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Oregon coalition of Latino leaders endorses Obama Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:49:00 EST
A coalition of Latino community leaders in Oregon has thrown its support behind Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois.

Three ill workers raise health alarm at courthouse Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:37:00 EST
A rash of sick employees at the Marion County Courthouse in downtown Salem prompted a health alert Wednesday, but officials said there is no evidence of an outbreak.

Woman claims wrongful firing in lawsuit against Salem Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:05:00 EST
Salem's first Citizen Police Review Board coordinator is suing the city, claiming that she was wrongfully fired after a year and a half on the job.

Feds investigate mink release at Jefferson farm Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EST
Federal authorities were investigating the attempted release of about 50 mink by members of the Animal Liberation Front from a Jefferson farm, officials said.

Stewart's run for NFL Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:04:00 EST
Jonathan Stewart has heard the speculation regarding his NFL draft status.

South shuts out McNary Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:42:00 EST
Rain or shine, the South Salem Saxons are dominating the Central Valley Conference this baseball season. The Saxons gave a sparkling performance Wednesday in wet conditions with a 4-0 win against McNary at Gilmore Field. They got sharp pitching, clutch hitting and flawless fielding.

Students taught to resolve conflict Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:44:00 EST
Actors visiting McKay High School this week offered students a fresh look at learning. The Portland theater group Teatro Milagro visited McKay classrooms to teach students ways to resolve conflict in their own lives and to get involved in their community.

Bill Clinton will visit WOU this weekend Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:28:00 EST
MONMOUTH — Western Oregon University will be one of the stops that former President Bill Clinton will make this weekend on behalf of his wife's presidential candidacy, the Hillary Clinton campaign said Wednesday.

Garrett, Ducks revved up for spring game Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
EUGENE — Count junior linebacker Kevin Garrett among the Ducks who are excited to play in Saturday's spring game.

Beavers in middle of Pac-10 fight Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
CORVALLIS — At the midpoint of the Pac-10 season, the Oregon State baseball team finds itself in the thick of a balanced conference.

Police think pair of robberies linked Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:28:00 EST
SALEM — Police were investigating two robberies reported in West Salem and South Salem on Tuesday night, police said.

Man arrested after chase on Interstate 5 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:28:00 EST
BROOKS — A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a high-speed pursuit by state troopers that began in Marion County and ended in a crash near Highway 217, officials said.

Clinton moves to capitalize on victory Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:54:00 EST
Exuding fresh confidence after her Pennsylvania primary win, Hillary Clinton turned attention Wednesday to contests in Indiana and North Carolina and pressed her case that she still can win the Democratic presidential nomination despite the odds against her.

Fire district board could add levy to ballot Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:54:00 EST
Keizer Fire District board members are contemplating adding a renewal levy to the November ballot.

Clinton's win brings a campaign windfall Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:54:00 EST
WASHINGTON — Turns out Hillary Clinton's victory Tuesday came with a cash prize.

high school highlights Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
baseball

Western Oregon softball No. 6 in west region rankings Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
MONMOUTH — The Western Oregon softball team moved up one spot to sixth this week in the NCAA Division II West region poll.

Our dream team for president ... and other editorial cartoons Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:47:00 EST
For more editorial cartoons, click on the individual cartoon galleries.

Smaller grant amounts make big difference Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:06:00 EST
With so much attention focused on The Salvation Army Kroc Center the past couple of years, it can be easy to forget that the Mid-Valley has other excellent, existing services for families.

Don't ignore plight of mentally ill Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:08:00 EST
Recently, we have read numerous articles about our failing mental-health system. I have been deeply touched and largely transformed by matters of mental health.

It's time for change with Chapman Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:09:00 EST
Parks neglected. Potholes everywhere. Farmlands and orchards paved over forever.

Don't argue with success, experience Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:09:00 EST
It's hard to argue with success, so Janet Taylor's challenger has a tough job to unseat our popular mayor.

Chapman has new ideas for Salem Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:08:00 EST
He sat next to me at a public meeting and introduced himself, saying he was a candidate for mayor of Salem.

Thanks, mayor, for aquatic center Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:09:00 EST
In this upcoming mayoral election, my vote will be for Mayor Janet Taylor.

Not all growth has been good under Taylor Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:09:00 EST
There has been a huge amount of growth in Salem under the tenure of Janet Taylor; some of it good (and this was the substance of the Statesman Journal endorsement of Janet Taylor).

Mandatory minimums not being followed Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:48:00 EST
Measure 11. It became an Oregon law over a decade ago with fixed minimum sentences for selected crimes listed by the law enacted by the voters of the state of Oregon.

McCain, Clinton are out of touch and out of time Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:48:00 EST
Let's see now. Five long years of an unnecessary war in Iraq with over 4,000 of our sons and daughters dead.

Dance to raise funds for PeaceWorks Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:46:00 EST
If you've ever wanted to fight for peace without actually raising a fist or a weapon, how about having fun for a good cause instead? The Oregon PeaceWorks' all-ages event, "Give Peace a Dance," celebrates it 24th rendition with an auction and dance Saturday at the Grand Ballroom.

Learning to repair books Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:48:00 EST
"I use this book almost every day," Dorothy Milligan, Capitol Manor resident said of her 58-year-old consolidated Webster's encyclopedia dictionary. "I'm 80 years old, I can't spell anymore!" she laughed.

Wulapalooza celebrates 10 years Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:31:00 EST
Willamette University is set to rock Saturday with the return of Wulapalooza for its 10th anniversary blowout.

Brewfest offers beer fans chance to raise a mug Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:30:00 EST
Late in his life, Benjamin Franklin enjoyed the rewards of being an elder statesman, an inventor and lover of fine dining.

Ag Fest presents slice of Oregon agriculture Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:30:00 EST
Anybody who has a hankerin' for some county fair fun but who can't wait until summer will have a chance this weekend during the Oregon Ag Fest at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

Remote cabin available to rent Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:10:00 EST
Reservations for the rental of Timber Butte Cabin, about 40 miles southeast of Eugene off of Highway 58, are now being taken by the Middle Fork Ranger District of Willamette National Forest.

9-mile outing planned forNorth Fork area Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:07:00 EST
A moderately difficult nine-mile hike with 900 feet of elevation gain in the Cascade foothills east of Salem, an outing of the Marys Peak Chapter of Sierra Club that is free and open to anyone, will be Saturday on the Little North Fork Trail along the Little North Santiam River.

A paradise for seabirds — and for birders Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Roy Lowe is rightfully in awe of the resource he's charged to protect, the 1,853 rocks, reefs, islands and headlands along 320 miles of the Oregon Coast that are teeming with millions of sea birds.

Festival Saturday on McKenzie River Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Dallas author Roger Fletcher will make a presentation on the history of McKenzie River drift boats Saturday at the McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival at Eagle Rock Lodge in Vida.

Local history buff shares her longtime interest in subject Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:11:00 EST
In the words of one colleague, Virginia Green just showed up in Salem one day and was knee-deep in local history the next. That was nine years ago, when Green moved here from Southern California. While visiting friends, she rekindled memories of the small town in Virginia where she grew up a preacher's daughter.

There is more to health than just weight Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:11:00 EST
Question: I know that I need to lose weight, but I exercise regularly and feel quite healthy.

Oregonians can demand detailed answers from candidates Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:07:00 EST
Oregon can change this year's presidential campaign.

How can someone in sunny California envy us in Oregon? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It's often been said that "music is the universal language." So's fishing. Just as anyone who reads music understands the notes and the clefts on the staffs, anybody smelling of salmon eggs or anchovies standing there with a grin and their hands held a couple of feet apart is making a statement instantly recognizable by anyone who fishes.

Senior facility requires 30-day notice — death no excuse Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
An Albany and Las Vegas family with Salem ties has found out the hard way that there is an additional certainty in life besides death and taxes: the tenant contract.

Track buzz increases at Hayward Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
EUGENE — Steve Prefontaine still lives at Hayward Field, nearly 33 years after his death. There's a 12-foot high image of Prefontaine with biographical information located in the Powell Plaza, which is the northeast entrance to Hayward Field.

Chardonnay doesn't need all the oak, sugar Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
I was ready to accept the no-oak challenge. Especially because it involved our beloved chardonnay.

13-year-old face, collegiate mind Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Aaron Reed turned some heads on his first day in a Shakespeare studies class at Rogue Community College.

Since You Asked: Manufacturer says local turf is lead-free Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Regarding the new Medford Sports Park having artificial turf, I read an article in the Saturday San Francisco Chronicle regarding the Consumer Product Safety Commission investigating high levels of lead in artificial turf installed across the country.

Ex-police officer pleads no contest to menacing Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

A former Medford police officer who threatened a runaway teenager with a Taser, then lied about it to investigators, pleaded no contest to a single charge of menacing in Jackson County Circuit Court Wednesday, prosecutors said.

Much ado about Shakespeare: Is there a 'traditional' tradition? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

ASHLAND — Bill Rauch said Wednesday he once got a letter after a performance of "Romeo and Juliet" from a disgusted theatergoer asking if he wanted "hooting and hollering" from high school students in the audience.

County turns Fort Lane site over to Oregon parks Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Ravaged by looters over the years, Jackson County's worst-kept secret is ready to go public.

Mount Ashland ski area reports a good '08 season Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

MOUNT ASHLAND — If the 2007-08 ski and snowboard season were a downhill skier, it would have wound up this year's season with a snow-spraying flourish.

County pays tearful tribute to heroic teenager Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

In a tearful moment, Jackson County commissioners Wednesday paid tribute to a 14-year-old Eagle point youth who averted a car crash when his mother lost consciousness behind the wheel earlier this month.

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