Oct 30, 2009 | The Oregonian
Washington soldiers among 7 killed Monday in Afghan crash
The Pentagon has released the names of seven soldiers killed in the crash of a helicopter in Afghanistan, including two Washington natives.
Medford Green Beret Killed in Afghan Chopper Crash
Pentagon officials say an Army Green Beret from Medford was among ten Americans killed when their helicopter crashed in Western Afghanistan Monday, during a raid on Taliban fighters enaged in drug trafficking.
LI Green Beret among 10 dead in Afghanistan crash
Keith Bishop, a Green Beret from Medford, was among the 10 Americans killed Monday when their helicopter crashed in western Afghanistan after a firefight with Taliban fighters.
Clunkers Leads to Backlog at Recycling Yards
Cash for Clunkers may be history for car shoppers, but the program's largesse lives on in recycling yards around the country.
One person killed, four injured in Yaphank crash
One person died in a fatal traffic accident in Yaphank on Monday, authorities said.
Indictment for theft of over $1 million in state and county sales tax revenue
The owner of a tile company faces first degree grand larceny charges in a 57-count indictment unsealed in Suffolk County court this afternoon.
When homework gets tough, here's help
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A Long Island Success Story: Jacobi Industries Launches Website
In addition to pharmaceuticals, Jacobi Industries also manufactures and assembles parts for the military, nuclear and commercial markets.
Plans to Douse a Fire District
Residents within New York's most-taxed fire district want to make state history, --by closing the district.
Cops: Driver who killed girl violated probation
Stephen Catalano arrives at Riverhead Criminal Court in April 2008 after being held on bail in connection with the motor vehicle accident that killed Angelica Nappi, 14, and injured other teenagers in Medford crash in February.
Christopher Cook has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Levy, Eddington spar over campaign mailings about PBA
Steve Levy Thursday said Legis. Jack Eddington "blatantly lies" in new campaign mailings by claiming he "helped broker a deal" for $12 million in police union concessions.
LI students win battle with school board
A tearful Vienna LoGiudice, 16, left, is embraced by her mother Suzanne LoGiudice, right, as they celebrate the reinstatement of the BOCES occupational training program on Wednesday.