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Lawrence Gallery Salishan Will Host Receptions for Korey Gulbrandson and Jeff Butler

(Gleneden Beach, Oregon) - Lawrence Gallery Salishan in Gleneden Beach (The Shops at Salishan Resort) will host receptions for artists Korey Gulbrandson and Jeff Butler

Veterans Kept in the Dark Over Chemical Exposure

As it turns out, thousands of veterans and their dependents lived and worked on military installations that are now listed as EPA Superfund sites.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - DOD is the biggest owner of EPA Superfund sites. The contaminants and health effects of exposure are published on the EPA Superfund website.

A simple website hyperlink to military installations on the National Priority List (EPA Superfund), identifying the contaminants and health effects can save lives, but no one seems interested in setting up this hyperlink.

Sarah Palin Refudiates 5-Minaret Plan for New York

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - It comes as somewhat of a surprise that the Nov. 5 release of the Turkish film “New York’ta Beş Minare”—“Five Minarets in New York”—has not prompted any warnings on Twitter by Sarah Palin.

Warnings about how five minarets cause even more unnecessary heart-stabbing pain throughout the heartland than does a Ground Zero mosque that is neither a mosque nor located at Ground Zero.

Canby Rodeo Court Tryouts - Royals Crowned

(CANBY, Ore.) - On Saturday, ten talented horsewomen tested their skills in an effort to be crowned part of the 2011 Canby Rodeo Court. Over 40 spectators came out to watch these lovely ladies give speeches, answer interview questions, and display their horsemanship skills via a reining pattern, an arena queen run, and flag carrying.

This year's Royal Rodeo Court will consist of Queen Kelsey Downs of Canby, Princess Kelsey Schuetz of Mulino, and Princess Haley Marsh of Milwaukie. The first runner up is Brittnie Gartner of Newberg.

Chemawa Indian School & Marion County Sign Agreement

(SALEM, Ore.) - At 129 years, the Chemawa Indian School is the oldest continuously operating boarding school in the United States. The 300-acre campus is located on Chemawa Road, about 5 miles north of downtown Salem, and serves approximately 320 Native American students in grades 9 through 12. Chemawa is a Bureau of Indian Education school and as such, its property is considered a federal enclave subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction.

In 2005, the Marion County Sheriff's Office signed a contract with Chemawa Indian School to provide law enforcement services to the school. To legally provide these services, the three deputies assigned to Chemawa are also sworn as Special US Marshals.

Chemeketa Community College Hosts 28th Annual College and Career Night

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem - Keizer students will have an opportunity to attend a free college and career fair at Chemeketa Community College. For over 25 years, the College/Career Fair has been an annual tradition and attracts over 800 career bound students.

In 2009, 64 colleges and universities from across the nation participated in the event and this year participation is expected to greater. In addition, trade schools and apprenticeship information will be available from such companies as Bonneville Power Administration and Portland General Electric.

Irvington Historic District listed in National Register of Historic Places

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Irvington Historic District in Portland’s eastside is Oregon’s latest entry in the National Register of Historic Places.

Opened for development in 1891, the original Irvington Plat and surrounding area is important as an early example of the influence of streetcar development and restrictive covenants in Portland’s residential neighborhoods. These influences had long-lasting impacts on the architectural character of Irvington through 1948 when most lots had been developed and the streetcar lines were replaced with gasoline buses.

Aquarium to Offer Free Admission for Military on Veterans Day

(Newport, Oregon) - The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate Veterans Day by offering free admission for military veterans and active military personnel.

“We’re grateful to those who have served in the military, and we would like to show our appreciation by offering free admission on Veterans Day,” said Carrie Lewis, Aquarium President and CEO. “We feel it’s important to pay tribute to those who have made sacrifices on our behalf.”

Serious Single Vehicle DUII Crash in Eugene - Springfield Area

A vehicle driven by a Eugene man drifted off the right shoulder, traveled back across the southbound lanes and struck the center concrete barrier where it rolled several times.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - A Eugene man was seriously injured early Monday morning in a single vehicle rollover crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in the Eugene/Springfield area.

The Swashbuckling `Bone Hunters` of Cambodia

Forty years on since Sean Flynn's abduction -- the son of the swashbuckling actor Errol Flynn -- Ivan T. Brecelic reports the 'bone hunters' of Cambodia who are intent on finding the remains of the famous war photographer.

(BANGKOK) - In March, 2010, sensational headlines broke around the world: "Son of Swashbuckling Errol Flynn's remains found."

An Australian and New Zealander, MacMillan and Rotheram had dug up the remains thought to be two photographers who had disappeared in Cambodia in 1970.