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Israeli Soldiers Fire at Road to Hope Convoy Members

"You can clearly hear one bullet whizz by myself and several others in my area" - Ken O'Keefe

(GAZA / SALEM) - Members of the Gaza Road to Hope Convoy were shot at by Israeli soldiers while partaking in activities on the International Day of Solidarity with the People of Palestine.

Ken O'Keefe of Aloha Palestine, is a Salem-News.com writer known for his defender role on the ship Mave Marmara last May, which was attacked by Israeli soldiers while operating in international waters.

County and Transit District Officials Release RFP for Forensic Investigation on Courthouse Square

A firm will conduct an independent forensic investigation of the integrity of the original construction process.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Board of Commissioners and Salem Area Mass Transit District Board of Directors have released a request for proposals for a forensic investigation of Courthouse Square.

The building and adjacent transit center formerly housed several county departments, transit administration offices and bus mall, and retail businesses.

Search for Lost Dog Ends in Traffic Death

(SALEM, Oregon) - A 26-year old Salem man died this morning after being struck by a vehicle as he walked in the roadway near his home, looking for his lost dog.

American Tourists Glimpse Mysterious Peruvian Owl

Few Have Ever Seen the “Strange Owl” of the Cloud Forest – One of the World’s Most Elusive Birds - Versión en español sigue

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Recently, a group of American birdwatchers were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime sighting when they observed the rare Peruvian Long-whiskered Owlet, a species previously seen only by a handful of people.

Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 30 east of Rainier

(RAINIER, Ore.) - One person is confirmed deceased Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 30 about three miles east of Rainier. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers report Highway 30 is completely blocked and may be for several hours.

Marijuana Messages: Time Magazine`s U.S. Amerijuana and Misdirected Potshot Puns

It's about Time...

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - It is good to see that TIME MAGAZINE finally featured the reality of Cannabis/Marijuana (C/MJ) as medicine.

The problem is they simultaneously gave the author, Reverend Andrew Ferguson, the C/MJ jollies or cerebral orgasms by reeling off and inserting all of the C/MJ cutsiepoo jargon along with NIDA's hogwash about the plant's erstwhile dangers, while it has been used globally for about 5000 years without causing medical hazards.

Wikileaks and The Tel Aviv Connection

Obama has behaved as anticipated by those who produced his presidency.

(TEMPE, Az.) - What is Tel Aviv to do now that it’s known Israelis and pro-Israelis ‘fixed’ the intelligence that induced the U.S. to war in Iraq?

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Con me consistently for six decades and the relationship is over, as is Israel’s credibility as a legitimate nation state.

Wells Fargo Donates $35,000 and 489 Volunteer Hours to Habitat for Humanity in Salem

(SALEM, Ore.) - Wells Fargo has donated $35,000 and 489 volunteer hours to Mid-Willamette Valley Habitat for Humanity in Salem. With Wells Fargo's support, the nonprofit group is building two affordable homes in south Salem for low-to-moderate-income residents.

Tea Party

What is this all about anyway?

(CLEVELAND) - Is it a gathering where people drink tea, or what? Isn't that the real meaning of a tea party?

Comparing the actions of disgruntled conservative white Americans to a historical event integral in the formation of the U.S. seems like a real stretch. For some reason, the advent of this times out with the election of the nation's first African-American President.

Keizer Police Respond to two Robberies in 27 Hour Period

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Officers from Keizer Police responded to a report of a robbery early this morning at Muchas Gracias Restaurant. This was the second robbery incident reported to Keizer Police in a 27-hour period of time. Muchas Gracias is located at 3861 River Road North.

Two employees were working inside the business at the time of the robbery.