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Dealing With Haiti`s Dead

Currently, cemeteries remain overflowing and there are still random bodies reported to be piled up in various parts of Port-au-Prince.

(PORT-AU-PRINCE/SALEM) - Thirteen days following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti, tens of thousands of bodies remain buried beneath the rubble and in mass graves around the capital Port-au-Prince.

Celebrating a Celebrity Mother, Hollywood Style

"Mainstream Hollywood in reverse" - Rebecca Maitland, Reed Opera House

(SALEM, Ore.) - Lights... cameras, action! A Hollywood themed birthday party this week in Salem celebrated a different aspect of movie super stardom.

The grand red carpet was laid out for the 70th birthday party of Patricia Naas of West Salem, whose son-in-law is one of Hollywood's biggest names. Patricia's daughter is Susan Hartwick, wife of Joe Hartwick, President of feature film production for 20th Century Fox.

Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Highway 26 east of Government Camp

The crash remains under investigation.

(GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers are investigating a traffic crash that resulted in the death of a Pine Grove-area woman on Highway 26 about ten miles east of Government Camp.

According to OSP Lieutenant Pat Ashmore, on January 25, 2010 at approximately 7:44 a.m. a commercial truck pulling two tankers loaded with malt driven by 63-year old Ronald Lewis Jory of Olympia, Washington was eastbound on packed snow/ice covered Highway 26 near milepost 65.

Ghost Stories Told by Children May Be True

"Are children more open to ghostly encounters than adults, or are they intentionally targeted by other worldly beings?" ~question via email

(SALEM, Ore.) - It seems to be a fairly common belief that children are more open or receptive to experiencing paranormal encounters than grown ups are.

Many times reports of paranormal occurrences do indeed surround young children and teen-agers, such as in reported cases of poltergeist activity.

Leaders that go the Distance

Are you a leader ready to go the distance? Set your priorities, embrace your passion, live your purpose.

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - On September 6, 1995, thousands of fans packed Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles were playing host to the California Angels.

Measures 66 & 67: The Referendum Process and the Political Dark Arts

When a crucial referendum is brought before the people, it is accompanied by the same well oiled, highly paid, and utterly deceptive propaganda machine that seeks influence on a daily basis in capitol corridors.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - The referendum is as close as we get to real democracy in this State. What the referendum teaches about democracy is that the people are just as selfish, confused, and unconcerned with serious policy considerations as the legislature.

An Oregon Perspective: Priority Number One in 2010

We can sustain the timber economy that so many Oregon families depend on.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - This month, I held seven town hall meetings in Southern Oregon and the Willamette Valley. As I spoke with Oregonians about health care and the precarious state of our economy, these conversations reinforced my view that taking on unemployment has to be priority number one.

Since I took office last year, I’ve been fighting to create jobs in Oregon and in the coming months I’ll redouble my efforts.

Maryland Lawmakers to Introduce Medical Marijuana Legislation

Tuesday press conference will unveil proposal to allow qualified patients to obtain and use medical marijuana with doctor’s recommendation.

(ANNAPOLIS) - Tomorrow, Maryland lawmakers, patients and advocates will hold a press conference to announce the introduction of medical marijuana legislation in the Maryland state legislature.

“This bill will provide Maryland’s doctors and patients with another tool in the toolbox, to be used safely and responsibly like any other therapy,” said Del. Dan Morhaim (D-Baltimore County), the bill’s co-sponsor and a physician board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine.

Portland Police Bureau Cold Case Unit Makes Arrest

Four additional suspects were previously arrested and convicted for this murder.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Cold Case Unit arrested 31 year-old Jason Darnell Turner on Friday in a 1998 Murder case.

Amber Alert Issued for 8-Year Old Oklahoma Girl

Anyone with information is asked to call the Comanche County Sheriff's Office at 580-353-4280 or dial 911.

(GERONIMO, Okla.) - The State of Oklahoma issued an Amber Alert Monday morning after a girl was reportedly abducted by the suspect from her home in Geronimo late Sunday.

The girl's mother was found dead in the home and the suspect is wanted for questioning in the woman's homicide. The suspect should be considered dangerous. Aja Jotson, a white female, 8 years old, 4', 65 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a very thin build.