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Statements From McCain Camp Betray Ignorance, at Best

McCain's communications director's comments on Obama are challenged in terms of accuracy, as McCain's statements on Iran are.

(SALEM, Ore.) - U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released the following statement by Communications Director Jill Hazelbaker on Senator Barack Obama's speech today.

"Today Senator Obama once again displayed how fundamentally wrong he is on the central issues facing America's future: our economy and national security.

MathStar Announces Departure of CFO

Doug Pihl, MathStar's chairman and CEO, will take on the responsibilities of chief financial officer as the company searches for a new CFO.

(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - MathStar, Inc. (NASDAQ:MATH), a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-performance programmable logic, today announced that James W. Cruckshank, MathStar's vice president, administration and chief financial officer, has resigned effective March 31st 2008.

Mr. Cruckshank is leaving to become chief accounting officer at a public company that does not compete with MathStar.

Obama Calls The War in Iraq a Burden for American Working Families

Speaking at University of Charleston, Obama directly addressed the crunch that West Virginia families are feeling as health care and energy costs continue to soar.

(CHARLESTON, West Virginia) - In Charleston, West Virginia today, Senator Barack Obama outlined what he calls the far-reaching costs of the war and emphasized that as President, he’ll bring our troops out of Iraq and bring real relief to American families.

With the price tag for Iraq now estimated to reach into the trillions of dollars by the time the war concludes, Senator Obama discussed several critical areas where we could address American’s pressing needs if we end the war.

Clinton Campaign Names Clay Haynes Oregon State Director

Clinton also receives endorsement from Oregon's Darlene Hooley.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Clinton Campaign today announced that Clay Haynes will serve as State Director, leading Hillary's efforts in Oregon.

Haynes has served as deputy national field director, overseeing the campaign's voter outreach strategies in critical battleground states across the country.

New Members Join Veterans` Department Advisory Committee

The nine-member Committee was formed by statute in 1945.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs today welcomed four new members to the Department’s Advisory Committee, including the Committee’s first Native American member, a Vietnam era veteran, a Gulf War era veteran, and an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran.

Leaving the board are Staryl C. Austin, Jr. of Salem, both a World War II and Korean War veteran; Furlton M. Burns of Portland, a Vietnam veteran; Walter R. Crews of Aurora, a Korea and Vietnam era veteran; and Robert Haltiner of Oregon City, a Vietnam Veteran.

Eola Hills Winery Takes Numerous Honors

It seems natural that along with the success of this local business, there would be a long list of Eola Hills wines that are award winners. Here is the rundown, good information before your next wine purchase.

(RICKREALL, Ore.) - Eola Hills Winery in Rickreall, Oregon has been racking up awards throughout a number of Oregon based wine events and festivals.

Their location west of Salem founded by General Manager Tom Huggins, is becoming increasingly popular and their facilities are wide ranging and accommodate a number of different types of festivities and events year round.

Rwandan Woman Shares Story of Hope and Survival

Ilibagiza lost most of her family and friends, but arose out of the conflict to become one of the country’s most outspoken survivors.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Immaculée Ilibagiza survived Rwanda’s 100-day genocide to tell her story of faith and forgiveness that transcends the most brutal fear, suffering and loss.

The Rwandan survivor will speak at 7:00 PM March 28th at Willamette University’s Smith Auditorium in Salem. People who have suffered the effects of violence and abuse in their own lives and their friends, families, counselors and supporters are encouraged to attend the event.

Deadly Attacks in West Darfur Include Rape and Breach International Law

A report describes extensive looting during and after the attacks, and catalogs "consistent and credible accounts" of rape committed by armed men in uniform.

(DARFUR) - Recent attacks by militias and the Sudanese army on four villages in West Darfur that left at least 115 people dead and some 30,000 displaced violated international humanitarian and human rights law, a United Nations report released today has found.

The report, issued jointly by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), describes attacks on four villages north of El Geneina, the regional capital.

Three Arrested on Meth Related Charges in Albany

Lebanon and Albany Police Departments assisted in serving the warrant.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Linn County Sheriff detectives say they executed a search warrant at 1024 9th Ave SE Albany on March 19th at about 8:30 PM.

Three suspects were arrested and Methamphetamine, packaging materials, drug paraphernalia, scales and surveillance cameras inside the residence were seized, according to Sheriff Tim Mueller.

Op Ed: Racism `Unsustainable`
In ANY Modern Nation
For This 21st Century

Dollar-motivated hidden agenda distracts, delays, denies equality.

(BEND, Ore.) - Barack Obama’s direct, courageous and extremely sensitive and wise defiance of “political correctness” to confront and overcome “the racial bomb” in this campaign reflects the highest credit on not only his personal courage but also his professional competence as our next national leader.

There is no question about the serious, continuing damage and the potential destruction this nation faces if we allow further continuance -- and our own complicity-- in an “unsustainable” attitude-and-approach to fellow humans.