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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.

Americans Will Have Healthcare

Obama says that in Decembers to come, millions more will have access to affordable coverage.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - After a bitter fight, the legislation to bring healthcare to all residents of this nation passed the Senate.

Now President Barack Obama has a stage to continue compromise talks with the House on a bill that will lower the number of the uninsured Americans, while regulating and directing insurance companies.

Christmas Trees, Menorahs, and Being Apart on Holidays

We represent the diversity that we read about, that our schools and universities preach about, and that our future likely looks like.

(AGOURA HILLS, Calif.) - This holiday season my wife and I will celebrate our first year of marriage on separate continents. As we are different races and religions, there are usually challenges we encounter at this time of year, so maybe being 7,000 miles apart will make it easier. We’ve actually resolved the big conundrum for me--the Christmas tree.

Holiday Déjà Vu

Should we think about genocide during a time of joy and celebration?

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - It was my task to write something about the holidays and relate the meaning and experience of the holidays to the lives of our friends in the refugee camps. As I stare at the blank Word Doc, instead of the spirit of Christmas coming over me, what I get is this overwhelming feeling of déjà vu!

When the Need is Greater, More Funds are Needed

The Salvation Army of Marion and Polk Counties needs the community’s help. Just five dollars in the red kettle will feed a hungry person for a day.

(SALEM,. Ore.) - Christmas Eve marks the last day of The Salvation Army's 2009 Red Kettle Campaign. With one more week to go, the Salvation Army of Marion and Polk Counties is 11% short of where they were this time last year, in part due to fewer kettle locations.

Funds from this year’s Red Kettle Campaign will help sustain vital Salvation Army programs and services in the Salem, helping those in need through their daily struggle for survival.

Backyard Breeders Keep Morbid Puppy Mills in Business

Help keep Fido out of the puppy mill this holiday Season.

(SALEM, Ore.) - For most of America the holiday season is a time of excitement and joy. Spending time with friends and family, planning for the many celebrations and, of course, the Christmas shopping!

Preliminary Post-Thanksgiving Holiday Period Statistics

This reported fatality statistic may change if other information is reported later by Oregon law enforcement agencies.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Preliminary information indicates the 2009 Thanksgiving holiday period fatalities matched the lowest recorded level since 1978 as one person is reported to have died in a traffic-related crash on Oregon highways.

The reported single death matches the lowest recorded number in 1978 and is the lowest figure for this major holiday period according to ODOT's Crash Analysis and Reporting Unit.

Santa`s Train Arrives in Salem on Schedule (VIDEO/SLIDESHOW)

Four years after kicking off, the November event is more popular than ever, and it is becoming a local family tradition in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Santa Claus arrived in style in Salem, Oregon today. Each year, along with Mrs. Claus, Santa visits the Salem Carousel where he hangs around for the coming weeks, making sure local kids get a chance to offer up their wish lists.

Happy Thanksgiving

As you gather with family and friends, take time to remember the beauty in life that has been given as a gift to all of us.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - There can never be enough reminders in life to stop and give thanks. The Thanksgiving holiday provides us with a special occasion to focus on the many blessing in our lives.

Thanksgiving is a celebration of harvest. It reminds us that we live by the grace of what we have been given. It is a reminder to share openly and graciously with others the blessings bestowed upon us.

Tips for Wise Internet Holiday Shopping

With the holiday season fast approaching, Attorney General John Kroger reminds consumers to use caution when purchasing big ticket items on the internet.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Since January 1, 2009 the Oregon Department of Justice has received well over 600 written complaints about internet retailers.

The National Retail Federation estimates that nearly half of all Americans will do some of their holiday shopping on-line. While convenient for many, Attorney General John Kroger offers the following tips to consumers when shopping online.