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Oregon State Police Remind Drivers to Stay Safe Over Memorial Holiday

Police say the main focus will be toward intoxicated, fatigued, reckless, and aggressive drivers, because they continue to endanger many people on our highways.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Law enforcement agencies face a challenging task each day trying to keep serious injury and fatal traffic crashes from happening.

This is especially challenging during the Memorial Day holiday period during which Oregon historically has the highest percentage of alcohol-involved fatalities of all the major holidays during the year.

2009 Memorial Day Events Set Throughout Oregon

A few thoughts on this important holiday, and a complete list of Oregon events that have been brought to our attention.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Events and observances are set to take place throughout Oregon as residents spend a day honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending their country.

In fact it is a day to honor all veterans, but particularly those who are no longer with us.

New Year`s Eve Assault Suspect Convicted on Attempted Murder

A man who slashed and cut his girlfriend's face with a pocket knife is convicted on all charges.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Rodolfo Hernandez Cruz was accused of a viscous assault on his girlfriend in a fit of jealousy on New Year's Eve 2009. He has since been convicted of his crimes and is awaiting sentencing.

Beaverton Police explain that on January 1st 2009 at 5:14 a.m. they received a call from residents at the Conestoga Park Apartments reporting an assault occurring now, with a weapon. They explained that a man was attacking a woman with a knife.

Mother’s Day and the Women in Our Lives

Call me sentimental, but I can’t help but offer items of tribute to my mother, and just a few of the better memories.

(AGOURA, Calif.) - As Mother’s Day rolls around once again, I find myself reflecting this year on the different obligations we feel towards those mothers in our lives, at different times and passages in our lives.

As this is the second Mother’s Day since my own mother died, I can’t help but remember her with the fondest recollections, avoiding the sad, last, and declining years of her life when a stroke took away her sparkle and delightful personality.

Happy `Recessionary` Mother`s Day!

Adecco Survey Finds Overwhelming Majority of Working Moms Work Because They Have To, But Their Kids Are Smarter and Better Behaved As a Result.

(MELVILLE, N.Y./PRNewswire) - As the country prepares to celebrate Mother's Day, Adecco Group North America's latest American Workplace Insights Survey indicates the economy is changing life at home and work, leaving moms feeling the most stress.

Surprisingly, more than three quarters (80%) of working moms(1) are working because they have to, showing there is likely an increased strain on family budgets due to the economic crisis.

Can Muslims Celebrate Mother`s Day?

After God, my mother has been the source of my strength, my success, my life-force. Everything I am I owe to her. She taught me how to be a man; how to be a husband; how to be a father; how to be a son.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There was a time in my life when I thought Mother's Day to be a holiday of the "infidels," not worthy of celebration by a Muslim. Time and wisdom have taught me otherwise. Mother's Day is an American cultural practice that is wholly consistent with Islam's principles.

After God, my mother has been the source of my strength, my success, my life-force. Everything I am I owe to her. She taught me how to be a man; how to be a husband; how to be a father; how to be a son.

President Obama`s New Knockout Mother`s Day Message from Champ

As he releases his inspirational book for diabetics, Douglas hopes President Obama will take his advice this Mother's Day and spend some time to reflect and allow himself space to heal from his life's tragic losses.

( COLUMBUS, Ohio /PRNewswire/) - James "Buster" Douglas, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, delivers a message to President Obama in his brand new inspirational diabetic diet cookbook.

Presidents Day - Washington`s Birthday History

Is it Presidents Day or Washington's Birthday?

(Salem) - Washington's Birthday as a federal holiday was created in 1880 for government offices in the District of Columbia and expanded nation wide in 1885.

It was the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen.

DUII Arrests Over Super Bowl Sunday Weekend More Than Double Last Year`s Number

State troopers made 23 arrests during last year's Super Bowl weekend. Two years ago, troopers reported 42 DUII arrests. This year the number was 50.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers more than doubled the number of DUII arrests this year over Super Bowl weekend than what was reported last year.

Police Release Preliminary Post-New Year`s Holiday Statistics‏

Oregon State Police troopers noted five fatal crashes and 85 DUII drivers arrests during this year's holiday period,

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Preliminary information gathered by Oregon State Police and the Oregon Department of Transportation, reflect an increase in fatalities during the 102-hour New Year's holiday period between 6:00 PM, Wednesday, December 31st, 2008, and 11:59 PM, Sunday, January 4th, 2009.

ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reports information received from Oregon law enforcement agencies indicates 7 people were killed in five separate fatal crashes.

This was an increase in last year's holiday period when five people died in four separate crashes. During the 2007 holiday period there were four reported fatalities.