Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help related to an investigation into the hit-and-run death of a Corvallis man killed Saturday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 34 just east of Corvallis. Christopher Thomas Hough, 47, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident about 9:30 p.m. January 27, Oregon State Police (OSP) reported. Troopers were en route to the area in response to several reports of a person ... [full story]

Before the full House of Representatives, Congressman Walden delivers speech outlining what is at stake for Deschutes County Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) today addressed the House of Representatives to explain the dire consequences facing Deschutes County should funding for the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act be discontinued.   Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) represents 20 counties in central, southern and eastern Oregon. Walden and Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced H.R. 17 on January 4, the first ... [full story]

A driver remains in serious condition following an accident Friday evening involving two allegedly drunk drivers on Highway 213 in Mulino, about 25 miles south of Portland, Oregon State Police (OSP) reported.   Two allegedly drunk drivers crashed in Mulino Friday evening, seriously injuring one driver who was identified as Thomas A. Laron, 56, of Canby. Photos provided by OSP.   Thomas A. Larson, a 56-year old Canby resident, apparently pulled out in front of a 1999 Ford ... [full story]

Brian Stift - Photo courtesy Salem PD Ashley ColemanSalem Police are asking the public’s help in locating two subjects wanted for questioning in connection with numerous fraud incidents that occurred between Portland and Salem in November and December of 2006. Ashley Coleman, 20, and Brian Stift, 25, are wanted for questioning in several cases involving counterfeit checks that were passed at local businesses. The pair allegedly manufactured checks using victims’ bank accounts, passing them primarily at Fred ... [full story]

A Gresham man received non-life threatening injuries early Monday morning after he lost control of his car and crashed into a house in southeast Clackamas, Oregon State Police reported.  The driver, whose license was suspended for a prior drunk driving charge, was again cited for the same offense.   22-year old William Robert Madison IV of Gresham, Oregon was cited for drunk driving after he crashed his car through the side of a Clackamas home. OSP ... [full story]

Portland, Oregon - Oregon Health & Science University's nationally recognized steroid and substance abuse prevention programs for teen athletes, ATLAS and ATHENA, have been selected to receive a $1.2 million education grant from the National Football League and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) through the NFL Youth Football Fund.“We are thrilled to join with the National Football League's Youth Football Fund and NFL Players Association. Because of this partnership, thousands of young male and female ... [full story]

Oregon families are one step closer to relief from high cost of health care   Salem, Oregon—The House Health Care Committee today passed the Healthy Kids plan, which will help working families afford health insurance for their kids. The bill, HB 2201, was approved by a 5-4 party line vote, and will proceed to the House Revenue Committee for another round of hearings. “This is a huge step forward for Oregon’s working families,” said House Speaker ... [full story]

A resident escaped injury Saturday morning when he fled his mobile home after hearing electrical arcing and discovering a small fire near the main electrical panel of his Tumalo Road residence, Bend Fire Captain Mark Taylor reported. Ronald Spencer of 20633 Tumalo Road called 9-1-1 after discovering the fire about 10:20 a.m. January 27, said Captain Taylor, and was wise to cut off power to the small trailer before help arrived. Fifteen firefighters responded to the scene ... [full story]

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating an armed and dangerous burglary suspect who ran from officers in a stolen vehicle Friday night, leading them on a high speed chase from Powell Butte through BLM land, then abandoning the vehicle and fleeing on foot.   William  (Willy) Andrew Wilson, CCJ photo William  (Willy) Andrew Wilson, 23, of Prineville, Oregon, remains at large.  He is described as a white male, 5-foot 8-inches ... [full story]

Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent will sub at Lava Ridge Elementary School Tuesday to promote continuing education Students in one elementary classroom will be in for a surprise when they arrive at school tomorrow.  Two familiar faces will be at the head of their classroom, but not the faces of their usual teachers.  Superintendent Doug Nelson and Deputy Superintendent Ron Wilkinson will be reading, writing and practicing arithmetic with 44 first- and second-graders at Lava Ridge Elementary ... [full story]