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Police Impersonator Loose in Oregon

Impersonator takes advantage of Oregon's strange law allowing unmarked police to enforce traffic laws.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon's highly irresponsible decision to use unmarked police cars in traffic enforcement, is opening the door to new, innocent unsuspecting victims.

Police in Portland say Saturday night at approximately 10:55 p.m., a police impersonator in a blue or black Charger, the exact type of vehicle used by Oregon State Police for secret unmarked car traffic enforcement, stopped a driver on a quiet section of Highway 99E between 1st St NE and the Clackamas County Line, at the Pudding River Bridge.

Bradbury Campaign Raises over $100,000 in the past 30 days

Bradbury Campaign Raises over $100,000 in the past 30 days Over $60,000 raised in the last 7 days, $25,000 in the past 48 Hours.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Bradbury Campaign announced today that they raised over $100,000 in the past month. The campaign now has over $100,000 in cash on hand and has raised over $305,000 to date.

“We set a goal of raising $100,000 between February 1st and today and I am proud to say we met that goal,” said Bradbury campaign manager Jeremy Wright.

Last Goodbyes for One of Portland`s Finest

A Portland officer recently killed in a traffic accident, was one of the city's most skilled and devoted death investigators.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Adam J Cushman, one of the Portland Police Bureau's finest officers, died recently in a tragic accident. He leaves behind a wealth of family and friends and plenty of grief.

Nature Looms in Haiti

We are doing this for the hundreds of smiling faces that will greet us on the other side, the warm embraces and the laughter of so many children that truly just need a little extra help and the reminder that they are not alone.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The need has become ever more present to help, and continue to help. The Haitian community needs our commitment; they are facing the monumental task of rebuilding yet again.

Oregonians Call on U.S. Government to Withhold Support from `Sham` Sudanese Elections

Sudanese elections, currently scheduled for April 2010, will be anything but free and fair.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Residents of Oregon are joining activists nationwide to call for the withholding of US support for illegitimate Sudanese elections, currently scheduled for April 11, 2010.

Internet Advertising

When buying advertising online at Salem-News.com or elsewhere, there is plenty to know.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Internet: No media in history has offered business so much in the way of advertising, for so little.

There are good investments and there are bad ones, but if you know what you are looking for, you can get the name of your business in front of thousands for a fraction of what it costs to place an ad in a newspaper or on television.

Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Endorse Kitzhaber

The Carpenters were the top donor to Kitzhaber’s 1998 re-election campaign.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters endorsed John Kitzhaber for Governor on Saturday at their quarterly council delegate meeting.

“Job creation is our only priority this election cycle and John Kitzhaber is the only candidate for Governor that we trust to grow our economy,” said Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Political Director John Littlel.

Portland Woman Struck and Killed by Car

Investigators do not believe at this time that the driver was impaired, according to Wheat.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle tonight in Portland. The incident shut down traffic for hours while investigators went over what had happened.

Oregonian Lays Off 37 Employees

So far we have learned that the layoff list includes Restaurant Editor Karen Brooks, Columnist Margie Boule and A&E Editor Shawn Vitt.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregonian newspaper announced the layoffs of 37 employees today. Most of those let go are from the paper's news department, some are names that NW readers will quickly recognize.

Portland Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

Gurley was arrested in downtown Portland and was indicted yesterday.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police Homicide detectives arrested 49-year old Patrick Gurley February 15, 2010 and charged him with one count of Murder in a homicide incident that occurred on January 31, 2010.