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4 Tips When Bringing New Hires Onboard

Create a company people love to work for.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Do you own a small or medium-sized business? Have you encountered challenges when bringing new hires on board in the past?

If you’re ready to improve the process, here are four tips to use when bringing new hires on board that will provide instant results.

Oregon Firefighter Austin Smith Memorial Service

The memorial service is this Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the St. Paul Rodeo grounds.

(SALEM, Ore.) - On Thursday, February 3rd, the St. Paul Fire District as well as other mutual aid partners, responded to a reported barn fire at Champoeg Creek and McKay Rd.

During firefighting efforts, an explosion occurred severely injuring Austin Smith, who was preparing for exterior defensive fire operations. Firefighter Smith died as a result of his injuries.

Oregon Reports 30 Deaths and 7,928 New Confirmed and Presumptive COVID-19 Cases

Oregon is administering 7,890 doses of vaccinations per day.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are 30 new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 6,244.

The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 1,072, which is one fewer than yesterday.

Volunteers Wanted for Third Winter Beach Clean Up on February 12

Pick up trash at your favorite Lincoln County beach on Saturday the 12th, and enter to win great prizes!

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Help clean up our local beaches this winter with the Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.

To participate, volunteers can use their own supplies or pick up bags and gloves at partner surf shops.

Maus Banned by a Tennessee School Board

The book topped Amazon’s best-seller’s list after the banning.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - The McMinn County School Board in Tennessee voted to remove the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel Maus by Art Spiegelman from an eighth grade language arts curriculum.

When is the book burning?

OSP Traffic Stop Reveals Fentanyl Pills and 9.9 lbs. of Meth

Troopers were granted consent to search the vehicle from the driver.

(MARION COUNTY, Ore.) - At 12:40 p.m., Sunday, February 6, an Oregon State Police Trooper stopped a 2017 Nissan Rogue on I-5 north near milepost 255 for a traffic violation.

During the contact, the Trooper observed signs of criminal activity and items related to drug use.

Survey Says: Salem is A Great Place For Seniors

Salem scored high for transportation, in particular

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem, Oregon’s seniors are thriving, a recent analysis by Center 50+, the city’s senior citizen center, has found.

In a series of listening sessions and discussions, older locals were asked to share their thoughts on Salem’s support resources, housing, accessibility, and transportation.

Tips on How to Improve Your Online Gambling Fun

Entertainment with an extensive range of games

(SALEM, Ore.) - Most items we want or need are now accessible at the touch of a button thanks to an internet connection.

Casinos are no exception.

In an Accident With a Semi Truck? Here`s When You Can (and Cannot) Sue

Do your due diligence and tough decisions will come easier.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Getting into a motor vehicle accident with another car is one thing. Getting into an accident with a semi truck is another thing entirely.

Before you can sue for any accident, including one involving a semi truck, you have to determine who is at fault.

What to Do If You`re in a Major Car Accident

"Expect the Unexpected" and be prepared to handle things calmly.

(SALEM, Ore.) - During the first part of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, car accidents and deaths in Portland, as well as around the country decreased significantly, because there were fewer vehicles on the road.

But, in 2021, this trend reversed.