News 2008-06-03 Andanh.com

With alcohol, gun, family's wounds become physical Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Long-simmering family tensions provided the fuel.

Riding program in jeopardy Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:44:00 EST
Sue Rosen is certain there always will be a place in Salem for Adaptive Riding Institute — no matter what.

Two Lebanon teens are held on attempted murder charges Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:04:00 EST
ALBANY — Two teenagers in Linn County have been jailed on attempted murder charges, accused of firing five rounds into a house at Albany.

Biking, riding to the Capitol Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:56:00 EST
Gov. Ted Kulongoski kicked off his "Commuter Challenge" Monday by riding a bike two miles from his Mahonia Hall residence to the State Capitol.

Investigation of robbery continues Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — Authorities continued to seek two men in a Wells Fargo bank robbery reported Friday, officials said.

Man arrested in connection with burglary Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM - A 24-year-old man was arrested on burglary charges early Saturday after he allegedly broke into a garage and climbed through the home's attic and ceiling, officials said.

Missing man may be in Salem Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Police are seeking a missing Oklahoma City man whose family worries he has become disoriented because of a brain tumor, officials said Monday.

No serious injuries after two-vehicle crash Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
A two-vehicle rollover crash Monday afternoon caused a spare tire to bounce through a parking lot and crash into a third vehicle, but no serious injuries were reported, police said.

E-Verify checks worker status, draws criticism Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:18:00 EST
A federal Web-based system that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility status of newly hired workers has been enhanced, drawing praise from supporters and criticism from foes.

Salem council rejects helicopter school Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:00 EST
Salem City Council has blocked a plan to open a new helicopter school at the local airport.

More OHP applications to be sent Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
The next round of applications for possible coverage in Oregon Health Plan's Standard benefit package is set to go out Friday, with Marion County to receive the third-largest number of applications in the state.

Two join Coldwell Banker as brokers Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Cheryl Bryant and Christopher Aguiar have joined Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate as residential brokers.

Lithia Motors to cut costs for $18 milllion yearly savings Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
MEDFORD — Lithia Motors Inc. says it is taking massive cost-cutting measures to cope with a weak economy and high gasoline prices.

Regis boys hoops tops list Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:09:00 EST
Lists are always fun. As soon as you put one together, people feel free to debate how wrong the list is.

McKay's Marchbanks to play at Arizona JC Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Anna Marchbanks took her time to make a decision about where she would play college basketball.

Former OSU baseball coach in line for head job at Texas Tech around oregon Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Lubbock, Texas — Texas Tech baseball coach Larry Hays is stepping down after 38 years and former Oregon State associate Dan Spencer will be named the school's new head coach.

World's best in shot put to compete at Pre track and field Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:16:00 EST
EUGENE — The Prefontaine Classic is named after a distance runner, Steve Prefontaine, and the event traditionally has offered scintillating excitement on the track.

Cap and trick Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:38:00 EST
For more cartoons, click on individual galleries.

Parole board should reach out to victims Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Something is screwed up when a convicted heroin dealer and would-be murderer gets months to polish his heart-wrenching plea for freedom — and his intended victims don't even get notified of the parole board's hearing date.

Current progress puts us on path to health-care reform Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Increasingly, Oregonians struggle to keep up with the skyrocketing cost of health insurance. Escalating insurance premiums, co-pays and out-of-pocket expenses are putting the squeeze on working families, small businesses, state and local governments.

Religious schools exist to teach their worldview Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Eden Samiee showed her prejudice when she wrote in her May 30 guest opinion of her experience in two religious schools.

Think local when promoting kitchen goods Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Regarding your May 25 "Good Life" page in the Arts & Life section, in particular the large picture column featuring "Barware":

Fixing passenger rail system would keep us moving Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Fixing the U.S. passenger railroad system is probably the one project we could undertake right away that would have the greatest impact on the country's oil consumption.

School bond would fund buildings, repairs Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Half of the school bond issue is for four new buildings and half is for needed repairs to many current buildings. The tax rate will not increase.

Students deserve better; vote yes for school bond Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Before I retired as a teacher five years ago, I was hauling water from home to keep in my classroom at Sprague High School so that students could have clear drinking water. It still runs orange through the pipes.

Another View: Geezers aren't losing their minds after all Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Here's some really good news for those of you out there who are ... ahem ... no longer in your prime.

'Yeti' can be disappointing at times Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:55:00 EST
"Betty the Yeti," which opened at Pentacle Theatre on Friday, shows that playwright Jon Klein has his ear to the Northwest dialogue.

Summer fun at the library Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Summer starts today at Salem Public Library with the kickoff of the Summer Reading Club. This year's program, "Catch the Reading Bug" starts with signups for kids from birth to age 18 and a preschool carnival, 10 a.m. to noon. The program continues all summer with prizes and free activities ranging from weekly craft projects to live performances.

Exciting summer planned in Tillamook Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Ever wonder where to go hiking, mountain-bike riding or horseback riding in the Oregon Coast Range?

Trail rides available at Silver Falls Park Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
A concessionaire is offering guided trail rides on horseback daily through Labor Day on 20 miles of trail in Silver Falls State Park.

Clinics offered for female cyclists Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:13:00 EST
Registration is open for a mountain biking clinic for women who are beginners. The instruction will be conducted by a commercial outfitter Saturday and July 20 on the trail network near Bend. The fee is $75.

Campers face fire restrictions in S. Oregon Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:14:00 EST
Fire restrictions have been placed on campers and forest travelers in Klamath and Lake counties beginning June 1. The restrictions apply on all private, county and state forestlands, and those managed by the Bureau of Land Management, on lands west of Highway 97 in Klamath County.

Institutionalizing excellence can diminish it Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
One of the presidential candidates has suggested that the best way to fix public education would be to examine highly successful schools, identify the qualities that make them successful and put those methods and philosophies into practice in lower performing schools.

Writing down goals can help you succeed Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Goal setting is a particularly popular topic twice a year. First of the year (New Year resolutions) and again on April 15th (tax day). We are now past the cusp of the second. Often business owners look at their income tax returns and realize that they didn't achieve what they wanted last year and set out determined to set (and follow) new goals this year.

Yoga class turns out to be fun for children Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:54:00 EST
My quest to introduce my young son to a variety of sports has taken our family to the soccer field, the swimming pool, the track field, the hockey ring, the baseball diamond, and the hiking trails. However the fun doesn't stop there. We already have plans this summer to try the tennis courts and just last month I introduced my son to another activity for mind, body, and soul: Yoga.

Forgotten family history, precious time Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:25:00 EST
The thick, brown leather photo album is filled with at least three generations of memories.

President lives outside reality, a Bush insider confirms Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
The book that was the talk of last week officially goes on sale this week. "What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception" by President Bush's former press secretary, Scott McClellan, dominated much of the media buzz when news outlets began reporting on its contents.

Residents adapt to gas boosts Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

With his gold tie flapping over his shoulder, Zak Graham cuts an unusual swath with his motorcycle as he cruises the streets of Medford.

Medford man found dead near Scottsburg Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

The body of a Medford man whose family hadn't heard from him since April was found on a forest road outside Scottsburg over the weekend.

Locals care for bridge Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

I'm curious about the McKee covered bridge over the Applegate River just below the Applegate Dam. We stopped there the other day and noticed it has been spruced up since we were there many years ago.

Emergency Services Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Felony arrests

Slump forces Lithia Motors to cut costs Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

The economic downturn, tighter credit and skyrocketing fuel prices have caught Medford's Lithia Motors Inc. in a crossfire.

Medford commission condemns hate crimes Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

"By making members of specific groups fearful, angry and suspicious, hate crimes polarize communities and damage the very fabric of our society." So reads a resolution adopted by the Medford Multicultural Commission last night.

Suspects in KKK incident arraigned Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Mail Tribune

School meal costs to rise Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Seven out of the eight Jackson County school districts offering school meals are among schools across the nation that have hiked next year's meal prices or will consider doing so because of the escalating costs of food and fuel.

Lincoln loses head ... for the fourth time Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

ASHLAND — The Abraham Lincoln statue in Lithia Park is headless again, just 16 months after it was repaired.

Forest staff to move to BLM offices Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

In an effort to cut costs and improve efficiency, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest headquarters staff is moving.

South Medford project under way Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

The Medford School District formally broke ground Monday for construction of the new South Medford High School, the first high school to be built in Medford since 1967.

Phoenix city council tables executive session issue for now Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

PHOENIX — City council members tabled a decision Monday to add language to council guidelines more strongly discouraging disclosure of matters discussed behind closed doors.

Rapist, robber sentenced to 13 years Sat, 31 May 2008 03:00 EST

A man who raped a west Medford woman and robbed a Medford restaurant was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for the Measure 11 crimes.

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