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RTDNA and RTDNF Mark Death of Roger Ailes

Ailes death marks the end of a consequential era of news coverage in America

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and Foundation (RTDNF) mourn the passing of former Fox News chief Roger Ailes, who died today at age 77.

"There's no question Roger Ailes was a polarizing figure....it is indisputable that he was responsible for seismic changes in the way people receive news and participate in political discourse."

Tribute to Oregon Professor Jeffrey Barlow

Oregon has lost a noted Scholar, distinguished historian, and long-time Pacific University professor.

(YAMHILL, Ore.) - Dr. Barlow taught Asian History in Oregon at institutions of higher learning; University of Oregon, Lewis & Clark College, and retired as Professor Emeritus from Pacific University. He was a co-founding member of the Northwest China Council and editor of the Journal of the Association for History and Computing.

A lifelong friend of China, he was active in the U.S. China Peoples’ Friendship Association before normalization of U.S.-China relations in 1978. He was a Fulbright student and a Fulbright Scholar.

Memorial Service Set for KATU Veteran Kirby Brumfield

Kirby Earnest Brumfield, Jr
Feb. 06, 1932 - July 21, 2016

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - In 1962, Kirby Brumfield signed on with Portland's KATU Channel 2 as Director of Agricultural Programming, the station's first weatherman, and he was the first voice to come over the air.

As an actor, he was cast in many prime time TV shows including The Green Hornet (1966), Batman (1966) and 12 O'Clock High (1964), as well as Jessie James, FBI, and General Hospital.

Dr. Phil Leveque, WWII Hero and Pot Doc Has Died

Doc Leveque was the greatest part of the Greatest Generation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It is with great sadness that I share this news. Our doctor, friend, teacher, and mentor 92-year old Phil Leveque passed away Saturday afternoon, peacefully with his family aside him.

His great niece described him as “The Most Awesome, Intelligent, Funny, Open-minded, Game Changing, Great Uncle, Dr. Phil Leveque”, and that about covers it. He did change the game.

Brilliant Director-Producer-Truthteller Anthony Lawson Remembered

Salem-News.com is sad to share this news of Anthony's passing, the 8th of January, 2015 in Phuket, Thailand, at the age of 79.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Anthony Lawson was an international prize-winning commercial director, cameraman, ad-agency creative director and voice over talent. He used to be known for shooting humorous commercials, but as he learned more about the world and why things are the way they are, he found less to laugh about, and instead found his passion about sharing the truth.

He spent his final years using his vast experience to shed light on the events of 9/11 and the terrible world events that have since followed.

Former Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh Dead at 91

Atiyeh, was the first Arab-American governor in the country.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Former Oregon Governor Victor G. "Vic" Atiyeh succumbed to renal failure at a Portland hospital his spokesman said.

Atiyeh, a Republican, was the state's 32nd Governor, and served two terms from 1979 to 1987.

Daniel W. Dawson, Gone Too Soon.

June 30, 1953 - June 16, 2013

(PACIFIC CITY, Ore.) - Daniel William Dawson was born in Salem, Oregon on June 30, 1953 to William and Thelma (Vandehey) Dawson. Dan passed away at his home with family by his side on June 16, 2013 at the age of 59.

Anthony Jimenez Celebration of Life in McMinnville

Remembering ANTHONY K. JIMENEZ
1993 – 2013

(SALEM) - A celebration of life will take place this afternoon for 20-year old Anthony K. Jimenez, of McMinnville, who died June 30, 2013, as the result of a drowning accident at the Donkey Ponds, a favorite local swimming spot.

Anthony was born May 22,1993, in Portland, Oregon. He is survived by his father, Abel “Kino” Jimenez; his mother, Danyelle Lopez; his brothers, Steven, Cruscito and Isaiah; two sisters, Sabrina and Sienna; and his young daughter, Brooklyn. He also leaves behind a girlfriend, Tavia Surratt, and a large extended family in the Dayton/McMinnville area.

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.

Actor Andrew `Boner` Koenig Missing Since Valentine`s Day Found Dead

The 41-year old actor was best known for his role in the hit 1980’s TV series “Growing Pains,” playing Mike Seaver's (Kirk Cameron) sidekick, Richard “Boner” Stabone.

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) - Andrew Koenig, actor, director, activist, passed away this month in Vancouver, B.C. after a long battle with depression.