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Willamette University`s Annual Pow Wow Set

(Salem) - The Fourth Annual Pow Wow, sponsored by Willamette University`s Native American Enlightenment Association, is set for Saturday, March 11, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Cone Field House, Sparks Athletic Center.

Surge Name McIntosh Head Coach

(Salem) - The Cascade Surge have named Gary McIntosh as head coach for the 2006 season. McIntosh, the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, compiled a 41-19 record while coaching at Christian Heritage College and was named NCCAA West Region Coach of the Year three seasons in a row.

School Exclusions Begin Wednesday

Oregon state law requires that all children enrolled in school or childcare facilities be up to date on their immunizations, this protects them and those around them from potentially serious diseases.

(Salem) - Wednesday is the day children will be excluded from attendance if parents do not complete the needed forms showing that their children have had the required vaccines or been exempted.

Marion County Revitalizes Gang Graffiti Abatement Program

Officials say that it is essential that law enforcement and citizens work together to combat the growing problem of graffiti

(Salem) - Good News was announced Tuesday in the fight against gang graffiti in Marion County.
Through a partnership with Marion County Businesses and agencies, the Marion County Sheriff`s Office has revamped its gang graffiti abatement program to more effectively address the ongoing gang graffiti problem in Marion County.

March an Engaging Month at Mission Mill Museum

(Salem) - March is an active month for families at Salem`s Mission Mill Museum. Scheduled events include the monthly free Family Fun Saturday; the museum`s third speaker of its winter series; and a week of day camps during spring break. Reservations are needed for the day camps, those wishing to attend must reserve their spot now.

OSP Seize Largest Amount of Cash in Department`s History

Preliminary count of the seized cash was approximately $471,325.00

(Salem) - Oregon State Police troopers, assisted by a Salem Police Department canine unit, seized what is believed to be the largest amount of cash during an Oregon traffic stop Sunday afternoon on Interstate 5 near Salem.

Police tip #3: Avoiding the Car For Sale- Overpayment Scam

(Salem) - Police say fraudulent crimes and those known as `scams` frequently take victims by surprise. This type of criminal activity is common, and certain patterns have emerged that can be documented and explained. In this next crime tip by Paul Henninger, a detective with Salem Police, a particular type of scam is exposed so that our visitors can be better armed if confronted with similar circumstances.

Oregon Attorney General Releases Top-10 Consumer Complaint List

(Salem) - Attorney General Hardy Myers has announced his annual Top 10 Consumer Complaint List and three new website features to help keep Oregonians apprised of the latest scams. The complaint list doubles as an educational tool and a checklist, for the AG's office. `With another year of consumer challenges behind us, it is always good to look back at who caused the most problems for consumers and what did we learn from those complaints,` Myers explained.

Grant Helps OSU Researchers Find Biofuel Alternatives

"Investing in bio-energy research and education supports American farms, ranches and forests, creates jobs in rural communities and benefits the environment," Thayne Dutson, dean of OSU's College of Agricultural Sciences

(Corvallis) - President Bush's 2006 State-of-the-Union address included a challenging goal: "to replace more than 75 percent of our oil imports from the Middle East by 2025." As a critical component of his proposal, the president pledged support for research in cutting-edge methods to produce biofuels.

Disabled Veterans Can Now Apply For Free State Parks I-D Card

Camping fees are waived for a maximum of five consecutive days at one park or any 10 days in a calendar month in the park system as a whole.

(Salem) - Veterans with service-connected disabilities can now apply to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for a special identification card allowing them free year-round camping and day-use privileges in Oregon state parks.