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Albany police charge man in shooting Tue, 06 May 2008 00:08:00 EST
ALBANY — Albany police said a man has been arrested in the shooting of a 27-year-old man.

Read online chat of Natalie from Big Brother Mon, 05 May 2008 23:55:00 EST
Salem resident and former 'Big Brother' contestant Natalie Cunial answered questions from online readers today at noon. Read her responses here.

Salem mayoral candidates differ on vision for city Tue, 06 May 2008 00:02:00 EST
Salem voters will choose between two mayoral candidates with sharply opposing views on what's best for the city.

Cherriots fares might rise Mon, 05 May 2008 23:52:00 EST
For the third time since 2005, Cherriots riders might have to pay a little more to take the bus.

Man critically injured while logging Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
An Oregon National Guard helicopter flew in to rescue a logger who suffered critical injuries Monday morning while cutting timber in a remote area of Polk County, officials said.

First of Salem's red-light camera cases hit court Mon, 05 May 2008 23:58:00 EST
Salem's new red-light camera system is meeting with both passive and active resistance in court.

Council OKs commission for real estate firm Tue, 06 May 2008 00:06:00 EST
Salem City Council on Monday cleared the way for First Commercial Real Estate Services to receive a $125,000 commission.

Capitol cones mark safety on highways Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — One bystander called them a substitute for a red carpet, but the 192 orange traffic cones lining the Capitol steps Monday made a point.

Final salmon-saving plan issued Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
The Bush administration Monday issued its final court-ordered plans for making Columbia Basin hydroelectric dams and irrigation projects safe for endangered salmon, calling them the most robust and comprehensive effort yet.

Clinton, Obama duel on gas prices Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
DURHAM, N.C. — Arguing about gas prices, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama strained for every last vote on Monday, the eve of the Indiana and North Carolina primaries that are the biggest prizes left in their epic Democratic nomination fight.

Qwest to sell Verizon services, ending pact with Sprint Nextel Tue, 06 May 2008 00:09:00 EST
SALEM — Qwest Communications is giving Sprint Nextel the boot.

Real estate company earns honors Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate, at 615 Commercial St. NE in Salem, has been named the No. 1 office, and the Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate company, with two Salem offices and one Silverton office, has been named the No. 1 company in closed adjusted gross commission income for Oregon for independently owned and operated affiliated companies in the Coldwell Banker system in 2007.

Forum to focus on business news, trends Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — Business news and trends will be the topics of a forum Thursday sponsored by the Strategic Economic Development Corp.

Flannigan opens with lead Tue, 06 May 2008 00:04:00 EST
CORVALLIS — Corey Flannigan and Casey O'Sullivan often play golf together. On a sunny, calm Monday afternon, the pairing was bad news for everyone else at the Central Valley Conference district boys golf tournament.

Titans' O'Sullivan way out in front Tue, 06 May 2008 00:26:00 EST
WOODBURN — Ashley O'Sullivan started and finished her first round Monday with birdies in the Central Valley Conference girls district tournament.

Beavers cruise past Cougars to get back on track Tue, 06 May 2008 00:03:00 EST
PULLMAN, Wash. — The two-time defending national champions of Oregon State are scrambling to fight their way into the NCAA postseason, and coach Pat Casey liked the fight displayed by the Beavers in a wild 19-9 romp Monday against Washington State.

Three Saxons softball players to announce college choices Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Three South Salem High School softball players will commit to playing college softball on Wednesday morning.

High School Highlights Tue, 06 May 2008 00:04:00 EST
baseball

Athletes of the week Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Alex Minten

Area college highlights Mon, 05 May 2008 23:50:00 EST
baseball

Around Oregon Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Oregon baseball: Kevin Costner and his band Modern West are coming to Eugene for a fundraiser to help in the construction of the University of Oregon's new baseball field.

Teachers' private postings may make waves in school Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Free expression is an essential guarantee of the First Amendment — the freedom to speak and write as we will, without censorship by the government.

Economic bull ... and other editorial cartoons Mon, 05 May 2008 20:14:00 EST
For more cartoons, click on a cartoon gallery.

Endorsements for local legislative offices Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Most legislative candidates in the Mid-Valley are unopposed in their party primaries. Where there are contested races in the May 20 election, the Statesman Journal Editorial Board has interviewed the candidates and made the following endorsements:

Soy ink reduces dependence on oil Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
With the earth's limited resources, and facing a future of unstable fuel sources, global warming and other environmental concerns, are our local businesses ignoring the environment in their practices?

Local bidders should get action Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
A Salem-Keizer School Board member recently assured Salem contractors and businesses they will "get a piece of this action" if the $242.2 million school construction and repair bond issue passes in November.

Prices are worse in B.C. than in Salem Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
We should stop complaining about Salem.

God save us from our government Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
High taxes, outrageous gas prices, housing market in a slump, jobs going offshore, no health care, war in a country that has no use for America and the country facing a recession.

Mannix's campaign proof of character Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
I have known Mr. Mannix for quite awhile, and during the few times we have seen each other, I have learned that, besides his excellent background and his experience as a former legislator, etc., he has a few other qualities that express very well his character.

Craig Pope would serve area residents well Mon, 05 May 2008 17:19:00 EST
I believe it is our government's responsibility to serve its citizens.

'American Idol' plunges as Obama, Clinton steal audience Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON — It's time for the annual "American Idol" column, written this year with a heavy heart. Let's not kid ourselves: Something's not right.

Park carriage ride a perfect present Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
For Mother's Day this year, I'll be asking for the same thing I want every year. In fact, it's the same thing I want every day. It's the opportunity to see my boys smile.

Memorial Day camping to be restricted Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Early summer camping in the Cascades is going to be a lot like a limbo contest.

Outdoors Notebook Mon, 05 May 2008 23:55:00 EST
In the park

Disagree, but do so with respect, this election season Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Kids love a good show. Every summer, they line up to see the movies with the most massive budgets, the most flamboyant recognizable heroes, the most amazing special effects and the most dramatic dénouements.

Deal with negativity before it spreads Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
A wealth of current research tells us that the most critical factor in controlling undesirable turnover and increasing retention of talented people are the skills of managers. People join companies but they leave managers. Satisfied employees are critical to the success of your business. If they're not happy on the job, customers are not happy being with them.

Gas-tax holiday would sacrifice road work for oil profits Sun, 04 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
Irony abounds in politics, and last week, there was no shortage.

Gender, sports and the Sara Tucholsky softball incident Sat, 03 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
This is Sara Tucholsky's planet ... and we're just living on it. That's the way it feels after steering our way through a week in which we wrote multiple stories and blogs about the helping hands the injured Western Oregon softball player received on a home run at Central Washington. Countless other news organizations made big splashes with the story.

Advice for candidates as they try to woo us Sat, 03 May 2008 21:00:00 EST
We're not so arrogant as to believe that first on the future Democratic presidential nominees' to-do list this morning is "Read the Statesman Journal's editorial endorsement."

Oh, those aching joints Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

Mark and Julie Hunter of Medford thought they'd have to euthanize their dog, Roxy, after the 125-pound bull mastiff developed debilitating arthritis in her spine and could barely move a year ago.

OK, then Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

What does "OK" stand for?

Emergency Services Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

Felony arrests

Clinton plans town hall Thursday night Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton will rally supporters at a town hall at the Jackson County Exposition Park in Central Point Thursday and will appear at a fundraiser in Ashland earlier that day.

Teenage hunter shoots man by mistake Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

A 65-year-old man escaped serious injuries when he was shot in the back and face with separate shotgun blasts fired about 65 yards away by a teenager who mistook the victim for a turkey Saturday in brush of outside Central Point, authorities said.

Jefferson School's water gets EPA's OK Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

The water fountains at Jefferson Elementary School were back on tap Monday after test results showed lead in the water supply had been reduced to levels below those recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Two-time rapist gets 16 years in prison Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

A Central Point man who confessed to raping a woman twice at knifepoint last year will spend nearly 16 years in prison after being sentenced Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court for rape, kidnapping and burglary.

A boy's dream comes true Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

When Joel Igodobe arrived in Medford in mid-January, the 9-year-old from Uganda could barely walk because of a severe knee injury.

Medford approves Hwy. 62 design Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

MEDFORD — Medford's City Council has approved the tentative design for a $10.4 million street project along Highway 62 in north Medford near Costco.

Roosevelt, neighbors to discuss construction Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

The Medford School District will hold a neighborhood meeting Wednesday to present construction plans for renovations and replacement buildings at Roosevelt Elementary School.

Wal-Mart funds reading program Tue, 06 May 2008 03:00 EST

Jackson County libraries will provide a summer reading program with visiting storytellers and outreach to child-care centers this year, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation.

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