Carol Forsloff

The Department of Energy reports a leak at the Hanford Plant, where radioactive waste has been stored in tanks long since too old to safely contain that waste in an area some scientists have referred to as "the most toxic waste dump in the world."

Many people outside of Louisiana focus on New Orleans when it comes to weather conditions. But the State of Louisiana is often on a statewide alert when storms like Hurricane Isaac approach.

Cindy Anthony took the stand again in her daughter Casey’s defense to maintain it was she who had searched for the word “chloroform” on the Internet. An expert tells us this more evidence of the deceit that is part of the Anthony family dynamics.

Portland - While Portland may be ahead of the game in many of the social issues, there is still work to do, according to the proponents of change in the areas of equality, environment and human rights.

Portland’s progressive experience has been highlighted nationally; but its reputation came with struggles of its own, many of them inspired by newcomers and youth and no better outlined than at Portland State University and its wall of women heroes.

Forensic experts, lawyers, media and the public are fascinated with the Casey Anthony trial for many reasons, one of which has to do with the motivations behind the death of the child, Caylee, that an expert behavioral profiler examines.

Can you imagine being an innocent man jailed 20 years on death row or a young father in jail for drugs? An African American businessman offers sound advice on prison issues and unemployment of fathers in the black community.

Portland - Life expectancy is decreasing in the United States with the average life span approximately 78 years , according to recent reports. But there are folks who defy the odds, living joyously beyond that age.

Portland - Time Magazine has recently released a list of the ten dirtiest cities in America, which hearkens to what citizens value in various regions of the country and what the culture decides takes critical importance in how money is spent as well.

Portland - A group of folks sat on a concrete ledge near a popular Portland downtown gathering place on the Willamette as a policeman hovered over them for several minutes, then moved along, leaving onlookers wondering what was stirring the pot in Portland.

Politicians talk about American values and what Americans want, as they did during the recent Republican debate, but two areas in the United States reveal how American values vary regionally, something politicians overlook.

According to an Oregon press release, state unemployment has dropped since 2009 and now mirrors the national average at 9.3% as of June 2011, but some people have found jobs they say are recession proof, a status some experts say can change quickly.

Portland - Portland put on its rosy face to celebrate its annual festival of roses and fun-filled days that herald the opening of summer and to the world the town’s unique, progressive style, reflected in its floral-decorated floats and folks of many hues.

After several months of "testing the waters" Donald Trump has decided not to run for the Presidency in 2012, ending speculation the controversial businessman's participation in next year's election.

Ron Paul has announced his candidacy for President of the United States and in declaring he would get rid of FEMA if elected he is already causing a firestorm as the agency, and those at risk continue to protest disaster needs.

For those who need to travel with pets, finding a motel to accept them can be a challenge. Super 8 has a national policy to accept animals at $10 fee each, and for many people who don't want to leave pets behind in impending danger, this is good news.

Kathy Muder sees her role as minister of a Presbyterian church to represent the message of Christ, which to her means love. leaving judgment about private matters to God, in response to her denomination's vote to allow gay and lesbian ordination.

How do you know when information is accurate and whether the person who wrote it might be your neighbor’s kid who just copied it or the local plumber with a political agenda? Ethics and numbers are issues worrying the public and reducing its trust.

A number of economic groups, describing themselves as unbiased, have been claimed as fronts for conservative organizations whose aim is to maintain low wages and reduced benefits, so some say their "research" is suspect.

Kim Iannetta has been a jury expert for more than 20 years and says selecting the right jury can make a big difference in the case of Casey Anthony, accused of killing her child, as other experts agree that the proverbial devil will be in the details.