Salem-News.com Articles written by Bonnie King

Governor Kitzhaber Proclaims May as Oregon Motorcycle Awareness Month

Safety is Priority #1 for motorcyclists in Oregon and across the Nation.

(SALEM) - Motorcycle season has returned, and there could be no argument if you were anywhere close to the Oregon State Capitol on Saturday.

Oregon motorcyclists met by the hundreds in observance of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, as proclaimed by Governor John Kitzhaber.

Dr Phil Leveque: The Coolest 90-Year Old on Planet Earth

Happy Birthday Doc Leveque: WWII Hero, Professor of Pharmacology, Forensic Toxicologist and top Oregon Pot Doctor!

(PORTLAND, OR) - Dr. Phillip Leveque celebrated his 90th birthday Friday by appearing on the popular Portland television show, Cannabis Common Sense.

The thing is, Doc is not 90-years old, he's 90-years young! Ask anyone who knows him, they will tell you the same thing.

Alan J Ehry 1941-2013 The Beeman of Dundee

Alan John Ehry, 71, of Dundee died Jan 30.

(DUNDEE, Ore.) - Alan John Ehry was born September 10, 1941 in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to Anna and John Ehry. He was raised on the farm, and there he discovered the wonder of honeybees.

He married the love of his life Marjorie Groesbeck in 1962 and they were blessed with 50 years of marriage.

Thousands of Oregonians Show Support For Gun Rights on Capitol Steps

Oregon pro-gun advocates joined brethren across the country at "High Noon".

(SALEM, Ore.) - Temperatures in the low 30's did not dissuade about two thousand citizens from showing their support for the Second Amendment and their abhorrence to President Obama's recent announcement to increase gun control regulations.

The Oregon State Capitol front steps were crowded for hours, filling up before “High Noon”.

Kenya`s Citizens are Dying to Stay Out of the Hospitals

40,000 poor people are being held inside Kenya's hospitals for nonpayment

(SALEM, Ore.) - If Kenyans are too poor, they simply do not seek healthcare.

You would probably choose to avoid the doctor too, if the hospital refused to release patients who didn't pay their bill on the spot.

`World`s Biggest Music Promoter` Pete Bennett Dies

The most well-connected man in music leaves us; Pete Bennett was there for everything.

(NEW YORK) - Pete Bennett, who brought 'The Rolling Stones' and 'The Who' to the US; and promoted musical greats like The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, has died in New York.

Information is still coming in, but we understand he passed away around 10:00 a.m. EST.

Alaska Tsunami Warning Advisory Now Extends to Northern California and Southern Oregon

Significant widespread inundation is not called for or expected under an advisory. However currents will become dangerous...

(LINCOLN CITY, OR) - A tsunami warning continues to remain in effect following a 7.7 earthquake off the coast of British Columbia.

Israel Closes Gaza Border Crossings While Bombarding Citizens

The citizens of Gaza have nowhere to run. Israeli F-16 warplanes flying over the Gaza Strip now.

(GAZA / SALEM) - The outcome of the Zionist aggression on the Gaza Strip since last night until now is at three Palestinians killed and 8 wounded, including 3 critical.

The aggression continued since Tuesday night, when Israeli warplanes fired artillery targeting its missiles at several areas in the Gaza Strip.

PCRF Enjoys a Spirited and Inspired Evening with Ken O`Keefe

A full house welcomed Ken O’Keefe to California

(SALEM, Ore.) - Veteran human rights activist, Ken O’Keefe was the keynote speaker at the recent Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) annual banquet/fundraiser.

The event, titled “Healing Hands”, was highly successful, drawing a capacity audience at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, Ca.

Elvy Musikka Says Vote Yes on Measure 80, Amendment 64 and Initiative 502

Elvy Musikka speaks to the Cannabis Community-at-large.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Elvy Musikka is one of four patients to receive medical marijuana from the U.S. federal government. She endorses the three state initiatives to legalize marijuana which Oregon, Colorado and Washington state will be deciding in the November 6, 2012 election.

Elvy receives 300 pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes each month, amounting to six pounds of marijuana each year.