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Demonstrators diminish in number but not enthusiasm Fri, 02 May 2008 02:41:00 EST
More than 1,000 protesters rallied and marched around the state Capitol on Thursday.

WOU softball player's story is a hit with national media Fri, 02 May 2008 02:42:00 EST
MONMOUTH — Western Oregon's Sara Tucholsky laughs at the suggestion that she has become an overnight celebrity.

State corrects dropout numbers Fri, 02 May 2008 02:48:00 EST
State education officials last month misreported dropout rates for nearly one-third of the state's school districts.

5th District Democrats emphasize experience Fri, 02 May 2008 02:47:00 EST
Kurt Schrader and Steve Marks might differ little on issues, but they bring different backgrounds and emphases to their quest for the Democratic nomination for the open 5th District congressional seat.

One day left until the Awesome 3000 Fri, 02 May 2008 03:09:00 EST
If you haven't already, today is the last day to pick up runner packets. There is no packet pickup on the day of the run. Packets not picked up by 8 p.m. today will be forfeited. Where: Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, 1110 Commercial St. NE (corner of Market and Commercial streets)

3 Democrats vying for District 5 have spent no funds Fri, 02 May 2008 02:48:00 EST
Three other Democrats are seeking their party's nomination for the open 5th District congressional seat, although according to federal records, they hadn't spent any money on the race as of March 31.

Western Oregon earns a split Thu, 01 May 2008 22:44:00 EST
MONMOUTH — The Western Oregon softball team ended the day where it started, tied for first place in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference with Seattle.

Primary ballots will arrive soon Fri, 02 May 2008 02:52:00 EST
Oregonians won't know the outcome until after 8 p.m. May 20, but ballots for the primary election will reach voters starting Saturday.

Superdelegate, a former party leader, switches to favor Obama Fri, 02 May 2008 02:44:00 EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Hillary Clinton was jolted Thursday by the defection of one of her longtime superdelegate supporters, a former national party chairman who urged fellow Democrats to "reject the old negative politics" and unify behind Barack Obama.

Families sue over suicide of inmates Fri, 02 May 2008 02:57:00 EST
Two lawsuits filed Thursday in Marion County Circuit Court seek $3.2 million in damages for the estates of two Oregon prison inmates who hanged themselves last year.

Family sought after inmate's death Fri, 02 May 2008 02:57:00 EST
Oregon — The Oregon Department of Corrections is asking for the public's help in locating relatives of a convicted killer who died in his cell.

Ceremony to welcome back guard unit Fri, 02 May 2008 02:59:00 EST
WARRENTON — A ceremony to mark the official end of an eight-month tour in Iraq for the 234th Engineer Company will be held today in the north Oregon coast town where the unit is based.

National Day of Prayer at Riverfront Park Thu, 01 May 2008 15:50:00 EST

Adopt-A-Road cleanup day set for Saturday Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
DALLAS — Polk County Public Works will meet for its Adopt-A-Road cleanup day at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Dallas Fire Station at Jefferson and Court streets. Disposal bags and safety gear will be issued at that time.

Winery announces promotions Fri, 02 May 2008 02:44:00 EST
Willamette Valley Vineyards announces promotions.

Salem area finally gets a taste of the real estate slump Fri, 02 May 2008 02:44:00 EST
The real estate slump has finally hit the Salem area.

Double duty Saturday for CFC soccer coach Baez Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
When coach Ignacio Baez talks, his players listen. As well they should.

Area colleges Thu, 01 May 2008 22:56:00 EST
baseball

Around oregon Thu, 01 May 2008 22:47:00 EST
EXTREME SPORTS

High school highlights Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Crescent Valley 9, Silverton 6: Eli Rudimitkin hit a bases-loaded double in Silverton's four-run fifth inning, but the Foxes couldn't overcome their seven errors in a loss to Crescent Valley.

George 'Not me' Bush ... and other editorial cartoons Thu, 01 May 2008 21:52:00 EST
For more cartoons, click on the cartoon galleries.

Merkley has the edge in tough Senate choice Thu, 01 May 2008 21:35:00 EST
Political analysts say Republican Sen. Gordon Smith could be in trouble with Oregon voters this year.

Making a difference: The gifts and returns of volunteering Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
They mentor, teach, feed the hungry, provide respite, visit the elderly and build houses for the homeless.

They're 'mentally ill offenders,' not 'criminally insane' Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
In the April 22 paper, a story refers to "the criminally insane." No wonder communities are appalled at being asked to house these people.

Taylor's leadership qualities are on display Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
I want to express my strong support for the re-election of Janet Taylor for mayor.

Taylor's tenure marked by declining livability Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Are you disturbed by shrinking city services, rampant taxpayer-subsidized development, congested and deteriorating streets, loss of wetlands and trees?

Chapman's backers talk a good game, but Taylor delivers Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
I have followed with interest letters of support for mayoral candidate Lloyd Chapman. They follow a scripted course: anti-development, promoting "new ideas," offering "change," etc.

Facts don't back up Iran war-mongering Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Congress is about to grant additional billions of dollars for the U.S. occupation of Iraq.

Ethanol mix only adds to financial hardships Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
This gas and diesel prices and 10 percent ethanol is no good. What a ripoff.

Festival was great; Salem's support for film was not Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
I thoroughly enjoyed the Salem Film Festival! Each of the 10 films I saw was extremely well done and it was an added treat to be able to meet and speak with the directors and actors following some of them.

Cinco de Mayo gets hip-hop twist Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Cinco de Mayo and music go together like chips and salsa. But rap and Cinco de Mayo? Sure, said local rap artist Tivoli Manumaleuna, who heads up Salem Samoan rap group 684. "We saw that nothing was going on for young adults in Salem for Cinco de Mayo, so we thought we'd have a concert and bring in a mix of acts that will touch different audiences," Manumaleuna said.

Fundraiser serves up chocolate Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
An evening of eating fine chocolates, drinking wine and listening to music seems like a pretty easy sell.

Carousel offers a wink and a tale Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The wedding anniversary of late Salem residents Francis and Mary Catherine Schomus is coming around again, which can only mean it's time for the annual celebration at the Salem Riverfront Carousel.

Handbell songs heard this weekend Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Fans of the chorale-and-handbell sound should mark their calendars for Sunday, when the Central Coast Chorale Youth Choir and Handbell Choir will present a spring concert.

Late crops don't stop farmers markets Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The cold weather this winter and spring has stymied the growth of some plants and crops, and farmers are feeling the effects.

May Calendar Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
— Ron Cowan

Albany's Bromley advances to regionals Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Heeeee's back.

Health advisory is lifted at Nye Beach Fri, 02 May 2008 09:47:00 EST
A health advisory to avoid contact with the ocean at Nye Beach in Lincoln County has been lifted. The announcement was made jointly by officials with the Oregon Department of Human Services in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The advisory was issued on April 23 after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of enterococcus, a type of fecal bacteria, in the water. Follow-up testing showed the contamination has subsided, and the waters did not pose a higher-than-normal risk associated with water-contact activities.

New paint trend good for you and Mother Earth Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Hot on the green trend are natural paints, zero-VOC or low-VOC paint.

Find the calendar system that's right for you Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Missed appointments or feeling as if there's never enough time in the day may mean you need a more efficient calendar system.

Forsythia, flowering quince require heavy pruning Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Question: I have the spring-flowering shrubs forsythia and flowering quince. When do I prune these, and how to I prune these? They have rampant growth, but I don't want to accidentally prune so much that I don't get any flowers next year.

Coryneum blight Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Question: My peach tree this year has lots of tip dieback and all these reddish, round spots on the stems. It's not looking good at all. What causes that?

McNary baseball injury aids Celtics' track and field team Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
A shoulder injury has given a boost to the McNary High School's track and field team. While playing on McNary's freshman baseball team last year, Steven Rodriguez slid into home plate and his shoulder popped out of its socket.

Who do you call to report that a dog is neglected? Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Dear Smudge and Bryson: I am a house dog, with a big pillow by the fireplace, plenty to eat and I get lots of exercise, love and attention. I get to go fun places with my family like the beach and the dog park. I wish every dog were as lucky as me, but I know that's not always the case.

Bronze fennel Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Alice Doyle, proprietor of Log House Plants in Cottage Grove, reminded me recently that although this spring was wet, it wasn't typical. This spring has had devastating effects on the green industry, from fruit orchards to annual growers. We all have been set back by several weeks.

Secession means pay as you go Thu, 01 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Today, residents from the Mount Hood area are meeting to discuss seceding from the western half of Oregon. They want to make Eastern Oregon its own state.

What do you do when the bait tastes as good as the prey? Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
The first time that I confronted the idea of eating fishing bait was in college. It was at the terminal end of at post-community college higher education at California State University Fresno.

UO president understands Oregonians' values, needs Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST
Dave Frohnmayer is an Oregonian.

Remembering Kaelin Fri, 02 May 2008 03:00 EST

Trembling with emotion, Kaelin Rose Glazier's father, Paul Haueisen, remembered the day his only daughter was born as the happiest of his life.

Medford funds proposed homeless teen shelter Fri, 02 May 2008 03:00 EST

MEDFORD — Following an emotional public hearing that lasted nearly three hours, the Medford City Council voted unanimously late Thursday to give $216,000 in federal funds to a new shelter for homeless teens.

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