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Need for blood stirs outpouring of compassion Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
What kind of lunch date do you have planned for Thursday? Salem oral surgeon Joel Hopkin and his family and friends are hoping you'll cancel it, and roll up your sleeve, literally, to save a life or two or three.

Restroom has an accident on its way to new home Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
A pricey new modular public restroom destined for Bush's Pasture Park knocked down a tree on High Street SE on Tuesday morning, slamming into the maple en route to its new home.

Obama claims victory… but Clinton doesn't bow out Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Cheered by a roaring crowd, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, taking a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president.

McCain attacks Obama's judgment Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
NEW ORLEANS — Republican John McCain welcomed Democrat Barack Obama to the fall campaign for the White House on Tuesday with a blistering attack on his judgment and a charge that he "voted to deny funds to the soldiers who have done a brilliant and brave job" in Iraq.

Building to get brighter look Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Ever since Willamette University picked a commercial building at 700 State St. as its Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the school has been remaking the interior as a first-rate fine-art museum.

Race rating offers little comfort to Democrats Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Two national political reports now list the race as leaning Democratic, but as far as the congressional arms of the national parties are concerned, Oregon's 5th District seat is still a battleground in the fall.

North Marion's Casto back in majors Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON — Kory Casto rode into town Tuesday, hoping to save the Washington Nationals from its offensive woes. And the Nationals put him right into the starting lineup as manager Manny Acta searched for some punch.

Officer who was arrested resigns Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
A Woodburn police officer arrested this weekend at his West Salem home on accusations of exposing himself to his neighbors resigned Tuesday, police said.

Free Fishing Weekend options in Oregon Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:49:00 EST
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Oklahoma man found safe Tuesday Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
SALEM — An Oklahoma City man reported missing whose family worried that he has become disoriented because of a tumor has been found safe, Salem police said Tuesday.

Church theft includes checks, van Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
A man arrested Tuesday morning in Salem on charges of methamphetamine possession had checks in his car apparently stolen during an earlier burglary of an Independence church, Salem police said.

DA to review evidence after family dispute Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Polk County detectives expect to refer their investigation of a Grand Ronde father-and-son shooting to prosecutors by Friday.

Forum this evening Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
salem — The group seeking to build housing and classroom space on the Marion Parkade in downtown Salem has scheduled a public forum for today. Marion Park LLC will have project depictions and information on top of the parking garage from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as part of First Wednesday events.

Parks Day offers free admission, activities Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Fishing fees, camping fees and day-use fees will be waived at state parks this weekend.

Local financial professional earns honor Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Mark Reed of Salem has qualified for the Top of the Table of the Million Dollar Round Table of the Premier Association of Financial Professionals. This places Reed among the top professionals in the global life insurance and financial services industry. He was chosen for his outstanding client service, ethics and professionalism. He is a life member of the MDRT and this is the second time he has qualified for Top of the Table.

Salem's J.C. Penney receivesaward for its store performance Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
The Salem Center J.C. Penney store received the 2007 Chairman's Award, the company's highest honor for performance excellence. Alan Apodaca is the store's manager.

Around Oregon Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Seattle University: Athletic Director Bill Hogan announced that former Oregon State assistant Donny Harrel will be the school's head baseball coach.

Tucholsky, Central Washington players honored at series Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Sara Tucholsky, Western Oregon's softball player whose injury during a home run trot earned her national attention, was a special guest of ESPN at the College Softball World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Updated at 7:37 a.m. Doggy gas prices ... and other editorial cartoons Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:06:00 EST
For more cartoons, click on the individual cartoon galleries.

Controlling spread of English ivy is simple Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:50:00 EST
If you do nothing else to respond to the Statesman Journal's nearly concluded series on Invasive Species of Oregon, at least hack out some English ivy.

Where's respect for Hillary? Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:50:00 EST
How much anger is there among women about how Hillary Clinton has been treated during this campaign? Some of the nation's leading female politicians will tell you: quite a lot.

Don't blame Obama for pastor's speech Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:51:00 EST
Whatever happened to free speech in America?

Religion isn't meant to conform to people Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:49:00 EST
In response to Eden Samiee's May 30 guest opinion and her comment "... and it seemed as if all of my answers were living in one book — one that obviously I had no idea existed." That book would be called the Bible. Every religion has their own version.

Not all residents oppose Zobel House Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:50:00 EST
We're responding to a recent article that described the neighbors of the Zobel House as uniformly in opposition to its existence in the Bush's Pasture Park area.

Neighborhood tried to save life of stray dog Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:50:00 EST
For Alice Pender of Dallas to say our neighborhood is responsible for the death of Lucy is appalling (letters, May 28).

High cost of park bathroom is silly and upsetting Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:51:00 EST
On reading the June 1 article regarding the $235,000 public restroom at Bush's Pasture Park, my initial reaction was to laugh.

Party conventions will test Americans' free speech Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Even as this most participatory presidential primary season comes to a close, there are questions about how much free speech — and in what formats — will be exercised or permitted in the next act of the election drama: the GOP and Democratic national conventions this summer.

Another View: Texas polygamist sect Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Texas' top prosecutors and child services directors should have read their Arthur Miller before tearing hundreds of children from their mothers who belonged to a polygamist sect. ...

Menu Matters Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:25:00 EST
Marco Polo Global Restaurant will move by August to the vacant restaurant at 300 Liberty St. SE in Salem, formerly Coco's Bar & Grill.

Port and chocolate Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:11:00 EST
The rich, decadent flavors of a chocolate torte or devil's food cake marries well with the deep, berry flavors of a ruby port, or the spicy, nutty flavors of a tawny port. There are a handful of local wineries in Oregon, including Chateau Bianca Winery and Belle Vallée Cellars, who consistently produce noteworthy port wine that would pair perfectly with chocolate desserts.

Summer pair: Stuffed vegetables and dry rosé Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:54:00 EST
Rosé is truly the wine of summer, fresh and undemanding, meant to be drunk young. Not too long ago, if you wanted a dry rosé, you had to buy French or Spanish bottles, because California rosés were mostly on the sweet side. Today, however, California winemakers are making some very good rosés, slightly fruitier than the very dry Provencal ones, but full of character and equally satisfying.

Wine Lovers Corner: Dripless pourer Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:58:00 EST
Trudeau dripless wine pourer and stopper, $7.75, Lullu's Tutto Cucina, 357 Court St. NE, Salem, (503) 364-7900

Wine with Cajun food Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST
Hot and spicy Cajun dishes such as blackened fish, jambalaya or dirty rice pair best with lighter style Spanish or Italian wine varietals such as Tempranillo or Sangiovese. The two best examples of these wines from Oregon are Abacela Winery's tempranillo and Cana's Feast (formerly Cuneo Cellars) Sangiovese.

Time isn't ripe for some Mid-Valley crops Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
As Oregonians, there are certain foods to which we feel we have a birthright.

A weekend of free fishing Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:14:00 EST
Low, warm water definitely will not be a concern Saturday when the annual kids Free Fishing Weekend event is held at Hoover Campground on the east end of Detroit Reservoir.

Officials still unknotting Chinook salmon cutbacks Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
It's going to be a long couple of days Thursday and Friday for the members of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission in Salem.

Lower Umatilla opens for springers Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
PENDLETON — The lower Umatilla River from the Highway 730 bridge upriver to Three Mile Dam has reopened to catching and keeping spring Chinook.

Spring Chinook opener on Rogue delayed Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
Because of lower-than-predicted runs on southwestern Oregon's Rogue River, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists have postponed the opening of the fishery for nonhatchery spring Chinook.

Book captures essence of running legend Prefontaine Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:00:00 EST
It's never too late to run with Steve Prefontaine. He lives on in a new book — Steve Prefontaine — Rocketman — written by Bree T. Donovan and co-authored by Prefontaine's younger sister, Linda.

Argyle's sparkling wines fizz to the top Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:26:00 EST
Where in the world is our wine writer today?

Impact of The Commons Delay Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Reassurances offered on fate of downtown project

Book sale set in Central Point Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

The Friends of the Central Point Library will hold a book sale from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Community Room of the Central Point Branch Library, 116 S. Third St. Friends members may purchase books from 10 a.m.

Since You Asked Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

I just moved here and am wondering how Yank Gulch Road in Talent got its name?

Emergency Services Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Felony arrests

Local supporters reflect on primary battle Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Some local Democrats are calling for party unity now that the end of a grueling primary is in sight after Sen. Barack Obama sealed the Democratic nomination Tuesday night.

Boning up on sound Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

A pencil-thin titanium rod implanted in Hamid Ghavam's skull will help him hear his new grandchild's first words more clearly than he's heard anything since he was a child.

Resident kills bold cougar near Wimer Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

A young and thin male cougar that did not back away from kids or adults outside of Wimer was shot and killed Saturday as it walked within 10 yards of the shooter, authorities said.

May in Medford was a weather roller coaster Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Record-breaking heat in mid-May suggested summer would get off to an early start in Southern Oregon, but after the past 10 days of damp weather, people wonder if the warmth and sunshine they expect in June will ever get here.

School officials weigh reading options Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

Medford School District officials on Tuesday pledged to look for ways to backfill some of the loss in small group instruction in elementary reading that will come as a result of a plan to staff each school with an instructional coach.

Lineup of Gold Hill City Council remains up in air Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:00 EST

GOLD HILL — The write-in votes from Jackson County's May 20 election have been counted, but city residents still don't know who will fill some City Council vacancies.

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