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Oregon Racism: a Deeply Rooted Problem

"It is especially important that we recognize the value of our Civil Rights laws and principles, because I think in a very literal sense, no one is truly free unless everyone is." - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

(SALEM) - Fighting racism in Oregon as a reporter is a lonely job. The subject seems to hold little appeal for Oregon journalists by and large.

As reporters sleep on the job with these stories burning and begging for fair attention, we note that there are even fewer people battling racism from the ranks of law enforcement. Former Oregon prison guard William Coleman, is one of the few who has stayed the course, based on his moral code and federal law. He has been battling racial injustice on his own behalf and that of others, for nearly a decade.

Graphic Designer Launches Kickstarter Art Campaign

Ruiz Jr. has been enjoying his exploration of this fun and creative outlet as he has not yet discovered any other artists pursuing this form of art.

(SALEM) - Freddy Ruiz Jr. is challenging himself to raise $2,000 in 30 days. This is an effort to complete and promote an art show called “20 Pieces/20 Weeks.”

If the project is successfully funded, Ruiz Jr. will create one art door using vinyl decals every week for 20 weeks. At the end of the 20 weeks there will be an art show in Portland, Salem, and Eugene. The Kickstarter art campaign is scheduled to launch February 8, 2014, at Franklin’s Bottle Shop.

2 Alarm Fire Destroys Garage

It took firefighters nearly two hours to control the blaze.

(SALEM) - At just after 8:00 P.M. this evening multiple 9-1-1 callers began reporting an unattached garage on fire at 4932 Sunnyview Road NE, Salem, Oregon.

Marion County Fire District No. 1 was dispatched by the Willamette Valley Communications Center (Salem 9-1-1) and arrived within only 2 minutes to find an approximately 1,500 sq. ft. garage heavy involved in smoke and fire, immediately threatening the unattached home, only 10 feet away.

Domestic Abuse Perpetuated by the Abuse of Police Power

It is time we demand that “Protect and Serve” is not just a saying painted on a vehicle.

(SALEM) - As some of you may know, and some may not, I am a survivor of Domestic Abuse. I use the term “Domestic Abuse” because it was not only violence that was unacceptable in the relationship.

I believe that in all violent relationships there is an underlying pattern of abuse which involves psychological, emotional, physical and often sexual abuse. For victims this abuse it is like living in an environment of torture.

Salem-News.com Founder Tim King Talks About the Mission of Salem-News.com

Ten years after our initial launch, Salem-News.com has taken on a huge list of subjects, providing coverage where the mainstream fails to exist or even care. We currently have 118 writers in 24 countries.

(SALEM) - It isn't every day that I cut a video like this but it seems important to explain who we are and what we are about, and why we believe our goals are worth striving for. I won't kid you either, the subjects that we take on, however controversial they may be at first, are the ones to watch.

Those who have been with us for our decade long run, know that we were covering medical marijuana issues with Dr. Phil Leveque, before other media even considered giving the subject fair attention...

Petunia`s Porker Award: John Kitzhaber for the CRC

“OCWF is stunned that Governor Kitzhaber is ignoring the tremendous amount of public information detailing the waste, cronyism and inaccuracies presented to the legislature by CRC proponents” - Jeff Kropf

(SALEM) - Oregon Capitol Watch’s Executive Director and former State Representative Jeff Kropf is pleased to announce Petunia, the Pork Detective’s latest Porker Award goes to Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber for his “go it alone” proposal in building the wasteful, Columbia River Crossing boondoggle.

Oregon Capitol Watch is running statewide television commercials starting today announcing this prestigious award to the Governor, along with a social media campaign, in an effort to educate the public about this issue.

Salem Police Department Seeks `Still Wanted` Fugitives

In the last four years, 157 subjects have been featured and 129 of those have been arrested.

(SALEM) - In January 2010, the Salem Police Department launched a new and improved "Most Wanted" program that four years later has proved to be a great success.

The Top Ten Most Wanted lists the most sought after criminals who have prolifically committed crimes affecting the Salem community. A poster is created each month detailing ten subjects and their photograph, name, description, and warrant information.

Salem Police Looking for Missing Man

VanDeVeer was last seen wearing a red baseball cap, a black jacket, black and green pants, and white shoes. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts is asked to telephone the Salem Police at (503)588-6123.

(SALEM OR) - Michael VanDeVeer, 63 years of age, left an adult foster care facility located in the 1700 block of Plateau St NE on an errand last Tuesday at about 1:00 PM and never returned.

VanDeVeer has medical issues for which he needs to take medication. He did not take any medication with him. VanDeVeer is described as a white male, 6'02" tall, 170 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

Senior Home Residents Often Shortchanged

Are our public policy makers in hibernation? It's past time to wake up!

(SALEM) - There's a major difference between living in a senior retirement home and a nursing center facility. That first category lacks healthcare supervision. In essence, it's like a hotel for the elderly.

Yes, you do get three square meals as part of your rent ticket. But the emphasis is on creating tasty dishes....and not necessarily healthy ones. In fact, for many seniors, mealtime is their primary social outlet. People form clusters for chitchat to have a sense of constancy. That's to counterbalance the sense of loss these older folks get daily from conditions they cannot control.

Salvation Army Reopens Updated Lighthouse Shelter

In addition to building renovations, The Salvation Army has updated its resident program to include life and job skill classes, counseling, and a Christian-based recovery group.

(SALEM) - The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center plans to re-open its Lighthouse Shelter after completing updates on the over 50 year old structure located at 1901 Front Street in Salem.

Invited guests and the media have a one-time opportunity to tour the complete facility on January 7^th during an open house. Residents start moving in on January 8^th.