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Salem TV Show Interview with Tim King from Salem-News.com

Hosts of 'The Word' on CCTV talk to Tim about news and political views.

(SALEM) - Agron Belica located this clip today on YouTube, of Tim King's recent appearance on a local Salem, Oregon TV show.

The television show is called 'The Word', the hosts asked Tim, who started Salem-News.com almost eight years ago, to explain what the news group does and what our general angle was in approaching the news.

Aiding a Very Important Oregon Whistleblower

Former guard's reputable findings would be key in driving corruption from Oregon prisons.

(SALEM) - Whistleblowers are finding power in unity and the Internet serves as a connecting point for those who suffer retaliation for their honesty.

William Coleman, a former prison guard, exposed racism and hate crimes in the Oregon prison system only to suffer a domino-like type of retaliation.

Occupy Presents: Mondragon and Salem Food Coop -Two Examples of Economic Democracy This free public forum will be presente

Here in Salem a new consumer cooperative is forming which will connect residents with local food producers and craft workers.

(SALEM) - This free public forum will be presented by the Occupy Salem Education Committee and Marion-Polk Move to Amend at 6:30 pm on June 13, 2012, upstairs at the Ike Box, 299 Cottage Street, Salem.

In a world where excess corporate power benefits the wealthiest at the expense of the rest of us, cooperatives offer more equitable and democratic alternatives. Co-ops come in many shapes and sizes but have in common that members share economic costs and benefits and participate in decision-making.

Salem Sabres Added to ABA PAC/NW Division

“Where Basketball is More Than Just a Game”

(INDIANOPOLIS, IN) - The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that the Salem Sabres from Salem, Oregon has been added to its Pacific/Northwest Division.

“We’ve had excellent growth in the division for next season,” stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. “And we’re pleased to add our first team in Oregon.

Support Four-Year Old Daniel, He Needs a Kidney

How can you resist helping this boy?

(SALEM) - There was a special emphasis at a recent motorcycle gathering in Salem, on helping a young boy who is very sick but has a shot at life, if enough support can be raised to offset the tremendous costs of healthcare.

Money isn't the only thing four-year old Daniel needs, as his mom, Roxanne VanDyke, explains.

Evidence of Widespread Wage Theft

A growing body of research has begun to reveal that wage theft is a widespread problem in Oregon and the nation.

(SILVERTON, OR) - Wage theft is inherently challenging to quantify.

Wage theft occurs when employers pay workers less than the minimum wage, don’t pay time-and-a-half for overtime hours, cheat on the number of hours worked, steal tips or don’t pay workers at all.

Randy Hayes at Hallie Ford Museum of Art

“Randy Hayes: Unfamiliar Territory” is supported in part by grants from the City of Salem's Transient Occupancy Tax funds and the Oregon Arts Commission.

(SALEM) - Look closely at Seattle artist Randy Hayes’ painting and you wont find a typical canvas.

What you will find is an assemblage of photographs that intriguingly float just below the surface.

Old Age and the Modern Libido: All Men Aren`t Predatory

Lifespan has lengthened due to medical science; it underlies the fact that men do live longer and are thus around later in life to admire the female form.

(SALEM) - Despite my being happily married and in the senior citizen bracket of life, I haven't quite given up my keen admiration of a pretty female face.

However, that doesn't qualify for the "dirty old man" stereotype.

Occupy Present... Single Payer Health Care

eople interested in fairness, and improved sustainable health care for everyone will want to mark their calendars for this free presentation.

(SALEM) - Occupy Salem will present a forum featuring activist Rosalie Pedroza sharing her views on single payer health care.

The forum will take place at 7 pm on Monday, May 24th at the office of Oregon PeaceWorks, 104 Commercial St. NE, in downtown Salem.

Salem Receives Tree City USA Growth Award for 2011

(SALEM) - Salem has been a Tree City USA for 36 consecutive years. In 2011, the City went above and beyond the annual Tree City USA requirements and received a Tree City USA Growth Award.

The Arbor Day Foundation recognized the City for significant achievements in the Planning and Management category.