Salem-News.com Holiday articles

Halloween `Nightmare Factory` in Salem: One Frightening Experience (VIDEO)

22 Years of Holding the Line for the Kids at Oregon's School for the Deaf.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Halloween is overflowing the Oregon School for the Deaf with tricks and treats this weekend.

The $8, 20-minute horror walk is not just worth the fun but it helps a struggling school raise funds for students of Oregon’s Sign language immersion boarding school, who make up 90% of the actors.

A Ghost in Residence

This is a true story, as far as I know...
Only the names of those involved have been changed since I am retelling their story, as it was told me:

(SALEM, Ore.) - The house in the suburbs was quite large and beautiful, hardwood flooring and decorative wallpaper complimented the intricate trim detail and crown moldings. Yet there seemed to be something else going on beneath the surface.

It wasn’t long before Mary started to notice that something was strange about their new home, whenever she was alone in the house she often felt as if she was being watched... sometimes she even thought she caught glimpses of “shadows” darting across the room out of the corner of her eye.

An American Hero Reprises His Role for the Last Time

The people of Wiltz have never forgotten their beloved American St. Nick and celebrated the arrival of an American Saint Nicholas each year thereafter.

(WILTZ, Luxembourg) - In 1944, Cpl. Richard Brookins was in the right place at the right time to help a city heal after years of Nazi occupation.

2009 marks the 65th anniversary of that event, and Brookins will return one last time to reprise his role as the American St. Nick.

Oregon Sees Fewest Independence Day Highway Deaths Since 1970

Preliminary Post-Fourth of July Holiday weekend statistics show second fewest number of traffic fatalities in almost 40 years.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Preliminary statistics reported this morning by ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting Unit, known as "FARS", following the 54-hour Fourth of July holiday reporting period reflects the second fewest number of traffic fatalities in Oregon during this holiday period since 1970.

FARS statistics reflects the Fourth of July holiday period as the deadliest major holiday weekend of the year in Oregon.

Pickup Fire Partially Closed I-5 south of Salem for 90-Minutes (PHOTOS)

The fire spread to a grassy hillside, damaging a small section of state highway property, including trees and brush.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Salem were restricted to one lane Saturday afternoon for about 90 minutes after a pickup caught fire and spread to a grassy hillside south of Salem.

Oregon State Police Trooper Steve Hinkle says at approximately 5:40 p.m. a 1994 Ford F-150 pickup towing a 5th wheel travel trailer was northbound when it began to smoke.

Give Meaning Back to Independence Day

If you believe in democracy, we need freedom of the press. Support it with your modest amounts—tens and twenties or more if you can afford it—and know that you’re doing something for the world in which your children will live.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - We all know what self-censorship is. On a daily basis we routinely censor ourselves knowing that we should not say certain things to co-workers, friends, or family, just to keep relationships running smoothly (or, often, to keep our job). It’s not, in principle, a bad thing to do even though it’s sometimes just a way to put off unpleasant things until the future.

Where self-censorship is bad, even harmful to democracy is in our news media.

Oregon National Guard Fourth of July Flyovers‏

All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and 350 knots airspeed.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregon Air National Guard will conduct Independence Day flyovers for various ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Northern California.

Two F-15 Eagle fighter jets from the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland and two F-15 Eagle fighters home-based out of 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field are scheduled to fly over community events throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington and Northern California at several times and locations.

June Sixth 1944: Civilization`s D-Day
Is Memorial Day a Happenstance?

My last three months of the war gave me a real respect for the about 300,000 Combat Infantrymen who died and the near 1,000,000 wounded.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - As a grizzled World War II Combat Infantry Veteran, I reminisce about both June 6, 1944 and the meaning of Memorial Day. It seems providential that they are only days apart.

In 1940 etcetera, I didn’t have a thought in my mind about being shot at with artillery, mortars, air strafing or bombs. WW II was 6000 miles away but I did help build an Air Base in Alaska and the Swan Island Shipyard in Portland.

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.