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Teen Musicians Sought For Extreme Teen Band Challenge at the Marion County Fair

(SALEM) - The Marion County Fair is looking for teens who want a chance to show off their musical talents and win up to $1,000.

Teen bands with a majority of band members 21 or younger are encouraged to participate in the Extreme Teen Band Challenge.

On the 14th there will be many related festivities to accompany the band challenge, like BMX bike and skateboard demonstrations, basketball contest, teen makeover and more. The Marion County Fair takes place from July 13th through the 16th.

Salem Public Works Day is Thursday at Riverfront Park

Besides the departments "big toys," there will be displays highlighting all aspects and sections of public works.

(SALEM) - The City of Salem's Public Works Department will celebrate National Public
Works Week by hosting its third annual Public Works Day at Riverfront Park
Thursday, from 10:30 AM until 2:00 PM.

The purpose of the event is to give the community a better understanding of what public works employees do and to offer an opportunity to view the equipment and systems used to get the work done.

A variety of equipment that city crews use to operate and maintain the City of Salem's water, sewer, storm, and transportation systems will be on display.

Monday Evening News Report (AUDIO)

Salem-News.com now has an audio newscast that our visitors can listen to each day. Simply open the story, and the newscast will play. Look for a silver bar halfway down the story to raise the volume.

(SALEM) - Salem-News.com announces new Internet audio reports.

Here are some of today's stories, with Kevin Hays reporting...

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THE PARENTS OF A DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TEENAGER HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AFTER AN ARSON FIRE KILLED THEIR SON.

PERSONAL INFORMATION OF 26.5 MILLION US VETERANS, WAS STOLEN.

THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION IS PREDICTING ANOTHER VERY ACTIVE HURRICANE SEASON.

TRAVEL WILL BE UP SLIGHTLY THIS MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY DESPITE HIGH GAS PRICES.

A THREE-ALARM FIRE AT A VACANT INSUSTRIAL BUILDING ON SATURDAY IN ALBANY IS BEING INVESTIGATED AS SUSPICIOUS.

AAA Projects Slight Increase In Memorial Day Travel Despite High Fuel Costs

In Oregon, regular gasoline currently averages $3.08, 39-cents higher than a month ago and 65-cents higher than a year ago.

(PORTLAND) - Travel will be up slightly this Memorial Day holiday despite high gas prices and increasing vacation costs, according to AAA. AAA estimates that 37.6 million

Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 0.9 percent increase from last year.

Personal Data of 26.5M Veterans Stolen

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Personal data, including Social Security numbers of 26.5 million U.S. veterans, was stolen from a Veterans Affairs employee this month after he took the information home without authorization, the department said Monday.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson said there was no evidence so far that the burglars who struck the employee's home have used the personal data — or even know they have it. The employee, a data analyst whom Nicholson would not identify, has been placed on leave pending a review.

"We have a full-scale investigation," said Nicholson, who said the FBI, local law enforcement and the VA inspector general were investigating. "I want to emphasize, there was no medical records of any veteran and no financial information of any veteran that's been compromised."

"We have decided that we must exercise an abundance of caution and make sure our veterans are aware of this incident," he said in a conference call with reporters.

The theft of veterans' names, Social Security numbers and dates of birth comes as the department has come under criticism for shoddy accounting practices and for falling short on the needs of veterans.

Monday Mid-Day Audio News Report (AUDIO)

Salem-News.com now has an audio newscast that our visitors can listen to each day. Simply open the story, and the newscast will play. Look for a silver bar halfway down the story to raise the volume.

(SALEM) - Salem-News.com announces new Internet audio reports.

Here are some of today's stories...

Albany Man Died From Injuries Suffered in Apartment Fire

Police say the man was developmentally disabled, and unable to escape because his parents locked him inside the apartment.

(ALBANY) - A developmentally disabled man died from injuries suffered in an Albany apartment fire Sunday, police say he had been locked inside the residence by his parents.

According to Albany Police, Christopher Degroot was unable to escape the fire because his parents had locked him inside the apartment earlier that morning when they left him alone. 48-year old Agnes Degroot and 45-year old Nicolaas Degroot had previously installed a dead bolt lock on the front door that required a key to unlock from the inside and had placed locks on the windows. Investigators say the key was not left in the interior lock as a matter of practice by Agnes and Nicolaas Degroot.

Albany Fire first got the call around 10:44 AM Sunday, Albany Police Department joined in the response to the apartment fire at 730 SE 5th Avenue #3. The fire was confined to apartment #3 and extinguished by the Albany Fire Department. An investigation was started as the cause of the fire, which started in the living room, was deemed to be suspicious.

Attorney General: Reporters Can Be Prosecuted

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Sunday he believes journalists can be prosecuted for publishing classified information, citing an obligation to national security.

The nation's top law enforcer also said the government will not hesitate to track telephone calls made by reporters as part of a criminal leak investigation, but officials would not do so routinely and randomly.

Three Salem Firefighters are Honored

(SALEM) - Three Salem Fire Fighters were honored Saturday May 19th, at the 5th Annual Oregon Fire Service Meritorious Awards Banquet.

Captain Paul Telfer received the Award of Excellence. An 18-year member of the Salem Fire Department, a spokesperson for the agency says he is well known for making a positive impression, his work with children has been particularly outstanding. He started "Topic of the Day", a publication that summaries key operational procedures for the Salem Fire Department.

"A highly motivated individual who assures his crew performs optimally. His career reflects the highest standard of professionalism, service and compassion..."

Salem-News.com Launches Audio Reports (AUDIO)

Salem-News.com now has an audio newscast that our visitors can listen to each day. Simply open the story, and the newscast will play.

(SALEM) - Salem-News.com announces our first Internet audio report. We will soon be bringing you these reports on a daily basis, please use the comment section to let us know what you think.
It is one more way Salem-News.com is serving residents as the only true full multi-media news site in Oregon's capitol city.

HERE ARE THE TOP STORIES FROM SALEM-NEWS.COM, WITH KEVIN HAYS REPORTING...

KEIZER POLICE AND OREGON OSHA ARE INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF A LONG TIME KEIZER MECHANIC.

THE LIFELESS BODY OF A WOMAN WAS DISCOVERED IN THE WILLAMETTE RIVER EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...