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A New State-of-the-Art Hospice Opens March 6th

Anonymous donor has $1,000 prize for art that symbolizes life, hope and love.

(WILSONVILLE, Ore.) - A donor who insists on remaining anonymous, has challenged the Pacific Northwest art community to add a final touch to Signature Hospice House, the new Beaverton state-of-the-art inpatient medical facility, slated to open March 6th 2008. Signature Hospice supported the donor's son, and he wants artists to use their talents to create what may be the last image a dying patient sees.

His only stipulation is that the artwork is a symbol of love, life and hope. He strongly feels that Signature Hospice's philosophy was the central factor in extending the life of his child and making his son's death as painless and fulfilling as possible. The donor is currently in Signature Hospice's grief counseling program.

Mill Creek Watershed Community Summit Set for January 18th

An open house begins at 5:00 PM and includes Willamette University faculty and students, and city and county speakers, along with information booths.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Willamette University will host a free public forum Friday, January 18th at the Montag Center on the Willamette campus. The event will provide information about the Mill Creek Watershed, offer an opportunity for public and private shareholders to join together in protecting the watershed, and provide information about the Forest to Capitol Project.

Interested citizens will learn how they can become involved in their own backyard watershed.

The Demise of Afghanistan`s Poppy Fields

Governors pledge to lead eradication efforts, a nation will boost efforts to destroy its own biggest cash crop.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - The accelerating program in Afghanistan to eradicate opium poppies shifted gears over the weekend, as governors from the highest poppy growing provinces in Afghanistan came to Kabul Saturday to finalize eradication plans.

The UN estimated the yield in 2006 to be 6,100 tons of opium, which is 92% of the world's supply. 2007 saw a 17% rise in overall cultivation over the year before. A country that once grew grapes is generating millions in this illegal drug, can things ever go back to the way they were?

Specialized Business News Section Launched on Salem-News.com!

A milestone for this small company is a huge leap for area businesses.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon’s local news site has been asked over and over again if there will be a place specifically for business news. That day is finally here.

“We are working to bring no-nonsense news, advice and guidance to our viewers about almost every aspect of business,” says Bonnie King, Salem-News.com general manager.

Take Your Best Shot... and Upload It to b-roll.net

b-roll.net Announces First-Ever Completely Online Video Contest for Television Photographers.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - In the first contest of its kind, b-roll.net -- the foremost online community of professional television photographers -- is looking for the world's best television news video of
2007 and the top-notch photographers who shot it.

The 2007 b-roll.net AWARDS is the first professional video contest without videotape. The entire competition will be waged online: uploaded entries, web voting, and instant online results.

By One Test They All Fail

The Neocons declaim: "Why do Liberals hate America?" to which I ask "Why do the Neocons hate childhood?"

(SALEM, Ore.) - It is important for our children to learn. It is important for our children to be well-educated, but let's not let that education prevent them from developing the faculty which is of greater value than knowledge alone--imagination.

Time magazine's "Man of the Century" (1999) Albert Einstein is best known for his formula E=mc2, but he is also remembered for these words: "Imagination is more important than knowledge." I will modify that slightly. "Imagination is more important than high test scores."

Out of Control Semi Slams Into Several Others Saturday on I-5 South of Ashland

Only one truck driver received injuries in the multiple truck crash and they were not life threatening.

(ASHLAND, Ore.) - Interstate 5 northbound in the Siskiyou pass south of Ashland was been partially closed for several hours Saturday following a multi-truck crash. The crash also led to several thousand pounds of produce spilled onto the freeway, police say.

A Freightliner truck pulling a 48-foot trailer was northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 10 traveling downhill when it lost its brakes.

Salem Man Remains Missing After Falling From Cliff Near Depoe Bay

The man has not been seen since falling Friday evening at Rocky Creek State Park.

(SALEM, Ore.) - State police say a Salem-area man remains missing after reportedly falling off a cliff Friday evening at Rocky Creek State Park wayside about two miles south of Depoe Bay while visiting the area with his wife and friend.

Lieutenant Gregg Hastings with Oregon State Police says that around 6:00 PM Friday, 43-year old Brian Albert Wells of Salem reportedly stopped at Rocky Creek State Park wayside with his 54-year old wife and a 62-year old male friend to take pictures.

Alleged Diamond Thief Arrested in Portland

Suspect arrested in jewelry store break-in that happened last Thursday.

(PORTLAND, Ore) - Washington County Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested a suspect in a jewelry store burglary that occurred early Wednesday morning at the Ari Diamond store on SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway.

Sgt. David Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office says over $40,000 in jewelry was stolen. "Detectives have recovered about half of the items stolen and are seeking the publics help in recovering the remaining jewelry," he said.

Clown Girl by Oregon Author Monica Drake: A Stark Confrontation with Reality

"Clown Girl is more than a great book. Clown Girl is its own reality." - Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Not since Fight Club has a debut novel generated such an impact: why else would Chuck write an intro? Clown Girl is more than a great book. Clown Girl is its own reality. Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club said.

Clown Girl is an extreme novel beyond metaphor, a hilarious book that asks the startling question: what does it mean to be serious about clowning? This intelligent narrative always keeps in mind the bleakness and desperation that initially caused a need for clowns, and that they, in their way, embody.