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Where is Superman When you Need Him?

Our children are being fed without question of corporate intent or consequences.

(SALEM, Ore.) - We learned in our early years that Superman never gave up, even with kryptonite in hand. We may not have super hero strength, but we Americans must find our will.

Horse Fatally Shot Near Silverton

The investigation has been classified as an Aggravated Animal Abuse 1, a class C felony.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - Numerous residents in the 17000 block of South Abiqua Road reported hearing the sound of a single rifle shot around 6:05pm, Monday.

The initial caller reported that the shot came from an area very close to the field where a horse was grazing.

Governor Kitzhaber to Present Awards for Youth-Designed Healthy Living Projects

The contest was built around the four "pillars" of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative.

(Salem, Oregon) - Nine groups of youth will be honored on May 4 at the state capital for their project proposals to Oregon Youth in Action (OYIA).

Largest One-Day food Drive in the World - Letter Carriers Food Drive

Distribution of emergency food remains at record high levels.

(Portland, Oregon) - Help stamp out hunger! It's easy. Simply place nonperishable food donations by your mailbox on the morning of Saturday, May 14, for the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive.

The Willamette Heritage Center Announces 2011 Heritage Awards

Rewarding those who preserve local culture and diversity.

(Salem, Oregon) - The Willamette Heritage Center announced the recipients of its 2011 Heritage Awards at its Annual Heritage Awards Ceremony on April 28.

The awards recognize leaders and organizations who have significantly contributed to the Salem community’s cultural heritage.

Sixth Annual Albany Teen Art Show Reception

(Albany, Oregon) - The sixth annual Albany Teen Art Show is on display at Albany City Hall through May, and a public reception to honor the work of 125 Albany-area teens will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

The reception will be in the Great Hall at City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St. SW., and is open to the public, artists and their friends and family.

New Oregon Unemployment Extension Nears End

The first OEB3 benefit payments went out last week; the entire $30 million will be spent by mid-May.

(Salem, Oregon) - Due to the unusually high number of Oregonians who applied, the new Oregon Emergency Benefits program will expend all benefit money available in coming weeks.

West Salem Plaid Pantry Robbed Monday Night

Plaid Pantry has posted a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in this case.

(Salem, Oregon) - The Plaid Pantry located at 1095 Edgewater St NW was robbed at gunpoint just before midnight Monday night.

The suspect was described as a white male, 20 to 25 years of age, 5'6" to 5'8", weighing approximately 170 pounds, with black or brown eyes. He was wearing a blue long sleeve sweatshirt with some kind of a white horizontal print across the chest, a grey or black checkered shirt under the sweatshirt, faded black jeans, and black shoes.

Israeli Conductor to Lead `Peace Concert` in Gaza Today

Known as the East-West Divan orchestra, it brings together Israeli, Arab and international musicians.

(GAZA AFP) - Renowned Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim is to conduct an orchestra of European musicians in a "peace concert" in Gaza City on Tuesday, a United Nations agency said.

Osama bin Laden Corpse Photo is Fake

Image of bloodied man picked up by British newspapers has been circulating online for two years.

(LONDON) - An image apparently showing a dead Osama bin Laden broadcast on Pakistani television and picked up by British newspaper websites is a fake.