Salem-News.com Articles written by Bonnie King

The Willamette Humane Society Spay and Neuter Clinic is Purrrrr-fect

Getting fixed makes for a long and happy life

(SALEM, Ore.) - The most important reason to spay or neuter your pet is that it will literally save lives. That is the message heard loud and clear when one enters the Willamette Humane Society's Spay and Neuter clinic in Salem.

A little known fact to most Americans is that pet overpopulation is a serious problem, reaching a crisis point in our country.

Ken O`Keefe speaks at Made In Palestine event in Scotland

Hip Hop concerts across the UK raise funding & awareness for Convoy to Gaza

(SALEM / GLASGOW) - "If it wasn't for Ken O'Keefe none of this would be happening," Scottish Hip Hop Artist Eastborn said to the audience in Glasgow. Ken O'Keefe is the head of the Samouni Project Convoy to Gaza, which Eastborn has joined.

David Rovics` Song for the Mavi Marmara Tribute Video

David Rovics performs many "songs of social significance".

(SALEM, Ore.) - David Rovics is an incredibly talented songwriter/musician who knows how to tell a story. A self-proclaimed "rabble-rouser", he has traveled the world living the life his songs are made of. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to produce a video based on his tribute song to the Mavi Marmara.

"Song for Mavi Marmara" was inspired by the Freedom Flotilla en route to Gaza, which was overtaken by the Israeli Navy in International waters on May 31, 2010.

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Come and learn what Salem-News.com is all about, and how you can participate!

(SALEM, Ore.) - You Are Invited.... Are you full of talent, and have no where to use it? Do you wish you could show the world what you're made of, but can't find a job? Here is an answer.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Receive `Guidance` Letter from the Feds

The U.S. Attorney, District Attorneys, Sheriffs and Police Chiefs serve notice that selling marijuana will not be tolerated, even to the sick.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The wariness of many Oregon medical marijuana patients was validated Friday, when local MMJ dispensaries received a direct warning from the Federal Government and Oregon's top lawmakers.

In some areas, there have been privately run medical dispensaries...doing business on borrowed time. Without the affirmation from voters last fall, it looks like "dispensaries" may not have a leg to stand on. Or do they?

What`s so cool about Portland? Last Thursday on Alberta Street!

Once a month, Portlanders let their hair down and take to the street- Alberta Street

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - For years, I have heard about this ominous, near-ethereal street fair that occurs the last Thursday of every month in Portland. Rain, shine, snow, sleet or hail, the fair goes on.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Takes On Law Enforcement Before Legislators

Patients and activists packed the house to protect their rights as Americans.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon HB 3664 is controversial, opposed by the cannabis community and promoted by law enforcement, purportedly to curb “rampant abuse” of the program.

The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation President Takes Plea Deal for Tax Arrest

After years of ongoing audits and red tape, Paul Stanford can focus on business.

(SALEM, Ore.) - With a headline designed to wow the citizens of Oregon, the state’s Attorney General John Kroger announced the “President of the Hemp and Cannabis Foundation Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion” on Wednesday.

Industrial Hemp in America Lecture Features Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidate Gatewood Galbraith

The Portland, Oregon fundraising event is FREE to attend, and refreshments will be provided.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Portland will be host to a special event this Saturday, a panel discussion on the topic of industrial hemp in America featuring Gatewood Galbraith, Paul Stanford; and Casper Leitch.

Whether you support the Democratic party, the Grand Ole Party,or the Teapot Party or any other party, the opportunity to participate in this discussion is well worth your time, and that of your friends for that matter.

Cannabis Gives Hope to Warriors with PTSD

Dr. Phil Leveque has helped treat many veterans through medicinal Cannabis.

(SALEM, Ore.) - No recruit ever considered that basic training would be easy, and in a time of war, they quickly discover that combat is a far cry from Hollywood’s portrayal. Reality is what it is. Dr. Phil Leveque knows this to be true. He served in the US Army and lived through World War II- and bears the scars within to this day.