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Salem Police Investigate Shooting

The suspect fired multiple shots at the victim.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police responded to a shooting in the 3400 block of 30th Ave NE. When they arrived, they found a 22 year old Hispanic male who had been shot.

The victim was transported to Salem Hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his leg. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 18-19 years of age wearing a brown flannel jacket with a gray hood and blue jeans.

Losing Juliano

The best answer to violence is to intensify our work and build on the vision thus never allowing these forces of hate to destroy the future.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Humanity mourns. We are shocked. Juliano Mer-Khamis, a friend and fellow peace activist, was murdered in Jenin. The masked killer(s), whoever they were, were cowards whose madness will not deter those of us who continue to work for justice and peace for all.

If they thought they could kill coexistence and love in the holy land by killing a symbol and a great activist, they are mistaken.

The Search Continues for Lori Blaylock at Detroit Lake

Searchers may return to the area if new information or evidence is developed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Approximately 115 volunteers and public safety personnel participated in Saturday's search for the body of Lori Blaylock.

Lori Blaylock was last seen in October 28, 2010 when she was reported missing from her residence in Bend, Oregon. Some of her clothing was found along the Santiam River. Her husband, Steven Blaylock, has been arrested and is pending trial for her murder.

Marion County Deputy Arnsmeier Charged With Misconduct

The Deputy had been placed on administrative leave in December.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County District Attorney's Office is filing charges of Official Misconduct against a Marion County Deputy Sheriff.

State Witness Relocation Program Shelters Citizens Who Testify Against Violent Gang Members

Gang-related crimes increased from 73 percent of all crimes reported by CAL WRAP in 1999-2000 to 81.1 percent in 2009-2010.

(SACRAMENTO) - On the eve of her trip to a crime-plagued border region of California, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today released the 2009-2010 annual report for CAL WRAP

Gaza`s Youth: Hopes Broken at 15 March End Of Division Demonstration

“The people want an end to the division”

(GAZA CITY) - Yesterday the Gaza Strip woke up to bright sun, a sign of a new season heading our way.

But by the time evening fell upon us, you could count the broken bones among the Palestinians and this meant a new political season rather than a mere weather forecast.

On the 8th Anniversary of Rachel Corrie`s Stand in Gaza

A Message from Craig and Cindy Corrie:

(OLYMPIA, Wash.) - On Wednesday, March 16th, we mark the eighth anniversary of our daughter Rachel's stand in Rafah, Gaza, to protect a family's right to be safe and secure in their home, and the rights of all Palestinians to self-determination, freedom, equality, and security in the same measure as their Israeli neighbors.

Here in Olympia, Washington – our hometown and Rachel's – our family, the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice, and our community will mark this anniversary with an event that emphasizes three components: community-building, education, and action.

Former MADD President Busted for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Police say former MADD chapter president had been driving erratically, swerving and crossing lanes.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A former president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Debra Oberlin, used to dedicate her life to keeping drunk drivers off the road and in many cases, behind bars.

OxyContin and Purdue: Dancing with the Devil in Ohio

"The individual is handicapped by coming face to face with a conspiracy so monstrous he cannot believe it exists"- J. Edgar Hoover

(AKRON) - State of Ohio - If you think the "Cavalry" is riding into Ohio to cure your OxyContin epidemic, think again.

U.S. Border Patrol Agents in Texas Seize More than 1 ton of Marijuana

(Mcallen, Texas) - More than $1.6 million worth of marijuana was confiscated by U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the McAllen Station in multiple seizures Thursday.

The largest of the seizures occurred that night when agents working in Abram, Texas, found nearly 700 pounds of marijuana, with a value of more than $540,000, scattered throughout the brush.