Due to recent controversy the Oregon City wall a very popular and prosperous spot for local fisherman has been closed indefinitely. In 2009 the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Services discovered White Salmon spawning grounds under the old West Linn, Oregon City bridge. The forty or more foot drop off proves dangerous for fish and fisherman alike. The area will remain closed indefinitely to protect this very precious species as well as save human lives.

The Bend Police Department hosts the Central Oregon K9 trials where police dogs from around the State compete for 'Top Dog' honors.

A report from the NBC News affiliate in Portland, Oregon about cheap telecommunications gear available online that can be used to wiretap anyone's cell phone. The technology has been used by scorned lovers to spy on their former sexual partners. The spy gear can be used to read your text messages, listen to your conversations, and track your every move.

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According to Oregon Center for Public Policy, Stimulus could create 44000 jobs in Oregon -key word being "could" www.bizjournals.com Outrage brewing over proposed 1900% beer tax hike -Four Portland legislators joined a Springfield senator to introduce Oregon House Bill 2461, which would impose a $49.61 tax on each barrel of beer produced by Oregon brewers. -Laurelwood Public House Brewing Co. owner Mike De Kalb said A pint of beer would go from $4.50 to $6 www.kgw.com White House press secretary Robert Gibbs SAID that President Obama will decide "shortly" whether to increase the number of US forces in Afghanistan politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com Republican governors support Obama -22 Republican state executives supported the stimulus package -free money for their state www.msnbc.msn.com Gov. Paterson has secretly granted raises of as much as 46 percent to more than a dozen staffers at a time when he has asked 130000 state workers to give up 3 percent pay RAISES because of the state's fiscal crisis www.nypost.com Economy takes toll on Florida tourism -Sunshine State experienced a 2.9 percent increase in the number of visitors in the first half of last year, but by the end of 2008 there was a 2.3 percent decrease -how will Ketchikan's tourism industry be affected by the economy www.bizjournals.com Smithfield Foods to cut 1800, close 6 plants www.msnbc.msn.com Delphi to Slash 775 Jobs at Steering Parts Plant -11 percent of the work force at the companys steering components b.../b

These are my doggies and that's my sister they interviewed. www.kgw.com PHILOMATH, Ore. -- It's a neighborhood where families walk in the setting sun and wildlife is the finest form of entertainment. It's peaceful, and it's tranquil. And then there's Rosie and Chiquita, two of the most talented barkers in greater Philomath, Oregon. They bark at the door. They bark at the gate. They bark at the grass if it moves too quickly. "This is what they do. They run out into the yard and they bark," says their owner Lindsay Wingert. Each bark has a different tone. Some are playful. Some are defensive. On Monday night, Rosie's bark was pure panic. "It sounded like she was in a lot of pain," Lindsay recalled. It was 10:30 pm and out went Chiquita through the doggie door to investigate as Lindsay opened the blinds. "I rush to the blinds and I flick on the light and I'm trying to see." Pinning poor Rosie to the ground was a 5-foot-long, 100-pound cougar. Rosie was about to become a cougar snack. "I'm like, 'Oh my gosh.' I had no idea what to do," Lindsay said. As the cougar let out it's best guttural growl and Lindsay grabbed the phone for help, little Chiquita went to work. With all 1'3" flexed for battle, her 10 pound frame let out it's best attack dog imitation. Believe it or not, the cougar let little Rosie go. "I can't even imagine what it would have been like to see my dog get seriously injured," Lindsay said. Without a single bite or scratch, Chiquita -- this little fighting b.../b

This arson fire was 1 of 3 in the same day on the same property . It burned bright and very hot

KGW News Channel 8 reports on Hemp History Week party in Portland Oregon.

News Conference in Salem Oregon regarding the Campaign to encourage and enable the Governor to refuse the upcoming deployment of Oregon National Guard to Iraq. Part of a National Campaign where 13 states are seeking to pass legislation which would establish the illegality of any further deployment of National Guard because the authorization to use military force in Iraq has expired.

Oregon Extra is Oregon News' 30-minute documentary show. The May 28th show was produced by Uri Fintzy and hosted by Kat Wolcott Uri Fintzy wrote the anchor script and also designed the intro and the story graphics. Part 1: www.youtube.com Part 2: www.youtube.com Part 3: www.youtube.com Part 4: www.youtube.com