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Kayaking the Columbia to Help Vets Experiencing Rough Waters (AUDIO)

The kayakers plan to arrive at Ft. Stevens, Washington, on Saturday.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ONS) - A kayaking team is traveling 130 miles of the Columbia River from Portland to the Pacific Ocean this week, to help veterans experiencing rough waters.

One of the paddlers, Portland resident Andy Maser, says the idea is to raise awareness and money for charities involved in designing innovative support programs for veterans with disabilities, such as outdoor recreation.

Images of the 2009 Oregon State Fair

Tuesday is Senior Day, The NPRA Rodeo Finals kick off.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This year's Oregon State Fair is in full swing and tens of thousands are capitalizing on the good weather and awesome fanfare that only an event like this can bring.

Oregon State Fair Gives Special Appreciation to Veterans on Day 2 (VIDEO)

The 2009 Oregon State Fair runs through Labor Day, September 7th.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The second day of the 2009 Oregon State Fair opened with an array of events and activities. For 11 days, this will be Oregon's second largest city, with more than 380,000 people expected to attend.

Trolling Oregon`s Coastline in the Post-Dramamine Era

There’s plenty of bounty off our coast, and my wife would love to have more fish in our freezer.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Fishing on the ocean has never been my favorite thing. As a kid (and as a young adult) I can clearly remember spending ocean trips leaning over the rail feeding the fish. That exhausting queezy feeling just wasn’t something I looked forward to repeating. However, I also like fresh fish in my freezer, so a compromise had to be made.

My buddy Scott recently organized a tuna trip off the Oregon Coast. This caused me to face my fears head on. I learned that the days of Dramamine are now over, and the new anti-motion sickness drug of choice is called Meclazine.

2009 Oregon State Fair Opens Today!

Fair opens Friday and runs through September 7th.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Big Tomato has returned from his adventures around Oregon to his fairground home in Salem, which only means one thing: opening day of the Oregon State Day is here!

ODFW Raises Coho Salmon Bag Limit on Upper Willamette

Fishery managers are projecting that 700,000 coho will return to the Columbia River this year, which would be the largest return since 2001.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Anglers may keep an additional coho salmon on the Willamette River and its tributaries above Willamette Falls under new rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Night of Fire 2009 Will Light it Up This Weekend (VIDEO)

The shows helps children that have cancer or other serious illnesses.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of the Northwest’s hottest summer events returns Friday, August 21, with the 10th annual Night of Fire Benefit Car Show in Salem, Oregon.

This year’s Night of Fire benefits 10-year old Daisy Keiffer of Salem who is battling Ewing’s Sarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer. The public can help by attending this super fun family event.

The 2009 Oregon State Fair is a BIG Deal!

Low ticket prices, daily discounts, free shows and more make Oregon’s biggest event truly affordable.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregonians looking for big entertainment for little money need to look no further than Salem and the Oregon State Fair. For 11 days, the Fair is one of the best deals around, providing hours…and days…of entertainment at low prices.

This year, the Fair is introducing new discounts to make the fun even more affordable.

Summer in the City Music Features Musselwhite, 20 Bands

Organizers say 'Summer in the City' is a true family event.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Legendary bluesman Charlie Musselwhite will headline the second annual Summer in the City Wine and Music Festival in Downtown Salem Saturday and Sunday. It happens August 15th and 16th.

Local favorites Curtis Salgado, Pepe and the Bottle Blondes, Terry Robb, the $100 Jayhawks, rock violinist Aaron Meyer and Big Monti Amundson are among the 20 musical groups that will perform.

Persistence--The Only Thing That Works

If I allowed my impatience, ego, or pride to intrude, I’d be back at square one, staring at my computer screen and wishing for results.

(AGOURA, Calif.) - A recent e-mail from my oldest friend, a college professor, stimulated me to reflect on how we search and find work, as well as in small business how we promote and sell ourselves.

On this subject, I’ve observed my teen son’s failed efforts to find a summer job. And, finally, I’ve thought about my own recent efforts in designing and launching my own website brucesallan.com).