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Oregon and SW Washington College, Business and Government Agencies Openings and Closures

Openings and closures at Oregon and SW Washington colleges, universities, business and other public institutions.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This is the latest Oregon winter college, university and business closure and openings list. We are doing our best to bring you the latest information as quickly as possible.

Two Seriously Injured in Crash Near Chemult

The highway was shut down for over an hour, and then opened to one way travel until the roadway was cleared.

(CHEMULT, Ore.) - Police say two people were injured today, one seriously, Wednesday morning in a collision involving a commercial vehicle and a pickup on Highway 97 near Chemult.

State Police Senior Trooper Roberto Robles says a 2000 Toyota Tacoma pick-up driven by 46-year old Victor Colato of California City, California, was southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 201 when it lost control on the snow / ice covered highway at approximately 10:18 AM.

Arrest Made in Vancouver School Bomb Threat

The devices found at the school were determined to be coincidental and not related to the threat that was made.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - An arrest was made today over the bomb threat at Evergreen High School on December 16th, according to Vancouver Police.

The investigation by the Evergreen High School school resource officer reportedly led to the arrest of a 15-year old male who is an Evergreen School District student.

Army Should Reopen Investigation Into Death of Pfc Lavena Johnson (VIDEO)

This young woman's father is a doctor who worked for the Army for 25 years. If they thought this family would back off, they were mistaken.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The U.S. Army has a checkered past when it comes to honesty, and one of the most tragic recent examples is the 2005 death of Private first class LaVena Johnson; an African American honor roll student who set out to serve her country in Iraq, and was sent home to her family in a coffin along with a story about suicide, which her family says did not happen.

The amount of evidence in this case indicating that Miss Johnson met her end through foul play is staggering, astonishing... What has happened to the honor of our armed services? What kind of people are running things? This story clearly begs those questions.

Oregon Trooper Avoids Injury as Semi Smashes Police SUV (PHOTOS)

An out-of-control commercial truck crashes into parked OSP Patrol vehicle on Interstate 84 east of Pendleton.

(PENDLETON, Ore.) - An unoccupied Oregon State Police patrol vehicle was struck at the scene of a jack-knifed commercial truck Wednesday evening on Interstate 84 east of Pendleton. The freeway was closed for approximately two hours after this incident for removal of multiple vehicles in the area.

Oregon State Police Lieutenant Greg Sherman says that at approximately 7:00 PM, OSP Trooper Trampas McCrae was at the scene of a jack-knifed commercial truck westbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 219 near the bottom of Cabbage Hill.

Road Closures Planned for Tom Tennant‏ Memorial Service

The families of the fallen officers are receiving donations.

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - The memorial service for Woodburn Police Captain Tom Tennant will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 19th 2008 at the Salem Armory Auditorium located at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem Oregon. Salem-News.com earlier reported that the memorial took place Tuesday. We apologize for that error.

Prior to the memorial service Friday, a procession will take place from the Woodburn Drag Strip located at 7730 Highway 219 in Woodburn to the Salem Armory at 2329 17th Street NE in Salem.

Pornography and the Male Brain

Phillip Leveque has spent his life as a Combat Infantryman, Pharmacologist, Toxicologist and Physician.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - The Oregonian newspaper just published an article on this subject which is supposed to be a psychological bombshell. Where have these psychologists and reporters been for the past century?

I don’t know if I’m any better or lesser informed than the average male but I did see a visual display of this during 18 months in Europe during WW Two. Hawaii and Asia had about the same experience.

Op Ed: `Pragmatic Action`
On Education System
Demands Internet Access

"Knowledge Superhighway" is 21st Century necessity.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - History records few more “formative moments” than Ike Eisenhower’s most shaping/directing decision to seek for us all benefits of a then-awesome, now nation-spanning superhighway system.

American life has never been the same since that prescient action.

We in America need to guarantee our own formative moment --Obama’s potent opportunity-- will include economical Internet access for all Americans, regardless of geography.

Medical Marijuana Question and Answer Segment with Dr. Phil Leveque (VIDEO)

A new special question and answer segment featuring Salem-News.com's Bonnie King and Dr. Phillip Leveque.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Dr. Phil Leveque in Oregon is one of the world's leading authorities on the subject of medical marijuana. In addition to a lifetime devoted to helping patients with chronic pain, Dr. Leveque is a Pharmacologist, Toxicologist and a WWII combat veteran.

This is the latest video in a continuing series on Salem-News.com with the doctor and reporter Bonnie King.

Reverend Benny & Mister Sid`s At Your Service #25

Reverend Benny & Mister Sid's At Your Service along with Nota Bene, are Salem's original Online cartoon series, available on Salem-News.com.

(Salem) - The Second Great Depression is on us. Will we have the will, the courage of Americans of the 30's? How will we survive?

The Obama Years will not bring happy memories, but they will prove that America can pull itself to its feet once more.