Oregon Reporter Dies After Motorcycle Crash

Timothy Andrew King, Obituary
4-2-1963 to 10-4-2020
A life taken too soon.

(SALEM, Ore.) - FROM THE PUBLISHER:
There are no words appropriate to encompass a powerful, positive spirit such as Tim King. The Salem-News.com family and the Kings at large appreciate all of the prayers and good wishes during this terrible time.

Info on the Celebration of Life is included below. Please remember Tim with joy in your heart. ~Bonnie

Tim King, We Were Blessed to Know You

Relentlessly compassionate. Ever focused on telling the uncomfortable truths. A warrior of the news cycle.

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) - Two weeks ago today, my friend, Timothy Andrew “Tim” King left this world for the sweet hereafter. It has taken me this time to clear my head and to commemorate him.

I first met Tim King when I had returned to uniformed service in the wake of 9-11.

Tim King - A Eulogy to My Chief at Salem-News.com

Salem-News.com Executive Editor was instrumental in exposing Big Pharma.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - On October 4, I received word that the man who believed in me and supported my writings for publication in his newspaper, Salem-News.com had been killed in a horrific motorcycle accident. I would like to share with everyone what Tim King meant to me when our paths crossed in 2009.

In October 2009, I sent Tim King some information regarding Purdue Pharma, maker of the criminally marketed opioid, OxyContin hoping that he might be interested in publishing it -- he was.

SPECIAL SECTION Cannabis De-Classified

PTSD - Medical Marijuana Toxicology - Pharmacology

The Many Reasons Why Nursing is of Great Importance

Nurses are the lifeblood of medical institutions

(SALEM, Ore.) - Nursing is one of the most vital services in American society, due to how these professionals are working tirelessly to help others and provide medical care.

Nurses can be found in virtually every single sector of the health industry, making nursing one of the most versatile careers an individual can pursue.

Tim King in Critical Condition After Motorcycle Crash

A tragedy for the Salem-News.com Family

(SALEM, Ore.) - Tim King, owner of Salem Ghost Tours and former Executive Editor of Salem-News.com was involved in a serious motorcycle crash about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept 30. He was hospitalized in critical condition and remains in ICU at this hour.

Tim was driving north on Commercial St in Salem, Oregon, when a car pulled out of a driveway directly into his lane.

How Natural Disasters Affect Oregon's Agricultural Industry

More than 80% of the state experienced moderate to extreme drought conditions over the summer.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Agriculture and food production is a vital component of Oregon’s economy, and over 50% of local manufacturing companies in the Salem area are involved in food processing.

With such a heavy reliance on vulnerable crops, increases in extreme weather and natural disasters can be devastating to farmers and the local economy.

Amy Coney Barrett is No Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Is Judge Amy Coney Barrett tied to a far-right religious cult?

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Trump has nominated Seventh Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg as justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

At issue is Judge Barrett’s independence as a Supreme Court justice at this critical time. Will Judge Barrett protect and defend the Constitution of the United States?

Understanding Financial Hardship Options in Oregon due to COVID-19

The goal is always to pay the bills each month

(SALEM, Ore.) - You may have to decide which bills you are going to pay each month or end each month with under $100 left in your bank account.

This is an extremely difficult time for many folks in Salem and in Oregon as a whole, so the purpose of this article is to shed some light on different options you have when the bills exceed the income, and it’s impossible to stay afloat.

OLCC Suspends Ecotest Labs Marijuana Laboratory Licensee

They transferred product to an unlicensed location in Hillsboro.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Ecotest Labs must not exercise any license privileges, or engage in any delivery or receipt of marijuana items, at the licensed premises, or any other premises until further order by the OLCC.

The immediate suspension was based on a series of violations which the OLCC used to determine that Ecotest’s continued operation represents a serious danger to the public health and safety.

George Atiyeh, Opal Creek Champion

"George Atiyeh is the Hayduke of the Ancient Forests." ~Jeffrey St. Clair

(SALEM, Ore.) - George has been missing since the Sept. 8th Wildfire that roared down Opal Creek, burning down the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Education Center at Jawbone Flats, the old mining camp that he and pals restored starting the 1970s.

As I write this no contact has been made since that fateful day.

Man Suffers Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound in Downtown Dallas

Anyone with information regarding this shooting please call 503-831-3516.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Dallas Police officer Jordan Schrock responded to a 911 call found an adult male with a gun shot wound outside a downtown business in the SE 100 Block of Court Street. The individual was alive. Dallas Fire & EMS responded also and transported the male to an area hospital.

The preliminary investigation indicates the gunshot injury was self-inflicted.

Salem Hostage Situation Ends with Multiple Fatalities

Officer involved shooting in SE Salem leaves multiple people deceased.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Once deputies arrived at the home a call was placed to the suspect inside by a trained negotiator with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hostage Negotiation Team. As the incident unfolded, shots were fired.

Deputies are reporting that there were multiple fatalities during this incident, including that of the suspect.
No deputies were injured.

Fatal Crash on Ballston Rd Near Sheridan

The names are not being released until family of the deceased is notified.

(BALLSTON, Ore.) - Once on scene, deputies located a white, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee with severe rollover damage. Initial assessment of the crash site shows the Jeep Cherokee was eastbound on Ballston Road when it left the road surface and went onto the southern shoulder and then into the ditch.

The vehicle then rolled several times.

Child is One of Three Killed in Salem Shooting

Hostage situation ends in death of suspect, a woman and a young boy

(SALEM, Ore.) - A shooting in SE Salem yesterday which resulted in multiple fatalities has left the city wondering what happened. This morning we have more information, though what motivated the hostage situation to begin with is still unknown.

Yesterday at about 12:30 p.m., MCSO Deputies responded to a hostage situation. Upon hearing gunshots inside deputies forced entry into the residence in an effort to effect a rescue.

Janel R. Miller, Deceased Will Not Be Another Statistic in the Opioid Epidemic!

The lawsuit states that Janel was given 164 narcotic prescriptions while under treatment at the Pain Center.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - One ethical attorney named Richard (Rick) J. Hollawell in Woolwich Township, N.J. will not let Janel Miller's family be left without justice and abandoned by law enforcement and the legal profession as they had been since her death on September 2, 2018.

So how did Mr. Hollawell restore hope to Janel's family?

Salem Teen Killed and One Injured in Shooting Tuesday Night

Anyone with information related to the shooting are asked to call the Salem Police TIPS line at 503-588-8477.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police Department is investigating a shooting which occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m., Sept 22, at the Hoover School Park, located in the 1200 block of Savage Rd NE.

Two victims, a male and female, were struck by the gunfire. Both victims were transported by medics to Salem Hospital, where one victim later died of their injuries.

Slip and Falls Cause More Than 17,000 Deaths Each Year

The #1 cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S.: Slip & Falls

(SALEM, Ore.) - Everyone can be clumsy at times--who hasn’t slipped and fell at least one time in their life? But many people underestimate the damage that a simple slip and fall can do.

Many people are unaware of how unsafe a simple fall can be--they underestimate the severity of their injuries and can end up worsening their condition in the process.

Limited Area in South Salem: BOIL WATER NOTICE

This notice applies to a limited portion of South Salem only. Not all City of Salem water customers need to boil water.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At approximately 4:30 p.m., September 23, 2020, a 12-inch cast iron main ruptured causing water pressure to be interrupted to approximately 1,000 homes in the South Salem area in the City of Salem (see affected area in map below).

No other areas of the water system were affected by the pressure interruption.

Oregon's Updated Fire Report and Fire Map

About 1 million acres have burned in Oregon since the start of this year.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Forestry is closely monitoring 9 major fires in Oregon, down from 17 originally.

Fires are removed from the list when they are 100% lined and fire managers are confident in their progress toward containment.

Portland's Upcoming Demonstrations Prompt DA to Speak of Peace Not Violence

Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released the following statement regarding demonstrations:

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The controversial charging decision in the Breonna Taylor case has re-opened wounds across our nation, and here locally, by highlighting the glaring inequities entrenched within our criminal justice system.

As Multnomah County District Attorney, I continue to dedicate myself to the work of reform.

Charges Filed After Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Portland Police

Portland police arrested 13 people at the Sept 23 protest.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - During the night of September 23rd, the 118th day of protests in Portland, Oregon, multiple Molotov cocktails were thrown at police in downtown. One exploded near the intersection of SW 2nd Avenue and SW Main Street.

The resulting explosion caused a Portland Police officer’s boot to catch fire.

Jonathan Creswell Charged for Sept 21 Portland Murder

If you have information about the stabbing and have not yet been contacted by investigators, please call Detective Shaye Samora: 503-823-0768 or Detective Rico Beniga: 503-823-0457.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt announced that 31-year-old Jonathan Creswell is being charged with one count of murder in the second degree constituting domestic violence and one count of unlawful use of a weapon constituting domestic violence.

It is alleged that Creswell used a knife to intentionally cause the death of the victim.

Portland Man and Three Teens Arrested After Multiple Marijuana Dispensaries Burglarized

A substantial amount of evidence from the burglaries was discovered in the vehicle.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Early this morning, North Precinct officers were dispatched to multiple alarm calls at marijuana dispensaries within a short period of time.

Four individuals were detained for questioning and a substantial amount of evidence from the North burglaries was discovered in the vehicle. Three of the suspects are teenagers.