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Adios a Oregon

Views of a rainy NW state from a South American Paradise.

(PATAGONIA, Argentina) - Patagonia is a long way from the USA not just in terms of the miles that a person has to travel to get here, but culturally and politically as well.

When I recently returned to our little outpost here in the southern cone, several of the neighbors dropped by to say welcome and chat for a bit. It was good to be back on our dusty lane in Patagonia where people value tranquility just ahead of raspberry jam.

An Oregon Perspective: Creating Jobs Through Health Care Reform

It’s time we get our priorities back in place.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Over the summer, we heard about the tragic losses many American families have endured as a result of our broken health care system.

There are too many stories of folks who lost a loved one because their insurance didn’t cover a life-saving treatment, or lost their homes because they were socked with huge medical bills.

Salem Police and FBI Investigate Bank Robbery

Anybody with information on this case is asked to contact Salem Police.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating a robbery that occurred at approximately 11:10 am on October 19 at the MAPPs Credit Union located at 1900 Hines St SE in Salem.

The investigation revealed that the suspect entered the business and displayed a note to the teller. The suspect was able to escape the business with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled out the rear door of the business.

The American Lucid Nightmare

The American dream is just that; it’s a dream and not real.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - A lucid dream is a dream where you wake up in it and you know you are dreaming.

One particular feature of the lucid dream is that you can control what happens in the dream.

Salem Man Pulls Woman from Burning Car

"Nickolas received numerous cuts to his hands and it is believed his actions saved Destiny's life" - Lt. Sheila Lorance MCSO

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies say a Salem man saved a woman's life over the weekend by pulling her from a burning car. Saturday at 2:42 a.m. the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 22 at Joseph Street SE.

How Will New Fed Guidelines on Medical Marijuana Affect Charles C. Lynch?

Lynch remains out on $400,000.00 bail pending appeal, while eagerly waiting to see how this will affect his case.

(LOS ANGELES) - The Associated Press broke a story late Sunday that the U.S. Department of Justice will be issuing new guidelines Monday to U.S. Attorneys regarding an official policy toward medical marijuana.

The Department of Justice posted the memorandum regarding those guidelines on their blog early Monday morning.

Fatal Weekend Crash Under Investigation

The driver of the Honda Prelude, 40-year old Reynaldo Velazquez-Celestino of Salem, was deceased at the scene and had to be extricated from the vehicle.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies aren't sure why the driver of a 1985 Honda drove into the path of an oncoming vehicle early Saturday morning.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the vehicle crash at 5995 Hazelgreen Road NE just before 7:00 a.m. Saturday.

Big Wave Surfing Contest in Lincoln City Thursday

The forecast calls for huge waves at the Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic.

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - Organizers say the 2009 Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic and Big Wave Paddle In surf contest has a green light, and will be held Thursday, 22 October.

The event draws some of the biggest names in surfing to Lincoln City, to ride one of the largest reef waves in the world.

Medical Marijuana Advocates Hail New Fed Guidelines as Big Win

In spite of the news, a number of restrictions remain.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The Associated Press broke a story late Sunday that the U.S. Department of Justice will be issuing new guidelines Monday to U.S. Attorneys regarding an official policy toward medical marijuana.

While the guidelines are yet to be released, advocates are hailing this formal policy as a major victory in the effort to allow states to implement medical marijuana laws without interference from the federal government.

Support Pillars and Optical Illusions

The Management Moments series by Doug Dickerson is a weekly column designed to bring inspiration to those in the workplace and beyond.

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - Within every organization is a need for pillars – they are the go-to people who are steadfast and committed to success. These pillars are grounded in the qualities that inspire confidence and shape an in-house culture of excellence.