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Salem-News.com Grabs Some Airwaves at Coast Radio Station (VIDEO)

Bonnie was interviewed by Allyson Longueira, Lincoln City's Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, during the special program that was co-hosted by KBCH's Mary Larkin.

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - Salem-News.com's Bonnie King was a featured guest Monday morning on KBCH Radio in Lincoln City. She spent half an hour talking about the difference Salem-News.com is making, even for this coastal city.

And it was a coming home of sorts.

Both Bonnie and Tim King of Salem-News.com began their media careers while living on the central Oregon coast. Specifically, they both worked for KBCH and its then-sister station KCRF in the early 1990's.

2007 Night of Fire Benefit Car Show (VIDEO)

The Night of Fire is a benefit car show that assists worthwhile causes. It is underway right now!

(SALEM) - The Night of Fire Benefit Car Show began five years ago when Rich Bailey, a local race car driver, was approached and asked for help in raising money for a very ill person. The person’s insurance coverage left much of the medical costs untouched. That is when Rich and others created the first Night of Fire.

To date, the Night of Fire Benefit Show has raised approximately $35,000. Bailey says this show is like no other. This year's Night of Fire Benefit car show will be held June 1st, 2007 at the Salem Evangelical Church.

Keizer Fire Calls Surge in Recent Weeks (VIDEO)

Increasing medical calls are increasing the load for this mostly volunteer fire department.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Firefighters in Keizer have been putting long hours in, as an unusually high number of calls continue to place increased demands on their mostly volunteer agency. Fire Spokesman Jim Trett says numbers are far above last year.

“The first quarter of 2007 just saw a tremendous surge, 17 percent; we’re up to 944 calls for the quarter, which is a call about every two and a half hours. For one station, that’s keeping us fairly busy.”

Virginia Tech Officials Warn of Illegal Memorial Products, Fundraising (VIDEO)

On Monday, Virginia Tech observed a university-wide moment of silence, marked by the toll of one bell in front of Burruss Hall at 9:45 AM.

(BLACKSBURG, Va.) - We at Virginia Tech know everyone in the community, and throughout the world wants to express and display their feelings of respect and commitment to the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy, their families, Virginia Tech students and the Blacksburg community.

There is unfortunately a problem with some of the "tools" we have available to us for this expression of grief.

The greater Virginia Tech University Community is advised that Virginia Tech has NOT authorized any apparel or products for sale.

New Oregon Guard Video Features Video From Salem-News.com`s Tim King

"Tim's video was invaluable in telling the soldier's story in Afghanistan I can't be everywhere the Guard is, so journalists like Tim who are involved in newsgathering, help paint the picture."- Master Sgt Tom Hovie, Oregon National Guard

(SALEM) - A new video produced by the Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office in Salem, captures the fast paced tempo of the State Military Department's last year of operation.

Master Sergeant Tom Hovie of the Oregon Guard produced the project that features video segments recorded by Tim King, during his time covering the war in Afghanistan over the winter of 2006/07.

Nation Continues to Mourn for Virginia Tech Victims (VIDEO)

While Cho was at Virginia Tech, warnings of his madness ran rampant throughout the campus.

(BLACKSBURG, Va.) - On Wednesday, NBC News headquarters in New York received correspondence believed to be from Cho Seung-Hui, the gunman responsible for the fatal shootings at Norris Hall. The correspondence includes multiple photographs, video, and writings.

Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine has declared Friday, April 20th, 2007 a statewide day of mourning for the victims of Monday’s tragedy at Virginia Tech.

A memorial service to commemorate the tragic events at Virginia Tech will be held on the University of Oregon campus at noon on Thursday. Similar memorials are planned at campuses all across the nation over the next few days.

Threat Made Against Virginia Tech President (VIDEO)

Once Cho’s identification was confirmed, Virginia Tech Police records were reviewed and it was determined that there was contact with Cho in the fall of 2005.

(BLACKSBURG, Va.) - At 7:53 AM this morning, a Virginia Tech operator received a threat against President Charles Steger.

Police officers responded to Steger’s office in Burruss Hall to make him aware of the potential threat.

The increased police presence in and around Buruss Hall led to rumors and false assumptions about what was going on, this then led to an unwarranted report of a suspicious person in Buruss Hall.

Virginia Tech Launches Memorial Website to Honor Shooting Victims (VIDEO)

The website is for individuals to share their condolences, thoughts, and prayers.

(BLACKSBURG, Va.) - State, local, and federal law enforcement officials continue their round-the-clock investigation of the multiple fatal shootings that took place on the Virginia Tech campus the morning of Monday, April 16th.

Within the past 24 hours, a search warrant was executed on the dorm room of Cho Seung-Hui, 23, in Harper Hall. Investigators are still determining the evidentiary value of papers and assorted items seized from the room.

In a note left in his dorm room, Cho laid out a list of grievances in which he railed against "rich kids" or "debauchery" and "deceitful charlatans" on campus.

Virginia Tech Gunman Identified (VIDEO)

A 9-millimeter handgun and 22-caliber handgun were recovered from Norris Hall.

(BLACKSBURG, Va.) - The Virginia Tech Police Department has confirmed the identification of the gunman responsible for the multiple fatalities at Norris Hall on the Virginia Tech campus Monday.

The individual has been identified as 23-year old Cho Seung-Hui (pronounced Choh Suhng-whee). Cho was enrolled as an undergraduate student in his senior year as an English major at Virginia Tech. Cho, a South Korean native, was in the U.S. as a resident alien in Centerville, Va. He was living in a dorm on campus, Harper Residence Hall.

Interview With Director of Oregon Donor Program Reveals Crucial Information (VIDEO)

Having the “D” marked on a driver’s license indicates a decision to be a donor, but if a person isn't registered, the load on their family increases. A few minutes on the Web can take the weight off the shoulders of a potential donor’s family.

(SALEM) - Donate Life Northwest, formerly known as the Oregon Donor Program, came to the state capitol Wednesday in their campaign to raise awareness about the launch of a statewide online donor registry.

The group's director, Mary Jane Hunt, met with Salem-News.com's Tim King Wednesday to bring Oregonians up to speed on relevant information