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6 Trending Bridal Accessories For 2023

Well chosen bridal accessories make for a beautiful wedding.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Bridal accessories continue to be an important addition to a wedding. They make the bride beautiful and complete.

Brides are always looking for ways to come up with a look that resembles their personality and style.

Brief Comment on Pope Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI Death

He failed to enforce a zero tolerance policy for sexual abuse.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - Pope Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI (formerly Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger) died at age 95.

Benedict’s death is an opportunity to reexamine the policies and practices of the Vatican and high-level officials of the Catholic Church that have covered up and enabled the heinous crimes of pedophilia.

Suspect in Custody after Police Pursuit ends in Officer Involved Shooting

A suspect fired gunshots at police before giving chase Monday morning.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - The driver of the vehicle failed to stop for the marked police vehicle and fired gunshots multiple times at the Corvallis Police vehicles.

The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Stephen Anthony Schmidt-Shelton of Corvallis, led the two Corvallis Police Officers in a vehicle pursuit through rural southwest Linn County.

Afghan University Women Feared This Dark Day

Taliban’s Ban on Women Attending Universities a Cruel Assault on Rights

(NEW YORK, NY) - On Tuesday, the Taliban announced a ban on women attending universities “until further notice,” a misleading use of language by the Taliban to dampen expected public and international outrage. But by now we know what that means.

Going to university has been a fragile ray of hope that many young Afghan women have been holding on to; a glimmer of hope that quickly disappeared.

Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Collision into Tree

The incident remains under investigation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just before 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening, December 24, the driver of a truck collided with a tree near the intersection of Commercial and Owens STS SE, resulting in his death.

The arriving patrol officer and paramedics extracted the driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Peace Organization calls for the Release of Julian Assange

Julian Assange’s so-called crime was to publish records of war crimes.

(POULSBO, Washington) - Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action supports Julian Assange for exposing war crimes committed by the US Government, and demand that he not be extradited to the United States and that he be provided safe haven in another nation.

Complete Your Travels and Get Safe Before the Storm Hits

The safest step for dealing with an ice storm is to stay inside.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Anyone planning holiday travels should get on and off the road before the coming ice storm hits the roads.

Forecasts say the ice storm will start Thursday night and reach large parts of Oregon. Travelers should complete their journeys before the storm arrives to have a safe and happy holiday.

Salem Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run Collision

Anyone with information please call the Traffic Team at 503-588-6171.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 74-year-old Linda Louise Wisher was walking along the 300 block of Madrona AV, and as she crossed the driveway to an apartment complex, she was struck by a vehicle exiting the property.

Police say the victim was dragged several hundred feet where she was found by the motorist.

Winter Storm Watch for NW Oregon

Thursday morning lows likely will be the coldest temperatures since 2014.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Temperatures will drop fast Wednesday night and stay cold through Friday morning as an arctic front moves into the area from interior Canada.

A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday late afternoon.

Industrial Hemp Unlocks New Revenue Sources as the New Year Approaches

Industrial hemp was legalized on the federal level in 2018.

(LAS VEGAS, NV) - According to Research and Markets “Global Hemp Market by Type” report, the industrial hemp industry is expected to have a compound annual growth rate of 21.6% by 2027, equating to $18.1 billion dollars.

Industrial hemp, as a fast-growing plant, provides a sustainable and renewable raw material for the manufacture of a variety of products, including fuel, plastic, and paper.