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The Beautiful Lightscape of Keizer`s Holiday Spirit

Send your Christmas light videos and photos to our newsroom.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Holiday Christmas lights abound in Keizer, Oregon. They are showcased in this video by Jerry Freeman of Salem-News.com.

It is a time of year when people can express themselves in an electric art form, in a way that cheers the soul. Some neighborhoods have a competitive spirit when it comes to holiday lights and displays.

The Story of Jack Herer and Hempstalk (VIDEO)

Hempstalk paused for the Hemperor: and the bands played on. This is Salem-News.com's 13,000th news report.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - No name in the cannabis movement has more recognition than Jack Herer. The runners up are all of his best friends.

The author of "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" was the first to introduce Americans to the dirty and shady, even downright shameful history of the criminalization of this plant; host of strongest natural fiber known to man.

Fire in Canby Damages Home and Business

There were no injuries in the fire, but the home's contents were all badly damaged from smoke and heat, estimates are expected to exceed $100,000 to the home and its contents.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Canby Fire was dispatched to a reported fire in a home located at 24451 S Central Point Road today at approximately 3:00 p.m. Fire agency Spokesman Troy Buzalsky, says the occupant called 911 indicating they have fire blowing out a window.

"Prior to Canby Fire's arrival the business owner attempted to extinguish the fire with both a fire extinguisher and a hose," Buzalsky said.

Leadership: It`s a Wonderful Life

We know that leaders will be tested. It’s when you walk through the fire and come through difficult times that your leadership is rewarded.

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - The beloved Jimmy Stewart wrote an article for Guidepost magazine back in 2005 in which he recounted the unique opportunity he had to star in the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life.

Congressmen Want Condolence Letters for War Suicide Victims` Families (VIDEO)

Burton-Kennedy Initiative Seeks To Honor All Military Families For Their Sacrifices.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Obama does not send a letter of condolence to the families of servicemen or women who commit suicide. It's a carryover from the Bush years.

Israelis Shot Palestinian Man Who Was Bound and Gagged

In Palestine, there is no "Post" in PTSD because the trauma continues daily, weekly, monthly, for sixty years. When is the world going to do something about this?

(SALEM, Ore.) - The policies of Israel's military against the Palestinian people can be one of absolute cruelty, as a video clip recorded two summers ago shows.

The video shows a 27-year old Palestinian protester, with his arms tied behind his back, lined up and shot by Israeli occupational forces.

PTSD Women and the VA

No one wants to confront the VA because of the elected officials' political desire to use Veterans issues as an election ploy.

(LEE, N.H.) - I read an article today - Back from combat, women struggle for acceptance. Can the descriptions of what these U.S. Military Veterans are going through be the same as when we returned from the Vietnam Conflict?

It is a lonely transition as they struggle to find their place, and they can describe what the American citizens who fought for this nation’s freedom have gone through after each conflict or after we came back from war.

Blackhawk Helicopter Joins Search for Missing Climbers on Mount Hood (VIDEO REPORT)

Oregon Army National Guard helicopter provides aerial search assistance.

(MT. HOOD, Ore.) - The Oregon Guard launched a Blackhawk helicopter Monday, in the search for two missing climbers on Mount Hood.

The aircraft is a big help in searching dangerous terrain on days when avalanches threaten rescuers on the ground.

Video Footage Reveals Raid on Rick Simpson Home

Here is actual footage taken during the raid in Canada November 25, 2009.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Apparently without a warrant, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) raided medical marijuana activist Rick Simpson's home. The video below was produced by Christian Laurette, also producer of Run From The Cure.

This is the third police raid since 2005 on the man who cures cancer (and controls many other illnesses) with hemp oil. Police were aware of the cameras in the house due to posted window and door signs.

New Report Exposes Labor Relations Double Standard at T-Mobile USA

T-Mobile USA’s parent company, Deutsche Telekom, respects its German workers’ rights, while its U.S. workers suffer.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Today the American Rights at Work Education Fund issued a comprehensive report exposing a systematic campaign to prevent employees from forming a union by T-Mobile USA and its parent company.