Salem-News.com Articles written by Bonnie King

Hundreds of Businesses Join Forces for Salem, Oregon`s ShowBiz `07 (VIDEO)

ShowBiz is the Willamette Valley's largest annual business trade show.

(SALEM, Ore.) - ShowBiz was the hottest show in town Thursday- another huge success according to vendors and visitors alike.

More than 200 local businesses participated and thousands enjoyed milling from booth to booth learning what Salem Chamber of Commerce businesses have to offer. The event takes place every year at the State Fairgrounds in the Jackman Long building.

Medical Marijuana Doctor Responds to Comments Part 2 (VIDEO)

Dr. responds to written comments in this continuing segment with Salem-News.com's Bonnie King and Dr. Phillip Leveque, Oregon's leading expert in the field of medical marijuana.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Few people know or understand the potential consequences marijuana can have when it comes to their health, and for that reason, and because many people wonder if medical marijuana might help their ailments, we present the first question and answer segment with Dr. Phillip Leveque, Oregon's top expert on medical marijuana.

In this special update, Dr. Leveque addresses each written comment that was sent in to Salem-News.com in response to the story.

New Fine Art Galleria in Downtown Salem May be Oregon`s Finest (VIDEO)

"We're becoming a cosmopolitan area whether people like it or not, and it's good to be part of this history right now." - Roger Yost, Alessandro's Galleria

(SALEM) - Downtown Salem has a new art galleria that will be the exclusive regional distributor for several world-class artists.

Immigration Rally in Salem Draws Thousands

Most of the activists say they are trying to make an impression on the U.S. government that they want a path to citizenship, they want to be legal.

(SALEM) - Demonstrators came out in force under good weather in Salem today, showing the determination of people passionate about immigration issues. They are demanding rights for 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States.

Salem joined other cities around the nation today as activists waved red white and blue. The slogan was, "Comprehensive Immigration reform Now." It was a line that sounded like either side could have used it.

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.”

Dr. Phil Leveque: Oregon Medical Marijuana Doctor and WWII Veteran

He's been a fighter since his days in the Army during World War Two, when he captured 26 Nazi officers. These days this veteran physician fights for the rights of patients who use marijuana as a medicine.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Nov-11-2014 Note from Publisher: On this Veteran's Day, we recall our first published article with Dr. Phil Leveque, WWII Veteran and survivor of innumerable life-altering obstacles.

Dr. Leveque is a true friend to humanity, an unceasing fighter for his fellow man (and woman)... we have much admiration, appreciation and love for "Doc"...who has given so much, and continues, unwavering, for all of us.

Salem, Oregon Newspaper`s Parent Company Takes Big Hit on Wall Street

Gannett Co., owner of Statesman Journal and USA Today, is the big loser. Other newspaper companies feel the heat.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A company notorious for saying "their stocks never drop" has taken a big hit on Wall Street. Gannett Co., owner of the Statesman Journal Newspaper in Salem, Oregon, as well as the Stayton and Silverton newspapers, is the biggest newspaper company in the world.

Their problems might be even bigger.

Forbes Magazine and The Associated Press report that newspaper publishers around the country are down on Gannett, a company that on Thursday, noted a significant decline in advertising revenue which fell 3.8 percent in February to $385 million, down from $400.4 million the February before.

Oregon Coast Aquarium One of State`s Best Attractions

"Sharks are not mean and that is a myth that we always try to dispel."- Cindy Hanson, Oregon Coast Aquarium

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - The waters of the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport are tranquil and blue, 1.3 million gallons of water provide a habitat for fish and sea life like marine mammals and many species of birds, while fascinating hundreds of thousands of people who come here each year.

Timber Payments to Oregon Counties Will Be Extended

Darlene Hooley and Peter DeFazio have secured a commitment from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to extend the county timber payments in this year’s Emergency Supplemental funding bill

(SALEM) - The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, which Congress approved in 2000 to offset the loss of revenue to counties and schools resulting from severely reduced timber sales, expired in September 2006.

Salem, Oregon Volunteers Keep Soldiers Well Supplied With Love Boxes (VIDEO)

Some of the soldier's most requested items include twinkies, peanut M&M's and beef jerky.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The holidays may be over but a group of volunteers in Salem is making sure that the gifts keep on coming to our military service men and women in Afghanistan and Iraq.

They gather monthly in the capitol city to take part in a project called Love Boxes.

For the price of the postage, they fill and mail all kinds of items to soldiers that are easy to buy in the states, but very hard to find in a war zone.