-highway vehicle activity in the Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, and Trask off-highway vehicle areas will be limited to operation on maintained forest roads only.

FIRES ON OTHER LANDS IN OREGON:
Southwest Oregon District, ODF, Mutual Aid: The Oregon Department of Forestry assisted Ashland Fire and Rescue late yesterday afternoon and into the evening (August 24) on a fire that burned on City of Ashland jurisdiction that ultimately destroyed 11 homes and damaged 2 others. There have been no reports so far of any injuries. ODF resources on the fire included two helicopters from the Medford Tanker Base, numerous engines, and a dozer. The Rogue Valley Structural Fire Department also assisted on the fire.

The fire started at approximately 4:45 p.m. in a grassy field on the west side of I-5 near a freeway interchange for South Ashland. Winds at that time were gusty and the fire jumped the freeway, crossing over to the east side, where it then burned in scrub and oak up a hill, and into the residential area. As of about 8:30 p.m. last night, ODF resources were released and the fire remains in the primary jurisdiction of Ashland Fire and Rescue. More information on this fire is available on the City of Ashland's website at http://www.ashland.or.us/index.asp .

Tillamook District, ODF, Mutual Aid: The Cabin Fire, burning on U.S. Forest Service lands near Cape Kiwanda and Sand Lake, was reported at approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24. The fire burned 2.1 acres, and originally possibly threatened the near-by Thousand Trails Campground and some structures in the area. ODF resources, including a helicopter, engines, and crews, responded, as well as U.S. Forest Service resources and local Rural Fire Districts. The fire is 100 percent lined and in mop-up. All ODF resources have been released and the fire has been completely turned over to the U.S. Forest Service.
The 600-acre Scott Mountain Fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Scott Mountain, 15 miles west of Sisters, and 14 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge. The fire was ignited by lightning during last week's storm, but did not become active until warm winds influenced it on Monday, August 23, when it started running, spotting, crowning, and torching, growing from approximately five to 200 acres in three hours. A closure area is in effect that includes Forest Service roads east of Highway 126, many of which access trailheads into the Mt. Washington wilderness. Additionally, Scott Lake and Alder Springs campgrounds are closed and visitors have been required to leave, and several trails in the area have also been closed. The interagency Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3 has assumed command of this fire this morning. More information on t his fire is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2082/ .

The White Lightning Fire, burning on Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs lands, is currently estimated at 29,073 acres and 30 percent contained Monday. The Deschutes River is closed to rafting from Warm Springs to Maupin. The Northwest Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team is assigned to this fire and updates are available through InciWeb: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2075/ .
The Oak Flat Fire, burning on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in Josephine County two miles northeast of the junction of the Illinois River and Briggs Creek, about 20 miles southwest of Grants Pass, is currently estimated at 4,760 acres and is 75 percent contained. The interagency Oregon-California (ORCA) incident management team assigned to this fire is planning to turn it back over to the forest on Saturday morning. A road, trail, and campground closure is still in effect. Updates on the fire are available through InciWeb: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2066/
Mt. Hood National Forest: Due to fire activity, the Olallie Lake Scenic Area, access to Breitenbush Lake, and portions of the Bull of the Woods Wilderness Area are closed. More information is available at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/.

OTHER FIRE INFORMATION:
For information on other ongoing wildfires in other jurisdictions within Oregon, go to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center website, http://www.nwccweb.us/ and to the national Incident Information System website at http://www.inciweb.org/state/38

ABOUT THIS UPDATE:
The Oregon Department of Forestry is responsible for fire protection on private and state-owned forestland, and on a limited amount of other forestlands, including those owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in western Oregon. However, because fires starting on one land ownership type may spread to others, and because of the need to share firefighting resources, agencies commonly work together closely.
This update focuses primarily on firefighting activity on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land, and on the department's role as a partner in fighting major fires that start on land protected by other agencies.

FIRE STATISTICS:
Fire statistics for the current year and the average over the past 10 years for the forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry:

Effective August 25, 2010:

January 1, 2010 through today:

Lightning-caused fires: 178 fires burned approximately 727 acres
Human-caused fires: 324 fires burned approximately 4,935 acres
Total: 502 fires have burned approximately 5,662 acres

10-year average (January 1 through the present date in the year):

Lightning-caused fires: 268 fires burned approximately 20,455 acres
Human-caused fires: 525 fires burned approximately 4,316 acres
Total: 793 fires burned approximately 24,771 acres

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council will meet on September 10, 2010 at the Oregon State Library in Room 102 at 9:00 am. The Council will consider applications submitted for LSTA FFY 2011 grants, and develop recommendations to the State Library Board of Trustees on the funding of projects

The LSTA Advisory Council has the primary responsibility for advising the State Library Board on the use of Federal funds appropriated under the Library Services and Technology Act. The Council is comprised of 13 members representing different types of libraries, and citizens representing various library user groups. Ann Evensen is the Council Chair. Open forum time is 1:00 pm, when any individual may address the LSTA Advisory Council.

For more information or call in information, contact MaryKay Dahlgreen, Library Development Program Manager, (503) 378-5012 or Ann Reed, Federal Programs Coordinator, (503) 378-5027. Sign language interpretation will be provided if requested 48 hours before the meeting. Notice prior to 72 hours before the meeting is preferred. Alternate format handouts of meeting materials may also be requested prior to 72 hours before the meeting. Requests may be made to Mary Mayberry at (503)378-2525.

LSTA Advisory Council
September 10, 2010
9:00 – 4:00
Oregon State Library, Meeting Room 102
250 Winter St., Salem, OR
Ann Evensen, Chair

AGENDA
9:00 a.m.* Welcome and introductions

9:10 Review proceedings of the last meetings – May 20, May 21, and July 21, 2010

9:20 Staff reports:
1. Status of use of FFY09 – MaryKay Dahlgreen
2. FFY 2010 financial overview and draft budget plan for FFY 2011 – MaryKay Dahlgreen

9:50 Election of officers for coming year - Chair, Vice-Chair

10:00 Proposed bylaw changes – Ann Evensen, Buzzy Nielsen, May Garland

10:40 Procedures review and Discussion of LSTA grant applications

10:45 Break

11:45 Working lunch

1:00 p.m. Open forum
(Any individual may address the LSTA Advisory Council at this time. Speakers are requested to furnish 15 typewritten copies of their text to the Council Chair.)

1:30 Break

2:00 Discussion of statewide projects

2:10 Consideration of grant guidelines for FFY 2012 / Discussion on determining funding ratios and priorities for FFY 2012(e.g. statewide vs. individual project funding)

2:30 Presentation of ranked grant applications
Decision-making about grant applications and LSTA program for FFY 2011

2:50 Presentation to the State Library Board; plans for the year's meetings of the Council in Salem - May and Sept.2011

3:15 Recognition of members whose terms expire

3:25 Suggest potential new Council members

3:30 Adjourn
*all times except public forum are approximate

- City recognizes historic milestone on Thursday, September 16 -

Celebrate the bicentennial of Mexico's independence with an evening of music, dancing and food in City Park (corner of 5th Street and Hall Boulevard) on Thursday, September 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Come listen to Mariachi Viva Mexico, hear from guest speakers, including Mayor Denny Doyle, and enjoy a performance of a variety of native dances from regions across Mexico by Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca.

"The city of Beaverton is fortunate enough to have one of the most diverse populations in the area and we're excited to be a part of this cultural celebration," said Mayor Doyle. "It's an honor to recognize events like these that are so special to many members of this community."

Two historic milestones in Mexico's history occur this year. September 16 marks the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence movement from Spain and November 20 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Mexican revolution.

ABOUT BEAVERTON (www.BeavertonOregon.gov)
Beaverton was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named the safest city in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention Magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Beaverton also enjoys the most diverse population (by percentage of population) among Oregon cities. For more information, please visit www.beavertonoregon.gov.

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An American Red Cross service center will be open today from 10 am-5 pm for those affected by last night's multi-unit apartment fire at Ash Creek Condos in Tigard. The service center will be located at Paper Plus, 11105 SW Greenburg Road. Red Cross public affairs will be on scene and available for interviews from 11 am-1 pm.

Casework volunteers at the service center will help residents begin their recovery with financial assistance for food, clothing, medications and other necessities. Lunch will also be provided.

Last night, Red Cross disaster volunteers provided snacks for firefighters, comfort kits filled with toiletries from Horizon Restoration and temporary lodging for approximately 10 families.

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In Oregon, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disaster an average of 10 times a week; supplies more than 90 percent of Oregon's blood; teaches thousands of Oregonians lifesaving skills; offers transportation to seniors and the disabled; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.oregonredcross.org or join our award-winning blog at www.oregonredcross.org/blog.

The investigation into the August 11, 2010 fatal officer-involved shooting in northern Jackson County led by the Oregon State Police Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of the Jackson County Major Crimes Team, was recently forwarded to the Jackson County District Attorney's Office for review.

The man shot by Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies during an entry and search of an outdoor marijuana grow site on BLM property north of Sams Valley was positively identified as ITALI ARELLANO-VARGAS, age 20, from Mexico. Next of kin were notified with the help of Mexico's consulate office.

No additional information to be released pending review by the District Attorney's office.

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More than 80 Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Lake Oswego and Portland battled a three alarm fire at a condominium complex in Tigard this evening. One resident suffered smoke inhalation and more than a dozen residents will have to spend the night somewhere else.

A resident called 9-1-1 at 7:11 p.m. reporting heavy black smoke coming from a condominium at 11048 SW Greenburg Road in Tigard. Firefighters from TVF&R's Progress Station 53 could see a column of smoke soon after rolling out of their station. Arriving fire crews encountered a large multiple family condominium complex with dozens of residents evacuating as heavy smoke poured from the building's second and third floors. Firefighters from Engine 53 performed a quick attack in an attempt to knock down the flames as other arriving fire companies set to work establishing a water supply and advancing on the fire.

Firefighters had to lay more than 1,000 feet of hose from the nearest fire hydrant to the fire engine in front of the burning building. As firefighters worked to search the involved condos for residents and extinguish the fire, it became apparant that the flames had burned into the building's attic. At that point the incident commander made the decision to pull firefighters out of the affected units and attack the fire from above with the elevated master streams from Truck 51 and Truck 67. The large aerial ladders are able to pump several hundred gallons per minute and were an effective tool in stopping tonight's fire.

It quickly became clear that, because of the nature of the fire, the amount of residents affected and the hot temperatures, more fire resources would be needed on scene. Incident commanders called for a third alarm and activated TVF&R's Incident Management Team (IMT) which brought more firefighters and rehab units to the fire as well as logistical and victim assistance personnel.

The American Red Cross quickly responded to the scene and is working with dozens of residents who may be displaced by the fire.

A team of fire investigators from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue is working to determine the cause of the fire. Investigators have concluded that the fire originated on the back deck of a second floor condo unit.

One resident suffered from smoke inhalation and was transported to a local hospital.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1214/37779/DSCN1378.JPG , 2010-08/1214/37779/DSCN1382.JPG , 2010-08/1214/37779/DSCN1359.JPG , Fire roars through the roof, photo courtesy TVF&R Battalion Chief Tom Clemo

Disaster volunteers are assisting several families after a three alarm blaze at Ash Creek Condos located at 11048 SW Greenburg Road in Tigard, OR. Volunteers are providing snacks for the firemen, care kits from Horizon Restoration to all displaced persons and temporary lodging for approximately 10 families.

In addition, they will open a service center Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Paper Plus on 11105 SW Greenburg Road. Volunteers at the service center will be providing food, clothing, medication replacements and other necessities. Residents who did not yet receive Red Cross assistance are welcome to come by the service center.

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In Oregon, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disaster an average of 10 times a week; supplies more than 90 percent of Oregon's blood; teaches thousands of Oregonians lifesaving skills; offers transportation to seniors and the disabled; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.oregonredcross.org or join our award-winning blog at www.oregonredcross.org/blog.

Disaster Action Team members from the Oregon Trail chapter of the American Red Cross
are on the scene of a major 24 unit fire in the 11000 block of SW Greenburg Road in Tigard.

"We don't have an exact count of affected residents yet that we are assisting" said Red Cross
on call PIO Tom Traver, "But we are actively working with those displaced by this fire to provide temporary housing, meals, food, clothing and replacement medications as necessary" he said. "We will also be providing professional mental health counselors to help the victims work through the catastrophic issues of loosing their homes and possessions as well" he said.

More information will be shared as it becomes available.

Yesterday, just after 3:30 PM, the Salem Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at the Saddle Club Apartments, 4600 Campbell Dr SE. When police arrived they discovered that Jamison Nguyen, 23 years of age, had sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg and right arm. Nguyen was transported by medics to Salem Hospital, where he was treated and released for his injuries.

Witnesses described seeing the shooter leaving in an older black car with t-tops and paint in poor condition.

This morning at about 9:30, Officer Brian Montoya spotted a 1984 Datsun 300ZX with a bad black paint job and t-tops at Commercial and Bush St SE and made a traffic stop. It was determined the driver, Scott Farler, 40 years of age, was wanted by the Keizer Police Department in connection with a burglary attempt that had occurred earlier today in the 6400 block of 14th Av NE. Farler's son, James Harris, had already been taken into custody in Keizer.

Farler was taken into custody and initially transported to the Salem Police Department. Further investigative efforts conducted today have resulted in the determination that Farler is the suspected shooter of Nguyen, which apparently occurred during an attempt to rob medical marijuana.

Farler was subsequently booked into the Marion County Correctional Facility charged with two counts of Robbery I, Assault I, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

Anyone with additional information regarding crimes committed by Scott Farler is asked to call the Salem Police Department at (503)588-6050.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1095/37775/Farler.JPG

This afternoon, Tuesday August 24 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the report of a bank robbery at the Bank of the West, located at 8135 Southeast Division Street. Witnesses told the officers that the suspect used a demand note and was last seen running westbound on Southeast Division Street.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30's.

Anyone with information about this robbery should call the Portland Police at (503) 823-4357.

The Clackamas County Sheriffs Office has gathered further intelligence on this incident and suspect that the subject has left the area and all search efforts at this time will be ceased. Information previously received has proven false. The subject is still of interest but is no longer being searched for.
Any media enroute to the area can disregard.

Portland Police Robbery Detectives have assumed the investigation into last nights shooting in the 9900 Block of Southeast Stark Street. The victim, 27-year-old Spencer Stambaugh, was treated at the scene for a minor wound to the head.

The suspect has not been identified and the investigation is continuing.

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This evening, Monday August 23, 2010 at 10:11 p.m., a Portland Police Officer was flagged down in the 9900 Block of Southeast Stark on the report of a shooting in a parking lot. Witnesses told the officer that the suspect fled the scene on foot and described the shooter as a black male wearing a hoodie.

EMS responded to the scene and treated the victim, an adult male, for a non-life threatening minor injury to the head. Using a K-9, officers conducted a neighborhood search for the suspect but did not locate the shooter.

Detectives and Criminalists responded to the scene to begin an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. At this time, the shooting does not appear to be gang-related.

The name of the victim is being withheld at this time due to the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Additional information on the shooting will be released as it becomes available.

On 08/24/10, at 1421 hours, Woodland Police responded to the Woodland High School Pharmacy (1365 Lewis River Rd) for a report of a Hispanic male who had taken a picture up an adult female customer's skirt. The photography was witnessed by the victim's daughter who alerted the victim who in turn confronted the suspect. The suspect fled on foot with at least one High School Pharmacy employee chasing after him. The suspect was able to lose the employee in a field north of the business . Officers continued the search of the area for the suspect. At 1439 hours, officers were advised that two employees from Lamiglas Inc. had located the suspect as he was running past the business. They yelled at him to stop and when he continued running, they chased him and tackled him in front of the Cedar's Inn where he was detained for law enforcement.
On arrival, officers found the suspect lying on the pavement with the Lamiglas employees detaining him. On further checking, it appeared that the suspect may have suffered a broken arm as a result of being tackled in the parking lot. The suspect was placed under arrest and Medical aid was given. The suspect was transported to the hospital to have his arm injury treated.
The suspect did not have any identification with him and spoke very little English. He verbally identified himself as Lorenzo Lopez-Valazsquez. According to the date of birth given by Lopez-Valazsquez, he is 52 years old.
At the time of this incident, Lopez-Valazsquez was in the store with his wife and two minor children.
A Cowlitz County Prosecutor set bail on Lopez-Valazsquez at $50,000 for voyeurism (felony) and assault 4th degree with sexual motivation.
This investigation is still in progress at this time.

Date: August 25, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Portland Police Bureau East Precinct Community Room at 737 SE 106th Avenue, Portland, Oregon,

For 17 years, Portland Police Officer Mark "Z-Man" Zylawy served the Portland community with dedication, honor and commitment. He treated the citizens he served with respect and encouraged them to give back to the communities in which they lived. His service to the city of Portland was tragically cut short in 2008, spawning the launch of the Z-Man Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation was launched by a unique combination of fellow officers, private citizens and local businesses in order to honor Mark's commitment to community and service and to build upon the goodwill that he left behind.

The Z-Man Scholarship Foundation supports Portland area students who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and leadership in their communities. The organization provides students with full tuition scholarships to college preparatory high schools in the Portland area, and helps the recipients achieve their ultimate goal of attending college.

This year the Z-Man Foundation received twenty-six applications and twenty-one students were interviewed for scholarships. The Portland Police Bureau and the Z-Man Foundation are proud to present the following students with scholarships to La Salle High School and De La Salle High School. These scholarships will provide funds to each student through graduation.

1. Airuel Gregg (Freshman accepted at La Salle) Airuel has completed numerous volunteer projects and her interests are volleyball, softball, basketball and music.

2. Zaire Wellmon (Freshman accepted at De La Salle) Zaire has completed numerous volunteer projects and his interests are basketball.

3. Christine Thuy Trinh (Junior currently attending De La Salle) Christine has interests in track, basketball, art/painting, and interned at a Law office this summer.

4. Christina Starr (Freshman accepted at De La Salle) Christina's interests are painting, singing, acting, debating, and volunteer work

5. Njeri Ford (Sophomore currently attending at De La Salle) Njeri's interests are volleyball, track, dance and art.

6. Tina Myers (Freshman accepted at De La Salle) Tina's interests are public speaking and student government. Tina is also 1st degree black belt in Tai Kwan Do.

Please come join the Z-Man Foundation in applauding these students for their achievements and wishing them well in the upcoming school year.

August 24, 2010

A workgroup of representatives from state government, forest industries, renewable energy development and the environmental community will meet in Salem on August 31 to talk about the role of Oregon's forests in providing energy production from wood.

The Forest Biomass Work Group will meet on Tuesday August 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the Administration Building (Tillamook meeting room) of the Oregon Department of Forestry complex, 2600 State Street in Salem. Time is provided in the agenda for a working lunch - participants may bring their own lunch or contribute money towards a shared lunch. Members of the public attending the meeting are encouraged to bring a lunch.

The tentative agenda for the meeting includes presentations regarding renewable energy systems and reports from sub-groups working on three issues: carbon neutrality of forest biomass, developing family-wage jobs in Oregon from renewable energy and potential incentives for developing forest biomass energy facilities.

Members of the public are invited to participate in the meeting. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Questions about accessibility or special accommodations for the meeting can be directed to the Oregon Department of Forestry at (503) 945-7427.

Timber that may not have a market saw-log value -- either from being too small, damaged, waste from mill production or being too far from a potential milling market – holds great potential for producing energy. Forest biomass is a renewable source of energy, as wood biomass is generated as a by-product of active forest management.

Additional information about the Oregon Department of Forestry is available on ODF's web site, www.oregon.gov/ODF

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Tigard Police investigators are asking the help of the public in efforts to identify the body discovered on Monday in the Fanno Creek. A citizen using the park came upon the body at approximately 2:00 p.m. while walking along the creek at a point approximately 1/4 mile west of Hall Blvd. Tigard Police investigators are working closely with other law enforcement and public service agencies in hopes to identify the deceased. No matches have been found at this time.

The deceased is described as likely an African-American adult female, 5'7" and 243 lbs. with an age range of 20-30 years.

If anyone has information which can assist police in the identification, they are asked to contact Tigard Police at 503-718-COPS (2677).

Portland Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a fire at the Portland Street of Dreams on Monday, August 23, 2010 at approximately 7:47 pm. Upon arrival, responding crews found that a deck area surrounding a fire pit at 8317 NW Cresap Lane was on fire. Firefighters extinguished the flames, which were contained to the deck and did not spread to the rest of the home.

Fire Investigators announced today that they have determined the fire's cause. The fire was accidental in nature and caused by a fire pit that was not installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations and placed too close to combustible materials. The fire pit trough was installed inside a wood-framed raised seating area on the home's fixed exterior deck.

The attached pictures from Portland Fire Investigators depict what the fire pit would have looked like before and after the fire.

Fire pits are extremely popular and a great way to enhance your home's outdoor living experience. Portland Fire & Rescue reminds citizens who have, or are considering, installing a fire pit at their home to make sure they or their contractor follow the manufacturer's recommendations for installation to prevent future fires.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/549/37768/Fire_pit_3.jpg , 2010-08/549/37768/Fire_pit_2.jpg , 2010-08/549/37768/Fire_pit_1.jpg

Salem, Ore –- Governor Kulongoski has proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month (NPM), announced Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) today. NPM is held each September and is designed to raise awareness and promote action surrounding emergency preparedness among citizens, businesses and communities.

"NPM 2010 is focused on helping Americans understand what it truly means to be Ready, which includes putting together an emergency kit, making a family plan, being informed and getting involved," said Brigadier General Michael Caldwell, interim director of OEM. "OEM and other agencies around the state are encouraging citizens to take steps now to ensure that their family and community are prepared to care for each other during the next emergency."

OEM is a member of the National Preparedness Month Coalition and will be participating in emergency preparedness activities across the state. Membership is open to all public and private sector organizations. Groups and individuals can register to become members by visiting http://www.ready.gov/, and clicking on the National Preparedness Month banner.
To see a list of more than 3000 national, regional, tribal, state and local businesses and organizations which have pledged their support and joined the 2010 National Preparedness Month (NPM) Coalition please visit http://www.ready.gov/america/npm10/index.html

For more information on the Ready Campaign and NPM, please visit http://www.ready.gov/ or http://www.listo.gov/. Information is also available by phone at 1-800-BE-READY or 1-888-SE-LISTO. For information on Citizen Corps, to download the study and to find the over 2,300 local communities who have created Citizen Corps Councils to strengthen collaboration between government and civic leaders and to educate, train, and involve the public, please visit http://www.citizencorps.gov/.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/962/37767/NatlPreparedness0910.pdf , 2010-08/962/37767/news_release_NPM_draft.doc

Contact: Cory Samia, Educator, Water Resources Education Center, City of Vancouver, 360-487-7111 or cory.samia@ci.vancouver.wa.us

With a little imagination, you and your sturgeon could be stars of the 2010 Sturgeon Festival: A Celebration of Columbia River Ecosystems at the Water Resources Education Center.

New to this year's popular Sturgeon Festival, Saturday, Sept. 18, is a challenge aimed at making the venerable sturgeon as familiar a figure in the community as it is in the Columbia River. All you need is a standee – basically a cardboard cutout - of the Water Center sturgeon, a great setting, a creative idea, maybe even a costume, and a camera of some kind.

Borrow a sturgeon standee from the Water Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way; Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136 Avenue: or Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin. Or go to the Water Center's website at www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter and print off the 30-inch sturgeon image and make a sturgeon standee on your own.

Now you're ready to make some creative waves. Pose your sturgeon and snap a photo suitable for display at the family friendly community festival. You can enter one or all of these theme categories:
- Sturgeon and You Go "Green"

- Sturgeon and You Make a Difference

- Sturgeon Takes a Hike

- Sturgeon Goes to Dinner

- Sturgeon Gets a Makeover

Be sure to read the O-fish-all rules and fill out your entry form, available from the Water Center, Firstenburg Community Center or Marshall Community Center or online at www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter. Send or deliver your form and photo to the Water Center - electronically, by regular mail or in person. Allow enough time to ensure forms and photos reach the Water Center by the deadline of 5 p.m., Sept. 15.

All accepted photos will be posted at the Water Center during the Sturgeon Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 18. You may even win a prize donated by one of our local businesses.

The sturgeon, prevalent in the Columbia River, has not changed substantially since the species emerged in the Jurassic period more than 100 million years ago. The sturgeon is a long-lived species, often reaching five to six feet in length by the age of maturity. A few Columbia River sturgeon measuring twice that length have been verified to be more than 100 years old. Every year the Water Center recognizes the sturgeon and the Columbia River ecosystem with a celebration of learning and fun for the entire family. Highlights for this year's Sturgeon Festival include Eartha the Clown, Birds of Prey, fish dissections and the Creature Feature reptile show. The festival is sponsored by the City of Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Admission to this event and regular Water Center attractions is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, please call 360-487-7111 or visit www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter on the web.

ABOUT THE WATER RESOURCES EDUCATION CENTER:

Overlooking the Columbia River, the City of Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center offers exhibits, events and educational programs designed to teach us all how to be excellent stewards of water resources and how to use water wisely. The Water Center, a division of the City's Department of Public Works, is also caretaker of one of the metropolitan area's few remaining natural Columbia River riparian areas, nearly 50 protected acres of adjacent wetlands providing feeding, nesting and resting habitat for more than 120 species of fish and wildlife. The Center is part of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve.

The Water Center's general hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. From Interstate 5 or Interstate 205, take state Highway 14 to Exit 1. Turn south under the highway, then east at the Columbia Shores intersection onto Columbia Way and head east about 3 miles to the Center. More information is available on the Internet at www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter or by calling 360-487-7111.


Attached Media Files: Sturgeon on the starting blocks

Theodore R. Kulongoski, Governor

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24, 2010

Media Contacts:
Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-6169
Cathy Kaufmann (DHS), 503-569-4514

Governor Launches New Campaign with School and Community Coaches to Educate Families about Healthy Kids:
Governor joined by US HHS Secretary Sebelius to issue larger challenge to all states to enroll all eligible kids in the Children's Health Insurance Program

(Portland) —Governor Ted Kulongoski today was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to launch a new Healthy Kids Sports Campaign, bringing parents, coaches, schools and community partners together to educate families about the availability of the Healthy Kids Program for uninsured children of all income levels.

The campaign is part of Oregon's response to Secretary Sebelius' "Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge," which calls upon leaders in all levels of government, public agencies, community-based groups, health and human services providers, the faith community and others to reach out and enroll the 5 million uninsured children who are eligible for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program but are not enrolled.

Nearly 54,000 of Oregon's 80,000 uninsured children have enrolled since the plan was created by Governor Kulongoski and passed during the 2009 legislative session.

"I am proud of this achievement – especially during this difficult economic time when parents have enough to worry about. Ensuring their child has access to quality, comprehensive health care when they need it shouldn't be one of those worries," Governor Kulongoski said.

Today, while speaking with Secretary Sebelius at an event at a Portland high school, Governor Kulongoski said it is time to go the rest of the way and enroll all eligible but uninsured children into the state's health coverage program. The state is on schedule to meet the goal of enrolling 80,000 uninsured children by the end of 2010, which means 95 percent of all Oregon children will have health insurance.

"While we have been successful in enrolling children, we still have a population of children from birth to 19 years old who are eligible for the program and not enrolled. That is not acceptable to me – and it shouldn't be acceptable to any Oregonian," said the Governor.

The Governor called on all Oregonians to spread the word about Healthy Kids, particularly school and community sports coaches. Because children who play sports need a physical exam and health coverage to play, the state is partnering with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement a statewide campaign aimed at coaches.

"So please, coaches across Oregon, join us in this effort. Your victories on the field are important, but the greatest victory for Oregon will be when all of our children have the health coverage they need," said the Governor.

Healthy Kids provides several options for families to obtain health insurance for their children, depending on income level.

No Cost: The plan provides free coverage through the Oregon Health Plan for children in families with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level (or $44,100 for a family of four).

Low-Cost: The program offers a cost-share model to assist Oregon's middle-class families earning too much to qualify for the Oregon Health Plan, but too little to purchase private insurance on their own. On a sliding scale, these families share in the cost of a new state-sponsored private insurance plan called Healthy KidsConnect.

Families who qualify for either No Cost or Low-Cost coverage may opt to get assistance to pay for their child's coverage through their employer-sponsored plan instead.

Full Cost: For children in families with incomes above 300 percent of the federal poverty level (or $66,000 for a family of four), parents may buy into Healthy KidsConnect at full cost.

No child is turned away for a preexisting medical condition. Parents can learn more about Healthy Kids and apply online at www.oregonhealthykids.gov or by calling 1-877-314-5678.

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City Manager Bob Gregory has named six employees to receive the City of Longview's 2010 Gold and Silver STARR Excellence in Service awards.

The 2010 Gold STARR Award goes to Jeff Coleman of the City's Water/Sewer Division. Jeff's efforts to redesign the water main flushing program helped the division realize significant cost savings. According to Jeff's supervisor Jackie Masters, "Jeff's efforts have improved the quality of Longview's drinking water, minimized the water quality effects of our flushing program on the sloughs, creeks, and rivers in our area, and has saved water utility customers thousands of dollars annually in the process."

Employees receiving the Silver STARR Award are Susan Chamberlain from the Finance Department, Chris Smith from Human Resource Department/Transit Division, Phil Jurmu from Fire Department, and Mary Lake from the Police Department. The City Manager's Award for Exemplary Performance is awarded to Debra Kramer of the Facilities Maintenance Division.

The STARR Award program has been in place three years with one Gold STARR and four Silver STARR's awarded annually. Employees are nominated by other employees and supervisors for their outstanding contributions to the city. The letters in STARR stand for service, team-player, attitude, reliable, responsible. Nominees receiving STARR awards meet and exceed these attributes. Notably, a considerable number of this year's awardees were nominated for their actions in producing significant cost savings to the City.

The STARR award recipients will each receive a gift certificate in recognition of their significant contributions.

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To ensure children in Longview are active and healthy, the City of Longview was one of 118 cities and towns across the country earning recognition as a 2010 Playful City USA community. Playful City USA is a national recognition program honoring cities and towns determined to prioritize play and ensure that children are healthy by providing the time and space for play.

KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to saving play, recognized Longview as Playful City USA community. Playful City USA communities are making a commitment to play and physical activity by developing unique local action plans to increase the quantity and quality of play in their community. In doing so, some of the most innovative ideas and cost-effective programs are being developed in Playful City USA communities – proving that recreation, parks and play are more important than ever.

In the fourth year of the annual program, 33 of 118 Playful City USA communities were repeat honorees from 2009, 30 were honored for the third consecutive year and Longview was one of only 19 communities receiving Playful City USA status for the fourth straight year. KaBOOM! also selected Longview for its outstanding dedication to play. A notable aspect of its commitment to children is a "Joint Mission Statement" to effectively use school and city facilities has been created for Longview which works to support maximum use of city facilities to benefit the quality of life for Longview residents.

KaBOOM! makes children happier and healthier by inspiring communities to build great places to play in conjunction with its vision of a great place to play within walking distance of every child. Playful Cities serve as role models for other communities and prove that enhancing children's well-being by increasing the opportunity for play is an attainable goal for every community. "An extreme misconception exists in our country that play among children is a luxury when, in fact, it's an absolute necessity," said Darell Hammond, KaBOOM! CEO and Co-founder. "For decades, this notion dominated our actions and we continue to see the damaging results: a monumental lack of playspaces for children and sky-rocketing childhood obesity rates. The City of Longview refused to adhere to the status quo and realized all children deserve a municipal commitment to the cause of play. These 118 Playful City USA communities serve as beacons for the rest of our nation that an investment in children is an investment in our future." If we want a world full of healthy, happy, and successful adults, we need to be sure we create a world where kids can play. Today is the day to make a commitment to play at www.kaboom.org.

Longview Recreation offers activity programs and enrichment programs for children, teens, adults, and senior citizens year round. You can sign up by calling 442-5400, or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Longview Recreation at 442-5400 or rec@mylongview.com.

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Salem Police Department detectives are continuing the investigation into a stabbing that occurred early yesterday morning in the 2400 block of Ferry St SE. The victim and suspect had both fled the scene before police arrived on the call which was reported just after 12:30 AM. The victim, Kenneth Brost, 31 years of age, went to Salem Hospital at about 4:30 AM for the treatment of knife wounds.

Reynaldo Maldonado, 38 years of age, has been identified as a suspect. Maldonado is described as 5'10", 160 pounds, with black wavy shoulder length hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo on the front of his neck that says, "Rey Dog." Anyone seeing Maldonado is asked to call 911.

Anyone with additional information regarding this stabbing is asked to call the Salem Police Department detectives at (503)588-6050.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1095/37762/Reynaldo_Maldonado.jpg

Aug. 24, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for South Umpqua River near Lawson Bar:
High algae levels found in Douglas County South Umpqua River near Lawson Bar

A health advisory prompted by concern for high algae levels in the South Umpqua River, Lawson Bar off Interstate 5 Exit 102 near Canyonville, was issued today by Oregon Public Health and Douglas County Health Department officials.

Water testing for the presence of blue-green algae is underway following the death of a pet dog in the area and visual observation of algae scum. Such tests will show if toxin concentrations are present at levels that can be harmful to humans and animals.

Public health officials advise that swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water by humans or animals.

Drinking water from Umpqua River near Lawson Bar is especially dangerous. Oregon Public Health officials advise campers and other visitors to the Umpqua River near Lawson Bar that toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating the water with camping style filters.

People who draw in-home water directly from the Umpqua River near Lawson Bar are advised to use an alternative water source because private treatment systems are not proven effective in removing algae toxins. However, public drinking water systems can reduce algae toxins through proper filtration and disinfection. If people on public water systems have questions about treatment and testing, they should contact their water supplier.

Oregon Public Health recommends that people who choose to eat fish from waters where algae blooms are present should remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking since toxins are more likely to collect in these tissues.

Additionally, public health officials advise that people should not eat crayfish or freshwater shellfish harvested from the Umpqua River near Lawson Bar while this advisory is in effect.

Exposure to toxins can produce symptoms of numbness, tingling and dizziness that can lead to difficulty breathing or heart problems and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible.

The public will be advised when the concern no longer exists.

With proper precautions to avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit the Umpqua River near Lawson Bar and enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing and bird watching. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.

For health information, contact the Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/hab; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767 or Jerry Meyer at the Douglas County Health Department at 541-440-3578.

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Aug. 24, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Whetstone Pond:
High algae levels found in Jackson County Whetstone Pond

A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Whetstone Pond in the Denman Wildlife Area, located six miles north of Central Point, was issued today by Oregon Public Health and Jackson County Health Department officials.

Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. These algae levels are likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines.

Swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water by humans or animals.

Drinking water from Whetstone Pond is especially dangerous. Oregon Public Health officials advise campers and other Whetstone Pond visitors that toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating the water with camping-style filters.

People who draw in-home water directly from Whetstone Pond are advised to use an alternative water source because private treatment systems are not proven effective in removing algae toxins. However, public drinking water systems can reduce algae toxins through proper filtration and disinfection. If people on public water systems have questions about treatment and testing, they should contact their water supplier.

Oregon Public Health recommends that people who choose to eat fish from waters where algae blooms are present should remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking since toxins are more likely to collect in these tissues.

Additionally, public health officials advise that people should not eat crayfish or freshwater shellfish harvested from Whetstone Pond while this advisory is in effect.

Exposure to toxins can produce symptoms of numbness, tingling and dizziness that can lead to difficulty breathing or heart problems and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible.

The public will be advised when the concern no longer exists.

With proper precautions to avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit Whetstone Pond and enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing and bird watching. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.

For local information, contact Dan Van Dyke or Clayton Barber at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 541-826-8774.

For health information, contact the Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/hab; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767.

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The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office search for Kyron enters the 12th week. MCSO Investigators and search and rescue personnel continue to follow-up on information received from the community. Due to this being a continuing criminal investigation the specifics of the search and exact areas searched cannot be detailed. The investigation continues and search and rescue teams will be utilized as they are needed.

We would like to thank the media and community for forwarded additional information since last week's press release.

MCSO continues to follow up on leads as they are called in. Any relevant tips can be called into the tip line at: 503-261-2847.

No press conference is scheduled for this week. If this changes, or other information can be provided, we will immediately notify you of the details via FlashAlert.

Contact info.
Deputy Jon Alfano
Public Information Officer
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Pager: 503-271-0226

GRESHAM, Ore. – Gresham City Council recently approved the first round of their new Arts and Culture Assistance Grants on August 17. The Council awarded a total of $5,854 leaving $5,346 available for a second grant cycle.

Grants are available to non-profit organizations located within Gresham city limits or to Gresham residents who are partnering with a non-profit organization. Each year the Council sets funding priorities for the grants. For the 2010/11 grants the priorities include projects that focus on:

Creative people and organizations – strengthen and support arts, heritage and humanities organizations and individual artists, performances and historians

Heritage and History – tell and build upon the stories of Gresham

Participation in the Arts, Heritage and Humanities – develop audiences to sustain culture and community building, as well as economic development

For a complete set of rules and to download an application packet visit GreshamOregon.gov. Applications are due September 15 by 4 pm. Organizations that received a first round grant are not eligible for the second round of grants. A committee will review the applications and forward them to the City Council to consider and approve. Grant funding will be distributed the week of October 25.

First Round Grant Recipients

Center for the Arts Foundation and the Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association for the Third Thursday program. The Third Thursday program creates an "open-house" feeling in the businesses located on Main Street in Historic Downtown Gresham. Funds provided will be used to provide an honorarium to each artist and musician participating in Third Thursday. Amount of grant: $1,250

Gresham Sister City Association (GSCA) to promote and strengthen city partnerships with Gresham's Sister Cities by providing funding in support of the student exchange program. Amount of grant: $1,250.

Center for the Arts Foundation for its Music Mondays program. This program provides music at noon on the Center for the Arts Plaza free of charge. Amount of grant: $3,362.

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Attached Media Files: Music Monday Performance

Marion County Deputies will join 30 Sheriff Offices, 67 Police Departments and OSP Patrol Services Division Oregon in the Three Flags Seatbelt Campaign beginning August 30th and continuing through September 12th.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Team will focus their attention on seatbelt violations, but will also be watching for drivers who are speeding or driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Drivers transporting children are asked to familiarize themselves with the proper restraint systems to be used for children. Statistics have shown that 33% of the children under eight years of age who were killed or injured in traffic crashes were using adult seatbelt systems, or were completely unrestrained. In 2009, Marion County recorded 153 children under age nine who were injured in motor vehicle crashes.

"Proper use" is required by Oregon law and means using the entire belt system; lap belt placed low across the hips and a shoulder belt over the collarbone and crossing the center of the chest. Belts should be free of slack and lying flat with no twists or knots. If necessary, slide the attachment on the door post up or down to fit the size of your passenger. Shoulder belts should not be placed under the arm or behind the back – this can cause serious internal injuries or ejection in the event of a crash. Unbelted or improperly belted passengers face a much greater chance of being ejected from the vehicle during a crash. Their chances of surviving an ejection are less than 20%

The Oregon law pertaining to child restraints says that a child weighing less than 40 pounds must be restrained in a child safety seat. A child under one year of age or weighing less than twenty pounds must be restrained in a rear-facing child seat. A child over forty pounds but under eight years of age or less than 4'9" tall must be restrained in a booster seat that elevates them from the car seat so that the shoulder belt can fit properly. The fine for any seat belt violation in Oregon is $145.00.

The results of the seatbelt campaign have been significant. Since 1990 passage of the adult seat belt law, use of seat belts by the motoring public has nearly doubled from 50% to 96%. At the same time, fatal statistics have decreased by 43%. Oregon remains among the top five states in seat belt usage.

To help select and properly use the right restraint system for child passengers, free safety seat clinics are held throughout the state on an ongoing basis. For an event calendar and to get tips on traveling safely with children, visit ACTS Oregon at www.childsafetyseat.org or call (503) 643-5620 or 800-772-1315

The Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and school will be starting too. This is a great time to reinforce the importance of seatbelt safety to everyone in your family. We hope you'll be a role model for your children; buckle up and drive defensively.


Attached Media Files: Protect Your Children by Using Seatbelts

This is the Oregon Department of Forestry Daily Fire Update for Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

FIRES ON ODF-PROTECTED LANDS:
Central Oregon District – John Day Unit: The Long Box Fire, reported on August 23, 2010, six miles east of Dayville and north of Highway 26, is 100 percent lined, with containment expected today. Agencies involved included the Mt. Vernon Rural Fire Department, State Fire Marshall's Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Aircraft and engine crews responded as private land and the Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area operated by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife was threatened, including one residence and three other structures. The fire spread was stopped at about 6:30 p.m. on August 23, at 48 acres, with retardant and helicopter bucket drops. An engine patrolled the fire overnight for hot spots, and two engines and a 20-person hand crew are currently conducting mop-up activities, as well as continuing to patrol for hot-spots. Unless the situation changes, this will be the only report on this fire.

OHV trails in the Tillamook State Forest are CLOSED. Due to increased fire danger, effective at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2010, the off-highway vehicle trails in the Tillamook State Forest are CLOSED. Off-highway vehicle activity in the Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, and Trask off-highway vehicle areas will be limited to operation on maintained forest roads only.

FIRES ON OTHER LANDS IN OREGON:
The 200-acre Scott Mountain Fire is burning approximately two miles northeast of Scott Mountain, 15 miles west of Sisters, and 14 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge. The fire was ignited by lightning during last week's storm, but did not become active until warm winds influenced it on Monday, August 23, when it started running, spotting, crowning, and torching, growing from approximately five to 200 acres in three hours. The interagency Pacific Northwest Incident Management Team 3 has been ordered to assume management of this fire.

A closure area is in effect that includes Forest Service roads east of Highway 126, many of which access trailheads into the Mt. Washington wilderness. Additionally, Scott Lake and Alder Springs campgrounds are closed and visitors have been required to leave, and several trails in the area have also been closed. More information on this fire is available on Inciweb at http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2082/.

The White Lightning Fire, burning on Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs lands, is currently estimated at 24,397 acres and 10 percent contained Monday. The Deschutes River is closed to rafting from Warm Springs to Maupin. The Northwest Oregon Interagency Incident Management Team is assigned to this fire and updates are available through InciWeb: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2075/
The Oak Flat Fire continues to burn in the Rogue River National Forest in Josephine County two miles northeast of the junction of the Illinois River and Briggs Creek, about 20 miles southwest of Grants Pass. The fire is currently estimated at 4,363 acres and is 65 percent contained. The interagency Oregon-California (ORCA) incident management team is assigned to this fire. A road, trail, and campground closure is still in effect. Updates on the fire are available through InciWeb: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2066/
Mt. Hood National Forest: Due to fire activity, the Olallie Lake Scenic Area, access to Breitenbush Lake, and portions of the Bull of the Woods Wilderness Area are closed. More information is available at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/.

OTHER FIRE INFORMATION:
For information on other ongoing wildfires in other jurisdictions within Oregon, go to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center website, http://www.nwccweb.us/ and to the national Incident Information System website at http://www.inciweb.org/state/38

ABOUT THIS UPDATE:
The Oregon Department of Forestry is responsible for fire protection on private and state-owned forestland, and on a limited amount of other forestlands, including those owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in western Oregon. However, because fires starting on one land ownership type may spread to others, and because of the need to share firefighting resources, agencies commonly work together closely.
This update focuses primarily on firefighting activity on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land, and on the department's role as a partner in fighting major fires that start on land protected by other agencies.

FIRE STATISTICS:
Fire statistics for the current year and the average over the past 10 years for the forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry:

Effective August 24, 2010:

January 1, 2010 through today:

Lightning-caused fires: 179 fires burned approximately 727 acres
Human-caused fires: 314 fires burned approximately 4,918 acres
Total: 493 fires have burned approximately 5,645 acres

10-year average (January 1 through the present date in the year):

Lightning-caused fires: 267 fires burned approximately 20,455 acres
Human-caused fires: 520 fires burned approximately 4,159 acres
Total: 787 fires burned approximately 24,613 acres

August 24, 2010

Oregon Health Authority and Policy Board to hold public meetings in September

The Oregon Health Authority and Policy Board are taking the next steps in developing a plan to lower costs, increase access and improve the quality of health care. Public meetings are scheduled across the state in September, providing an opportunity to learn more about the plan for health improvements and health care reform, and to share your input.

Recommendations for Oregon's plan for health reform were developed over the past year. Options are being considered now for the health insurance exchange, which will serve as a central marketplace for individuals and small businesses to purchase health insurance. The Oregon Health Policy Board is looking for citizen input on the plan. Individuals can learn more about the plan for health and health care improvements in Oregon and tell the state how the health insurance exchange will work best for them.

Join us:

September 1, 6 – 8 p.m.
Benton County Fairgrounds
Guerber Hall
110 SW 53rd St.
Corvallis

September 7, 6 – 8 p.m.
Baker County Public Library
2400 Resort Street
Baker City

September 9, 6 – 8 p.m.
Florence Events Center
715 Quince Street
Florence

September 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
University Place
Columbia River Ballroom
310 SW Lincoln St
Portland

September 15, 6 – 8 p.m.
Red Lion Inn
Crater Lake Room
200 N. Riverside Ave.
Medford

September 16, 6 – 8 p.m.
Central Oregon Community College
Campus Center Building, Wille Hall
2600 NW College Way
Bend

The Oregon Health Authority is a leader in the effort to innovate for quality and affordable health care in Oregon by improving the health of Oregonians and working to lower the cost of care so it is affordable and accessible to everyone. A nine-member citizen-led group called the Oregon Health Policy Board oversees the Oregon Health Authority. To learn more about OHA, visit www.oregon.gov/OHA. Connect with us at www.Facebook.com/OregonHealthAuthority and www.Twitter.com/OHAOregon.

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Contact: Elizabeth Jordan, Capital Program Manager, 619-1121

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park is blooming with vegetables in the thriving new community gardens that were installed this year. The project will be finalized soon, thanks to a local Eagle Scout, Tyler Crebar, who took on a project of completing four new raised planter beds, near the entry gate to the gardens.

The new planter boxes will provide accessible garden space for community gardens users. The planters will be surrounded by compacted gravel that will be easy to walk on for citizens with mobility challenges.

The Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Department will begin renting the boxes next season.

The scout project is part of the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Department's ongoing community volunteer efforts to enhance the community's parks. For more information, visit vanclarkparks-rec.org and click on Facilities – Community Gardens and How To Help.

Haagen Community Park is on NE 9 Street west of 136 Ave, in the Fircrest Neighborhood.

On August 23, 2010 at about 3:37PM, the Tualatin Police
Department responded to a call of a pedestrian that had been struck by the WES Train. The accident occurred at the pedestrian crossing just south of the Tualatin WES stop, as the train was approaching the platform. The Tualatin WES stop is located at 8515 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road in Tualatin.

The pedestrian, Justin Leonard, 23, of Tigard was flown by Life Flight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown at this time.


The investigation into the accident is being led by the Inter-agency Transit Police, with the assistance of the Tualatin Police Department and the Washington County Crash Reconstruction Team.

The investigation is continuing and no further details are being released at this time.

The Tualatin Police Department wants to remind pedestrians about the need to exercise caution when crossing railroad tracks, and to only cross at designated crossings.


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Shortly after 3:30 this afternoon, the Salem Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at the Saddle Club Apartments, 4600 Campbell Dr SE. Police confirmed that a 23 year old male had been shot. He was transported to Salem Hospital where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
At this time there is no indication this incident is gang related; however, it does not appear to be a random act of violence. Anyone with information concerning this shooting is asked to call the Salem Police Department at (503)588-6123.

Salem – Today Governor Ted Kulongoski announced the appointment of Chris P. Brown to the position of Superintendent of the Oregon State Police effective September 1, 2010 pending State Senate confirmation. Brown will assume the Department's leadership following the retirement of Superintendent Timothy McLain.

"Deputy Superintendent Chris Brown will provide the continuity of leadership needed for the Oregon State Police during these difficult economic times," Governor Ted Kulongoski said. "Chris also brings a valuable perspective from outside of the agency with his previous experience as a local Chief of Police and County Sheriff."

Superintendent McLain announced his retirement in July following over 31 years with the Oregon State Police, including nearly four years as the executive and administrative head of the Department since being appointed by Governor Kulongoski in 2006.

"Superintendent McLain has dedicated his career to the Oregon State Police and has been an exemplary Superintendent in challenging times," Governor Kulongoski said. "He has always put the safety of our citizens first and never lost touch with the troopers who put their lives at risk everyday for the safety of our communities."

Upon receiving Superintendent McLain's resignation, the Governor launched a recruitment process that included input from a variety of public safety stakeholders. Given the unique challenges that come with this uncertain economic time, as well as his diverse experience at the local, county and state levels, there was consistent and broad support for Brown to assume the role as the next Superintendent.

"During the last three years, Chris proved every day that he was a trusted advisor and leader during a time we faced, and continue to face, significant challenges," said McLain. "I leave at a time knowing that Governor Kulongoski's selection is putting the Department in very good hands. I have been proud to serve the Governor, the citizens of Oregon, our law enforcement partners, and the men and women of this proud agency."

Chris Brown had served as the Public Safety Service Bureau Commander for the Oregon State Police beginning in 2008. McLain appointed Brown as Deputy Superintendent in 2009 with responsibility for overall operations, policy and administration of the Department. Brown also previously served as Chief of Police for the City of Roseburg and as Sheriff of Douglas County.

Brown holds an Executive Certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, graduated from Northwest Christian College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management, and served on numerous board and committees at the state and national levels. He is a certified instructor in professional subjects including leadership and supervision, ethics, and traumatic incident intervention.

Brown will be the 11th Superintendent in the Department's history since formation in 1931. A link to past Superintendents can be found at http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/past_superintendents.shtml

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The Oregon State Police is a full-service public safety agency providing diverse services to the citizens of Oregon. Our mission is to enhance livability and safety by protecting the people, property, and natural resources of the state. To realize our vision and accomplish our mission our objectives are to BE THERE (be ready and able to respond to the increasing needs of Oregonians); PREVENT HARM (engage in vigilant enforcement of laws and regulations while making Oregon's roadways safe and reducing our citizen's exposure to crime, fire and disasters); and, SUPPORT OREGON COMMUNITIES (providing specialized services and assistance throughout Oregon in support of the statewide public safety infrastructure).

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Attached Media Files: Superintendent Chris Brown

Contact: Matt Ransom, Long Range Planning Manager, City of Vancouver, 360-487-7707

The City of Vancouver has successfully established a Train Horn Quiet Zone at the Beach Drive railroad crossing, south of Riverside Drive.

The city has been working with the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe since 2004 on reducing noise issues in the nearby residential area, which led to establishment of this quiet zone, a railroad grade crossing at which trains are prohibited from routinely sounding their horns.

The FRA requires routine train horn blasts at public crossings. By regulation, train horns can be silenced only when other safety measures compensate for the absence of the horns.

To secure this first Vancouver quiet zone designation, on-street medians were recently installed as a supplemental safety measure at the Southeast Beach Drive Crossing.

The officially declared notice of establishment for the Beach Drive Quiet Zone instructs passing trains to cease blowing their horns at this crossing. Typically, however, there is frequently a transition period of a few weeks where some train engineers may blow the horns as they adjust to the new quiet designation.

To help motorists adjust to the new designation, the city has installed warning signs at the crossing, alerting drivers that trains do not sound their horns when crossing that location. In particular, Wintler Park visitors are being reminded to drive cautiously and watch for trains which are no longer required to announce their presence on the railroad track.

Work is continuing on proposed quiet zones in other Vancouver locations, as well. More information will be provided on those efforts as it becomes available.

Oregon State Police (OSP) is seeking information to help locate the driver of a car that collided with a highway work zone traffic control reader board Monday morning on Interstate 5 in the Wilsonville area. Three people, including the suspected driver, fled on foot into the trees west of the freeway. A search located two individuals reported as passengers in the car.

According to OSP Senior Trooper Jeremy Richardson, on August 23, 2010 at approximately 6:15 a.m. a purple 1999 Honda Accord two-door was southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 286 when it left the right side of the roadway and crashed into a traffic control reader board. After the collision witnesses reported three people fled the car on foot into a wooded area west of the freeway lanes.

An area search by OSP and Clackamas County Sheriff's Office located two people believed passengers in the car identified as DONALD WAYNE BAUGHMAN, age 40, from Eugene, and JONATHAN LAMBERT WIGGET, age 21, from Cottage Grove. The driver was not found.

BAUGHMAN and WIGGET were cited for Failure to Perform the Duties of a Witness and Unlawful Possession of less than an Ounce of Marijuana.

Traffic was narrowed to one lane for about 30 minutes. ODOT and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue personnel assisted at the scene.

Anyone with information to help locate the unidentified driver is asked to call Senior Trooper Richardson at (503) 731-3020 ext. 427.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1002/37740/082310.i5mp286.3.JPG , 2010-08/1002/37740/082310.i5mp286.4.JPG

GRESHAM, Ore. – The steady flow of skateboarders trying to cross busy Powell Boulevard to get to the City's new skate park will soon have the help of Gresham's first solar-powered crosswalk – called a Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB) – at the intersection of Powell and Roberts Avenue. It's the first of three slated for installation.

"Crosswalks and safety, it's something I hear about the most," says Transportation Manager John Dorst. "This new technology will help drivers have a better visual expectation that a pedestrian is going to cross the street."

The new crosswalks have pedestrian push button-activated flashing beacons mounted underneath a cross walk sign. Signs are placed on both sides of the street, and the in median. When push buttons are activated, the beacons' yellow LED lights begin flashing, providing a bright, unmistakable alert to motorists that pedestrians are crossing. Daylight visibility of the flashing lights is 1,000 feet; at night the visibility to motorists stretches to 1 mile.
"It's going to be apparent that a person is going to, or is, crossing," Dorst said.

A federally-funded study of the flashing beacons in the City of St. Petersburg, Fla., documented a rise in motorist compliance at crosswalks from 25 to 80 percent, Dorst added.
Solar panels charge batteries that power the beacon's LEDs, reducing electricity use and the significant costs of supplying power to the crosswalk.

In addition to the intersection of W. Powell Boulevard and Roberts Avenue, RRFB crosswalks are planned on Northeast Halsey Street west of 172nd Avenue in the next six weeks and on Northwest Eastman Parkway at the crosswalk north of the MAX tracks, date to be determined.
"We'd like to hear back from the community on these new crosswalks," Dorst said. "How do you think they work, and should we install more?"

To comment call the City at 503-618-2525; e-mail DESInfo@GreshamOregon.gov; or visit GreshamOregon.gov/transportation

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Attached Media Files: Cutout of flashing beacon , Sunset crosswalk photo , Dusk crosswalk photo

We are excited to announce a new partnership between the Oregon Historical Society's scholarly journal, the Oregon Historical Quarterly, and JSTOR. Now, all back issues of the Quarterly, from its first publication in 1900 to the present, are available online through JSTOR, the not-for-profit digital archive. Full-text articles can be accessed as PDF files for searching, browsing, downloading, and printing. The Oregon Historical Quarterly is available as a part of JSTOR's Arts and Sciences VIII Collection.

JSTOR was created in 1995 as a service to help scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. It contains over one thousand academic journals and other scholarly content in both digital and print formats. JSTOR was originally conceived as a way to allow university and college libraries to continue to have access to a large amount of published scholarship without having to create adequate space to store these printed materials. If you are a Multnomah County Library card holder, you can have access to JSTOR through the library's website.

For more information about JSTOR, visit www.jstor.org.

About the Oregon Historical Society
The Society has served since 1898 as Oregon's primary research collection and museum about Oregon history. OHS has an extensive collection of historical pieces, including over 85,000 artifacts and 3 million photographs and films. It safeguards and presents Oregon's history through a museum, research library, traveling exhibits, school programs and website content.

Posted: August 23, 2010

At approx 6:00 PM Saturday Aug 21 volunteers from the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to the scene of a residential fire in the 2500 block of Walker RD NE in Salem and assisted 4 adult family members by providing emergency clothing, food, shelter, and emotional support. 2 dogs at the residence and the 4 adults were uninjured.

Earlier on Saturday, volunteers assisted 5 adult family members and 3 out-of-town visitors with clothing, food, and emotional support at a residential fire in the 300 block of Illinois Av NE.

Late Saturday night, volunteers responded to residence with a severe sewage backup which made the home uninhabitable in the 1800 block of Winter St NE. 5 Adults and one minor were provided lodging for three nights.

Volunteers with the Willamette Chapter also responded to a large apartment complex fire at approximately 7:15 PM Sunday night in the 1900 block of Madras St SE. Six Red Cross personnel responded and an aid station was set up to provide five families initially with lodging, food, clothing, and emotional support. The Red Cross volunteers stayed until approximately midnight. A sixth family was assisted on Monday and another was expected to receive assistance on Tuesday. A total of 14 adults and 4 children from the seven apartments were assisted. Two cats were also missing from one of the apartments.

These four incidents in two days underscore what a busy response season it has been for the local Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross. Since July of 2010, a total of 24 families have been assisted in 19 separate responses. Normally this total would not be reached until well into November.

All Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free of charge due to generous donations from citizens. If you would like to support the work of the Red Cross in the Salem area by donating time, blood, or money visit www.redcross-salem.org or call 503-585-5414.

Who knew you would find an art gallery at City Hall? The Beaverton Arts Commission hosts a different exhibit every month featuring works by a handful of talented local artists. The artworks are for sale and will grace the first, second and third floor corridors. Beaverton City Hall is located at 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005. City Hall hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Add City Hall to your cultural "must see" list and stop by this September to view a stunning selection of artistic talent.

During the month of September:
Local artists Eric Lindstrom, Melissa Lund, Matthew Stewart, and Tupper Malone will have their works displayed throughout the City Hall corridors and lobbies.

1st Floor Lobby Space: Tupper Malone is a native Oregonian well-versed in a variety of artistic mediums. She began her artistic journey through sculpture but has more recently found her passions shift towards watercolor, acrylic, and encaustic painting techniques. Her September display will showcase her abstract works, stirring exploration of the imagination. Journeys—the Terra and Celestial Bearings Series emphasis the unknown and prompt the viewers' imaginations to explore their own interpretations.

2nd floor Lobby and Corridor Space: Melissa Lund is an accomplished photographer and views the world as if looking through the lens of a camera. Photography is a true passion of Lund's and she is inspired by the beauty of the simple and ordinary in our everyday lives. Her September display is a debut of six new photographs from her Through the Viewfinder series, which were photographed at the Historic Deepwood Estate in Salem. Photographed through the viewfinder of an Argus 75 with her digital camera, this technique gives the photographs a vintage look.

3rd Floor Lobby Space: Eric Lindstrom is a skilled photographer and educator who began his artistic career more than 40 years ago. In 2007, Dr. Lindstrom began writing a book about Fanno Creek, an important local stream. At the same time he continued working on his fine arts portfolio, focusing primarily on nature and landscapes. With the support of the Beaverton Arts Commission some of that work will receive its first public showing this September. The exhibit will include an eclectic mix of digitally produced imagery, developed from Dr. Lindstrom's extensive collection of color and mono-chrome images.

3rd floor Pedestals: Matthew Stewart began working with glass in 1997. Stewart is a student of traditional Italian glass blowing processes and through these has improved his technical proficiency and understanding of the medium. Stewart's life has been personally impacted most by the birth of his daughter, Eva, and the death of his Father and Grandfather. These profound events reside in the pretext of the stories relayed in Stewart's newest work which seeks to uncover the mysteries of these and other relationships. For Stewart, the wonder and miracle of life eludes verbal comprehension and expression. Through his chosen medium of glass these are topics related and discussed.

Should you need an extra dose of exquisite art, The Beaverton Arts Commission also has art revolving exhibits at Providence St. Vincent Hospital, Cedar Hills Recreation Center, and the Artisan Salon.

ABOUT THE BEAVERTON ARTS COMMISSION
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events, which celebrate community values and helps connect residents to their artistic and cultural heritage. The BAC spearheads public art projects in Beaverton, including a mural program, as well as presenting the annual Visual Arts Showcase and Last Tuesdays, an outdoor celebration of music, art and food each summer. In 2009, the Beaverton Arts Commission joined forces with consultants Valerie Otani and Bill Flood to create a Public Art Plan. To view the plan, or for more information about the Beaverton Arts Commission, visit www.beavertonarts.org or call (503) 526-2288 or the event information line at (503) 526-2379.

ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton was recently recognized as one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named the safest city in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, a Tree City USA for more than 15 years, an All-America City finalist, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention Magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Beaverton also enjoys the most diverse population (by percentage of population) among Oregon cities.

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Ridgefield, WA-Monday, August 23, 2010-The new school year promises to be exciting for Ridgefield School District with preparations for future expansion underway.

Over the past year, Superintendent Edgerly and the school board have worked diligently on a capital facilities plan to accommodate an expected 15% increase in student enrollment over the next 5 to 10 years.

During the summer, contractors leveled a district-owned house and outbuildings located between Union Ridge Elementary School and View Ridge Middle School to free up space. "Preparing the property now means we'll be ready for development once plans are approved," said Edgerly. The improvement of the property was part of the capital facilities plan and its corresponding scenarios developed during community meetings this spring.

The district is consulting with Dull Olson Weekes, a local architecture firm specializing in educational and public buildings based in Portland, for communications and facilities planning. "We invite the community to stay involved with the process," said Edgerly. "We will be holding meetings and regularly releasing communication updates over the coming weeks and months."

Details on the capital facilities plan are available from the Ridgefield School District website: http://www.ridge.k12.wa.us

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Tigard Police Detectives are presently investigating a suspicious death. A citizen walking through Fanno Creek Park made the observation just before 2pm on Monday, August 23rd. A call was made to police. When police arrived they observed a body in the Fanno Creek. The location of the discovery is approximately 1/4 mile west of Hall Blvd. The Medical Examiner is en-route.

No other details are available at this time.

MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release - Event Date: August 26, 2010 7:30pm

Rich Duncan Construction Hosts
Kick Off Rally for Extreme Makeover Volunteers

WHAT: A kick off rally will be held for all volunteers of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build.

WHO: Rich Duncan, owner of Rich Duncan Construction – selected lead for the week-long Extreme build; all designated volunteers, and a special appearance by Milan Vasic, executive producer of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 26, 2010. A private trades-only volunteer dinner
7:30 p.m. the event is open to all volunteers and the public. The media is invited to attend the dinner if a press pass is requested in advance.

WHERE: West Salem Foursquare Church
3094 Gehlar Rd NW, Salem, OR (on the corner of Doaks Ferry Rd. NW and Gehlar Rd NW)
www.wsfc.org

WHY: The event will rally all volunteers of Salem/Keizer's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition with a goal to inspire and to share information. The Extreme build has had a tremendous response from the Salem/Keizer community and has received more than 1,000 volunteer signups.
In addition to donations, the build is specifically seeking help from the following:
• Interior trim carpenters
• Cabinet installers
• Framers
• Exterior application installers (corrugated metal and tongue and groove wood)
• Blind installers
• Audio Visual company
• Custom closet organizers (melamine product)

To donate toward the Build Fund, to volunteer or to help with the items listed above, please visit www.richduncan-emhe.com

Build is scheduled to begin the week of September 6th – once the project begins, please go to www.richduncan-emhe.com for updates on the project.

NOTE TO MEDIA: Individual interviews with Rich Duncan Construction and special guests can be scheduled before and after the kick off rally. Please contact Shaney Starr or Mary Louise VanNatta to schedule interview times. Additionally, all video crews and photographers are welcome.

A Glide-area man was arrested Monday morning by an Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division trooper after he fled on foot from a traffic stop on Highway 138E about four miles east of Glide.

On August 23, 2010 at approximately 10:30 a.m. OSP Senior Trooper Don Frerichs stopped a 1986 Dodge pickup on Highway 138E near milepost 22 for traffic violations. During contact with the driver, Frerichs noticed the passenger had an open container of alcohol in his possession. While speaking with passenger CHRISTOPHER LEE WAGONER, age 38, from Glide, he took off running with Frerichs pursuing him on foot. WAGONER ran through several back yards and then back onto Highway 138E where Frerichs took him into custody.

WAGONER was transported by an OSP patrol trooper to the Douglas County Jail where he was lodged for:

* Misdemeanor Attempt to Elude on Foot
* Interfering with a Police Officer
* Escape in the Third Degree

He was also cited for Failure to Wear Safety Belt and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Vehicle.

Photograph Source: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

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Attached Media Files: Wagoner

Pictures from Pinehurst fire.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/799/37730/Picture_004.jpg , 2010-08/799/37730/Picture_003.jpg , 2010-08/799/37730/Picture_001.jpg

On Wednesday, August 25, 2010, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Portland Police Bureau Officers will donate their time to take children shopping for back-to-school clothes at the Johnson Creek Fred Meyer, located at 8955 Southeast 82nd Avenue. Each year more than 50 officers assist approximately 150 kids obtain the clothing and school supplies needed to begin the school year.

This year's Shop with a Cop is being sponsored by the Sunshine Division and its Izzy's Kids School Clothing Program, which provides year-round clothing and shoes for area children.

Back-to-school time can be exciting for some kids; filled with new promises and challenges for others. Yet for some of our community's kids, the idea of going back to school is filled with stress and anxiety. One of those basic causes of nervousness with back to school is the knowledge that kids need clothing, shoes and supplies; and for many, those needs may go unmet.

For the last seven years, the Portland Police Bureau has worked with area partners and Fred Meyer to help ease our youth back into the school year feeling confident about themselves. This year, through the Sunshine Division and drastic discounts from Fred Meyer, each child will received approximately $150 in gift cards to shop for school clothes. Fred Meyer will also provide each child with a backpack full of school supplies and snacks and a local barbershop is providing free haircuts.

In addition to the young people of our community getting ready for school, they have the opportunity to meet and begin building a positive relationship with police officers. This is an opportunity that many youth do not have the chance to do.

The Sunshine Division is in great need of funds and food. Those wishing to donate to Sunshine or sponsor a food drive, please call (503) 823-2119 or visit its website at www.sunshinedivision.org.

For more information, contact Sara Gourley: sara@sunshinedivision.org

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

NEWS RELEASE (Photo Attached) Please refer to CCSO case number 10-033.

UPDATE:

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Detectives identified and are presently seeking a subject wanted in connection with a New Year's Day theft from a honeymooning couple while they were sightseeing along the Clackamas River, in Carver.

Detectives indicate ELLIOTT BLAKE JOHNSON, 38, of Oregon City, is believed responsible and presently wanted in connection to the theft of property – including valuable immigration documents – from the victim automobile while it was parked unattended along the Clackamas River, at the Carver Park Boat Ramp. (Photo Attached)

The Detective assigned to this investigation is pleased to report the most critically important immigration documents belonging to the victim bride that had been stolen during this criminal event have been recovered and since returned to the victim.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is grateful to all the responding media and public that witnessed the published surveillance images of the suspect and provided the Sheriff's Office with valuable investigative lead information; which, resulted in the recovery of the stolen immigration documents, and to the identity of the suspect Elliott Blake Johnson.

Once again, the Sheriff's Office is seeking your assistance with efforts to locate this wanted subject known as Elliott Blake Johnson, age 38, of Oregon City. Elliott Johnson has a Clackamas County arrest warrant for the following charges identified as:

• Identification theft – seven counts
• Theft one
• Theft two – three counts
• Fraudulent use of a credit card
• Theft in the third-degree
• Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle
• Criminal mischief in the second-degree

TIPS SOUGHT

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information concerning this crime, or suspect location are encouraged to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's confidential Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online e-mail form.

Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #10-033.

The public can also submit crime-tip text messages to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from a cell phone. All users have to do is send a text message to CRIMES (274637 on your phone keypad) -- with the keyword CCSO as the first word in the message body. Important reminder: Please do not send emergency messages using the text-messaging system -- in case of an emergency, call 911.
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AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED BY THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Please reference CCSO Case # 10-033

On Dec. 31, 2009, Wesley Tennyson, 29, and Hnin Tennyson, 23, of Oklahoma were married. This happy couple arrived in Oregon, looking forward to a picturesque honeymoon.

On Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 (New Year's Day) between 10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., this happy couple had their honeymoon adventures ruined by a suspect who smashed the rear window of their automobile while the vehicle was parked at the Carver Boat Ramp, located at 14888 S. Springwater Road in Carver.

This couple had left their vehicle locked and unattended as they walked briefly along the Clackamas River near the Carver Boat Ramp, taking photographs. Less than 15 minutes later, the couple returned -- only to discover the rear window of their automobile had been smashed and its contents stolen.

The couple was devastated -- their passports, luggage, credit cards and U.S. Embassy documents had been stolen.

The new bride has a maiden name of Hnin Oo Wai, formerly a resident of Myanmar. The stolen passport identified this victim with her maiden name of Hnin Oo Wai.

While returning to their vehicle, this couple reportedly saw an older, dark-colored panel van driving out of the Carver Boat Ramp parking lot. This van was driven by an older white male. This van was described to have an unknown "Security Systems" name displayed on its side.

The couple is confident this was the suspect departing the scene of the crime.

On Jan. 1, 2010 between 10:37 and 10:42 a.m. (less than 30 minutes from the commission of the crime) an unknown male subject negotiated one of the stolen Tennyson credit cards at the Target Store located at 9000 SE Sunnyside Rd. in Clackamas.

During this same time frame, this same suspect reportedly negotiated a fraudulent purchase at the Starbucks coffee counter.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office investigators have obtained still images and video-surveillance images (linked above) of the suspect conducting these fraudulent transactions with the victims' credit card -- which had been stolen minutes earlier in Carver. The suspect vehicle is also featured departing the store parking lot.

The newlywed couple have since returned to their place of residence in Oklahoma, and are willing to discuss this incident with interested media. Please contact Det. Jim Strovink directly for the Tennyson couple's contact information.


Attached Media Files: Elliott Blake Johnson age 38

On 08-20-10, at approximately 1925 hrs, Battle Ground Police responded to a possible robbery in the area of NE 7th Street and NE Clark Avenue. Police arrived a located a 21 year old male bleeding from the head. The subject stated that he had been assaulted by 4 subjects in an abandoned house after being lured to the location by another subject.

Police checked the area and located 4 subjects (3 juveniles) fleeing the area. The subjects were detained and later arrested. All subjects were interviewed by detectives and 2 juveniles (both 17 years old) were booked into the Clark County Juvenile Detention facility. The adult subject, Bradley W. List (19) of Camas, was booked into the Clark County Jail.

All subjects face charges of Assault 2nd Degree.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1401/37727/List.jpg

On August 22 at 9:41 p.m. Jefferson Fire District was dispatched to a house fire at 945 Salamander Road in Jefferson, Oregon. When firefighters arrived at the home, flames were shooting out of the kitchen window threatening the neighbour's home. They immediately began to protect the house next door while fighting the house fire. Incident Commander Matt Jones called for a third alarm upon arriving at 9:46 p.m. The fire began in the kitchen and burned into the attic, dining and living rooms. The rest of the house has extensive heat and smoke damage.

The neighbour's who live two houses down were in their house and smelled what they thought was an electrical fire. After inspecting their home they went outside and saw smoke coming from the side of their neighbour's house. They immediately called 911. They could hear the smoke detectors along with dogs barking from inside the home. They proceeded to kick the front door in and called for the dogs. Two dogs were safely rescued one of which ran from the scene and is still currently missing.

The owners were not home at the time of the fire. They arrived to the scene approximately two hours later and are currently staying with family.

The fire is under investigation. The estimated damages are undetermined at this time.

Scio, Stayton, Sublimity and Turner Fire Districts were dispatched to assist with the call. At 10:48 p.m. the fire was deemed under control. There are no injuries to report.


Attached Media Files: August 23, 2010 , Firefighters arriving at the scene

Aug. 23, 2010

Reduced blue-green algae levels confirmed

A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Fish Lake, located 30 miles east of Medford, was lifted today by Oregon Public Health and Jackson County Health Department officials.

The advisory went into effect Aug. 9.

Water monitoring has confirmed reduced levels of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.

These reduced levels are not likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines.

Oregon Public Health advises people who recreate in Oregon water bodies to always be alert to signs of algae blooms. People and their pets should avoid water contact if there are visible clumps of algae in the water.

For local information contact the High Cascades Ranger District office at 541-560-3400 or 541-865-2700.

For health information, contact the Oregon Public Health Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/hab; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-676.

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A TVF&R investigator has determined that a fan in the attic of a home in West Linn overheated and caused a fire on Friday night.

Neighbors called 9-1-1 just after 7:30 p.m. after seeing smoke and flames coming from the roof of a home at 6259 Bridgeview Drive. The home's owner was inside at the time of the fire and neighbors alerted her to the fact that her roof was on fire.

Firefighters from West Linn's Bolton Station 58 and Willamette Station 59 arrived within minutes of being dispatched and quickly got to work searching for occupants in the home and working to knock down the flames. Soon, 40 firefighters from TVF&R, TVF&R's volunteer firefighters and the Lake Oswego Fire Department were on scene.

The fire was challenging for firefighters because much of the home's attic space was involved. In order to extinguish the fire, firefighters pulled multiple hoses into the structure including a two and a half inch line to knock down the flames. The home suffered significant water and smoke damage to the second floor.

The American Red Cross is assisting the homeowner. No-one was injured as a result of the fire.

Damage to the structure and contents is estimated at more than $20,000.

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will resume road restrictions this fall in the western part of the Tillamook State Forest to improve deer and elk escapement during hunting season.

Some roads will be closed to motorized use during general archery and rifle hunting seasons in September, October and November. Selected roads in the Trask, Wilson and Nehalem River areas will be gated and signed. Controlled access during those three months is designed to reduce hunting pressure in these areas.

Three new areas, Sibley Arch, Hoskins Creek and Bales Creek, will be closed to motorized vehicles.

Hunters and other recreational users are welcome to access the gated areas by foot, mountain bike, horse or other non-motorized means.

ODF is partnering with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the Tillamook Chapter of the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) in this program.

Motorized access by ODF staff or contractors working in those areas may occur on occasion. Maps of the road management areas are available at the Tillamook ODF office located at 5005 Third Street, Tillamook and at the Tillamook District's Web site at http://egov.oregon.gov/ODF/FIELD/TILLAMOOK/about Tillamook.shtml. Once at this link go to the "Recreation" section for the information.

If you have questions about the road management program, contact Bob Teran at the Tillamook ODF office (503-815-7020) or Herman Biederbeck at the Tillamook ODFW office (503-842-2741).

This morning at approximately 10:30 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the report of a bank robbery at the Key Bank, located at 3515 Southwest Troy Street. The caller told police that the suspect had fled the bank on foot.

Officers arrived and spoke with bank employees and witnesses. The suspect used a demand note and fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as a late 20's to early 30-year-old white male, 5'10" to 5"11", 150-165 lbs., blonde hair, blue eyes, clean shaven, wearing a black pin-striped button up shirt, black pants, a black hat, and sunglasses.

Anyone with information about this bank robbery should call Detective Anthony Christensen at the Federal Bureau of Investigation at (503) 224-4181.

SALEM -- After losing his son to the Iraq war, George Lutz wanted to do something that would honor and remember not only his son, but also all of America's fallen warriors. Lutz created the Honor and Remember Flag and has been traveling the nation encouraging states to officially adopt the flag.

Lutz will be in Salem on Tue., Aug. 24, to present Oregon's Honor and Remember Flag to State Sen. Martha Schrader at the Afghan-Iraq Freedom Memorial on the grounds of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, 700 Summer St. N.E., at 10 a.m. Schrader is the Chair of the Senate Interim Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Lutz will also present flags to the widows of two veterans.

According to Lutz, in America's 234-year history there has never been an official national symbol that recognizes in gratitude and respect the ultimate sacrifice made by members of the United States military in service to their country.

"My heart aches for each family as I am able to touch lives in this most special and unique way. I do not think that the general public quite understands the enormity of what this flag and its symbolism means to so many," he said.

"It is only when one experiences the event and speaks to the families that the importance and significance unfolds."

For information visit Lutz' website: http://www.honorandremember.org/index.php/
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Five years after a hurricane season wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast, many Oregonians still remember responding to Hurricane Katrina as though it were yesterday. As the August 29 anniversary approaches, local Red Cross volunteers are available for media interviews about their experiences. Additionally, "Bringing Help, Bringing Hope," a report that details the Red Cross response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma and the ensuing years of recovery for the survivors, is available now at http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/corppubs/Katrina5Year.pdf.

Hundreds of Oregonians helped with response efforts, both in Louisiana and right here in Portland at Washington High School. Here are a few of their stories:

Victoria Short: After seeing images of Katrina's damage, Short spontaneously volunteered to help with staffing at Washington High School and was later deployed to help in Louisiana. When she returned to Portland, she transitioned from a volunteer to a full-time staff member. As she says, "I could never bring myself to leave. I can honestly say that Katrina changed my life."

Steve Meagher: Meagher also started volunteering with the Oregon Red Cross because of Hurricane Katrina. He was deployed to Louisiana and drove an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), delivering meals and supplies to residents. Since then, Meagher has been deployed to help with Hurricane Gustav in Texas.

Carol Gross: Gross' career as a disaster mental health volunteer began with Katrina, though she has served on several subsequent disasters. Gross also convinced her husband to join her as a volunteer after her positive experiences.

Janet Bailey, RN - While Bailey began volunteering for the Oregon Red Cross prior to Katrina, the hurricane was her first national deployment. Bailey worked in a shelter providing health services, which she has done at the scene of many other disasters since.

Talena Shields - Shields was a 19-year-old AmeriCorps volunteer with the Oregon Trail Chapter when Katrina occurred. She spent time helping at Washington High School, but was soon deployed to Louisiana to help with distribution of bulk goods including tarps and cleaning supplies. While her current availability for volunteering is limited due to college, Shields still helps when she can.

The Red Cross gave 1.4 million families—approximately 4.5 million people—emergency financial assistance in response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma, which was 19 times more than the previous record. Donors gave the organization a total of $2.2 billion for people affected by the storms, which helped the Red Cross provide:

* Shelter for survivors across 31 states and the District of Columbia
* Hot meals and snacks
* Financial assistance for survivors to purchase groceries, clothing, diapers and other basic needs; and money for people to return home, make home repairs and get back to work
* Physical and mental health services to help them cope with stress and ease the trauma
* Tools to help survivors chart a path to recovery
* Disaster preparedness training so people know the steps to take to protect themselves and their families

"Never before had the Red Cross served so many people after a disaster, and never before had so many people come forward to help," said Russ Paulsen, executive director of the Hurricane Recovery Program at the Red Cross. "But we learned that there are some disasters that are so big that no agency—government or nonprofit—can do it all. We learned that everyone needs to play a part."

One critical lesson was that the Red Cross needed to increase its capacity to respond and build partnerships with other organizations that can help in large events. As a result, the Red Cross established a nationwide warehouse system and pre-positioned more than two Katrinas' worth of disaster relief supplies in warehouses—enough to support 350,000 shelter residents. It also enhanced local, state and national-level planning efforts to plan for how it would respond to large-scale disasters and created new partnerships with national, state and local groups to help ensure that all segments of the community are served after a disaster.

In the past five years, the Red Cross expanded the number of trained disaster volunteers from 25,000 to nearly 95,000, including nearly 50,000 available to travel to disasters around the country. The organization also created tools for the public to use during a disaster, including a National Shelter System accessible online, and a "Safe and Well" website to reconnect families during disasters, including through social media.

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The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

This morning, Monday August 23, 2010, 49-year-old Patrick Timothy Royster was arraigned in Multnomah County Court for one count of Aggravated Murder in the 1980 homicide case that took the life of Ronald Clinton Moses, who was 21-years-old at the time of his death. Royster was indicted by a Multnomah County Grand Jury on July 29, 2010 and at the time was in the Contra Costa County (California) Jail on unrelated charges. Royster was extradited to Oregon over the weekend and booked into the Multnomah County Jail.

This was a joint investigation involving the Portland Police Bureau's Cold Case Homicide Unit, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).

On Saturday May 3, 1980, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the body of Ronald Moses was found floating in the Willamette River near the St. John's Bridge. The body was located near Cathedral Park under the foot of the bridge. At the time Moses was found, it appeared that body had only been in the water for a very short period of time.

At the time of his death, Moses was in the United States Navy, stationed on the USS Monticello which was dry docked at Swan Island undergoing repairs. Moses joined the Navy in July 1977 and came aboard the USS Monticello in May 1978 where he served in Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. Moses was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call Detective Jeanne Stevenson at 503-823-0865.

Aug. 23, 2010

Reduced blue-green algae levels confirmed

A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Fish Lake, located in the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, was lifted today by Oregon Public Health and Douglas County Health Department officials.

The advisory went into effect July 19.

Water monitoring has confirmed reduced levels of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.

These reduced levels are not likely to be associated with dangerous toxin concentrations in the water, according to World Health Organization guidelines.

Oregon Public Health advises people who recreate in Oregon water bodies to always be alert to signs of algae blooms. People and their pets should avoid water contact if there are visible clumps of algae in the water.

For local information contact the Tiller Ranger District office at 541-825-3100 or
www.fs.fed.us/r6/umpqua/.

For health information, contact the Oregon Public Health Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program at 971-673-0400 or www.healthoregon.org/hab; also contact the Oregon Public Health toll-free information line at 1-877-290-6767 or Terry Westfall, Douglas County Health Department at 541-440-3569.

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Travel Oregon Offers Chance to Win an Ultimate Foodie Experience


SALEM, Ore. – August 23, 2010 – Play. Catch. Eat. Travel Oregon invites culinary explorers to dig, gather and forage on an Oregon epicurean excursion across the state with ten of the state's top chefs as guides.

The Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast will send the chefs throughout the state -- video crew in tow --to experience one of the foodie passions they enjoy outside of the kitchen. The chefs' adventures will include fly fishing for steelhead on the Deschutes River, foraging the Oregon Trail for botanical ingredients, and milking a cow to make artisan cheese, among others. Short videos of their adventures will serve as the introduction to Travel Oregon's culinary travel planning website, which includes all of the "how-to" and "where-to" information needed to plan a foodie getaway to Oregon.

Win an Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast Contest
One lucky "epi-tourian" will win an exclusive four-day, three-night Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast. The winner will indulge in a five-course chef's table dinner at Le Pigeon Restaurant in Portland plus two of these options for their own Oregon Wanderfeast: head out on a pier and catch Dungeness crab, be an artisan cheese maker for a day, discover the wineries of the Columbia Gorge, create spring ales with a craft brewer, learn the art of mixology with artisan spirits or stalk a steelhead on a wild and scenic river.

To enter the Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast Contest, create an itinerary of your choosing from a variety of Oregon culinary destinations and submit in 25 words or less what makes Oregon the perfect place for your Wanderfeast. A winner, randomly selected from all submittals on Dec. 3, 2010, will have the opportunity to bring three friends or family members to accompany him or her on their culinary adventure, scheduled for April 7 - 10, 2011. The prize includes the chosen itinerary, airfare on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and lodging by Best Western. For a complete list of celebration information, contest rules and to enter, visit www.Traveloregon.com/Bounty.

"The intimacy of our culinary scene is one of the incredible, relatively undiscovered aspects of Oregon," said Travel Oregon's Director of Brand Strategy, Holly Macfee. "It's one of the few states where you can eat or drink right alongside the producers that grow, make or cook the ingredients. Fall is one of the best times of year for Oregon foodie travel since many of the products are at their peak."

New Epicurean Travel Planning Website
Want to plan your own culinary retreat? Dishing about Oregon's secret spots, travel tips and favorite recipes designed to celebrate Oregon's bounty, the new www.TravelOregon.com/Bounty is chock full of videos with chefs at their favorite spots, downloadable recipes and chef recommendations, foodie festivals and events along with itineraries and travel packages. Eat like a local and follow along as we highlight a new ingredient each week. The Oregon Bounty recipe collection with selections from each participating Oregon Bounty chef will be available for download at http://budurl.com/Bounty.

About Oregon Bounty
Oregon Bounty is a statewide promotion that celebrates Oregon's culinary abundance and the fall harvest season. From August 23rd through November 30th, Oregon Bounty highlights unique travel experiences, fall events and the state's chefs, winemakers, brewers, farmers and culinary artisans. Oregon Bounty is produced by the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon), with support from Oregon's regional destination marketing organizations, with the goal of encouraging economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in Oregon through a strengthened economic impact of tourism statewide. Travel Oregon collaborates extensively with local communities, industry associations, government agencies and private business, and is proud to grow the Oregon Bounty promotion as a key campaign in the state's $7.7 billion tourism industry, helping Oregon to be recognized as a not-to-be-missed culinary and travel destination. Visit www.TravelOregon.com/Bounty or call 1-800-547-7842 for more information.


Attached Media Files: Get Wanderfeast recipes at http://budurl.com/Bounty

Oregon has a new water trail with signs and a guide mapping the lower 38 miles of the Sandy River for recreational paddling.

The Sandy River Water Trail, the state's eighth designated recreational water route, has been introduced on the web and officially traced in a 12-page, color guidebook. The printed version is available by calling Oregon's state park information center (1-800-551-6949). Web visitors can see the guide at www.sandywatertrail.org.

A water trail is a stretch of river mapped as a recreation route for canoeists and kayakers. Signs along a designated river segment identify public lands that paddlers can use as put-in and take-out points. Guides include maps showing these access and departure locations along with information about the times and distances separating them.

Cooperatively produced by the City of Sandy, the Bureau of Land Management and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), the Sandy River guide's maps trace the waterway from the Columbia River to the confluence of the Sandy and Salmon rivers near Brightwood. Amenity and access information, and descriptions of seven public parks along the route, accompany the maps.

Local officials expect the river's new water trail guide to help reduce trespassing on private property and promote boating safety. The guide also suggests six one-day float excursions with information about the skill levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) needed to safely experience each trip.

A list of Oregon's water trails, including the new Sandy River trail, is posted on OPRD's website: www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/BIKE/other_recreation.shtml. ###

Ridgefield, WA-Monday, August 23, 2010-Ridgefield School District received an insurance reimbursement in the amount of $805,645 from a misappropriation of funds found early in 2009 that took place over nearly a decade.

Superintendent Art Edgerly will present a list of recommendations for the use of the reimbursement for general fund expenditures to the Board of Directors. "The suggestions will be inline with our mission statement and goals," said Edgerly.

At the beginning of the 2009-10 school year, the district implemented a fiscal protection plan including checks and balances to ensure funds are accurately tracked:

• The district hired a payroll and accounting specialist to work alongside the Director of Business Services to verify that the district budget is in order.

• The district changed from the WISE finance system to an updated WESPAC finance system to provide greater controls and system efficiency.

• School office personnel received extensive professional development through Educational Service District 112 on the WESPAC system and sound business practices.

"Budget accuracy and efficiency are top priorities," said Edgerly. "Our system now allows for greater security while reducing the workload."

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La Center School District has refinanced its callable 2002 bonds in order to take advantage of lower interest rates. The recent refinancing will save the District's taxpayers a total of over $1.19 million during the next 12 years. Mansell emphasized that these savings flow directly to taxpayers through reduced tax levies and are not available for District expenses. "This is a direct savings to our community members in the form of taxes they expected, but will not have to pay," Mansell said. Since the actual assessed values to be used in the determination of future millage rates is not yet known, the district can only estimate the impact of this refunding, but it could be as much as $.13 per thousand dollars of assessed value for individual taxpayers.

The La Center School Board accomplished these savings by approving the issuance of $11,325,000 in refunding bonds at its meeting held on August 17, 2010. The District has been monitoring bond market conditions and recent low interest rates allowed the District to exceed its savings target. Interest rates averaged 2.71% on the new bonds compared to 5.16% on the old debt.

Three Clackamas-area people were seriously injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 6 about twenty miles east of Tillamook. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Tillamook work site are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Recruit Trooper Aaron Butcher, on August 22, 2010 at approximately 2:47 p.m. a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder driven by VI H. NGUYEN, age 43, from Clackamas, pulled onto the westbound lane of Highway 6 near milepost 20 into the path of a westbound 2001 Chrysler Sebring driven by RUBY BENITO, age 28, from Tillamook. The Chrysler's right front section collided with the left side of the Nissan, causing the Nissan to spin around. Both vehicles came to a stop blocking the westbound lane.

NGUYEN and his two passengers, DYAN HUYNH, age 36, and SHALLY TRAN, age 27, received serious injuries. All three were transported by ambulance to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.

BENITO was transported to Tillamook General Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. Her four passengers ages 14, 5, and 1, were not injured.

All persons were using safety restraints or required child safety seats. The Chrysler's airbags deployed.

Highway 6 was briefly closed and then remained open to one lane for two hours.

OSP troopers were assisted by the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office and local emergency responders.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1002/37712/082210.hwy6mp20.3.JPG , 2010-08/1002/37712/082210.hwy6mp20.2.JPG , 2010-08/1002/37712/082210.hwy6mp20.1.JPG

On August 22, 2010 at approximately 2:20 p.m. the Beaverton Police Department received a call of a possible kidnapping from the LaSalle Apartments near the 3100 block of S.W. 153rd Street.

A witness reported seeing a 13 to 15 year old white female juvenile blindfolded with a dark green scarf, her hands behind her back (possibly bound), sitting in the front passenger seat of a new, white four door sedan. She was of a thin build with shoulder length brown to auburn hair. The witness said the young girl did not appear hurt, she was quietly sitting in the car and no weapons were seen.

The sedan the alleged victim was seen in had been backed into a parking spot in the LaSalle apartments near the parking lot that is shared with the Beavercreek Max/Tri-Met Station.

The subject seen with the young juvenile was described as a white male adult, in his mid 30's, bald with no facial hair, approximately 6'2" to 6'4" tall and was last seen wearing a light blue short sleeve button down shirt. The witness told police when the man saw her near the white sedan he ran to the vehicle, got into the driver side and peeled out of the parking lot towards S.W. 153rd. The witness did not know any of the people involved in this incident.

Police canvassed the area for four hours in hopes of finding more witnesses, information or receiving a call from the alleged victim's family. At this time the exact circumstances remain unknown.

In hopes of shedding more light onto this incident, investigators are asking anyone with information to please contact the Beaverton Police Department's tip hotline at 503- 969-3130.

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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

NEWS RELEASE

Please refer to Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case number #10-25909

On Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 3:46 p.m. a concerned parent in Damascus called the Clackamas County Dispatch Center to report her 12-year-old son had been granted permission to drive the family vehicle to the end of the driveway and unload the weekly trash for pick-up. Unfortunately, this 12-year-old elected to drive beyond the end of the residential driveway in the family owned 2004, Toyota, Tacoma, Pick-up truck.

The mother and registered owner of the vehicle reported the incident to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and this information was then transmitted to all regional law enforcement with an urgent attempt to locate.

This missing vehicle and 12-year-old boy were entered into the law enforcement data base and were soon safely located by patrol personnel in Lewis County, Washington.

At 5:34 p.m. The missing vehicle and juvenile were stopped -- without incident -- by a Lewis County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff, near Chehalis, Washington.

The concerned parent of this 12-year-old has been advised the reported missing vehicle and child have been located safely and in are both in good condition. This particular case remains under investigation by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. [END]

Portland Police Homicide Detectives responded to the 2700 block of Northeast Saratoga Street to investigate an early morning shooting Saturday, August 21, 2010. Detectives have identified the shooter from the Northeast Portland incident as 18 year-old Daryl Ray Robertson. The deceased, 33 year-old Scott Jason Baker, was Robertson's step-father. Baker had been arguing with Robertson's mother and came to Robertson's residence early Saturday morning with a loaded handgun, looking for his estranged wife who was not home at the time. When Baker encountered Robertson and the others inside he threatened to shoot them. Robertson fired one shot from a shotgun, striking Baker. Witnesses to the shooting corroborated Robertson's story. Baker and his wife had been living at separate residences for some time prior to the shooting.

Portland Police Homicide Detectives will forward this case to the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office for review.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to call Portland Police Homicide Detectives at 503 823-0400.


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Portland Police Detectives have concluded their investigation into this morning's shooting at a residence in the 2700 block of Northeast Saratoga Street. Detectives believe that this shooting occurred in self defense and there will be no one charged in this incident. The names of the shooter, the deceased man and additional details will be released tomorrow afternoon after the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's autopsy is complete.

******Original Message*****

This morning at approximately 6:45 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to a residence in the 2700 Block of Northeast Saratoga Street on the report of a person that had been shot. Officers arrived at the house and contacted several people inside who were cooperative and came outside to speak with police. Officers went inside the residence and located a deceased male in his 30's.

Portland Police Homicide Detectives are onscene and will continue the investigation into the the shooting. Homicide Detectives are interviewing persons-of-interest and are not looking for any suspects at this time.

This shooting is not gang-related and does not appear to have any connection to the recent string of shots fired calls.

This is an ongoing investigation and the name of the deceased will be withheld until after the Medical Examiner performs an autopsy and notifies family members.

Anyone with information on this shooting should call the Portland Police Detective Division at (503) 823-0400.

###ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW###

Portland Police Officers have been called to the 2700 block of Northeast Saratoga Street regarding a shooting this morning. Media staging is at Northeast 27th Avenue and Northeast Dekum Street. Portland Police media spokesperson is responding.

DO was found by family members and returned home. He is unharmed and in good condition.

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Attached is a flyer that the Do family is handing out to the public.

No more information is available at this time.

###ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW###

Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public's help in locating 42-year-old THANG VAN DO (first name pronounced "Tong"), who has been missing from downtown Portland since 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2010. DO is verbally impaired and only speaks Vietnamese making communication difficult.

DO may try to board a Tri-Met bus or MAX train, but is unfamiliar with how to navigate the mass transit system. Detectives are asking citizens to be aware of DO's missing person status, in case he is spotted on mass transit or in the downtown area.

DO stands 5'2" tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and a slight mustache. He has a small, noticeable scar on the left side of his chin, and a small mole on the right side of his chin. Do was last seen wearing a light blue, long-sleeved fleece shirt over a dark-colored T-shirt, and black pants.

Anyone who knows of DO's whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Mike Weinstein, at 503-823-0446.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/3056/37664/Public_Flyer_for_Thang_Do.pdf , 2010-08/3056/37664/DO_Thang[1].jpg

On 08-21-10, at about 10:28 p.m. a Milwaukie police officer pulled over a vehicle driving erratically near SE Johnson Creek Blvd and SE 32nd Avenue. Suspecting the driver might be intoxicated, the officer approached the driver's window and was surprised to find a 13-year-old boy was the driver.

An intoxicated adult male in the front passenger seat had an open container of alcohol in his lap, and a 12-pack of beer on the floorboard. The officer's investigation determined that 44-year-old Kenneth Wayne Mroczek from southeast Portland allowed a 13-year-old neighborhood juvenile to take him on a driving excursion through the streets of Portland and Milwaukie. The joyride included not only residential streets, but main thoroughfares and Interstate-84. This was the first time the 13-year-old had ever driven a car.

The shift supervisor commented, "The driver's seat was pulled so far forward it almost touched the steering wheel." This permitted the boy's feet to reach the gas and brake pedals.

Kenneth Wayne Mroczek was arrested for Recklessly Endangering, and also issued citations for Providing Vehicle to Unlicensed Driver and Open Container of Alcohol.


Attached Media Files: Kenneth Wayne Mroczek -44 yrs

Summary of Event
A 16-year old Puyallup boy died while riding an ATV in rural Washington County. He called 911, but did not survive his injuries before EMS and Deputies could locate him.


Full Details
On August 21, 2010, at 3:06pm, Washington County Deputies and EMS received a 911 call from 16-year-old Louie Hertel of Puyallup, Washington. Louie told the 911 dispatcher that he needed help and he that he was injured all over. Shortly after telling the dispatcher he was hurt, the cell phone lost connection.

Several deputies and EMS responded to 4990 Marsh Road in rural Washington County. Due to the rural location, it was difficult to determine his exact location. After a short, but intense search EMS located Louie trapped under a Yamaha Rhino 450. Unfortunately, Louie had succumbed to his injuries.

Deputies learned that Louie was visiting family and helping with farm work over the last few weeks. He was due to return home on Saturday and was spending his last day having some fun in the ATV. While riding in a field, he hit some large tire ruts hidden by tall grass. The ATV rolled and came to a rest on top of Louie. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Louie Hertel's parents have been notified of his death.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1128/37707/PR_100822-01_Juvenile_Dies_in_ATV_Crash.pdf , 2010-08/1128/37707/ATV-2.JPG , 2010-08/1128/37707/ATV-1.JPG

A three vehicle crash on Highway 281 involving a Hood River County Sheriff's Office (HRSO) patrol car led to the arrest by Oregon State Police (OSP) of a 19-year old Odell-area resident for Reckless Driving.

On August 21, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. a white 1997 Honda Civic operated by JAIME LACHINO LOPEZ, age 19, from Odell, was northbound on Highway 281 approximately nine miles south of Hood River. A 1997 Ford Crown Victoria police car driven by HRSO Deputy MARK SMITH was driving southbound followed by a 2005 BMW motorcycle operated by ROCCO PISTO, age 50, from Hood River.

As the vehicles approached each other, LOPEZ, who had been driving at a high rate of speed, lost control of the Honda Civic and crossed into the southbound lane where it struck Deputy SMITH's patrol car. The HRSO patrol car came to a stop blocking the northbound lane and the following motorcycle was forced to drive off of the west side of the highway and down an embankment to avoid being struck by the Honda Civic.

Neither SMITH, age 37, nor LOPEZ was injured, but PISTO received minor injuries not requiring transport to a hospital for treatment. The involved vehicles sustained major damage and were towed from the scene.

Investigating OSP troopers arrested LOPEZ for Reckless Driving and transported him to NORCOR in The Dalles where he was lodged.

Highway 281 was closed in the area of the crash while the scene was investigated and the roadway cleared. HRSO, ODOT, Odell Fire Department and Hood River Fire Department all assisted with traffic control and scene safety.

OSP troopers from The Dalles Area Command office are continuing with the investigation.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1002/37706/082110.hwy281.hrso.1.JPG , 2010-08/1002/37706/082110.hwy281.hrso.2.JPG , 2010-08/1002/37706/082110.hwy281.hrso.3.JPG

At approx 6:00 PM volunteers from the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to the scene of a residential fire in the 2500 block of Walker RD NE in Salem and assisted 4 adult family members by providing emergency clothing, food, shelter, and emotional support. 2 dogs at the residence and the 4 adults were uninjured. Combined with a response earlier in the day in the 300 block of Illinois Av NE, a total of 12 adults were assisted by the local chapter of the American Red Cross today. All Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free of charge due to generous donations from the American people. If you would like to support the work of the Red Cross in the Salem area by donating time, blood, or money visit www.redcross-salem.org or call 503-585-5414.

The Portland Police Bureau Missing Persons Unit has confirmed that 74-year-old James Tufts is back home tonight. Tufts said he remembers riding the bus and sleeping on a park bench downtown where his care providers found him this evening. Tufts is in good condition.

***Original Message***

The Portland Police Bureau Missing Persons Unit is asking for help in locating 74-year-old James Tufts. Tufts was last seen on foot in the area of Good Samaritan Hospital, Friday, August 20, 2010, at 10:15 p.m., and was believed to be trying to make his way home to the downtown Portland area. He may have boarded a Tri-Met bus or the MAX Train.

Tufts suffers from dementia as well as other medical conditions which left untreated could endanger his welfare. Tufts is described as a white male, standing 5 foot 6 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He has graying brown hair, hazel eyes and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket vest over a plaid shirt, blue jeans and a hat.

Anyone with information about Tufts' current whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Mike Weinstein, at 503-823-0446.


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/3056/37702/TUFTS_James[1].jpg

Sheriffckamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82ND Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

NEWS RELEASE *** (Photo Attached) ***

"You really are a lucky dog – a real lucky dog!"

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Marine Service Officer (MSCO) Cody Grahn was cruising his Marine Patrol boat along the Willamette River early Saturday afternoon, when he made an unusual and happy discovery.

MSO Cody Grahn said, "At first sight, I thought it was possibly a beaver splashing around in the middle of the river. But, as I approached closer, I was amazed to see this was actually a dog totally exhausted and in serious trouble."

"What also concerned me was how rapidly the dog and I were approaching the Willamette Falls; we were about one-eighth of a mile from the top of the falls."

MSO Grahn reports he was able to hoist the grateful dog into the Marine Patrol boat to safety and locate the owner of the dog with relative ease.

This eight-year-old, female, chocolate lab named ‘Punch' was found properly equipped with her dog collar and licensing readily affixed. This enabled the swift return of the dog to her owner in West Linn. The owner of Punch was soon reunited with the dog at the family residence, about 500 yards upstream from where Punch was rescued from the middle of the river. (Photo Attached)

Well, that's not the end of this story…

About one-hour later after Punch's safe return to his loving home, Marine Deputy Morgan Guthner returned to the same area patrolling on the river and witnessed the recently rescued chocolate Lab ‘Punch', now riding in a ski boat with strangers.

Deputy Guthner inquired and learned this time the dog had been out in the middle of the river – again -- and picked-up by the water skiers for the animals safety. With heavy boat traffic on the river, these conscientious boaters were concerned the animal would be struck by a motor boat while swimming in the river.

Punch was once again returned to the rightful owners by Deputies, who thoughtfully discussed the hazards and laws surrounding a dog running at large with the owners. It seems Punch just loves the water; however, with this warning -- the owner recognizes Punch will require enhanced supervision in the future, so not to end-up "over her head" with legal issues too.

Photo courtesy of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. Featured are MSO Cody Grahn and the rescued pooch named 'PUNCH'.[END]


Attached Media Files: MSO Grahn and Punch

Lake Oswego, Ore. — August 20, 2010 — Westside Christian High School recently awarded five incoming freshmen with $1000 Leadership Scholarships. Recipients included Ryan Krostag, Alli Sheaffer, Austin Sloop, Abigail Starr, and Meleah Williamson. These individuals have already demonstrated an understanding of what servant leadership is and have begun to demonstrate some of those qualities in their everyday lives.

The scholarship application was available to any incoming freshman with a GPA of 3.5 or better during their 8th grade year. Candidates submitted an application, a letter of recommendation from an adult who was qualified to write about their leadership skills and experiences, and a personal essay. The essay focused on examples in which the student demonstrated leadership qualities through community service, academics, athletics, and/or the arts (drama, visual arts, music).

"Central to Westside's mission is the development of our students into servant leaders," stated Scott Ball, Westside Academic Dean. "We are intentional about showing students what it means to be leaders, then taking them outside the classroom to put these skills to work in the world around them. We believe that with the right leadership skills these students can help change the world."

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About Westside Christian High School
Westside Christian High School, located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, was founded in 1981 with a mission to equip servant leaders in God's Kingdom for the next generation by educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God. For more information visit www.wchsonline.org or call 503.697.4711.

On 08/20/10, at approximately 8:00pm, The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a report of a dog that had been shot by a subject walking at the 44000 block on E. Larch Mountain Rd.

Deputies arrived to find a severely injured dog lying on the North side of E. Larch Mountain Rd. The dog's owner, Waltering, Todd, was interviewed and requested the assistance of the deputies to euthanize the dog to end any further suffering.

Deputies interviewed Payne, John, the subject who shot the dog. Mr. Payne stated that he and Payne, Kathleen, were walking West along E. Larch Mountain Rd. when they observed a dog run through a fence and began running towards them. Mr. Payne said he felt threatened by the dog because of the way in which it was approaching. Mr. Payne fired several times, striking the dog, before the dog stopped charging.

No charges have been filed at this time, pending further investigation.

Deputy Jon Alfano
Acting Public Information Officer
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

ABC's Emmy award winning hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has selected a worthy group of people to feature on its show that helps change people's lives and inspire remarkable community support.

While Rich Duncan Construction is leading the build, the project will rely on volunteers and Salem/Keizer is invited to join this project. Rich Duncan Construction will host a kick off on Thursday, August 26th beginning at 7:30pm at West Salem Foursquare Church, 3094 Gehlar Rd. NW, to recognize the volunteer effort needed to accomplish this amazing feat for such a deserving group of people. While the exact details of the build won't be released until after the door knock on or around September 6th, volunteers will now have over a week to sign up and get involved in this community event. Attendees will also get a chance to hear from members of the production team who will be present to talk about the show and how people can help.

Rich Duncan Construction is inviting volunteers from the community to provide their time, support and resources to help ensure the success of this life-altering project. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and/or resources at www.richduncan-emhe.com. Following the kick off, people can sign up to volunteer for the project, which will start about a week later.

In conjunction with the build project, a food drive for the Marion Polk Food Share will be held. Those attending Thursday's kick off are asked to bring canned or non-perishable food items.

Rich Duncan is amazed at being a part of this project. "We are thrilled that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has selected the Salem/Keizer area for their next project and we are excited to not only make a difference in the lives of people, but to also play a part in inspiring the Salem/Keizer community for a great cause. I'm excited to see how our community will step up to the plate to help," he said. Ty Pennington, team leader of the show, as well as his design team, will notify the recipients by showing up at the project site on September 6th.

For more information and to register for up to the minute information on the door knock, recipient announcement, and more, visit Rich Duncan Construction's website at www.richduncan-emhe.com and follow the links. Information and sign up forms on volunteering and donating can be found there.

ABOUT EMHE
The Emmy award winning reality program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," now entering its 8th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It's executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.

American Red Cross responded to the scene of a fire in the 300 block of Illinois Ct NE and assisted 5 adult family members and 3 out-of-town visitors with clothing, food, and emotional support. All Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free of charge due to generous donations from the American people. If you would like to support the work of the Red Cross in the Salem area by donating time, blood, or money visit www.redcross-salem.org or call 503-585-5414.

Salem Fire Fighters responded to a residential structure fire located at 300 block of Illinois Ct. NE Salem, Oregon 97301 on August 21, 2010 at approximately 3:07 AM. First arriving fire fighters discovered the garage area of the residence was fully involved with fire and requested additional fire personnel to assist with the fire. Fire fighters battled the fire about 30 minutes before they had the fire under control.

The fire also caused damage to adjunct house and motor home.

23 Fire fighters were on the scene for about 2 hours handling the situation.

No injuries to occupants or firefighters were report at the time of the release.

A smoke detector alerted the seven occupants inside the house.

Red Cross was requested and provided assistance to seven adult who occupied the house where the fire occurred.

The fire caused approximately $150,000 loss to the structures and contents.

The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time

TVF&R firefighters stopped a fast moving roof fire from destroying a home in West Linn tonight. Neighbors called 9-1-1 just after 7:30 p.m. Friday night after seeing smoke and flames coming from the roof of a home at 6259 Bridgeview Drive. The home's owner was inside at the time of the fire and neighbors alerted her to the fact that her roof was on fire.

Firefighters from West Linn's Bolton Station 58 and Willamette Station 59 arrived within minutes of being dispatched and quickly got to work searching for occupants in the home and working to knock down the flames. Soon, 40 firefighters from TVF&R, TVF&R's volunteer firefighters and the Lake Oswego Fire Department were on scene.

The fire was challenging for firefighters because much of the home's attic space was involved. In order to extinguish the fire, firefighters pulled multiple hoses into the structure including a two and a half inch line to knock down the flames. The home suffered significant water and smoke damage to the second floor.

The American Red Cross is assisting the homeowner. No-one was injured as a result of the fire. A TVF&R investigator is working to determine the cause of the fire.


Attached Media Files: Photo courtesy neighbor Bill Carlile , Photo courtesy neighbor Bill Carlile

At 7:59 PM Canby Fire units were dispatched to a two car Motor vehicle accident at the intersection of S. Central Point Rd and S. New Era Rd. When firefighters arrived they found a white work type panel van and an SUV had collided at high speeds and there were multiple injured patient.
The Incident Commander called for a second alarm medical, which automatically brings additional fire and ambulance resources to the scene. After a quick triage, it was determined that 13 patients would require treatment, 3 with serious injuries, 8 with minor injuries, and two described as walking wounded.
The van was occupied by two adults and six children and the SUV with five teenagers. One of the vehicles was heading to the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo and the other was coming from the County fair. Both were approaching the intersection at a high rate of speed when one failed to stop at the posted stop sign.
One patient was transported by Lifeflight, one by Canby Fire Ambulance, and the balance by AMR ambulances. Firefighters utilized 'Rescue Struts" to stabilize the SUV prior to extricating the entrapped victims.
Although 3 patients suffered serious injuries (not critical), all are expected to survive.
The accident is being investigated by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.


Attached Media Files: Inside Out , Inverted , Jacks , Upside Down , Nose , Front

Citizens' Initiative Review Slightly Favors Measure 74 Contact: Tyrone Reitman 541-999-5088


The Citizens' Initiative Review (CIR) of Ballot Measure 74 concluded Friday, Aug. 20, with the citizen panel voting 13-11 in favor of the measure.

Measure 74, if approved by voters, would establish a system of medical marijuana dispensaries.

The Citizens' Initiative Review is a reform to Oregon's initiative process meant to provide voters with clear and trustworthy evaluations of statewide ballot measures. The CIR is a project of Healthy Democracy Oregon, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening citizen ownership of, and integrity to, the ballot initiative process.

How the CIR worked:

A panel of 24 Oregon voters from around the state reviewed Measure 74 over the course of five days. The panel was randomly selected and demographically-balanced to fairly reflect the entire state electorate. The panelists participated in balanced hearings where advocates and policy experts presented arguments and information about the ballot measures.

After five days of testimony and deliberation, the panelists crafted a "Citizens' Statement" to be published in the Oregon Voter's Pamphlet which details the most important information and "key findings" about the measures and also reports the number of panelists who support or oppose the measures based on their evaluation.

"This was a great opportunity for the both the proponents and opponents to Measure 74 to engage the public in a meaningful conversation. The Citizens' Initiative Review is one of those rare opportunities in politics to really discuss the pros and cons of a ballot measure based upon sound information," said Tyrone Reitman, the Co-Director of Healthy Democracy Oregon. "We hope and expect the Citizens' Initiative Review process will be a valuable new tool for Oregon voters."

Oregon voters can learn more about Healthy Democracy Oregon and the Citizens' Initiative Review at: http://www.healthydemocracyoregon.org

Summary of Event
On Thursday morning, a male Hispanic grabbed a 25-year old Beaverton woman on the buttock near the Nike World Campus. Washington County deputies believe this is the same suspect as the previous attacks in the same area.


Full Details
On Thursday August 19, 2010 at 10:00am, a woman was walking to work on NW Pioneer Road which is about 1 mile from the Nike World Campus. While she was walking, she noticed a bike pull up next to her and a man grabbed her on the buttock. She reported that his hand remained on her buttock for approximately 10 seconds before he rode away.

The victim described the suspect as being a Hispanic male adult with medium-colored skin. He appeared to be about 6 feet tall with a medium build, weighing about 175 pounds. He had unshaved stubble with no mustache or goatee. He was wearing a light blue T-shirt, dark-colored pants (possibly blue jeans). His hair was black, about two inches in length, and had gel in it. She said he had a silver-hooped earring in his left ear and did not see the right side of the man's face. The bike looked like a darker-colored mountain bike.

As with the previous attacks, the suspect was both casual in his approach and as he rode away. Washington County Deputies and Beaverton Police responded to the area and made contact with a couple of possible suspects, but the victim told deputies they were not the attacker.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office believes this is the same suspect as the previous attacks in this area. Deputies have followed up on several tips provided by the public in an effort to arrest the suspect including a check of all registered sex offenders in the area. The public is encouraged to call in any tips, no matter how insignificant they feel they might be. Additionally, the public, especially women, should be aware of their surroundings, as there is a high likelihood that the suspect will repeat his attack.

Sheriff's investigators are asking the public to call non-emergency dispatch (503) 629-0111 with any tips regarding this case.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1128/37691/PR-100806-02-Groper-Strikes-Again[1].pdf , 2010-08/1128/37691/PR-100720-Man-Grabs-Four-Women[1].pdf , 2010-08/1128/37691/PR_100820-01_Another_Woman_Attacked.pdf

Structural task forces from Multnomah and Washington Hood River counties are being demobilized from the D. Harris Conflagration due to the decreasing threat to structures in the area. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team will turn control of the fire back to the local fire district for structural protection today at 6:00 p.m.

The D Harris Fire began August 18 in the Juniper Flat Fire Protection District. The fire is located approximately five miles southwest of the City of Maupin, Oregon and estimated to be 3,800 acres.

Residents in Maupin should remain on alert for possible evacuation should conditions worsen.

Governor Kulongoski invoked the Oregon Conflagration Act to allow State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson to mobilize firefighters and equipment to assist local resources battling the fire. The request to invoke the conflagration act came from Wasco County Assistant Fire Defense Board Chief Jay Wood.

Additional resources on surviving wildfires may be accessed at:
• Wildfire…Evacuation Readiness http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/docs/Comm_Ed/WUI/wildfire_evac.doc
• After the Wildfire… http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/docs/Comm_Ed/WUI/After_a_wildfire.doc


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Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller reports that today his detectives pulled 920 mature marijuana plants from property south of Sweet Home off Brush Creek Road. Detectives had been investigating the large marijuana grow, which was on private property owned by Cascade Timber Consultants. The marijuana grow was suspected of being linked to a Mexican cartel. Two workers lived in a tent at the grow site and it appeared that they were living there for a couple months. Linn County Sheriff's Office detectives and members of the Linn County Regional SWAT team entered the garden yesterday. Two Hispanic males fled from the garden and into the surrounding brush. Deputies and a tracking dog attempted to track them for some distance but were unsuccessful in locating the suspects. Deputies, with assistance from the Linn County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, cut and removed the 920 plants today. They also located over a pound of processed marijuana in the campsite. The investigation will continue.

The Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Lebanon Police Department, Sweet Home Police Department, Albany Police Department, DEA and BLM.


Attached Media Files: marijuana3 , marijuana2 , marijuana1

SUBJECT: CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED CASE August 20, 2010
CRIME STOPPERS CASE #10-36 Gang Shootings

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in solving a series of suspected gang shootings in which three people have been shot.

The first shooting occurred on Tuesday August 17, at 11:21 p.m. at North Albina and Killingsworth. Multiple gunshots were heard and officers arrived to find a Tri Met bus kiosk damaged. No victims or witnesses were located by police.

The second shooting occurred on Wednesday August 18, at 12:00 a.m. in the 4500 Block of Northeast 119th Avenue. Officers arrived and located an occupied apartment that had been hit with several gunshots. Nobody was hurt in the shooting.

The third shooting occurred on Wednesday August 18, at 12:05 a.m. in the 4000 Block of Northeast 135th Avenue. Callers to 9-1-1 reported hearing multiple gunshots and officers arrived to find bullet holes into a residence. Nobody was injured as a result of the shooting.

The fourth shooting occurred on Wednesday August 18, at 12:31 a.m. at North Albina and Stafford Street. Officers arrived to find two gunshot victims. Both victims were transported to area hospitals. 25-year-old Demarcus Laray Carney of North Portland remains in critical condition. 34-year-old Karl Casey Colbert of North Portland remains in stable condition.

The fifth shooting occurred on Wednesday August 18, at 12:39 a.m. in the 1800 Block of Northeast Alberta Street. Officers did not locate any victims or property damage.

The sixth shooting occurred on Wednesday August 18, at 12:39 a.m. in the 2400 Block of Southeast 139th Avenue. Officers arrived to find an occupied residence with multiple bullet holes. Nobody inside the residence was injured in this shooting.

The seventh shooting occurred on Wednesday August 18, at 12:56 a.m. in the 12700 Block of Southeast Main Street. Officers arrived to find an occupied residence with multiple bullet holes. Nobody inside the residence was injured in this shooting.

The eighth shooting occurred on Wednesday August 18, at 3:00 p.m. in the 1600 block of Northeast Killingsworth. Officers arrived to find that a vacant building had been shot at causing property damage. No one was injured in this shooting.

The ninth shooting occurred on Friday August 20, at 1:00 a.m., in the 1500 block of North Skidmore Street. Officers responded to the area and found a crime scene near North Skidmore Street and North Maryland Avenue. After talking with witnesses, officers learned a victim and several other persons had already left the area by private car to an area hospital. 39-year-old Furnell Osbin of Southeast Portland suffered a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the face.

At this time, Portland Police Gang Detectives are investigating each of the shootings to determine if they are related. Detectives are asking for additional witnesses to come forward with any information they might have about this unusual rash of shootings.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any of these cases, or any unsolved felony crime. Callers can remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text 823HELP plus your tip and send it to CRIMES (274697).

Sgt. Pete Simpson of the Portland Police Bureau is available for media interviews about this Crime Stoppers case.

Crime Stoppers Coordinator:
Sergeant Pete Simpson
Portland Police Bureau
503-823-0830

This morning at approximately 8:00 a.m., Portland Police Officers from the Drugs and Vice Division served a search warrant at an apartment in the Gateway Plaza Apartments, located in the 9900 Block of Northeast Glisan Street. The search warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into heroin distribution.

During the search of the apartment, Officers discovered electrical components and a small amount of explosive powder that investigators believed was consistent with someone possibly making some sort of explosive device. Additionally, Officers searching a vehicle associated to the suspect located what appeared to be a fully constructed pipe bomb.

Officers immediately called for the Portland Metropolitan Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) and began to evacuate the apartment building of all residents. A large perimeter was established from Northeast 97th to 102nd and Irving to Burnside. Tri Met busses were brought to the area for residents to wait inside.

EDU examined the items in the apartment and determined that they were not an active explosive device. These items were collected as evidence. Utilizing a robot, EDU was able to safely remove the suspected pipe bomb from the suspect's car and place it into an explosive containment vehicle for transport to a remote area for further examination.

The apartment building was reopened to residents and area streets were reopened to vehicular traffic at approximately 1:00 p.m. There were no injuries as a result of this investigation.

The suspect in this case, 35-year-old Konstantin Kuznetsov, was arrested at the scene and booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Distribution of Heroin (Class A Felony) and Possession of Heroin (Class B Felony). Detectives are continuing their investigation into the explosives and may add additional charges at a later date.

Portland Police Bureau Detective Shawn Doble is the lead investigator in this case and can be reached at (503) 823-1083.

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The Portland Police Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) has responded to investigate the report of a possible pipe bomb in the area of Northeast 99th Avenue and Glisan Street. Traffic is currently affected in the area due to a number of road closures. Presently, Northeast Glisan Street is blocked from 97th to 102nd Avenues and a block each direction North and South.

Media staging will be on Northeast Glisan at 97th Avenue. Portland Police PIO is enroute to the scene.

Two Eagle Point-area women were arrested by Oregon State Police shortly after midnight Friday following an attempt to elude in a vehicle southbound on Interstate 5 near Glendale. In addition to driving-related charges, both women are facing charges after the trooper found small amounts of Ecstasy and Oxycodone in their possession.

On August 20, 2010 at approximately 12:27 a.m. OSP Trooper Brad Zuver observed a 2006 Kia four door southbound at 96 mph on Interstate 5 north of Glendale. Zuver attempted to stop the car but its driver failed to yield and sped up to over 115 mph attempting to elude southbound. The driver, later identified as BELLE-LINDA M. WALKER, age 38, from Eagle Point, turned off the car's lights and quickly pulled toward the Glendale off ramp in front of a commercial truck whose driver braked to avoid a collision. After exiting the freeway, the car stopped and both occupants were subsequently detained until cover units arrived.

WALKER was arrested for Felony Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle and Reckless Driving. She was also driving with a suspended license.

Zuver smelled an odor of marijuana in the car and found less than an ounce of marijuana and small amounts of Ecstasy and Oxycodone.

WALKER and passenger KORTNIE RAE SNYDER, age 20, from Eagle Point, were transported to the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:

WALKER
* Felony Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle
* Reckless Driving
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
She was also cited for Driving While Suspended, Exceeding the Posted Speed Limit 115 mph in a 65 mph speed zone, and Possession of less than an Ounce of Marijuana.

SNYDER
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
She was also cited for Possession of less than an Ounce of Marijuana.

Photograph Source: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

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Attached Media Files: Walker , Snyder

Oregon's first Child Abduction Response Team (CART) will be involved in a full-scale exercise Friday, August 27th, in Klamath Falls to test and evaluate CART's response to a reported child abduction. The exercise is part of the Southern Oregon Region CART's effort to earn national certification from Fox Valley Technical College in conjunction with The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which critiques and monitors agencies working to earn the prestigious certification.

The Southern Oregon Region CART is an inter-agency team comprised of law enforcement personnel and civilian employees and volunteers available to activate and investigate the abduction or endangerment of children in the southern Oregon area. To date, seven CART teams in the nation have received national certification.

Klamath County Sheriff (KCSO) Tim Evinger worked closely with Klamath Falls Police Department and Oregon State Police in launching the development of the Southern Oregon Region CART two years ago. Trained personnel and resources were brought together to deploy when a child is abducted or missing under circumstances requiring immediate response to protect the child's well being.

The Southern Oregon Region CART full-scale exercise kicks off Friday morning at 7:00 a.m. with a reported mock abduction in Klamath Falls. Area citizens should anticipate a rapid response of public safety resources on the ground supported by air operations. In addition to responding law enforcement personnel, the exercise will include trained search and rescue volunteers on the ground; marine deputies and dive rescue personnel; and, search dog handlers and a canine tracker. The exercise should end by 12:00 p.m. and a media briefing will be held upon its conclusion.

Members of the media will be given access to the Incident Command post and selected outside locations, something usually impossible to provide during an actual child abduction event.

"The access afforded to media representatives during the exercise will help local reporters learn about the extraordinary efforts needed to find an abducted child," said KCSO Lieutenant Monty Holloway.

As part of the CART certification, the policies and procedures for all participating member agencies will be evaluated by a three member assessor team on Thursday. The certification is a cooperative effort through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency (OJJDP), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Fox Valley Technical College, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

A list of local and State resources available for the CART exercise is noted in the provided link. Representatives from local school districts, Department of Human Services, FBI, US Marshal Service, outside law enforcement agencies and others have been invited to observe the exercise.

Press and Media wishing to attend, please advise your preference if you would like an officer to guide you to the different scenario locations or if you would like to work off the attached map. We will accommodate either way with advanced notice.

The training will kick off with a mock abduction that will occur adjacent to Roosevelt School, Eldorado Avenue on the Leroy Street Side at 7 A.M. Command and media staging will be in front of the Klamath County Jail for the duration of the exercise. (See map for other locations)


Attached Media Files: Map of Activities during exercise , Participating agencies

Surena Prom, Kea's mother, asked Legacy public relations to let the media know about this event.

What: Kea Rodrigues Welcome Home "Aloha & Mahalo" BBQ
When: Friday, Aug. 27
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Mt. Tabor Park, Section B (by tennis courts), SE 60th & Salmon Street, Portland, 97215

Please RSVP by Aug. 25 to Surena Prom, surenaprom@yahoo.com or 503-270-7475.

Contact: Loretta Callahan, Public Information/Community Relations, City of Vancouver, 360-759-4479, loretta.callahan@ci.vancouver.wa.us

Drivers will encounter major detours and delays from midnight Friday, Aug. 27 to approximately 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, while City of Vancouver crews place new asphalt and striping at the intersection of Chkalov Drive and Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard.

The intersection, one of the busiest in Clark County, is showing significant wear and tear from heavy traffic, as well as the effects of severe weather dating back to the 2008 winter blast. The maintenance paving is being done through the night and into the morning on a Saturday to help alleviate the disruptions and traffic restrictions needed to allow heavy equipment and crews to get in and get the work done as quickly as possible.

The following traffic changes are planned during the project:

- Eastbound traffic on Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, east of Interstate 205, will be reduced to one through lane and one right-turn lane onto Southeast Chkalov Drive.

- Westbound traffic on Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, east of Interstate 205, will be detoured through Northeast 116th Avenue to Northeast Second Street and onto Northeast Chkalov and Northeast 112th Avenue, avoiding the Mill Plain and Chkalov intersection entirely. No westbound through traffic will be allowed on Mill Plain, west of Northeast 116th Avenue, impacting westbound access from Southeast Mill Plain to Interstate 205. To reach Interstate 205, westbound drivers should be prepared to take detours north to state Highway 500 or south to state Highway 14.

- Northbound traffic on Southeast Chkalov Drive will be restricted to right turns only at Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard.

- Southbound traffic from Northeast 112th Avenue and Northeast Chkalov Drive will follow a detour through Northeast Second Street to Northeast 116th Avenue in order to continue east on Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard. However, businesses along Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, just east of Interstate 205, will continue to be accessible through their parking lots off Northeast Chkalov Drive.

Drivers are urged to watch for flaggers and signs warning of traffic changes and detours. Where traffic is allowed within the construction zone, drivers should proceed slowly, and be alert to construction workers, bicyclists, pedestrians and other motorists. Due to the delays and detours, drivers are urged to take another route and avoid the intersection entirely, if at all possible.

Paving and striping are highly weather-dependent processes, and the work will be rescheduled in the event of rain.

Press Release
08-19-2010
Canby Rodeo

Canby Rodeos Princess Erica Roney's was making a Royalty arena run on her 23 year old horse named Batty at the Thursday night Canby Rodeo. When the horse had a medical emergency. Canby Rodeo Veterinarian Mike Harms said "The horse suffered a cardiac emergency resulting in sudden death; these sudden cardiac events are very rare in horses"
This horse has been used for the last 20yrs for rodeo, 4H and Oregon High School equestrian. The horse was doing what it was trained and wanted to be doing this evening. Princess Erica Roney was not injured

Contacts:
Todd Gary: 503-969-7459 Canby Rodeo PIO
Paul Borgen: 503-339-4805 Canby Rodeo animal Welfare
Michael Harms DVM: 503-349-1627


Attached Media Files: Princess on Horse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Distribution: Major Media
August 20, 2010 Contact: Gary Lettman, 503-945-7408
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A struggling economy, reflected in weak housing and nonresidential construction, drove Oregon's 2009 timber harvest to historic lows. The harvest of 2.748 billion board feet is 20 percent lower than the already depressed 2008 harvest and the lowest since the Great Depression-level harvest of 2.622 billion board feet. Timber harvest information to-date for 2010 shows harvest levels slowly increasing, but a major recovery in harvests is not forecast until 2011 or beyond according to Oregon Department of Forestry economist Gary Lettman. "Oregon's forest industry infrastructure, although much reduced in recent years, remains intact," said Lettman. "There have been numerous recent temporary mill shutdowns, but few mills are being permanently shuttered."

Most of the timber harvest decline was in western Oregon, declining from 3.079 billion board feet in 2008 to 2.403 billion board feet in 2009. Even though the eastern Oregon timber harvest volume has been decreasing every year since 2005, the decline in harvest is slowing. Eastern Oregon harvest volume had dropped 45 percent from 2004- 2008, but dropped only 5 percent from 2008-2009.

Douglas County jumped in front of Lane County as having the highest volume harvested during 2009, with 384 million board feet. Lane County, the top 2008 producer of timber volume, dropped 22 percent in 2009 to 338 million board feet. In western Oregon, Yamhill was the only county that harvested more timber in 2009 than in 2008, with an increase in harvest of 581 thousand board feet. Klamath County once again harvested the most timber in eastern Oregon, with a cut of 77 million board feet – a 14 percent increase from 2008.

Most timber harvested in Oregon comes from forest industry landowners and those harvests declined significantly in 2009, with the change between 2008 and 2009 representing the largest change in timber harvest by ownership class. Cutting 2.583 billion board feet in 2008, the forest industry accounted for 75 percent of Oregon's total volume removed. In 2009, the forest industry's volume harvested decreased by 597 million board feet, a 23 percent drop to 1.986 billion board feet. Most of this decline occurred in western Oregon, where 2009 forest industry harvests decreased in every county. Forest industry timber harvests in eastern Oregon decreased by only 6 percent. The forest industry harvested more timber in 2009 than in 2008 in Klamath, Jefferson, Morrow, and Wasco counties.

"Even in a struggling timber economy, Oregon's Native American Tribes and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management were able to increase timber harvests in 2009," Lettman said. Tribal timber harvests increased 13 percent for 2009 to a total of 65 million board feet. The Bureau of Land Management increased harvest from 2008 by 26 percent to a total of 147 million board feet, making 2009 that agency's highest timber harvest since 1999.

For more information please contact Gary Lettman, Principal Forest Economist, at 503-945-7408 or glettman@odf.state.or.us.

This information and more is available in the recently released Oregon Department of Forestry 2009 Annual Timber Harvest Report – a compilation of statewide data pertaining to timber harvests.

The 2009 report, as well as previous years' annual reports, is available online on the department's website at www.oregon.gov/ODF/STATE_FORESTS/FRP/annual_Reports.shtml.


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The D Harris Fire began yesterday 8/19/2010 in the Juniper Flat Fire Protection District. At present, members of the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office Red Incident Management Team are assessing the extent of the fire and reports of destroyed structures.

The fire is located approximately five miles southwest of the City of Maupin, Oregon and estimated to be 3,800 acres. However, a more accurate estimate will be available later in the day.

The fire is burning in grass, juniper, and pine tree stands with dramatic rates of spread yesterday afternoon due to warm temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds. Weather for today is expected to produce similar conditions as Thursday.

Residents in Maupin are on a level 1 evacuation alert advising them to prepare for possible evacuation should conditions worsen.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal Office Red Incident Management Team is assigned to the incident and has assumed Command early Friday morning. Task Forces from Hood River, Multnomah, and Washington counties are assigned to the incident.

The structural incident command post and base camp is located at Maupin High School. The incident information officer will be making contact with members of the community today to address any concerns.

Additional resources on surviving wildfires may be accessed at:
• Wildfire…Evacuation Readiness http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/docs/Comm_Ed/WUI/wildfire_evac.doc
• After the Wildfire… http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/docs/Comm_Ed/WUI/After_a_wildfire.doc

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Portland Marathon partners with the Friends of Portland's Mounted Patrol to raise money for Portland Police Mounted Patrol Unit

Today the Friends of the Mounted Patrol (MPU) becomes an official charity of the Portland Marathon. Chief Michael Reese will run the Half Marathon to raise money for the MPU. The Friends of the Mounted Patrol (FMP) announced today that it received a $5,000 donation from the Portland Marathon and will be listed as an official charity of the Portland Marathon. The back of the medal for the Half Marathon will have an engraved image of a mounted patrol officer and horse. In addition, the 2010 "Kid's Run and Festival‟ at Lincoln High School will give proceeds from their event to the Friends of Portland‟s Mounted Patrol.

The "Kid's Run and Festival" will be on Saturday October 9, 2010 and the Half Marathon and Full Marathon will be on Sunday October 10, 2010. You do not have to be a marathon participant to donate or fundraise for the MPU.

Bob Ball, board member of The FMP said "We are honored that an organization as prestigious as the Portland Marathon has chosen to support the Mounted Patrol Unit. In difficult budget times, this shows how the citizens of Portland can rally around important community programs that fight crime and are part of the fabric of our City."

Les Smith, Event Director of the Portland Marathon said, ""The Portland Marathon has for nearly 20 years been a proud supporter of Portland's Mounted Horse Patrol. It is truly a form of friendly and necessary police activity that no community should be without. It is a welcome resource that needs support. And we are trying to provide just that."

Chief Michael Reese is running the 2010 Half Marathon to support the MPU. The public can donate to support Chief Reese by going to the following link: www.active.com/donate/mountedpatrol

The Portland Marathon has been a supporter of the Mounted Police for many years and has been a
generous benefactor. This year, they are adding the Mounted Police as an Official Charity to not only continue this support, but to bring the efforts of the Friends of the Mounted Patrol to the public's attention and to provide a platform through their many events for others to donate and fundraise on the MPU's behalf.

The Friends of the Mounted Patrol is a private, nonprofit group that offers financial aid to the Police Bureau's Mounted Patrol Unit. In addition, the group assists the MPU as needed in all aspects of its operations. The FMP recently gave $100,000 to the City of Portland to prevent the elimination of the MPU from the City's budget and committed to raise additional money in support of the MPU.

The Friend's of the Mounted Patrol is a non profit organization, Tax Identification #93-0894820.

For additional information contact:
Bob Ball
Friends of the Mounted Patrol
503-223-2255
503-515-2626 – cell
Email: rball@astorpacific.com

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Jim Strovink, Detective
Office of Public Information
12700 SE 82nd Avenue, Clackamas, Oregon 97015

NEWS RELEASE *** (Photos Attached) ***

A tragedy averted with mother's gift of new helmet

On Wednesday, August 18th, at 2:19 p.m. Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Robby Nashif, responded to an injury crash involving an automobile and bicyclist at the intersection of SE Thiessen Road and SE Oetkin Road, in Milwaukie.

As Deputy Nashif arrived on the scene, he witnessed Clackamas Fire District #1 and American Medical Response personnel attending to the needs of a male, 13-year-old bicyclist that crashed into the right front portion of an automobile. The involved automobile is reported to have been negotiating a left-hand turn at this intersection when the collision with this bicyclist occurred. The driver of this automobile was not injured in the collision.

Deputy Nashif declares while he initiated this traffic crash investigation, he was instantly astounded with the extent of noticeable damage sustained to the automobile fender, windshield, the child's bicycle, and most impressively – the youngster's ‘bicycle helmet'.

This Deputy went on to further examine and photograph the damaged automobile, bicycle and bicycle helmet. What is clearly evident from these photographs, is the point of impact on the right front fender and windshield of the automobile illustrates the life-saving value of this child wearing a helmet.

Deputy Nashif said, "If he had not been wearing his helmet, he would probably have died with massive head injuries – no doubt about it!" (Photos Attached)

This 13-year-old was transported from the scene to a Portland hospital and released Thursday afternoon. His mother states her son is recuperating at the present time, at home; although, he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries to his hip, pelvis and toe.

The mother of our 13-year-old is very conscientious providing her child with an appropriate helmet for protection. In fact, Deputy Nashif was impressed when he first learned from talking with the mother it was just last week when she was forced into purchasing a new ‘skateboard' style helmet (worn during the crash); because the previous helmet had been destroyed by the family dog. This newly acquired skateboard helmet is what ultimately saved the life of this child.

The 77-year-old female driver of the involved automobile was cited for conducting an improper left-hand turn, and will be requested to retest for continued driving privileges.

This child, a firm believer in helmet protection, is recuperating at his home in Milwaukie and willing to discuss the event with interested media. Please contact this reporting Public Information Officer for available contact information. [END]


Attached Media Files: 8 , 7 , 5 , 4

Hillsboro Fire and Rescue will dedicate its newest facility, the Cherry Lane Fire Station No. 6, on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 1:30. The brief dedication ceremony will highlight an open house and festivities from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The public is invited to attend and tour the new 16,000 square foot facility, meet the firefighters stationed there, and tour the fire engines housed there. It is located at 21880 NW Cherry Lane, just west of Cornelius Pass Road.
"We are extremely grateful to the citizens of Hillsboro for supporting this addition to our deployment plan," said Fire Chief Gary Seidel. "The City's project team did an outstanding job and created a valuable community asset that will help reduce the response times to emergencies in this section of the city." The station was added to help meet the Fire Department's four-minute response goal 75-percent of the time. The standard was adopted by the City Council and is an effort to stop fires before they spread to other parts of a building or prevent a medical patient from suffering irreparable damage due to a life-threatening condition.
The new fire station went into operation on August 2nd. It houses one full-time career engine company staffed 24/7 and serves as the base of operations for the Hillsboro Volunteer Firefighters. They are available for emergency on an on-call basis. Additionally, the building is the Fire Department's Training Center and features a 56-seat classroom with full audio/visual capabilities. The facility will help train firefighting techniques, emergency medical skills, technical rescue techniques, and a host of other classes for Hillsboro Firefighters as well as visiting firefighters from across the state. The Department's Training Chief and the Special Operations/EMS Chief have offices in the building as well.
The City of Hillsboro allocated capital funds for the facility. Funding for the additional firefighters to staff the station came from the Local Option Tax (LOT). Two new fire engines were also purchased from LOT revenues.
As part of the City of Hillsboro's commitment to sustainable building practices, this fire station was built to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Standard. This independent standard sets the criteria for environmentally friendly design and construction which uses locally produced and/or sourced materials, consumes fewer resources and generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Staff members have begun the application process for achieving LEED Gold Certification. The building features:
• Roof-mounted 21kW solar array producing electricity
• Bio-swale to retain water runoff and naturally filter surface water
• State-of-the-art HVAC, air filtration and low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints and carpet
• Locally-sourced materials from within 500 miles which reduces fuel consumption and air emissions
• High efficiency lighting and use of natural lighting reduces energy consumption
• Highly efficient, water saving plumbing features and native plant landscaping reducing water consumption and costs
• Furniture made with locally sourced and recycled material; wood products from sustainably managed forests
• Campus-wide recycling program reducing waste sent to landfill; over 90% of construction waste was diverted from the landfill
Group MacKenzie of Portland designed the building and CSI Construction of Portland was the general contractor. The fire station open house will include static displays of fire engines, fire safety education, games, refreshments and station tours. For more fire and life safety information, visit: www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/fire or call 503-681-6166.

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The Multnomah Education Service District Board of Directors will meet in Executive Session at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 23, 2010 in the Board Room at 11611 NE Ainsworth Circle, Portland, Oregon 97220, called under ORS 192.660(2)(d): To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations.

The full board packet can be viewed at: www.mesd.k12.or.us

On August 18, 2010, the Hillsboro Police Street Crimes Unit obtained a search warrant for 20669 NW Trailwalk Drive Apt # G301 in Hillsboro after learning of a marijuana distribution operation at that location.

Detectives discovered a half pound of marijuana, $10,400. cash, firearms, and drug paraphernalia at the location. Detectives believe that WILLIAM RYAN LOFTE, age 23, of the searched location was actively involved in the manufacture, delivery, and sales of marijuana.

LOFTE was arrested by detectives for the felony crimes of Unlawful Delivery of marijuana, Unlawful Manufacture of Marijuana, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and was lodged in the Washington County jail on $130,000. bail.

Attached is a photo of the items seized.

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Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1408/37669/dope_money.JPG

Oregon State Police (OSP) were advised that an 18-year old Milwaukie girl critically injured August 5th when she was struck by a vehicle on Highway 99E at SE Roethe Road died Thursday night from her injuries. OSP troopers are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Trooper Kimberly Long, on August 5, 2010 at approximately 3:05 a.m. a 2002 Ford Mustang driven by WAYNE A. LEACH, age 25, from Milwaukie, was southbound in right lane when it struck a female pedestrian in the middle of his lane. The pedestrian, AMANDA JEAN LAMB, age 18, from Milwaukie, was transported to Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) with critical injuries.

LAMB died Thursday night at OHSU.

LEACH and his 54-year old male passenger were not injured. Both were using safety restraints.

OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office were helped at the scene by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Clackamas Fire District #1, and AMR ambulance.

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The victim in this incident is a 39 year-old male. There is only one victim and he is still in serious but stable condition.

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At approximately 1:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2010, neighbors in the 1500 block of North Skidmore Street called police after hearing several guns shots. Portland Police responded to the area and found a crime scene near North Skidmore Street and North Maryland Avenue. After talking with witnesses, officers learned a victim and several other persons had already left. The 20 year-old male victim in this incident went to an area hospital on his own and is in serious, but non-life threatening condition with a gunshot wound to the face. Several shell casings have been located and the Forensic Evidence Division has been called to the scene. This incident appears to be gang related and the Gang Violence Response Team (GVRT)will continue this investigation.

Summary of Event

A bomb threat at the US Bank in Aloha forced the closure of one of Washington County's busiest roadways. SW TV Highway (State Route 8) was closed for an hour and 45 minutes today while Sheriff's deputies investigated. No bomb was found and no one was arrested.


Full Details

On Thursday, August 19, 2010, at 5:56 p.m. Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call from the US bank located at 19091 SW Tualatin Valley Highway (also known as TV Highway or Highway 8) in the community of Aloha. A bank employee reported that they had received a bomb threat over the telephone.

The caller made undisclosed demands and threatened to detonate a bomb in or near the bank if those demands were not met. Sheriff's deputies quickly arrived on the scene and shut down SW TV Highway at SW 185th Avenue and SW 198th Avenue to protect motorists.

The bank and some adjacent business were evacuated while the Metropolitan Explosives Disposal Unit looked for an explosive device. They did not locate anything suspicious.

There were no arrests made and no one was hurt. SW TV Highway was closed for nearly two hours during the investigation.

The Hillsboro Police Department, Portland Police Bureau, and the FBI all assisted with the incident. Because the bomb threat involved a federally insured bank, the FBI has taken over the investigation.

www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff


Attached Media Files: 2010-08/1128/37666/PR_100819_Bomb_Threat_at_US_Bank.pdf

By order of the State Fire Marshal, Portland firefighters were deployed at approximately 8:00 pm to a fire that is threatening the Maupin area as part of the Multnomah County Wildland Taskforce. They will be involved in a multi-agency effort to control the fire.

Portland Fire & Rescue sent two fire engines, one battalion chief, one assistant chief, a mechanic, a training lieutenant, eight firefighters, and one public information officer for a total of 13 personnel that will be involved in this response.

Corbett Fire deployed a water tender and brush unit and Gresham Fire & Emergency Services sent one fire engine.

Information will be updated as it becomes available.

***NO bomb was found, TV highway is open again. A press release will come out later tonight.


All media that are responding to the Bonmb threat in Aloha, please assemble in the Big Lots parking lot at SW 185th Ave. and SW TV Highway. PIO Sgt. Thompson is on the way there.

On May 3, 2010 10 year-old Joy Kendall was critically injured when she was struck by a car in Damascus. Boring Fire and Clackamas Fire #1 responded to the accident; Life Flight Network was then activated to transport Joy Kendall from the accident scene to OHSU, where she remained in critical condition for several weeks. Doctors were not optimistic Joy would live, but miraculously she has defied the odds and is in the process of an amazing recovery. Because of the extent of her injuries, Joy has no memory of the life saving care and rapid transport provided by Life Flight Network. When she was told about the efforts taken to save her life, Joy was disappointed she could not remember the helicopter ride.

After hearing her story, Life Flight Network offered to provide Joy with a free helicopter ride over the metro area. The flight will take place Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 11:00 am, departing from Life Flight Network's helicopter base at the Aurora State Airport. Joy will also have the opportunity to meet the crew who helped save her life the day of the accident. Media will be allowed to meet and interview Joy and her parents for the first time since the accident. In addition, a television news photographer will be allowed on the helicopter to film Joy's flight. Life Flight Network will also be hosting an Open House for the community on Saturday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Life Flight Network has been in operation for over 32 years with bases in Aurora, Eugene, Hillsboro, and Ontario, Oregon; Dallesport and Longview, Washington; and Boise, McCall, Mountain Home, and Lewiston, Idaho. In addition to a modern fleet of 9 medical helicopters, Life Flight Network also provides ground critical care ambulances and fixed-wing aircraft. Life Flight Network is wholly owned by Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Oregon Health & Science University, Providence Health System – Oregon, and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Rotor-wing aircraft are operated by Air Methods Corporation, fixed-wing aircraft are operated by Aero Air, LLC and Conyan Aviation, Inc.

For more information about Life Flight Network visit: www.lifeflight.org.

Salem, OR—Governor Theodore Kulongoski has declared the D. Harris fire 8 miles west of Maupin as a conflagration. The declaration cleared the way for the state fire marshal to mobilize firefighters and equipment to assist local resources battling the fire. The request to invoke the Oregon Conflagration Act was made by Wasco County Assistant Fire Defense Board Chief Jay Wood.

The fire started around 2 p.m. August 19. Dry fuel conditions of grass and juniper, along with significant winds have caused the fire to move rapidly with extreme fire behavior. The fire is threatening the Wasco County town of Maupin.

The Office of State Marshal's Red Incident Management Team and one structural task force are en-route. A second structural task force is scheduled to deploy the morning of August 20th.

Oregon's conflagration act may be invoked only by the Governor and allows the State Fire Marshal to dispatch structural firefighters and equipment to help local resources provide structural protection.

More information on Conflagration is available here: http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/Conflagration_Information_2007.shtml#Conflagration_FAQs
More Emergency Mobilization information is available here: http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/Oregon_Mob_Plan.shtml

Additional resources on surviving wildfires may be accessed at:
• Wildfire…Evacuation Readiness http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/docs/Comm_Ed/WUI/wildfire_evac.doc
• After the Wildfire… http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/SFM/docs/Comm_Ed/WUI/After_a_wildfire.doc

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Portland, OR -- August 19, 2010 -- Community Warehouse is pleased to announce the opening of a new donation drop-off center in the West Slope neighborhood off of Canyon Road in southwest Portland.

Located at 8745 SW Canyon Lane, in the West Slope Center, residents can drop-off donations of gently used furniture and household goods Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The site is staffed by Community Warehouse volunteers.

"We want to make it as easy as possible for people to donate their goods to Community Warehouse," states Executive Director Kristy Wood. "Opening this drop-off center on the west side of the river makes us more accessible to a wider range of donors."
The list of Community Warehouse "most needed items" includes mattresses and box springs, kitchen tables and chairs, dressers, linens, small kitchen appliances, pots and pans, and alarm clocks

"Many of our clients are moving into small apartments, and a few basic items, like a chair to sit on, a bed to sleep in, and some pots and pans to cook with , can make a big difference in helping them feel more stable in a new living situation," says Wood. "Many of us have too much stuff in our homes anyway, so we're offering people a convenient way to reduce their clutter while helping others in our community."

For more information about Community Warehouse, or to view a complete list of items the Warehouse accepts, go to: www.communitywarehouse.org.

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Community Warehouse is a Portland-based nonprofit agency that provides furniture and basic household goods to low-income people throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. The Warehouse currently works with over 90 social service agencies that refer over 200 people each week to the Warehouse.

The Portland Police Bureau in conjunction with the Portland Fire Bureau arrested 26-year-old David Thomas McCarthy of Southeast Portland on charges of Disorderly Conduct in the First Degree (Class A Misdemeanor) and Unlawful Possession of Fireworks (Class B Misdemeanor). McCarthy was taken to the Multnomah County Jail. Bail is set at $4,000.

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Today at approximately 12:15 p.m, Portland Police were dispatched to assist Portland Fire at a commercial building located in the 300 Block of Southeast 102nd Avenue. Callers to 9-1-1 reported that a man threw something at the building and that a fire had started. Officers and firefighters responded and located evidence of what is believed to be a small explosive, similar to an M-80 firecracker. There was no damage to the building and no injuries. The firecracker landed in a flower bed.

Witnesses reported seeing the suspect ride a bicycle away northbound towards East Burnside Street. Officers located the suspect at 102nd and Burnside. When officers contacted the suspect, he was hostile and non compliant and was taken into custody after being tazed. The name of the suspect is being withheld at this time due to the ongoing nature of this investigation.

Portland Fire Bureau Arson Investigators and Portland Police Officers are continuing the investigation.

On Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 3:10 PM Lake Oswego Communications (LOCOM) received a report of an armed robbery at the Pasha Boutique located at 101 S. State Street #G 140, Lake Oswego. The suspect was purported to be armed with a gun and a knife and had a back pack. The suspect was described as a white male with blond hair in his early 20's. He was seen fleeing from the business wearing a green "army" type hat and a black tank top. Uniformed and plain clothes Lake Oswego officers working in concert with LOCOM immediately responded to the area.

At 3:15 PM, within 5 minutes of the call, the suspect was seen running through the Oswego Pointe Apartment complex and was taken into custody without incident near 5003 Foothills Road. A knife approximately 8 inches long was recovered. Zachary Michael Peterson, age 21, was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail on one count of Robbery in the First Degree, a Measure 11 Crime.

This is truly a great example of teamwork between dispatch (LOCOM) and responding officers. To not only dispatch the call but have a coordinated police response and find and arrest the suspect in 5 minutes is outstanding. This case demonstrates the great team effort and professionalism of everyone involved.

No photo is available at this time.

Gresham Police and Detectives are seeking the publics assistance in identifying a man who robbed a local business at knifepoint.

On August 19, 2010 at 8:56am, Gresham Police responded to a report of a robbery at Sidekicks Deli, located at 18432 E Burnside. When officers arrived, the employee told them that the suspect was a white or hispanic male, approximately 35 years old, 5'4"-5'6", had a medium build and was armed with a knife.

The employee was not injured, but the suspect had gotten away with an undetermined amount of money, and had fled the area prior to Police arriving. Gresham Police Detectives responded to the scene, and other Officers searched the surrounding area for the suspect but they were unable to locate him.

Images from the surveillance cameras show that he was wearing white tennis shoes, light blue jeans, a white or light gray t-shirt, black sunglasses and a black baseball cap with an unknown logo on it that was worn backwards. Images from the surveillance footage are attached to this information release. The video footage is too large to email, but is available at Gresham Police Department.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to call the Gresham Police Department.


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The Portland Police Highland Guard (PPHG) is hosting a summer concert on Friday August 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, located at 709 Southwest 15th Avenue. The Portland Police Highland Guard pipe band is dedicated to honoring public safety professionals killed in the line of duty.

Join singer Isla St Clair and filmmaker Patrick King and the Portland Police Highland Guard pipe band for a "behind-the-scenes" audio visual show based on the award winning film "When the Pipers Play", a screen history about the bagpipe and its effect on people both in peace and war. Inspiring songs, stories and powerful images give a unique insight of this ancient instrument. This combination together with funny outtakes and audience interaction is ideal for people who enjoy music, history and film making.

The event is free to the public but donations will gladly be accepted. As a non-profit organization, the Portland Police Highland Guard is seeking the community's support in raising funds to support their mission and also thank the many people who contribute their support.

The Portland Police Highland Guard pipe band is comprised of public safety professionals from the Portland Police Bureau, Law Enforcement Officers from States of Oregon and Washington along with community volunteers. The band is the only law enforcement pipe band in the Pacific Northwest. The Portland Police Highland Guard assisted in 7 of the 8 Washington State line-of-duty police funerals in 2009.

www.portlandpolicehighlandguard.com
www.islastclair.com (Guest Artist)

Concert Questions:
Ken Jones - Portland Police Highland Guard
pphgconcerts@me.com

Friday August 20, 2010
7pm social / 8pm concert starts
Scottish Rite Center: 709 SW 15th Avenue, Portland, OR - MAX train service is very close!
Cost FREE! (Donations Gladly Accepted!)
Family Friendly Event!

Information sent out by the Portland Police Bureau on behalf of the Portland Police Highland Guard.

The Parkrose Board of Education of School District No. 3, Multnomah County, Oregon, will convene in Executive Session on Monday, August 23, 2010, in the Office of the Superintendent at the Parkrose District Office located at 10636 NE Prescott St., Portland, Oregon at the hour of 5:30 p.m. Following the Executive Session, the Board will convene in Regular Session in the District Office Boardroom at the hour of 6:30 p.m. The board will hear a Summary Report on Summer Professional Development, Summer Programs and an update on the Coaches Evaluation and Job Description work. The agenda is posted at https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicHome.aspx?ak=1000205 or on the Parkrose School District Website at http://do.parkrose.k12.or.us/School-Board/Meetings-and-Agendas.php.

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, August 24, at 9:30 a.m. to attend to two action items.

Commissioners Jerry Oliver, Brian Wolfe and Nancy Baker will meet Tuesday with open session beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Commission Room at the port's administrative building, 3103 NW Lower River Road.

Action items include:

Conservation Covenant for Parcel 1A
Port commissioners will be asked to approve an amendment to the conservation covenant for the port's Parcel 1A wetland mitigation area between the port and the City of Vancouver. A conservation covenant was executed in 1994 between Clark County and the port to mitigate the wetland area of parcel 1A that was being filled for development. The City of Vancouver succeeded Clark County's interests due to annexation of the area. A portion of the port's West Vancouver Freight Access project will encroach on a small area of the buffer zone, reducing the buffer by 3,485 square feet. The port and the city have determined the net effect of the encroachment will not significantly impact the wetland and propose amending the covenant accordingly.

Terminal 2 Shred Berm Expansion Project
Staff will request authorization for the executive director to execute a public works contract with Tapani Underground, Inc. for the Terminal 2 Shred Berm Expansion project. The port issued an invitation to bid for the project on July 29, 2010. Tapani was the lowest responsive bidder. The purpose of the project is to provide an improved containment wall area around the existing shed operation at the port's T-2.

The regular meeting will be televised live on CVTV (Cable Channel 21) beginning at 9:30 a.m. It also will be streaming live on www.cvtv.org and will be archived later in the day on the same website for future viewing.
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About the Port of Vancouver USA

The Port of Vancouver USA, created by Clark County taxpayers in 1912, is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast. Its competitive strengths include available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, vast transportation networks, a dependable labor force and an exceptional level of service to its customers and community.

The Port of Vancouver is in the midst of a year full of projects and developments that will lead to vital job creation, economic stimulation and environmental preservation. By diversifying its cargo mix between bulk commodities, breakbulk and project cargos, the port is responsible for job generation and significant contributions to the tax base for not only its own community, but also the state of Washington. Current expansion of the port's rail system and development of new port industrial and marine properties will bring new jobs – both short term and long term – and the preservation of wetlands, the creation of enhanced wildlife habitat, and make way for more green/sustainable business partners operating from the port. For more information, please visit us at www.portvanusa.com.

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COWLITZ COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MEDIA RELEASE

CASE # : A10-10677

DATE (& Time of incident): August 18, 2010 at 1547 hrs

TYPE OF INCIDIENT: Felony Hit and Run

Victim: Serena A. Raum- 23 year old female from Kelso

Suspect: Older dark red SUV similar to a Chevrolet Blazer or Jeep Cherokee. Damage to the vehicle may be to the passenger side front corner or passenger side mirror.

SUMMARY:

On August 18, 2010 at approximately 1547 hrs the victim was walking southbound on Old Pacific Hwy S, Kelso in the 3300 block when she was struck by a vehicle. The victim stated that the she observed an older dark red SUV, similar to a Chevrolet Blazer or Jeep Cherokee, leaving southbound on Old Pacific Hwy S. The victim also stated that several vehicles passed her location prior to the reporting party stopping and calling 911. The victim sustained a broken arm and minor injuries to her leg and hip. The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who may have information regarding the accident or suspect vehicle. Please contact Deputy Andrew Nunes at 360-577-3092. Anyone wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 360-577-1206.