News 2008-04-29 Andanh.com

The State of Salem Air Travel Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:41:00 EST
A year after Gov. Ted Kulongoski issued a memo to state agencies encouraging them to use air service out of Salem Municipal Airport for business travel, about 7 percent of the passenger traffic thus far has come from state employees who work in the Salem area.

Tax-raising proposals face uphill climb Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:14:00 EST
In the past 10 years, 15 local tax-increase proposals have gone before voters in Salem and Keizer. Only three have passed.

Commuter stops dangerous driver, confiscates keys Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:02:00 EST
A quick-thinking commuter helped Oregon State Police nab an erratic driver Monday morning who now faces a DUI charge.

Residents share noise concerns about helicopter school plan Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:07:00 EST
Residents packed City Council chambers Monday night and spoke during a public hearing addressing whether to approve a proposed helicopter school.

Plans for parkade project take shape Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:18:00 EST
If plans and ambitions unfold without a hitch, downtown Salem will see Marion Parkade transformed into a mid-rise building, complete with apartments, office and classroom space by September of 2009.

State police investigate inmate's death Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Oregon State Police detectives are investigating the death of a 27-year-old inmate at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem.

Lines likely for release of 'Grand Theft Auto IV' game Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Don't be surprised if there's a line outside Best Buy this morning.

Programs reach out to at-risk teens Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:11:00 EST
Samantha Feldman just got her first couch, her first coffee maker and first coffee table. It's a simple milestone for many 20-year-olds, but for Feldman, it's huge.

Flood named N. Salem football coach Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:23:00 EST
For once, Jeff Flood's football team won't be clad in blue and white.

Indiana's photo ID law for voters upheld Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:01:00 EST
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can require voters to produce photo identification without violating their constitutional rights, validating Republican-inspired voter ID laws.

Salem man linked to two robberies Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:14:00 EST
KEIZER — A Salem man has been charged in a pair of robberies at Keizer stores, police said Monday.

Event to honor deputy killed in June crash Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:14:00 EST
SALEM — A traveling U.S. and Canadian law enforcement campaign honoring fallen officers will stop in Salem on Wednesday to honor a Marion County sheriff's deputy killed in June.

Airport diversified in its offerings to the community Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:10:00 EST
Any businessperson concerned about his or her financial future understands that the key to success relies upon a diversified asset portfolio.

Cascade pitcher Van Hess signs to play at Walla Walla Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Cascade High School senior pitcher Elayna Van Hess has signed to play softball at Walla Walla Community College.

Athletes of the week Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Julie Drescher

Games to watch Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:29:00 EST
Games to watch

High school highlights Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:13:00 EST
baseball

Oregon State's Bernard signs with Rams Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
ST. LOUIS — Former Oregon State standout running back Yvenson Bernard signed with the St. Louis Rams on Monday after not being selected in last weekend's NFL Draft.

College highlights Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:19:00 EST
baseball

Solving America's obesity problem ... and other editorial cartoons Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:53:00 EST
For more cartoons, click on the individual galleries.

'Recession' irrelevant to most people Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:51:00 EST
Is Oregon in a recession? That question has generated a lot of talk in recent weeks.

Timm O'Cobhthaigh lived life of faith, love Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:07:00 EST
Thank you for the remembrance about Timm O'Cobhthaigh — a wonderful friend, business associate and service partner whom we had the privilege of knowing.

Taylor has had her chance to prove herself Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
We were very surprised that the Statesman Journal Editorial Board came out in support of Janet Taylor for another term as mayor.

Too much money was spent on high school Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Maybe I would consider supporting a new school bond for construction if they had not already spent such a huge amount on one school in West Salem already.

Billboards are a tacky touch to Commercial Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Why are there two, three or more television screens the size of a small house suspended over South Commercial Street — one of the busiest streets in Salem? When and how did this happen?

Candidates need to answer safety, security questions Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Growing up, I had a youth minister who had just gotten out of the Army after World War II in Europe.

Taylor's 3 terms show she isn't logical choice Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:49:00 EST
Your April 17 editorial endorsing Janet Taylor for mayor listed the challenges facing the next mayor: parks and street maintenance, economic development and fighting urban sprawl.

Chapman can make Salem a better place Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:47:00 EST
Lloyd Chapman will be a great mayor for Salem.

Janet Taylor works effectively for city Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:48:00 EST
Salem is extremely fortunate to have Janet Taylor serve as our mayor.

Braving the elements for a good cause Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
My daughters didn't understand why I'd dragged them from the house on a chilly October morning. "Don't we usually do this in the summer … and like at night?"

Creating Awesome habits Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:44:00 EST
Only five days to go until the Awesome 3000.

Willamette rebounding Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:23:00 EST
It's been in place for thousands of years, meandering through the Willamette bottomlands carrying snowmelt and rainwater, a canoe path for Native Americans and the main route for trade by early settlers in the Oregon Territory.

Sullivan to make presentation on European trails Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:24:00 EST
Author and hiking guru Bill Sullivan will make a presentation on Europe's most interesting and least-known hiking trails, from Greece and the Pyrenees to Norway and the Alps, in a free presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Corvallis/Benton County Public Library in Corvallis.

Registrations accepted for guided event Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:25:00 EST
Registrations are being accepted for a free guided canoe or kayak paddle 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday with Jim Labbe of the Audubon Society of Portland and Mark Wilson of the Portland Parks at Recreation Department.

Marys Peak hike set for Wednesday Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:26:00 EST
A birding outing of the Marys Peak Chapter of Sierra Club, free and open to anyone, will be Wednesday at Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 12 miles west of Salem.

'Oregon Field Guide' explores caves on OPB Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The crew of "Oregon Field Guide" will go underground with a Bureau of Land Management wildlife technician whose job is to find and explore caves formed by lava tubes. Their findings will be broadcast at 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Oregon Public Broadcasting, Comcast channel 10. The show will be repeated at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Don't rush children through childhood Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
It was our turn to bring a snack to preschool, but my preschoolers — ages 3 and 4 — weren't as excited as their mom.

Employers must deal with tardy workers Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Other than making you just a little bit crazy, is staff members coming to work late really an issue? If so (and it probably is) what are your solutions? Most of us are "conflict-avoidant" and find ourselves doing nothing until a crisis arises. That is often when a (punctual) staff member, having reached a breaking point, confronts you. Consider the following situations:

McCain's fiscal road winds into fantasyland Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
While Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were bogged down in Pennsylvania for six weeks, John McCain was free to roam all over. And roam he did.

Volunteer shares a tale from work at local thrift store Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Joanne Fry Kowitz never knows what she'll find sorting through donations at the Willamette Humane Society Thrift Store. That's what makes it so much fun.

Burning issue won't go away Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

On a sunny spring morning, there is nothing longtime Ashland resident Diane Werich enjoys more than heading out to the mountains.

Since You Asked: Alder needed room for horses and buggies Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

My family lives in Central Point and we were wondering why Alder Street is so much wider than the rest of the streets in Central Point. It appears even wider than Pine St.

Emergency Services Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Felony arrests

ATV crashes spur renewed safety push Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Mail Tribune

SOU plans degree in aging services Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Southern Oregon University this fall will offer students a degree option in the growing field of caring for retirees.

Wal-Mart returns Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

MEDFORD — With modified plans in hand, proponents of a Wal-Mart Supercenter project will address the Medford City Council Thursday. This time, members of a citizens group may also get to have their say.

Woman 'stuck' in Oregon Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

At 84, Margaret Fairchild wanted to spend a few months visiting her sister in Sams Valley, only to discover that getting a flight here was a lot easier than returning to her Seattle home.

Conservation Corps work will get a face lift Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

If you were in the Civilian Conservation Corps created by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during the Great Depression, high school teacher David Nolen wants to hear from you.

Spring Sprucing Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

CENTRAL POINT — Seizing an opportunity under sunny blue skies, usually slacks-wearing city officials and business owners donned jeans and t-shirts on Saturday, wielding wheelbarrows of fresh dirt, paintbrushes and shovels to breathe life into a...

Neighbors oppose land swap Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:00 EST

Complaining they'd been kept in the dark, then suddenly forced to choose between park lands and affordable housing, a score of Ashland residents urged the city Parks Commission not to trade two acres of pristine Westwood Park to get land for a soccer...

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