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Wyden Asks FAA To Update Unmanned Aircraft Rules http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49714
11/27/2014

Wyden Asks FAA To Update Unmanned Aircraft Rules http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49714

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to speed up approvals for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) test permits, and to ensure the agency’s plans to regulate these aircraft don’t fall behind schedule. The FAA created six test sites across the country to study unmanned aircraft in response to a request from Congress in 2012 to craft regulations that meet the unique safety challenges posed by UAS. [ 270 more words. ]

Airstrikes Continue To Target ISIL In Syria, Iraq http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49712
11/27/2014

Airstrikes Continue To Target ISIL In Syria, Iraq http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49712

U.S. military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria yesterday and today using bomber and fighter aircraft to conduct 10 airstrikes, U.S. Central Command officials reported Wednesday. Separately, U.S. and partner nation military forces conducted seven airstrikes in Iraq yesterday and today using attack, fighter and remotely-piloted aircraft against ISIL terrorists, officials said. [ 244 more words. ]

Vancouver Police Officers Involved In Shooting http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49710
11/27/2014

Vancouver Police Officers Involved In Shooting http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49710

Vancouver Police responded to a disturbance between a male and a female at an apartment located at 11716 NE 49th Street in Vancouver. Officers were advised that the male subject had set an apartment on fire and was believed to be armed. Multiple officers arrived and located the male in the parking lot of the complex armed with a gun. The male refused commands from officers to put his weapon down and was shot. [ 70 more words. ]

Nominations Open For Albany’s Human Relations Commission Award http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49708
11/26/2014

Nominations Open For Albany’s Human Relations Commission Award http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49708

Nominations are now open for the Human Relations Commission Award, sponsored by the City of Albany Human Relations Commission. The Commission wants to recognize individuals and nonprofit organizations or nonprofit businesses in Albany that have worked to promote harmonious relations among the citizens of Albany. Selection will be based on a demonstrated commitment to promoting human relations, diversity, and/or equality through community programs and activities. [ 60 more words. ]

S*x Offender Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison For 2013 Kidnapping And S*xual Assault http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=4970...
11/26/2014

S*x Offender Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison For 2013 Kidnapping And S*xual Assault http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49705

34-year-old James Ezell Clark was sentenced on Monday to 40 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in 2013. This investigation began on September 18, 2013, at 3:16 a.m., when Central Precinct officers responded to the area of Southeast 3rd Avenue and Main Street on the report of a sexual assault. Officers arrived and contacted the victim who told police that she was sleeping in her friend's car in the area of Southwest 2nd Avenue and Oak Street. [ 191 more words. ]

Around 30 Dead Crows Found, Central Precinct Officers Investigating http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49703
11/26/2014

Around 30 Dead Crows Found, Central Precinct Officers Investigating http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49703

Central Precinct officers responded Wednesday morning to Waterfront Park on the report of several crows suffering seizures and flopping on the ground. Officers arrived and located several dead crows in the area. Portland Parks & Recreation Park Rangers located additional crows and are working with police. Additional dead crows were found in the area of Chapman and Lownsdale Square parks and Lovejoy Fountain. [ 116 more words. ]

Wilsonville Retailers Hit By To***co Thefts http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49700
11/26/2014

Wilsonville Retailers Hit By To***co Thefts http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49700

In the late morning hours on Monday two men entered two different Wilsonville businesses, the 76 Station located at 30085 SW Parkway Avenue and the Plaid Pantry located at 29890 SW Town Center Loop West, and stole large quantities of to***co products. In each case the victim business had just received a large shipment of products for sale, but had not yet placed the items into their inventory. [ 86 more words. ]

Oregon Governor Kitzhaber Statement On Ferguson http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49698
11/26/2014

Oregon Governor Kitzhaber Statement On Ferguson http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49698

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber has released a statement following the decision by the Grand Jury in Ferguson, Missouri to not indict the police officer involved in the killing of Michael Brown. Following is Governor Kitzhaber's statement. "The verdict rendered by the Grand Jury in Ferguson, Missouri has sparked anger and frustration across our nation. But it is in these moments of palpable response to years of injustice that I speak to you as a father of a son in America. [ 415 more words. ]

Merkley Encourages Oregonians To Support Small Businesses Over Holiday Weekend http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49696
11/26/2014

Merkley Encourages Oregonians To Support Small Businesses Over Holiday Weekend http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49696

Oregon Senator Merkley helped kick off the holiday shopping season on Tuesday when he visited small businesses in Northwest Portland to encourage Oregonians to support small business during the holiday season. Senator Merkley also highlighted a local small business campaign called Little Boxes that encourages Oregonians to shop Portland’s small businesses to earn discounts and win prizes. “Taking the time to shop locally during the holidays is a simple step to help our small businesses thrive,” said Senator Merkley. [ 252 more words. ]

OSU To Study Diseases Affecting Common Nursery Plants http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49694
11/26/2014

OSU To Study Diseases Affecting Common Nursery Plants http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49694

Oregon State University said this week it plans to use a $3 million grant to study two groups of bacteria that result in millions of dollars in losses annually to the nation’s nursery industry. Researchers will study Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Rhodococcus fascians, which deform hundreds of common landscape plants, including hostas, Shasta daisies, petunias and pansies. These bacterial pathogens are of particular concern in Oregon, where the greenhouse and nursery industry contributes more than $745 million to the Oregon economy annually. [ 377 more words. ]

Portland Police Arrest Seven People During Evening Protest http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49692
11/26/2014

Portland Police Arrest Seven People During Evening Protest http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49692

Portland Police officers made seven arrests Tuesday evening for unlawful behavior after a splinter group broke away from a very peaceful Ferguson demonstration in Downtown Portland. Tuesday afternoon's demonstration and march that started and ended at the Justice Center was peaceful, well attended and there were no reported problems during the march, according to the Portland Police Department. After the organized event ended, a separate group broke away and began a second march that wound its way through Downtown Portland, across the Burnside Bridge and onto Southeast Grand Avenue. [ 303 more words. ]

Health Advisory Kifted November 25 For Devils Lake http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49686
11/26/2014

Health Advisory Kifted November 25 For Devils Lake http://www.albanytribune.com/?p=49686

The Oregon Health Authority has lifted a health advisory issued August 1 for Devils Lake, located in Lincoln City, Lincoln County. Water monitoring has confirmed reduced levels of blue-green algae and their toxins. These reduced levels are not likely to be harmful to humans and animals. Oregon health officials advise people who use Oregon water bodies for recreation to always be alert to signs of harmful algae blooms. [ 36 more words. ]

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