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Corporations Must Share Tax-Burden To Build Oregon.

(SALEM) - There’s always a prime-trigger for any explosive event -- not always widely understood at the blast- moment itself.

Massive blasts are more damaging if ignored while any chance for prevention remains -- as events have proven nationally.

Oregon, Oklahoma Fans Show College Football is Alive And Well

Whether you believe the calls during the game favored the Ducks, or the Sooners, everyone can have their say on the story at Salem-News.com.

(SALEM) - They keep coming to Salem-News.com. Everyday more and more college football fans from across the country are having their say on the controversy surrounding Saturday’s Oregon-Oklahoma game.

From Sooner fans saying the Ducks should void the win, to Ducks fans asking where’s their apology from the Pac-10 on the poor game officiating, and others who say both sides need to just get over it and move on, everyone can have a say on this, or any other story at Salem-News.com

Cartoon Strip: Nota Bene by Leonardo - Episode IV A Change in the Wind

This is the eighth installment of the Salem-News.com original cartoon series Nota Bene by Leonardo by Salem cartoonist Glen Bledsoe.

(SALEM) - Episode IV "A Change in the Wind" Nota Bene by Leonardo continues the compelling, 5-part saga. "FDR XIII -- the Miniseries." If you missed Episode I: "Resurrection of a Hero" click here, Episode II: "Alias Dr. Clark Cotton" click here, Episode III "Drool or Rule!" click here.

Leonardo of Salem is a writer and artist who focuses on issues local, national and international, on culture, education, and politics. The views expressed in his comics are strictly his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Salem-News.com or his midwestern relatives.

33 New Troopers to Hit Oregon Roadways

Ten of the 28 graduating OSP recruit Troopers occupy positions created last winter when the legislature’s Emergency Board approved Governor Kulongoski’s proposal to add more Troopers.

(SALEM) - Following approximately 880 hours of intensive training over a 21-week period, the Oregon State Police will present graduation certificates to 28 recruits and five recruit officers from other law enforcement agencies on Friday.

The Governor sent his congratulations to the newly trained recruits.

"These courageous Oregonians have chosen to serve their fellow citizens in a demanding and often dangerous profession," the Governor said. "They exemplify the kind of commitment that enables the rest of us to live safe, secure lives. We all owe them a debt of gratitude."

University of Oregon Researcher Seeking Arm, Hand Amputees

The research will be used to probe how the brain reorganizes in absence of limbs.

(EUGENE) - A University of Oregon researcher is seeking people, ages 8-65, who have lost an arm or hand for a study designed to probe the effects of limb loss on brain activity.

Participants will need to commit to one three-hour appointment during which they will undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) while they plan movements and undergo sensory and motor testing.

Subjects will be reimbursed for their time ($20 per hour), travel expenses, meals and overnight stays, if required.

Corvallis Fall Festival This Weekend

The 34th annual Corvallis Fall Festival takes place this weekend in Central Park.

(CORVALLIS) - The Corvallis Fall Festival includes a major arts and crafts show, children's activities, 1K, 5K and 10K runs, music entertainment such as blues, West African drum and dance, folk, jazz, funk, and more.

Plus, Saturday night there will be a street dance from 6:00-10:00 PM. The group Stairway Denied will perform live music from the legendary rock band, Led Zeppelin.

The festival is free, and runs Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Army Takes Over Thailand in Military Coup d`état

Often referred to simply as "The Kingdom", this normally peaceful country has not seen this type of uproar for 15-years.

(BANGKOK, Thailand) - The Asian News Agency is reporting that Thai currency has taken a plunge. From New York, Prime Minister Thaksin has declared a state of emergency, and he is ordering soldiers not to act illegally.

After Thailand’s army seized control of Bangkok and announced the creation of a “Council of Political Reform”. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra countered by declaring a state of emergency.

As soon as tanks rolled into the capital, Thai TV channels broadcasted a message by officers who spoke on behalf of the armed forces and the police, “loyal to the king”.

Salem, Statewide Gas Prices Continue to Fall

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.48.7, down from 2.93.6 one month ago.

(SALEM) - The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Salem-area continues to fall from their record highs this summer.

According to AAA, the average price is now at $2.80.6 down from $2.99.8 one month ago.

In Eugene-Springfield, the average price is $2.84.0, in Portland-Vancouver the average price is $2.80.7, and in Medford-Ashland, the average price is $2.82.1.

"The two primary factors behind the lower pump prices are the declining price of crude oil, currently trading in the $65 per barrel range, about $10 less than July prices, and the end of the summer driving season," said AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Elliott Eki.

Salem Special Annexation Election Update

As of Tuesday morning, the Marion County Elections Division has processed 11,386 ballot envelopes, another 400 were awaiting to be scanned from 55,647 Salem voters in Marion County. A 20 percent return rate.

(SALEM) - Ballots are continuing to trickling in to the Marion County Elections Division for Tuesday’s Salem special annexation election.

Ballots must be in to the elections division by 8:00 PM Tuesday.

Voters are being asked to approve 35 city council-initiated annexations throughout the city.

George Fox Sets Record Undergraduate Enrollment Record

Fall enrollment hits 3,185 total, with 1,633 traditional undergraduates in Newberg.

(NEWBERG) - The second-largest freshman class in George Fox University history helped the university this fall set a record for traditional undergraduate enrollment.

The university’ traditional undergraduate population grew to 1,633, up three percent from last year.

George Fox’s overall enrollment is 3,185, the second largest in school history. Last year, the university enrolled a record 3,210. The university has enjoyed dramatic growth since 1986, when 549 students attended.