Oregon State Police seized approximately 150 pounds of Marijuana during a traffic stop Monday morning on Interstate 84 about six miles east of La Grande. A California man was arrested and the investigation is continuing.

On August 25, 2008 at approximately 9:30 a.m. an Oregon State Police trooper stopped a 1999 Ford F150 pickup displaying Washington license plates westbound Interstate 84 near milepost 269 for a lane change violation. Subsequent to the stop the trooper found approximately 150 pounds of Marijuana in the bed of the pickup which had a cover over it to conceal the load.

The lone occupant of the pickup, CRISTOBAL BARAJAS CARDENAS, age 26, from Ceres, California, was taken into custody and lodged in the Union County Correctional Facility for Unlawful Possession, Delivery and Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana.

Estimated value of the seized marijuana is $450,000.00.

Other past notable Marijuana seizures involving Oregon State Police:

* On May 10, 2008 an OSP trooper stopped a passenger car northbound on Highway 97 near Chemult and seized approximately 93 pounds of marijuana.
* On May 8, 2007 an OSP trooper with a drug detection canine stopped a passenger car westbound on Interstate 84 near Pendleton and seized approximately 171 pounds.
* On June 4, 2006 an OSP trooper stopped a pickup northbound on Interstate 5 near Central Point and seized approximately 200 pounds of marijuana.
* On June 29, 2005 an OSP sergeant stopped a passenger car eastbound on Interstate 84 near Hood River and seized approximately 63 pounds of marijuana.
* On April 4, 2005 an OSP trooper stopped a pickup southbound on Interstate 5 near Salem and seized approximately 323 pounds of marijuana.

Photograph Sources:
Barajas Cardenas - Union County Correctional Facility
Seized Marijuana - Oregon State Police

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Oregon State Police today announced initial arrest results for the 2008 crackdown on impaired driving currently under way. Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest, which launched on August 15th, is a national intensive enforcement crackdown on impaired driving through Labor Day weekend, September 1st.

"OSP troopers have made 96 impaired driving arrests as of August 25th in support of the national crackdown," said Captain Gerry Gregg, director of the OSP Patrol Services Division. "This crackdown runs through the Labor Day weekend so expect to see more OSP troopers, sheriff deputies and city police officers out there to help get more impaired drivers off our roadways before they ruin your trip."

For the second year in a row OSP is joining Washington State Patrol and California Highway Patrol during the official holiday period, August 29th through September 1st, with an increased focus on Interstate 5 from border to border in each state. Leaders from each state law enforcement agency hope the extra patrol presence and increased enforcement will prevent crashes caused by the same dangerous driving behavior that knows no borders.

On average since 1970, seven traffic-related deaths have happened in Oregon each year during Labor Day holiday periods. During last year's Labor Day holiday period, August 31 – September 3, six people died in 6 separate fatal traffic crashes in Oregon. Forty-nine holiday traffic fatalities were reported in California and five fatalities in Washington.

Driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher is illegal in all 50 States. Yet in 2006 alone, nearly 13,500 people were killed in U.S. motor vehicle crashes that involved a driver or motorcycle rider with a BAC of .08 or higher, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"It's clear that too many people still don't understand that impaired driving is no accident — nor is it a victimless crime," said Captain Gregg. "So our message is simple and unwavering: if you get caught driving while impaired, you will be arrested. No exceptions."

In each of the last two years over Labor Day holiday periods; OSP troopers reported 78 DUII arrests. Over the 2008 Fourth of July holiday period, troopers arrested 94 DUII drivers.

The Oregon State Police and Oregon Department of Transportation offer the following safety reminders for holiday travel:

* Be watchful for emergency vehicles displaying required warning lights and using emergency equipment. Yield when required and maintain a safe distance when they are working on our highways.
* Get plenty of rest before starting out. Fatigued drivers are more frequent during holiday weekends because of increased travel and activity. Allow plenty of time to reach your destination.
* Expect the unexpected. Be informed and prepared when traveling on any of our highways.
* When traveling anywhere, plan ahead and take known routes if possible. For road conditions in Oregon, call 5-1-1 or (800) 977-ODOT (6368). Outside Oregon, dial (503) 588-2941. Visiting TripCheck.com on the Internet provides information on road and weather conditions, incidents and traffic delays, and links to numerous cameras along major routes.
* With nicer weather and rising gas prices, more motorcycles and bicycles are being used on our highways. Be on the lookout and keep from being distracted from your driving task.
* If considering a remote route that you have never traveled on, don't hesitate to contact available road and weather condition phone number or Internet resources, or contact police or highway department officials.
* Be aware that many road construction projects are underway around the state. The scope of work zones is projected to continue to increase through implementation of the Oregon Transportation Improvement Act, the biggest overhaul and modernization of Oregon highways and bridges in decades.
* Even when workers are not present, all work zone speed limits still apply and fines double. Inactive work zones still have equipment, detours, and incomplete changes in the roadway so drivers need to slow down and be alert.
* Always use safety restraints and child safety seats correctly.
* Don't drink and drive.

All motorists play an important part in keeping our highways and city streets safe. Immediately report aggressive, dangerous and intoxicated drivers to the Oregon State Police at 1-800-24DRUNK (1-800-243-7865) or call 9-1-1.

For more information on the national crackdown, visit the High-Visibility Enforcement Campaign Headquarters at www.StopImpairedDriving.org.

Others available for contact:

Captain Gerry Gregg (503-934-0261)
Sergeant Tim Plummer, Oregon DECP Coordinator - (503-934-0267)
Gretchen McKenzie, ODOT Impaired Driving Program Manager - (503-986-4183)

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Pasco, WA — Educational Service District 123 is seeking parent and community input for the 2008-2009 Safe and Drug Free Schools Application on behalf of the following school districts:
Pasco, Richland, Kennewick, Kiona-Benton, Finley, Prosser, Star, Paterson, Kahlotus, North Franklin, Walla Walla, Dayton, Prescott, Waitsburg, Columbia Burbank, Dixie, Clarkston, Asotin, Starbuck, and Pomeroy.

Any member of these communities interested in contributing to the application should contact Diane Shepherd, director of prevention services for ESD 123, at 509-544-5761 or dshepherd@esd123.org by August 25, 2008.

ESD 123 will submit the application for the districts to provide: direct service to students on alcohol, drug and violence prevention and intervention, violence prevention curriculum, workshops and training on bullying, crisis response, conflict mediation, and information to parents and community on safe schools.

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About ESD 123:
Educational Service District 123, based in Pasco, WA, is one of nine ESDs in Washington. Dedicated to delivering collaborative solutions that promote learning, ESD 123 serves 23 school districts in seven counties of Southeastern Washington. Under Superintendent Bruce Hawkins and its board of directors, this legislatively mandated, not-for-profit educational organization provides efficiency of educational systems and equity of learning opportunities for 56,000 Washington students. For more information about ESD 123, please call 888-547-8441 or visit www.esd.org.

(The following is forwarded at the request of Massachusetts State Police)

MULTI-AGENCY EFFORT LEADS TO ARREST OF ALLEGED RAPIST BRESNAHAN

MICHAEL T. BRESNAHAN, one of Massachusetts' Most Wanted fugitives, was captured Monday night after he tried to outrun police along a railroad track in Cottage Grove, Oregon, culminating an intense manhunt by Massachusetts State Police, United States Marshals, and local police in Oregon. The arrest of the 36-year-old BRESNAHAN comes nearly a year after he terrorized and sexually assaulted a 61-year-old woman after forcibly entering her home in Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts State Police had shifted their search for BRESNAHAN to the Pacific Northwest after he was spotted in a Springfield, Oregon Wal-mart, and later on Interstate 5, on the night of August 2nd. BRESHAHAN was again featured on the television program "America's Most Wanted" on Saturday, August 16th. A day later, on Sunday, viewers of the television show recognized him after he allegedly stole beer from a Safeway convenience store in Cottage Grove, Oregon. US Marshals verified that the beer thief was BRESNAHAN by viewing footage from the store's security camera, and then began blanketing the town with wanted photos of the suspect. Marshals and local police also began an intensive search of forested areas around Cottage Grove because BRESNAHAN had purchased camping equipment in the Wal-mart on August 2nd.

On August 18th, Cottage Grove Police Department received a tip that BRESNAHAN had been spotted walking along railroad tracks in that town. At 5:49 p.m., Cottage Grove Police Officer Carlos Jones, who was off-duty, heard over his police radio about the latest BRESNAHAN sighting and drove toward the tracks in his personal vehicle. Officer Jones spotted BRESNAHAN walking south on railroad tracks near Lane and Douglas avenues in Cottage Grove and called for other officers to assist him. As Cottage Grove police officers began to converge on the area, BRESNAHAN started to run northbound on the railroad track and then east on Villard Avenue, over the tracks. Officer Jones, still pursuing in his personal vehicle, caught up to BRESNAHAN, exited his car, and ordered him to the ground at gunpoint as other officers arrived and handcuffed the suspect.

BRESNAHAN was booked by the local police and will be arraigned as a fugitive from justice. He will eventually be returned to Massachusetts, where he will be arraigned in Worcester County.

BRESNAHAN was wanted for breaking into the Winchendon home of his victim, a former school teacher, early on the morning of August 30th, 2007. Armed with a knife, he held her against her will for more than two hours while assaulting her. Based on evidence gathered during a subsequent investigation, Winchendon Police obtained an arrest warrant for BRESNAHAN out of the Winchendon District Court. Soon after, the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section began searching for BRESNAHAN.

BRESNAHAN's arrest was the result of a cooperative, multi-agency law enforcement effort that involved the Massachusetts State Police, the US Marshals Service, the US Forest Service, the Office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early, the Winchendon Police Department, the Oregon State Police, and the Springfield, Oregon, and Cottage Grove, Oregon, Police Departments. Police noted the assistance of the general public and the media in generating tips throughout the manhunt for BRESNAHAN, who was featured on the national television program "America's Most Wanted" and on numerous local media outlets in Massachusetts and Oregon.

Photograph Source: Massachusetts State Police

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Pacific Power media hotline: Aug. 15, 2008
1-800-570-5838 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Six ways to beat the heat
Tips from Pacific Power to stay cool, use less energy and save money

PORTLAND, Ore. —With triple-digit temperatures in Oregon, Washington and northern California, Pacific Power wants to remind customers how to beat the heat, use less energy and save money.

1. Be air conditioner smart
• Set your thermostat at 78 degrees. Cooling your house below that temperature can increase your air conditioning bill as much as 8 percent.
• Don't turn off the air conditioner when you're gone; instead set it at 85 degrees. That setting allows your air conditioner to use less electricity to cool the house than if the air conditioning has been off all day.
• Use an air conditioner timer; set it to start bringing your home's temperature from 85 degrees down to 78 degrees no more than 30 minutes before you get home.
• Replace air conditioner filters once a month.
• Don't place lamps or televisions near the thermostat; they will impact its accuracy.
• Your air conditioner will operate most efficiently if you trim foliage to allow adequate air flow around the unit.
• Don't block inside distribution vents with furniture or other objects.

2. Don't let the sun shine in
• On warm days, close blinds and drapes, especially in south-facing windows which allow in the most heat.

3. Open windows in the evening and circulate cool air
• Open windows in evening and early morning to let in cool air. Be aware, however, of any safety or security issues.
• Use fans to bring in and circulate cool air. Ceiling and window fans use less electricity than an air conditioner when the compressor is engaged. Running an air conditioner in fan-only mode can also be effective as outside temperature drop.

4. Reduce the heat inside
• Use heat-using appliances like ovens, dishwashers and dryers in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler.
• Grill outside or use a microwave or toaster oven. A toaster oven uses one-third to one-half as much energy as a regular oven and releases less heat into the home.
• Turn off heat-generating devices when not in use, including lamps, televisions and computers.

5. Think for the long term
• Plant deciduous trees to shade the south side of your house. Well-placed trees can reduce cooling needs as much as 20 percent, and an air conditioner operating in the shade can use as much as 10 percent less electricity.
• Insulate floors, walls and attics to keep cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Seal and insulate air conditioning ducts that run through unconditioned spaces.
• Get your air conditioner tuned up annually.
• Consider a new air conditioner and other appliances — new models are more efficient and may lower your electric bill. Look for ENERGY STAR appliances.

6. Try these additional simple steps
• Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs, which use about one-quarter the energy of an incandescent bulb and last seven to 10 times as long.
• Switch your energy usage to off-peak hours (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) whenever possible; use the dishwasher, washer and dryer in the early morning or late evening.
• Unplug items not in use, including cell phone and other chargers – even if they're not charging an item, they're drawing energy.
• Finally, check out Pacific Power's energy- and money-saving tips and programs at www.pacificpower.net.


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About Pacific Power
Pacific Power is headquartered in Portland, and provides electric service to more than 722,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. It is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the U.S., providing approximately 1.7 million customers with reliable, efficient energy. The company works to meet growing energy demand while protecting and enhancing the environment. For more information, visit the Web site at www.pacificpower.net.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
(Top row left to right: Recruit Justin Fraizer, Senior Trooper Les Kipper, Recruit Travis Ring.
Middle row left to right: Trooper Sean Carothers, Senior Trooper Craig Gunderson, Senior Trooper Swede Pearson, Senior Trooper Joel McNerney.
Bottom row: Sergeant John Katzenstein)


Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division recognized the excellent work of troopers from the North Central Team area as recipients of the division's "Team of the Year" award for 2007. This is the second presentation of the award since the division implemented a new program celebrating and recognizing the outstanding team work by our troopers in protecting Oregon's natural resources.

The North Central Team (NCT) experiences some of the most diverse enforcement issues in the State. Eight troopers assigned at OSP work sites in The Dalles, Hood River, Arlington, and Fossil/Condon work under the supervision of Sergeant John Katzenstein out of The Dalles Area Command office. Some of the diverse enforcement issues in the five county area the NCT is responsible for includes sensitive fish species on local rivers; Native American ceremonial, subsistence and commercial fisheries with the four treaty tribes; enforcement of scenic waterway laws and regulations on segments of the Lower Deschutes and John Day rivers; and, boating under the influence dangers on area waterways.

"This group truly operates as a team as they encourage and support each other in their daily operations," said East Region OSP Fish & Wildlife Division Lieutenant Randy Scorby. "NCT members receive high praise by the local District Attorney's Offices for their comprehensive and professional investigations and reporters, as well as their professionalism in court."

Some highlights involving NCT troopers include:

* Two troopers discovered a large outdoor marijuana grow site south of The Dalles while following up on a bear investigation. Two suspects fled on foot, one of which was caught at the scene where troopers found a sophisticated outdoor marijuana growing operation that yielded nearly 8,900 marijuana plants with an estimated maturity growth value of nearly $9 million. One suspect was recently convicted on multiple federal charges.
* OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers out of Baker City investigating an illegal bighorn sheep kill developed suspect and vehicle information which was forwarded to troopers working along Interstate 84. Two NCT troopers spotted the vehicle in The Dalles and contacted the suspects. Evidence and a weapon used to kill the animal were found and two suspects charged.
* Two troopers investigated a burglary at an old hydro facility and found evidence including items used in to commit the crime. A suspect vehicle description was developed and two other team members spotted and stopped the vehicle. Evidence of metal theft was found in the vehicle and both suspects were charged with Burglary in the Second Degree.
* Team members are very involved in the community with local user groups and businesses. Presentations were given at hunter safety classes, local youth turkey clinic, American Fisheries Society, and at the local Cherry Festival.

NCT troopers working under Sergeant Katzenstein's supervisor include Senior Trooper Les Kipper (The Dalles); Senior Trooper Swede Pearson (The Dalles); Senior Trooper Craig Gunderson (The Dalles); Senior Trooper Joel McNerney (Hood River); Senior Trooper David Anderson (Hood River); Recruit Justin Frazier (Hood River); Trooper Sean Carothers (Fossil/Condon); and, Recruit Travis Ring (Arlington).

Criteria for the award included professionalism, dedication to citizens and natural resources of our State, and team work ethic. Nominations received from the three OSP region lieutenants were reviewed to choose the team award winner.

The primary responsibility of the OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is enforcement of fish, wildlife, and commercial fishing laws and protection of natural resources. The members of the Fish and Wildlife Division also enforce traffic, criminal, boating, livestock and environmental protection laws in addition to responding to emergency situations.

Additional information about the OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is available on our Department web site at http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/FW/index.shtml.

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*** For more information on the crackdown, visit the High-Visibility Enforcement Campaign Headquarters at www.StopImpairedDriving.org and more information about Oregon's Impaired Driving Program, along with statistics and laws, visit ODOT's Transportation Safety Division program website at http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TS/impaireddrivingprogram.shtml ***


Each year many lives are lost in Oregon by impaired drivers; a crisis faced throughout America and a problem especially acute during the summer months.

That's why many Oregon law enforcement agencies today announced they will join more than 10,000 police agencies throughout the country in support of an intensive crackdown on impaired driving starting August 15th through the end of Labor Day weekend, September 1st. Nationally, more than $50 million will be spent on this year's crackdown, known by its tagline: Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.

Nationally, in 2006 alone, nearly 13,500 people died in crashes in which the driver or motorcycle rider was legally impaired, according to the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Thirty-two percent of motor vehicle driving fatalities involved a driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above – an average of one fatality every 39 minutes.

While Oregon statistics show the percentage of fatalities determined to be alcohol-related has decreased from 42.9% in 1997 to 37.4% in 2006, DUII offenses increased during that same period more than ten percent.

"All too often, innocent people suffer tragic consequences and the loss of loved ones due to this careless disregard for human life. Because we are committed to ending these senseless tragedies, I strong support intensified enforcement efforts during the crackdown. I ask all Oregonians to be especially vigilant during high-risk nighttime hours when impaired drivers are most likely to be on our roads," said Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski.

Oregon State Police joins the Oregon State Sheriff's Association (OSSA) and Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) in supporting the aggressive focus for all impaired drivers during the crackdown. Oregon police officers will arrest anyone they find driving while impaired – regardless of age, vehicle type or time of day.

"The message from Oregon law enforcement agencies is simple and unwavering. If we find you driving impaired, we will arrest you. No exceptions," said Captain Gerry Gregg, director of the OSP Patrol Services Division. "Even if you think you have beat the odds of being caught and walk away from an impaired driving crash alive, motorists should be aware that officers can follow up on these incidents and you may still face legal consequences."

In addition to the individual officer efforts to look for impaired drivers many areas around the State will see interagency enforcement patrols, some that will be supported through the use of Oregon's latest tool to help keep intoxicated drivers off our highways and facilitate the processing of arrested DUII drivers to help get officers back on the road quicker.

Through a $171,000 grant from ODOTs Transportation Safety Division, a 2007 36-foot Winnebago Voyage motor home was purchased with retrofitted equipment necessary to test and process intoxicated drivers. The Mobile DUII Processing Center (MDPC) equipment includes three Intoxilyzer Model 8000 breath-alcohol testing equipment, three work stations with laptops and printers, and two temporary holding cells. The unit also includes emergency supplies, cell phones and radio communications equipment.

The MPDC will roll into Wasco County for the crackdown's opening weekend, August 15th and 16th, in support of an impaired driving enforcement effort during the Wasco County Fair. On August 23rd, Clackamas County area police agencies will also use the MDPC as part of an interagency DUII enforcement operation.

According to Gretchen McKenzie, ODOT's Transportation Safety Division Impaired Driving Program Manager, violators often face jail time, loss of their driver licenses, increased insurance rates, financial hits and the potential loss of job or job prospects. In 2006, over 25,000 people arrested for DUII faced some of these realities.

"Driving impaired is simply not worth all the consequences. So don't take the chance. Remember, if you are over the limit, you're under arrest," said McKenzie.

Oregon law enforcement agencies will join together, statewide, in the national Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. Crackdown organized by NHTSA. The crackdown combines high-visibility enforcement with heightened public awareness through advertising and publicity.

OSP, OSSA, OACP and ODOT offer these key reminders not only during the crackdown period but throughout the year:

* Play it safe and responsible, don't drink and drive
* Plan ahead, designating a sober driver if you are going out
* Be particularly careful driving between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. when even though there is less traffic, nearly half of all impaired driving fatalities occur
* Be watchful for emergency vehicles displaying required warning lights and using emergency equipment. Yield when required and maintain a safe distance when they are working on our highways.

All motorists play an important role in keeping our highways and city streets safe. Immediately report intoxicated and dangerous drivers to 9-1-1 or Oregon State Police at 1-800-24DRUNK (1-800-243-7865).

Questions for Captain Gregg can be directed to his office at (503) 934-0261.

Questions for Gretchen McKenzie can be directed to her office at (503) 986-4183.

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Two Washington men were arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) on Thursday when a traffic stop near Klamath Falls led to the seizure of approximately 1 1/4 lbs. of methamphetamine concealed in different home product containers.

On August 7, 2008, at approximately 11:00 a.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 1998 Oldsmobile displaying Washington license plates in the northbound Midland Rest Area on Highway 97 near milepost 283. The two occupants in the car were identified as driver EVERETT PAUL DEHAAN, age 64, from Granger, Washington, and passenger ALEJANDRO NUNO-PULIDO, age 36, from Yakima, Washington.

Subsequent investigation led to the seizure of approximately 1 1/4 lbs. of methamphetamine found with the assistance of an OSP drug detection dog concealed in various home product-type containers.

DEHAAN and NUNO-PULIDO were arrested and lodged in Klamath County Jail for Unlawful Manufacturing, Possession, and Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division in The Dalles is seeking the public's help in locating the person or persons responsible for the unlawful take and waste of a large amount of Pacific Lamprey and Steelhead from the Columbia River at Celilo Park.

OSP Fish & Wildlife Division Troopers are currently investigating the discovery of 181 dead Pacific Lamprey and 37 Steelhead by a private citizen at Celilo Park located east of The Dalles on the Columbia River. All of the fish were wasted and beyond salvage, including 22 wild steelhead that had been gutted and with markings indicating they were caught with a gill net. OSP Sergeant John Katzenstein and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) District Fish Biologist Rod French recovered the fish.

Pacific lampreys were listed in 1993 as an Oregon State sensitive species and were given further legal protected status in 1996 through restriction of harvest and harvest methods. It is widely accepted by fish managers that populations of Pacific lamprey have significantly declined. Pacific lamprey were petitioned for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act in 2003, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that insufficient population information existed to warrant listing.

Pacific lampreys are currently the focus of much attention from fishery managers as they strive to better understand this unique species. The harvest of Pacific lamprey is not authorized in the Columbia River. Their harvest is limited to federally recognized Indian tribes under permit by the Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission at Willamette Falls on the Willamette River, and Sherars Falls on the Deschutes River. Pacific lampreys are culturally important to many northwest Indian tribes for food and ceremonial purposes.

Mid-Columbia River Steelhead are currently listed as "threatened" under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). Fifteen of the steelhead discovered was adipose fin-clipped indicating they were hatchery-reared fish, and 22 steelhead were not fin-clipped which indicates that they were wild fish.

ODFW, along with other affected agencies, tribes, and the public recently drafted a Mid-Columbia River Steelhead Recovery Plan. One of the goals of the recovery plan is to restore Mid-Columbia River steelhead in Oregon subbasins to the point where their protection under the ESA is no longer needed and a range of societal benefits are met.

"Considering the small size of some of the listed populations in the Mid-Columbia, actions such as this incident can have significant long term effects on the population's persistence and recovery" said Rod French, ODFW District Fish Biologist in The Dalles.

A reward of up to $1000.00 is being offered through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) Program, which is administered through the Oregon Hunters Association, for any information that leads to the arrest of the suspect or suspects. If anyone has information regarding this activity, please contact Sergeant John Katzenstein at the Oregon State Police office in The Dalles at (541) 296-9646, or the Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888. Information may be kept anonymous.

Photograph Source: Oregon State Police

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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and The Dalles Police Department officers took a dangerous felon into custody Wednesday night after a series of eludes during a 2 1/2 week period in the Wasco County area. The arrest came following a nearly six hour standoff with the man while he concealed himself inside a residence.

On August 6, 2008 at approximately 9:30 p.m., VICTOR BYRON FREDDIE SNELL, age 27, from The Dalles, was taken into custody when officers armed with a search warrant entered a residence in the 1700 block of East 10th Street. SNELL surrendered to officers without incident with the assistance of a Skamania County, Washington Sheriff's Department K-9 unit.

Earlier that day at about 3:45 p.m. an OSP sergeant and senior trooper were conducting surveillance at a residence in the 700 block of West 17th Street where a vehicle associated with SNELL was parked. Officers spotted SNELL exit the house and get into the vehicle with a female, then drive away with the OSP officers following. SNELL spotted the officers and recklessly attempted to elude them until they lost sight about three minutes later. Shortly thereafter, a The Dalles police officer spotted the vehicle in a parking lot at the East 10th Street location with the female passenger inside and body armor in the unoccupied driver's seat.

Additional OSP and The Dalles Police Department officers responded to the scene and secured the area around the residence. A search warrant was obtained and served leading to SNELL's arrest.

SNELL was the subject of an extensive investigation into a series of incidents beginning July 20th when he eluded an OSP senior trooper from an attempted traffic stop on Highway 197 across the Columbia River into Dallesport, Washington. During this incident, SNELL drove head-on at an OSP sergeant's patrol car that had to swerve out of the fleeing car's path to avoid a collision at a high rate of speed.

SNELL allegedly was the driver of a second vehicle on evening of August 1st that eluded the OSP sergeant during an attempted speed-related traffic stop on Highway 197 near milepost 27. SNELL, driving a pickup later determined to be stolen, attempted to elude OSP and a Wasco County Sheriff's Office deputy into the Tygh Valley area where he drove into a field until running into a dry creek bed and disabling the pickup. SNELL fled on foot and was identified as the driver in the follow up investigation. A long-barrel firearm was found inside the pickup when it was searched.

Following last night's arrest, SNELL was lodged in the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility on the following charges:

* Felon in Possession of Body Armor
* Felon in Possession of a Firearm
* Recklessly Endangering Another Person (4 counts)
* Felony Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle (3 counts)
* Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
* Reckless Driving
* Probation Violation

Investigation is continuing.

Photograph Source - Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility (NORCOR)

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THE FOLLOWING NEWS RELEASE AND INFORMATION IS FORWARDED AT THE REQUEST OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE

*** Massachusetts State Police Working With Law Enforcement Agencies in Pacific Northwest to Track Fugitive Michael Breshahan ***

Massachusetts State Police announce that MICHAEL T. BRESNAHAN, one of Massachusetts' Most Wanted fugitives, was spotted last weekend in a store in Springfield, Oregon and was last seen hitchhiking on a highway in that state. BRESNAHAN, age 36, is wanted for terrorizing and sexually assaulting a 61-year-old woman after forcibly entering her home in Winchendon, Mass., last year.

BRESNAHAN, who has been featured on the television show "America's Most Wanted," was seen Saturday night by a viewer, purchasing camping equipment in a Walmart in Springfield, Oregon. Further information developed by local police there revealed that BRESNAHAN was last seen hitchhiking later that night on northbound Interstate 5 in Springfield.

Investigators believe that BRESNAHAN frequents truck stops and may be hitchhiking with truck drivers.

An image and description of BRESNAHAN is included with this release, as are surveillance images taken from a Walmart security camera, positively identifying BRESNAHAN. Massachusetts State Police warn that BRESNAHAN should be considered dangerous and potentially armed, and urge anyone who sees him to contact police immediately.

BRESNAHAN broke into the Winchendon home of his victim, a former school teacher, early on the morning of Aug. 30, 2007. Armed with a knife, he held her against her will for more than two hours while assaulting her. Based on evidence gathered during a subsequent investigation, Winchendon Police obtained an arrest warrant for BRESNAHAN out of the Winchendon District Court. Winchendon is located in north central Massachusetts.

BRESNAHAN is 5'9" tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs. He is Caucasian, with a light complexion and blue eyes, and brown hair, which he may be wearing long or in a pony tail. BRESNAHAN has several tattoos: a woman's head on his chest, a music note on his wrist, a panther on his right upper arm, a rose and heart on his right forearm, and an eagle on his left forearm. A fan of rock music, BRESNAHAN enjoys playing guitar. He may be using aliases.

Anyone with information about MICHAEL BRESHNAHAN or his whereabouts is urged to call the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section at 1-800-KAPTURE (1-800-527-8873). Information related to BRESNAHAN's whereabouts in Oregon can also be forwarded to Oregon State Police Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-452-7888.

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Aug. 5, 2008 – MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company's U.S. electric companies stand out among their peers for industrial customer satisfaction.

Learning from each other's best practices has resulted in the company's sister utilities – MidAmerican Energy, Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power – being ranked No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, in the nation for industrial customer satisfaction, according to TQS Research.

TQS Research is an Atlanta-based independent research firm that polls key commercial and industrial customers of electric utilities for overall satisfaction. TQS measures the 60 largest U.S. electric utilities' performance in critical areas such as energy efficiency, account management, reliable power, price, handling customer contacts and company image.

"Providing excellent customer service is one of Pacific Power's key business principles," said Pat Reiten, president of Pacific Power. "We feel honored our customers are pleased with the service we provide."

Pacific Power earned a very satisfied ranking from 90.7 percent of its industrial customers that were surveyed. This compared to a 91.5 percent very satisfied rating from MidAmerican Energy Company industrial customers and a very satisfied rating of 90.1 percent from Rocky Mountain Power industrial customers.

"We are extremely proud that our companies ranked as the top three in the nation for overall satisfaction in the TQS survey," said Greg Abel, president and chief executive officer of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company. "Our employees deserve the credit for the high satisfaction levels our customers have expressed. I thank them for their commitment to providing exceptional customer service."

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, based in Des Moines, Iowa, is a global provider of energy services. Through its energy-related business platforms MidAmerican provides electric and natural gas service to more than 6.9 million customers worldwide. These business platforms are Pacific Power, Rocky Mountain Power and PacifiCorp Energy, which comprise PacifiCorp; MidAmerican Energy Company; CE Electric UK; Northern Natural Gas; Kern River Gas Transmission Company; and CalEnergy. Information on MidAmerican is available on the Internet at www.midamerican.com.

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