Salem-News.com Articles written by Bonnie King

EXCLUSIVE: Salem Man Killed by Police Needed Mental Help

Individuals with untreated severe mental illness are as many as half of all fatal police shootings

(SALEM, Ore.) - Late last Friday night, 23-year old Arcadio Castillo III was shot by Salem PD three times in the chest, killing him, in his parents’ home.

“Drop the knife! Drop the knife! Drop the knife!” Then, the officer then fired his gun. “It happened so fast, they didn’t even have time to think and it was over.”

Collection of American Native Churches Take Federal Government to Court over Cannabis and Mushrooms

KM SPIRITUAL COLLECTIVE CONFEDERATION et al v. UNITED STATES et al

(SALEM, Ore.) - A civil grievance case was filed Thursday, March 25th, 2021 with Washington DC Federal Court by members of the Kautantowit's Mecautea (KM) Spiritual Collective Confederation. The KM Spiritual Collective Confederation (KMSCS) represents several American Native churches.

Those behind this movement call it “The Grand Case.” It has been in the works for several years as more injustices surfaced and solutions were sought after.

It`s Time For Legal Home Grown Cannabis in Washington

Washington’s Homegrow Bill HB 1019 is scheduled for a hearing in the Appropriations Committee on February 9th.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The State of Washington is one of the progressive states that has reformed marijuana laws in recent years. However, Washington is one of two states that do not provide legal home grow for recreational marijuana gardens. In fact, it’s a felony if you decide to grow.

That’s right. In the historically “cool” Northwest, Washington has been lagging behind other states.

Oregon National Guard Ready to Protect Oregon`s State Capitol

The Oregon Guard will be deployed as necessary and their deployment locations will not be made public.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Along with all of us, the Oregon State Police have heard that armed groups are considering taking over and/or occupying the State Capitols.

The OSP has made clear they will not tolerate criminal activities and anyone will be arrested if they engage in any of these acts.

USA Hemp Pilot Programs Extended to 2022

The Controlled Substances Act was amended to exclude hemp from the statutory definition of marijuana.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The 2014 Farm Bill has been extended through January 1, 2022 (Sec. 782) with the Dec. 27th signing of the federal Omnibus Spending Bill.

The bill includes protections for the transportation, processing, sale, and use of hemp grown in compliance with the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills.

Oregon Reporter Dies After Motorcycle Crash

Timothy Andrew King, Obituary
4-2-1963 to 10-4-2020
A life taken too soon.

(SALEM, Ore.) - FROM THE PUBLISHER:
There are no words appropriate to encompass a powerful, positive spirit such as Tim King. The Salem-News.com family and the Kings at large appreciate all of the prayers and good wishes during this terrible time.

Info on the Celebration of Life is included below. Please remember Tim with joy in your heart. ~Bonnie

Tim King in Critical Condition After Motorcycle Crash

A tragedy for the Salem-News.com Family

(SALEM, Ore.) - Tim King, owner of Salem Ghost Tours and former Executive Editor of Salem-News.com was involved in a serious motorcycle crash about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept 30. He was hospitalized in critical condition and remains in ICU at this hour.

Tim was driving north on Commercial St in Salem, Oregon, when a car pulled out of a driveway directly into his lane.

Trump Alt-Right Redneck Parade Rides into Salem

Two people from the Trump/Proud Boy group were arrested

(SALEM, Ore.) - Trump supporters/Proud Boys were videotaped running up to a female BLM supporter in the Capitol Mall, shooting her with paintballs and hitting her. Proud Boys are also seen on video attacking a counter-protester with a baseball bat and pepper spray.

A member of the press corps from Portland was shot with paintballs as Trump supporters yelled “Antifa press” at him.

Gaza Endures As Israel Bombs Relentlessly

Israel has bombed Gaza every night since August 6, in the middle of a global pandemic.

(SALEM, Ore.) - For the last 14 nights while the world slept, Israeli fighter jets have besieged the entrapped Palestinian land known as the Gaza Strip. Two million Palestinians in Gaza live in this open air prison, blockaded by Israel and Egypt.

Every day, Israel threatens to bomb Gaza. Every night, they follow through.

Oregon Reports No New COVID Deaths Two Days in a Row

Stay at Home order pays off for Oregonians

(SALEM, Ore.) - The state of Oregon’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from yesterday and remains at 109, the Oregon Health Authority reported this morning.

There are 45 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. today bringing the current state total of cases to 2,680.