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Salem-News.com`s Tim King on KPSU Radio

The program on Portland's College Radio Station aired Thursday night at 5:00 PM, you can hear the segment with added video clips from his coverage in Afghanistan.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem-News.com's Tim King was a featured guest this week on Portland's KPSU Radio. He talked about plans to cover Iraq, and important existing needs in Afghanistan.

Special Memorial Day Poems Are a Tribute to Veterans

In truth, most veterans are not respected by our mainstream society. These poems are an honest look at the plight of the those who serve their country.

(CANTON, N.C.) - This collection of poems was submitted to Salem-News.com through a contact in our work on the TCE (Trichloroethylene) related cancer cases and other illnesses stemmimg from water contact at the Marine Corps Base in North Carolina, Camp Lejeune.

Phoenix Spacecraft on Course for Sunday Mars Landing

The spacecraft is in fine health.

(PASADENA, Calif.) - With three days and 3 million miles left to fly before arriving at Mars, NASA's Phoenix spacecraft is on track for its destination in the Martian arctic.

"The latest calculation from our navigation team shows the center of the area where we're currently headed lies less than eight miles from the center of our target area," said Barry Goldstein, Phoenix project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. "We may decide on Saturday that we don't need to use our final opportunity for fine tuning the trajectory Phoenix is on. Either way, we will continue to monitor the trajectory throughout Saturday night, on the off chance we need to execute our contingency maneuver eight hours before entry."

Mix-n-Mash 2008 announces Call for Artists

The event features even more performance artists, including live theatre, dance and classical music.

(Salem, Ore.) - Filmmakers, fashion designers, musicians, visual artists and performance artists are encouraged to apply for the two day event occurring October 10th and 11th in Salem, Oregon.

Last year, more than 200 artists from Oregon, Washington and California converged in downtown Salem for an event unlike any other in the world. 5000 people attended a performances by more than 50 bands, 12 filmmakers, 10 performance artists, 8 visual artists, 32 models and 3 fashion designer in 17 venues in Salem.

Investigators Seek Information in Vehicle Possibly Involved in Jessica Long Murder

Police say this is the last vehicle Jessica Long was known to be in.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in identifying a 1980's to 1990's Chevrolet or GM full size pick-up that investigators believe may be involved in the murder of 24-year old Jessica Long in Salem this week.

Commander Jason Myers with the Marion County Sheriff's Office says the pick-up is described as light in color, with a light colored canopy, and possibly having a broken side window.

Bill Would Allow Malpractice Lawsuits Against Military Doctors

The bill would provide fairness for veterans who are misdiagnosed and harmed by doctors.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Members of the U.S. armed forces would be able to sue the military for medical malpractice, under a bill introduced in Congress.

Legal Newsline reported on Friday that Rep. Maurice Hinchey, a New York Democrat, has introduced the Carmelo Rodriquez Military Medical Accountability Act to reverse a 1950 U.S. Supreme Court that protects the military from malpractice lawsuits.

Man Survives Robbery and Stabbing in Keizer

The suspect is an Hispanic male adult in his twenties, 5’07” to 5'08", and the suspect vehicle is a late model two-door Honda with brown or dark colored paint.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Officers from the Keizer Police Department responded to an apartment located in the 800 block of Chemawa Road North just after 5:30 PM this evening, after receiving a call from an individual who called 911 to report someone had been stabbed.

Captain Jeff Kuhns with Keizer Police says the complainant told the 911 operator a male subject came to her apartment asking for assistance. The victim, a 55-year old male Keizer resident, told the complainant he had been stabbed and was in need of help.

Eola Hills Winery Announces Memorial Weekend Open House

To honor the Memorial Weekend, veterans get in free with military identification.

(RICKREALL, Ore.) - Eola Hills Winery in Rickreall, Oregon will be holding their annual Memorial Weekend Open House this weekend. They invite the public to their facility to taste their collection of Award Winning Wines.

"We have over 25 wines available," said Eric Rogers, the winery's operations manager, adding that they also have case discounts, h'ordeavors, cheeses and crackers waiting for those who drop by.

California Guard Forces Enter Battle Against Wildfires

A fire burning near Gilroy is approximately 20% contained.

(SACRAMENTO) - The California National Guard is providing three rotary aircraft to assist in extinguishing the 3,100 acre Santa Clara County Summit fire today.

A California National Guard spokesman says their organization responded quickly to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's call for support with a number of air assets. These aircraft departed their home stations at approximately 12:00 PM today en route to the fire just west of Gilroy, California.

Is End of Life Care Too Expensive?

Delivery System Committee Faces Tough Decisions.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - In 2007, The Healthy Oregon Act passed with bipartisan support. The legislation established the Oregon Health Fund Board that is tasked with developing a plan to reform Oregon’s health care system.

Of the six committees organized to inform and assist the board, the Delivery System Committee has perhaps the most challenging task - addressing cost containment.