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Gas Prices Back Off Slightly for Spring Break

Gas prices often climb during Spring Break, but both the national and Oregon averages are down slightly this week, dropping a few cents from last week's record highs.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - "Gas prices are coming down a few cents from the record highs we set in the past week." AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says, "Even though it's spring break, a time when prices normally rise, the Oregon average for regular unleaded is down three cents this week to $3.43.

The national average also drops three cents to $3.26. The Oregon and national averages are both below their record highs of $3.462 for Oregon set on March 17th, and $3.285 for the national average set on March 16th.

Oregonian Travels Thousands of Miles to Honor our War Dead

Photographer spends his life honoring fallen heroes and documenting their sacrifice, but he needs like minded individuals to help his effort.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - As a nation we recently heard about the number of American casualties in Iraq passing 4,000. Afghanistan casualties have increased in recent months.

While some people wave flags and others protest the war, one Oregonian spends his life paying respects at these somber events and he records those images that only an experienced world class photographer can take. He does it for the families and the legacy of our fallen heroes. It is time people get behind the efforts of Q. Madp.

Oregon Wine Industry Comes Together to Support Active Wine Tourism

The five-day tour is unique because it gets people out of their cars, away from tasting rooms, and into the vineyards themselves.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Wineries, wine-related businesses, and tourism associations in Oregon have rallied behind a new effort to promote active wine tourism in the Oregon wine country. So far, 14 organizations have signed up to sponsor the Oregon Wine Adventure, a new multisport wine tour in the area.

"This is a brand new concept in Oregon and, as far as we can tell, in the wine industry worldwide," explains Jeannine Heidenreich of the Convention & Visitors Association of Lane County, one of the original supporters of the concept.

Red Cross Helps Monmouth Resident in Wake of Fire

The Red Cross provided Sparks with support for food, clothing and shoes.

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - A team of two volunteers with the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross responded to the scene of a house fire on Old Fort Road in Monmouth Monday.

They say the homeowner, 73-year old Sandy Sparks of Monmouth, was having Easter Dinner with her family when the fire burned her home Sunday afternoon/evening. A house guest was also away from the home at the time of the fire.

Oregon Community Foundation Celebrates New Regional Office Opening

OCF is celebrating the opening of its newest regional office with an open house at the Dye House, Mission Mill Museum.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Community Foundation is celebrating two new beginnings this week. They have a new office, located at 707 13th Street SE in downtown Salem.

And, they have a new Regional Director, Maureen Thomas. She was appointed as the new Director, North Willamette Valley, for OCF in January of 2008.

U.S. Death Toll Rises in Iraq and Afghanistan

Military casualty numbers jump again for the second time in recent weeks with 10 deaths reported since March 17th.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Several American military personnel have been killed in both Iraq and Afghanistan in recent days. Of seven deaths reported by the Department of Defense, four occurred in Iraq and three were reported in Afghanistan.

In Afghanistan, two of the deaths were combat related and the second appears to have been connected to an accident. In Iraq all four deaths were reportedly combat related.

Salmonellosis Outbreak Traced to Imported Cantaloupe

"If you have any of this kind of cantaloupe at home, we recommend that you throw it out," Dr. William E. Keene - Oregon Public Health Division.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Consumers are being urged to discard certain brands of fresh cantaloupe in the wake of a salmonellosis outbreak investigation, Oregon public health officials announced today.

Congressman Frank to Introduce Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

CSMP Applauds Effort and Symmetry with Proposed Statewide Ballot Initiative.

(BOSTON, Mass.) - The Committee for Sensible Marijuana Policy today applauded U.S. Representative Barney Frank's (D-4th MA) announcement that he would introduce federal marijuana decriminalization legislation that parallels CSMP's statewide effort to create sound marijuana policies.

Frank announced his bill to reform smalltime marijuana penalties – a position shared by the majority of Massachusetts voters – during his appearance on HBO’s "Real Time with Bill Maher" over the weekend.

DHS Recognized for Improving Kids` Mental Health care

The DHS Children's System Change Initiative allowed the increase the availability and quality of children's mental health care.

(SALEM, Ore.) - More children in the state are receiving mental health care because of changes that were initiated several years ago by the Oregon Department of Human Services, according to the National Center for Children in Poverty, which calls the changes "innovative."

The center's recent report "Towards Better Behavioral Health for Children, Youth and Their Families" praised the DHS Addictions and Mental Health Division for making improvements to the children's mental health system.

Travel Channel to Film 15 Episodes About Oregon

TV Show Will Introduce Oregon People and Places to 48 Million Viewers in Europe.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Nearly 48 million Europeans will discover Oregon via their televisions when the European Travel Channel, in partnership with Travel Oregon, airs the 15-part series, "Oregon Uncovered." The show, to debut January 2009, will feature the attractions, people, and experiences of our state.