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State Reacts to Plight of Fishing Families

Governor, Legislative Leaders Provide $1 Million in Direct Emergency Help to Oregon's Commercial Fisherman.

(SALEM) - Governor Ted Kulongoski, Senate President Peter Courtney and House Speaker Karen Minnis announced Thursday the state will provide $1 million in direct cash assistance to coastal commercial salmon fishermen to help them cope with a drastically reduced fishing season this year.

Tuesday Morning News Report With Kevin Hays (AUDIO)

Here are today’s top stories from Salem-News.com with Kevin Hays reporting...

(SALEM) - The high temperature in Salem on Monday according to the National Weather Service was 103 degrees. The overnight low was 61 degrees.

Hundreds flocked to the Oregon coast to beat the valley heat. The high temperature in Newport and Lincoln City was 63 degrees.

Beginning August 1st, Keizer residents will be paying more for water. The Keizer City Council last week approved a 4 percent water rate increase.

Oregon State Fairgrounds Turning Into `Silver City` (AUDIO)

The silver bullet style trailers will be in Salem now through July 6th. Organizers say the weeklong event should pump about $3 million dollars into the Salem-area economy.

(SALEM) - The Oregon State Fairgrounds is turning silver, as an estimated 1,200 Airstream trailers and RV`s from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada converge on the fairgrounds for the 49th Annual Wally Byam Caravan Club International Rally.

The `Silver City` features a post office, water and disposal services and activities for attendees. Although the rally is private, a public open house event will take place on June 30th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Margaret and Carl Morris traveled to Salem from New Castle Delaware. The couple says they plan to spend this weekend attending the Salem Farmers Market and the World Beat Festival.

Over 60% of all Airstreams ever built — including some built from the original five-dollar plans — are still rolling down the highways. Airstreams have survived millions of miles across some of the roughest roads in the world and Airstreamers have enjoyed the freedom to go where others only dream of traveling. By many accounts, Airstreams are truly an American legend.

BE AWARE! Friday Salem-Area Construction Report (AUDIO)

(SALEM) - Brush College Rd NW at the intersection with and west of Doaks Ferry Rd will have lane closures with flaggers for sewer line installation and street improvement project.

Center Street NE is closed to all thru traffic between 17th Street NE and 12th Street NE for the demolition and rebuilding of the bridge over Mill Creek. A detour route using 17th Street NE, State Street and 12th Street NE is in place.

Woodburn Teen Arrested After Trying to Elude Police on His Motorcycle

The teen was located hiding in bushes at the Wheatland Ferry boat ramp and taken into custody on multiple charges.

(KEIZER) - A 19-year-old Woodburn resident was arrested Thursday morning after he attempted to elude OSP troopers and Keizer police officers on motorcycle at high speeds on Interstate 5 and Keizer area streets.

OSP Spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings says at about 10:00 AM, OSP Salem Area Command troopers received complaints of a motorcycle southbound on Interstate 5 near Woodburn riding wheelies and passing in between traffic. At about 10:08 AM, OSP Senior Trooper Derek Bischoff saw the motorcycle southbound at the Brooks interchange. Senior Trooper Bischoff overtook the motorcyclist as it took the Keizer exit.

Amber Alert Issued in Washington for Missing Baby

Oregon residents should be on the lookout for a Green '94 Plymouth Voyager minivan with Wa. plate 270SVS.

(SEATTLE) - An Amber Alert has been issued in the state of Washington for an infant that may have been kidnapped by his mother.

Police say the baby was scheduled for surgery, and taken from Children's Hospital in Seattle Washington, Thursday just before 6:00 AM.

The Seattle Police Department say the missing child is Riley Rogers, a nine-month old white male, with Blonde hair, measuring 1'6". 14 pounds, with curly hair, wearing a white `t` shirt over a diaper.

Actor, Writer Ben Stein Gives Oregonians Retirement Advice (AUDIO)

Oregon Senator Gordon Smith chaired a hearing on securing better retirement for older Americans.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - During a hearing of the Special Committee on Aging hearing, Chairman Gordon Smith, R-OR, questioned actor and writer Ben Stein as to how people can set a retirement savings goals. Smith also pointed to the dramatically declining U.S. savings rate as a reason why Congress should implement reforms to help American`s better save for retirement.

"Tomorrow's retirees will need to stretch retirement dollars over a longer period of time," said Smith. "We need to find better ways for people to manage their assets and preserve their savings throughout retirement. With a huge wave of baby boomers about to enter retirement, it is more important than ever that we educate Americans about the financial risks in retirement."

Be Aware! Buena Vista Ferry to Close Next Week

(INDEPENDENCE) - Due to low river level readings, the Buena Vista Ferry will be closing on Wednesday, June 28th, for dredging and will reopen at completion of the project.

The river conditions have restricted the ferry's load ability and until the completion of the dredging project, it can only carry two vehicles at a time across the river. All heavy equipment that people wich to transport is at the discretion of the ferry operator.

Notifications will be made when the ferry is back in operation and Salem-News.com will release that information immediately.

Salem Church Evacuated Over Smoke

One of Salem's biggest

(SALEM) - An employee of Morning Star Community Church in Salem was on the ball Thursday, discovering smoke throughout the house of worship shortly after 11:00 AM.

Salem Fire Spokesman Bill Holmstrom says Rocky Wing, an employee at the church which is located at 4775 27th Avenue SE, discovered smoke inside the auditorium of the church. He then found the church office next to the auditorium full of smoke.

Salem Fire Department received the call for a smoke in a structure at 11:16 AM Thursday. The first units arriving on the scene reported smoke in the auditorium.

Family of Pfc Thomas Tucker Says Army Has Confirmed Their Son`s Death

(MADRAS) - At approximately 1:30 PM Thursday, the family of Private first class Tom Tucker received official notification from the Army confirming the death of their son.

Pvt. 1st Class Tom Tucker's body is still at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Memorial service arrangements are pending and will be put forward as soon as details are
finalized.

Wesley Tucker, Tom's father, has stated that he has no anger towards the Iraqi people, because they are not the ones responsible for the death of their son. The fault lies with the insurgents.