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Research Grants Help Address Nursery Industry Problems

Awards for 2008 have recently been announced.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon's nursery industry is approaching a billion dollars in production value, making it easily the state's top agricultural commodity. But nursery growers are not without challenges, ranging from pests and diseases to reducing input costs.

That's why the industry values research to the point of literally taxing itself so that scientists can help. Part of the fees collected by the Oregon Department of Agriculture for nursery licenses goes to support a nursery research grant program that annually awards funds to worthy projects.

Marion County Commissioners Deliver State of the County Report

Every year elected leaders assess the condition of county government.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This morning, Marion County Commissioners Janet Carlson, Sam Brentano and Patti Milne presented Marion County's State of the County report.

Addressing the impacts of meth on families by developing powerful social community-based programs, creating a business friendly environment that attracts and recruits businesses that enhance our community, promoting public safety issues and continuing to improve roads and bridges were just a few of the topics spotlighted by the commissioners.

Legal Prescription Drugs Killed Brokeback Mountain Star Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger's death has been ruled an accidental overdose of legal prescription drugs. He father believes it should serve as a wake up call.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The father of Hollywood actor Heath Ledger is asking Americans to pay closer attention to the use of prescription drugs in the wake of a coroner's confirmation that the Brokeback Mountain star lost his life to an accidental overdose.

It is a truly desperate picture that we face as a society that attacks the use of natural medical treatments like medical marijuana, even going so far as to demonize the people who use it to seek relief from sickness and disease, while adopting and allowing slick potions hatched in dollar-driven laboratories to choke the life out of people.

Senator Vicki Walker`s Reform Bill to Receive Hearing

SB 1083 addresses ballot titles, signature verification, voter challenges, vote caging and more.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Senate Elections and Ethics Committee will hold a hearing on SB 1083 this Thursday, February 7, 2008, at 3:30 PM in Hearing Room B. The bill represents Senator Walker’s Omnibus election bill for the 2008 Supplemental Session.

"Oregon’s time-honored initiative system has been worn around the edges in recent years, and indeed it has been severely tested in recent weeks," said Senator Vicki Walker.

Man Dies in Rollover Crash Near Junction City

OSP troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

(JUNCTION CITY, Ore.) - A Noti-area man died Wednesday morning when the sport utility vehicle he was a passenger in lost control on Territorial Highway west of Junction City and rolled multiple times.

New Storm Slams British Columbia (VIDEO)

System will pump heavy rain into coastal areas of Pacific Northwest.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Weather forecasts indicate that the storm pattern will continue today in the Northwest as a new Pacific storm slams into British Columbia. Through Thursday, the storm will pump heavy rain into coastal areas in the Pacific Northwest and several more feet of snow in the Cascades.

Up to 18 inches of snow will fall by tonight across the Washington and Oregon Cascades. Snow levels through tonight will drop to around 3,000 feet, well below the passes.

Law Firm Williams Kastner to Host Seminar for the Portland Business Community

Law Firm Williams Kastner to Host Seminar for the Portland Business Community: 'Immigration Tips and Traps: New Regulations and Compliance in Employment Law'

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Williams Kastner announced today they will be hosting a complimentary seminar for the Portland business community to address how the new "no-match" regulations and recent federal immigration enforcement laws impact current business practices.

Two of the firm's immigration practice group leaders, Sharon Peters and Darren Feider, will present an overview of the new laws and provide legal insight on how to best avoid the common obstacles presented by this recent regulation.

OAHHS STATEMENT: Response to the Federal Budget Proposal

Oregon's medical community responds to the President's drastic cuts to healthcare.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On Monday, President Bush submitted his proposed 2009 budget to Congress. If enacted, this plan would have a devastating effect on Oregon's health care system, and the people of our state.

The bottom line is that the budget eliminates essential health care services for thousands of Oregonians; we believe these funding priorities outlined in the budget are misguided.

Oregon Bikini Barista Picked for Cast of Big Brother 9

"Big Brother 9" has been tagged Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part."

(NEW YORK) - CBS announced today the cast for the reality competition "Big Brother 9", which includes Natalie Cunial from Salem, Oregon.

Cunial who is described as a bikini barista, 28, and single, will be living in the "Big Brother" house with 15 others from across the country. At the end, the last remaining houseguest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette President/CEO Stepping Down

"Losing Brent is disappointing because his leadership and management have, without question, built a more effective organization," - United Way Chair Roger Hinshaw.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - United Way of the Columbia-Willamette (UWCW) President/CEO, Brent Stewart, announced his resignation from the organization effective March 14th.

Mr. Stewart is leaving to accept the position of President and CEO of United Way of Greater Kansas City. "I am grateful for the chance to have served the Portland/Vancouver region for the past four years. It was an honor serving alongside many members of the community who are passionate about making long-lasting changes in our region," said Stewart.