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Heads Up, Portland! Some TV Stations Changing Over-the-Air Frequencies

Over 72 million Americans rely on over-the-air TV

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - KATU (ABC) and KNMT (Trinity Broadcast Network) will change frequencies this Friday 4/12/19 as part of the FCC spectrum repack, which requires nearly 1,000 TV stations across the country to change frequencies over the next two years to make room for wireless broadband services.

This means that any viewer who watches these stations through an antenna will need to rescan their TV in order to continue watching local programming.

The Prodigy Returns to US Charts Following Keith Flint`s Death

One week after Keith Flint’s passing, the band once again topped the charts.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Fans have been memorializing his death in different ways. One of those significant ways according to Billboard, is three Prodigy songs – ‘Firestarter’, ‘Breathe’ and another song– have all debuted on the Hot Dance/Electronic Song Sales chart this week, with ‘Firestarter’ placing highest at number 13.

Even though Keith was the lead singer of the band there were other vocalists recorded on later records. He did sing some songs on the 2018 release “No Tourists”.

Peter Frampton`s Farewell Tour Coming to ilani Ballroom

Live! in the Cowlitz Ballroom October 10 (tickets on sale now)

(RIDGEFIELD, Wa.) - Peter Frampton brings his Farewell Tour to ilani’s Cowlitz Ballroom, rocking the stage in the great Pacific Northwest Thursday, October 10th at 8 p.m.

This fun-filled night will be one to remember, as Frampton will be joined by special guest Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening. Peter Frampton is a rock ‘n’ roll legend who has collaborated with household names such as David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr and Matt Cameron.

One Elephant Killed and Two Injured in Spain Crash

Per preliminary investigations, the crash happened when the truck tried to pass another vehicle in the right lane.

(EUROPE) - Tragedy has struck after a truck transporting five circus elephants from Circo Gottani crashed on the A-30 today near Albacete, Spain; reportedly two elephants have been injured and one animal tragically killed.

"This terrible incident symbolizes all that is wrong with the use of animals in traveling circuses."

Bitcoin Online Dice Games Reap Big Rewards

Bitcoin Dice Game is the most popular online dice game* with maximum chances of winning rewards

(SALEM, Ore.) - Rolling dice is a children’s game popular across the world, and for good reason: it is the very first game!
That’s right, Dice is the basis of humanity’s oldest games.

Today, adults enjoy the fun and excitement in rolling dice, with winning the game and earning out of it as the main motivation.

If you are interested in entering the world of gambling to try your fortune, Bitcoin Dice game could be a great initiation.

5 Types of Gossipers Who Never Mind Their Own Business

No matter how busy people are, they always make time for some juicy gossip.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Are you a fan of the latest gossip? Well, as it turns out, most of us are. Hot gossips are like hot cakes - loved by people and spread very quickly. This goes beyond political comedy- show me at least one person in the country who has not put his or her nose in other people’s lives.

Yes, whether we know it or not, most of us fall prey to the temptation of a little harmless gossip now and then.

ATV Owners Seek High Quality Audio Speakers

Looking for sound quality, performance, and resilience that will stand the test of time

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you own an ATV, you probably know how much of a difference a pair of quality speakers can make. There are heaps of models out there, which means that you can find yourself feeling a bit baffled if you want to go through all of the reviews written by previous customers.

To make it a bit easier for you to make up your mind, we have created a short guide that can tell you exactly what aspects are the most important when you’re shopping for the best speakers for ATVs.

Legendary Rocker Tom Petty Remembered with Love and Laughter

A young landscaper learned to ask before moving Tom Petty's tree.

(SALEM, Ore.) - On Oct. 2, we heard the shocking news that rock music legend Tom Petty had suffered cardiac arrest at his Malibu home and was on life support. This, just after the painful tragedy and loss of life at Las Vegas, seemed surreal, even unfathomable.

Not long later, an announcement no one wanted to hear: Tom Petty had died.

Beatles and Stones Show Settles an Old Score in Salem

Abbey Road and Satisfaction tribute bands face off at the Elsinore Theatre

(SALEM, Ore.) - No doubt the 60s are long gone – but the mods and the rockers are it again in November.

Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown will pit Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction against rival Brit boys Abbey Road in an all-out musical showdown for rock dominance on November 4 at the Elsinore Theatre.

The Charms of Grassroots Music Festivals

There are a lot of small music festivals well worth your time and money.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Recently the super festival known as WayHome landed in Canada, brought to you by the same people who created the mother of all music festivals: Bonnaroo. If you're young and energetic, it's not unusual that you'd put in a weekend of partying and go home feeling great, however, if you're looking for a more mellow experience, or if you need to take care of your kids, you may want to seek out a different experience altogether.

Grass-roots, community based festivals can be a great option for anyone, but especially for parents and for older concert goers who don't want to feel like prude grandpas and grandmas against a hedonistic backdrop.