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Wednesday May 25, 2022SNc Channels:HomeNews by DateSportsVideo ReportsWeatherBusiness NewsMilitary NewsRoad ReportCannabis NewsCommentsPhoto GalleryADVERTISEStaffCompany StoreCONTACT USRSS SubscribeSearch About Salem-News.comSalem-News.com is an Independent Online Newsgroup in the United States, setting the standard for the future of News.Publisher:Bonnie KingCONTACT:[email protected]:[email protected]~Truth~~Justice~~Peace~TJPSalem-News.com (May 19, 2022 20:15)5 Fascinating Museums Around Salem and Mid-Willamette ValleyTravel Salem for Salem-News.comOur past and present come together in some unusual and unexpected ways.(SALEM, Ore.) - As the capital of Oregon, Salem is no stranger to history. The city and surrounding communities host a wide range of commemorative markers, key sites from Oregon’s past, and (unsurprisingly) several museums that help visitors understand the regional history.If you want to learn about Salem’s interesting past - and some of the unusual tales and artifacts that help illustrate the history - check out this list of fun and fascinating museums that span the Mid-Willamette Valley.Read Full Article0 - Comments Salem-News.com (May 19, 2022 12:15)Regional Quarantine in Lane County after Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ConfirmedSalem-News.comQuarantine will prevent the movement of poultry from within this area.(SALEM, Ore.) - The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Lane County, OR on May 17, 2022. A map of the outbreak areas in Linn and Lane Counties and the quarantine area in Lane County is available online.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (May 18, 2022 16:58)Thoughts on the Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NYRalph Stone, Salem-News.com CommentaryThe shooter — an 18-year old white male — was taken into custody. (SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - In another example of deja vu happening all over again, on May 14, 2022, at least ten mostly Black people were killed and three wounded outside and inside a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, NY. The supermarket is in a predominately Black neighborhood. The shooter — an 18-year old white male — was taken into custody. Read Full Article0 - CommentsSPECIAL SECTIONCannabis De-ClassifiedPTSD - Medical MarijuanaToxicology - PharmacologySalem-News.com (May 13, 2022 14:00)Heads Up! It's National Motorcycle Awareness MonthSalem-News.comMotorcycles make up 3% of all registered vehicles but account for 17% of all occupant fatalities in the U.S. (SALEM, Ore.) - Many drivers state during the post-crash interview that they simply did not see the motorcycle or moped rider.In 41 percent (1,034) of fatal crashes, the other vehicles were turning left while the motorcycles were going straight, passing, or overtaking other vehicles. They simply "didn't see" the motorcycle. Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (May 12, 2022 19:36)New Oregon Lawsuit Filed Seeks Justice for Mentally Ill Man Killed by Salem Police OfficerSalem-News.comLess than two minutes from his arrival on the scene, officer Bush announced the fatal “shots away”.(SALEM, Ore.) - When Salem police officer Bush arrived on the scene, he drew his duty weapon, rushed into the home, and commanded Castillo to drop the kitchen knife he was holding without allowing adequate time for him to comply.Bush did not announce his intent to enter the Castillo residence nor issue a verbal warning that he intended to shoot before firing.Read Full Article0 - CommentsPrevious NextSalem-News.com (May 12, 2022 17:02)What Visitors Should Not Miss in Salem, OregonSalem-News.comThere are many Salem sights that you would be remiss to miss!(SALEM, Ore.) - The beautiful city of Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon and promises many exciting sights. With its historical relevance and progress of today, there are quite a few places that will fascinate visitors. Besides, the city also impresses with picturesque nature. Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (May 10, 2022 14:30)Oregon Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Denounce Attack on Reproductive RightsSalem-News.comThe incoming ruling would undermine healthcare efficacy and the rights of women and people experiencing pregnancy.(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Almost 6,000 healthcare professionals in Oregon and Southwest Washington, are voicing their opposition to the SCOTUS ruling that was recently leaked to the press.“Fundamentally this decision represents a grievous threat to the right to privacy and to bodily autonomy. It should be concerning not only to women and to people who become pregnant, but to anyone who values the freedom of self-determination.”Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (May 09, 2022 15:12)Supporting a Reduction in the Number of Road Fatalities in SalemSalem-News.comNovember’s ballot which will include $157 million bond for improvements to Salem’s streets and sidewalks.(SALEM, Ore.) - Earlier this year, troopers from Salem were involved in conducting high visibility patrols in order to reduce the recent increase in incidents of reckless driving on Oregon’s highways. Speeding, impaired and distracted driving are some of the most common causes of road collisions.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (May 09, 2022 14:02)Report from Germany: Refugees Welcome SometimesDr. William T. Hathaway, Salem-News.comMany of the refugees will stay and contribute to society in their new home.(OLDENBURG, Germany) - Posted on streetlamps all over Germany are stickers showing fleeing silhouettes with the caption, “Refugees welcome – bring your families”. Some have been blacked out with felt markers or ripped partially away. The Germans have mixed feelings about refugees.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (May 05, 2022 12:49)U.S. Supreme Court Poised to Reverse Roe v. Wade Ralph Stone, Salem-News.com CommentaryThirteen states have trigger laws that would automatically ban abortions.(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - A leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion in the Mississippi case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, indicates that the Court is poised to reverse the 1973 landmark decision of Roe v. Wade. Dobbs would not ban abortions. Rather, individual states would decide whether and when abortions would be legal.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (May 03, 2022 18:25)80% of the American Public Want Abortion to Stay LegalSalem-News.comOregon Reproductive Health Justice and Rights groups respond to leaked SCOTUS draft decision overturning abortion rights(PORTLAND, Ore.) - “Oregonians should know today that abortion is still legal. It remains a constitutional right throughout the United States and we are protected here in Oregon by state law. "Regardless of this leaked decision, or the final ruling, abortion will remain legal and accessible in our state,” said An Do, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (May 02, 2022 14:10)US Senator Orrin Hatch (Utah) Legacy as a Purveyor of DeathsMarianne Skolek-Perez Salem-News.com Investigative ReporterOrrin Hatch could have put an end to the destruction of human life. (MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Recently it was reported that retired US Senator Orrin Hatch (Utah) had died. In 2019, I wrote the below newspaper article for publication regarding Hatch's culpability in the unprecedented deaths to opioids.The words "Rest in Peace Orrin Hatch" are definitely not fitting for him in death.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (April 28, 2022 14:31)President Biden Pardons or Commutes Sentences for 78 Non-Violent OffendersSalem-News.comThese are the first commutations that the President has granted.(WASHINGTON D.C.) - For some, they thought this day would not come. Others are disappointed it has taken so long. So many are still waiting. Those on this list are simply thankful to know there is a light at the end of their seemingly endless tunnel. 78 Non-Violent drug offenders, most currently serving time in America's vast prison complex, are facing something new: freedom. Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (April 27, 2022 13:39)Beaverton Crash Leaves Two Students Dead and Others Critically Injured UPDATEDSalem-News.comFour are hospitalized in Critical Condition, including a Washington County Deputy(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - UPDATE: Beaverton Police said the two passengers in the Nissan who died at the scene were 17-year old Matthew Amaya and 16-year old Juan Pacheco Aguilera.*****Beaverton Police Department responded to the crash at approximately 12:24 a.m.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (April 27, 2022 14:32)One Arrested for Illegal Marijuana GrowSalem-News.com Cannabis De-ClassifiedWater run off deemed not dangerous to area wells.(POLK COUNTY, Ore.) - Information of an illegal marijuana grow operation initiated an investigation in Polk County.Investigators located a sophisticated illegal marijuana grow operation with over 2000 marijuana plants at various stages of growth.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (April 26, 2022 12:14)DelusionalWinslow Myers special to Salem-News.com“Man can be destroyed but not defeated.” ~Hemingway(PORTLAND, Ore.) - One adjective often, and correctly, used for Putin’s invasion is “delusional.” Even if he manages to pound Ukraine into scorched rubble, he’ll still be further than when he began from anything resembling victory. He rationalizes that he is destroying Nazis while behaving like a Nazi himself.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (April 26, 2022 11:18)Oregon Gas Prices Steady as Price of Oil Stays HighSalem-News.com"Pump prices will struggle to fall as long as the price of oil remains elevated."(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The recent dip in gas prices has reversed as crude oil prices remain stubbornly elevated. Opposing forces are causing the oil price to remain near $100 per barrel. Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (April 19, 2022 15:39) Two Oregon Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club Members Sentenced to Life in PrisonSalem-News.comMurder victim was an estranged member of the GJMC Portland chapter. (PORTLAND, Ore.) - Two members of the Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club from Oregon have been sentenced to life in federal prison for kidnapping, torturing, and murdering a former club member.GJMC Portland clubhouse president 61-year old Mark Leroy Dencklau, of Woodburn, Oregon and Portland member 51-year old Chad Leroy Erickson, of Rainier, Oregon, each received a life sentence in prison.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (April 25, 2022 19:23)5 Tips for Choosing a Backpack Before Hiking Around SalemSalem-News.comThe dry season is between May and September.(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem has plenty of room to roam. If you are an adventurous soul, you can feed your thirst for stunts in this beautiful capital city of Oregon, right at the heart of Willamette Valley. It is a magnet for passionate hikers, and its widely varied elevations have something for everyone at every skill level.Furthermore, Salem enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (May 18, 2022 15:03)Tips on Creating a Resume That Stands OutSalem-News.comA resume is the first thing that potential employers see in many cases.(SALEM, Ore.) - In order to achieve success when it comes to your career, you need to make sure you prepare and that you are proactive, as this can make it much easier for you to get into the job or career you are interested in. Among the things that you need to do is to ensure you have a great resume prepared for potential employers to look at.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (October 16, 2020 12:05)Tim King - A Eulogy to My Chief at Salem-News.comMarianne Skolek-Perez Salem-News.com Investigative ReporterSalem-News.com Executive Editor was instrumental in exposing Big Pharma.(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - On October 4, I received word that the man who believed in me and supported my writings for publication in his newspaper, Salem-News.com had been killed in a horrific motorcycle accident. I would like to share with everyone what Tim King meant to me when our paths crossed in 2009.In October 2009, I sent Tim King some information regarding Purdue Pharma, maker of the criminally marketed opioid, OxyContin hoping that he might be interested in publishing it -- he was.Read Full Article0 - CommentsSalem-News.com (October 19, 2020 23:57)Tim King, We Were Blessed to Know YouCol. (USA, Ret.) Arnold V. Strong special to Salem-News.comRelentlessly compassionate. Ever focused on telling the uncomfortable truths. A warrior of the news cycle.(LONG BEACH, Calif.) - Two weeks ago today, my friend, Timothy Andrew “Tim” King left this world for the sweet hereafter. It has taken me this time to clear my head and to commemorate him. I first met Tim King when I had returned to uniformed service in the wake of 9-11. Read Full Article1 - CommentsSalem-News.com (October 21, 2020 00:47)Tim King: Boldly Leading Where Others Wouldn't DareKari Boiter special to Salem-News.comHow do you come to terms with the unexpected and tragic death of a real-life superhero?(SEATTLE, WA) - I first met Tim while working at KATU News in Portland, OR in the mid 2000’s. Being a journalist meant something different then, although Tim’s reports never wavered from what were basic tenets at the time: fairness, accuracy, impartiality, objectivity, accountability, truthfulness and justice. This was the ethos of Tim.Tim was the Salem photographer for KATU. 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