Salem-News.com Articles written by Bonnie King

Dr. Leveque to Speak at Armed Forces Day Recognition in Yamhill County

Keeping America strong and secure, United in purpose, Steadfast in Service.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Stand and be recognized! Past and present members of all branches of the Armed Forces are invited to attend a special celebration, Saturday May 19th in McMinnville, Oregon.

U of O Ducks Show Champion Spirit at 2012 Spring Football Game

Oregon returns to the field after a third-consecutive BCS Bowl appearance and a 45-38 Rose Bowl win.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - There is an excitement surrounding Autzen Stadium – it's something in the air. I am pretty sure you can feel this energy 24/7. For Oregon Duck fans, it is LOVE.

They love football, and most of all- Duck Football. For the majority of said fans, fall is a long way off. “We need to enjoy college football once again, albeit for a single spring day at the end of April!”

Portland`s World Famous Cannabis Cafe` Celebrates the 420 High Holiday

A special holiday for a community at large.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Everybody's heard of it, but have they actually been there? If you are an Oregon medical marijuana patient, this Friday is the perfect opportunity for you to see the inside of what has become a rather mythical place.

Springfield Man Arrested For Causing Injury Motorcycle Crash on Hwy 126W

A ill-mannered driver nearly costs a biker his life.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Today, Oregon State Police arrested the driver of a vehicle that caused a motorcyclist to lose control and crash along Highway 126W west of Veneta early Sunday evening.

Anti-Prohibition Activists Join Together! May 5 is the Thirteenth Annual Global Cannabis March

Over three hundred cities world wide join together in the Global Cannabis March

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Global Marijuana March is an annual rally held at different locations around the planet. 734 different cities have signed up from 64 different nations since 1999.

MCAS El Toro: Modern Day Marine Ghost Town

The photos each tell a small story, all are captioned.

(IRVINE, CA) - There was a time, a long time in fact, when the best possible stateside duty a Marine could hope for was Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in Orange County.

Salem Saturday Market Kickoff 2012 is a Blooming Success

Oregon sunshine (the dry variety) was enjoyed by all!

(SALEM, Ore.) - What is your idea of a Saturday morning in spring time? In Salem, Oregon, Spring means coming outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and maybe even turning over some soil in your own backyard.

Friends and neighbors are seen mowing their yards, planning for events under sunny skies and looking for new, intriguing products to make spring really sing.

Palestine and South Africa: an Anti-Apartheid Musical Collaboration

The Mavrix, a South African band, and Palestinian Oud player, Mohammed Omar, have released "The New Black" music video.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The correlation of the now defunct apartheid state in South Africa to the current occupation and apartheid policies levied on Palestine is undeniable, and very well expressed through the song "The New Black".

Willie Nelson Officially Endorses Oregon Cannabis Tax Act 2012

Country music legend has long been a supporter of ending cannabis prohibition.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Cannabis Tax Act (OCTA 2012) has been gaining momentum as the time grows closer to the deadline for signatures to be submitted to the State, but nothing compares to the recent endorsement by the legendary country music star Willie Nelson.

That’s just the thing to add fuel to their signature-gathering fire.

Salem Police Ransack Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Smokey's Lounge is a private club for legal medical marijuana patients.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Tuesday morning police responded to a broken window at Smokey's Novelties in downtown Salem. At 6:30 a.m. morning walkers saw the aftereffects of an alleged robbery, with police surrounding the store for hours afterward.