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New Website Will Aid Oregon Prisoners Reentering Society

Oregon reenty wiki goes live - site provides information to ease transition from prison back to community‏.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In an effort to improve offenders' successful transition from incarceration to community life, the Oregon Department of Corrections has created the new Oregon Reentry Wiki, and is partnering with local community corrections agencies to post information to the "one-stop-shop" Web site.

Words That Hurt, Words That Heal

My teen was the subject of some bad-mouthing that caused him to leave a whole group of friends and start new relationships.

(AGOURA, Calif.) - Most of us gossip without giving it any thought whatsoever. Yet, its effects can be so damaging and full of impact.

Our kids face this sort of thing in high school in ways we couldn’t have imagined long ago. With the advent of instant communications, whether it is instant messaging, tweeting, or immediate photos and videos, the ability to communicate to a wide swatch of people is available to everyone.

Salem`s Stage Two Water Alert Terminated

The City of Salem announced Wednesday that it has ended the Stage Two Water Alert which began Monday, July 27th 2009.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "Over the last three days, Salem has been able to produce and store seventeen million more gallons than we consumed" said Sophia Hobet, Water Services Manager.

Over the weekend, Salem was able to increase its filtration capacity. This combined with the cooler weather and conservation efforts has enabled the City to return to normal operations within the water System.

Man Charged With Rape After Sex Assault in Portland

Detectives believe the suspect could be connected to other crimes in the area of this incident prior to the sexual assault.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police Officers responded to a call of a sexual assault that had just occurred in the 2900 Block of NE 160th Drive, August 4, 2009 at approximately 2:30 a.m..

Detective Jeff Sharp with Portland Police says dispatchers at 911 received information during the 911 call that the suspect in the sexual assault was possibly still in the area.

Former NW Governors `Fillet` Federal Salmon Plan (AUDIO)

A letter from the Governor asks the federal government to craft a new salmon recovery plan that is "lawful and science-based."

(PORTLAND, Ore. ONS) - In about one week, the federal government will announce whether it will throw out the previous administration's plan for endangered native salmon recovery and start over.

Three former Northwest governors have already made their minds up, including John Kitzhaber here in Oregon, Cecil Andrus in Idaho and Mike Lowry in Washington.

ODOT Employee Struck by Car on Highway 26 (PHOTOS)

The victim came to rest outside his ODOT Vehicle with a sign flashing, "DO NOT PASS", "COULD BE UP TO A 15 MINUTE WAIT" and "WET PAINT".

(IRONSIDE, Ore.) - State Police say an Oregon Department of Transportation employee was struck Wednesday on Highway 26 just east of Ironside, Oregon at approximately 1:00 p.m.

Police say 57-year old Mike Bowen of Elgin, Oregon, was hit by a passing vehicle after getting out of his state vehicle, which was the rear pilot car on a painting crew that was striping the highway near Ironside.

Art Along the Rogue - Oregon`s Largest Street Painting and Music Festival

Art Along the Rogue Street Painting and Music Festival October 3rd and 4th @ Riverside Park in Grants Pass, Oregon.

(GRANTS PASS, Ore.) - For the seventh year, the City of Grants Pass will celebrate Art Along the Rogue Street Painting and Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, 2009.

This year's the event will feature Oregon's largest street painting, 40 local and regional street painters, a Community Art Show, food and craft vendors, plus music all weekend.

Reverend Benny & Mister Sid`s At Your Service #56

Salem's original cartoon found exclusively at Salem-News.com

(Salem, Ore.) - Well, as near as I can figure this should mark three years of my doing comics for Salem-News.com.

That's a lot of time and a fair number of comics. When I thought about doing an online comic I knew I wanted it to be paced differently than print comics. Print media is limited in the space it can take up.

Banks as Legal Thieves (VIDEO)

Reasons why the banking crisis hit the US so hard.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - In the 1960s Sam Bronfman, who grew the Seagram’s name into a world-wide liquor empire worth billions, was asked what he thought was mankind’s most important invention. His reply, in one word: Interest.

Bill Abram, a retired high school teacher, began by wondering why so many of his students were caught up on drugs, so he started to investigate the money system. It took him into areas no one would have thought of: Privatization gone amok.

This is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Thoughts on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from a former 17-year police detective in Portland.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - If you tell someone you have PTSD, folks, the usual reaction is "What the hell is that?" Or "I thought only women had that monthly problem."

Combat veterans know what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder feels like, as well as victims of violent crimes, particularly rape victims and sexually abused children...and COPS!