Salem-News.com Articles written by Bonnie King

Minnesota Woman Live-Streamed Moments After Police Killed Her Boyfriend

The aftermath of the officer-involved shooting was live-streamed on facebook, then deleted by administrators.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Her boyfriend was in the passenger seat. According to Reynolds, Castile told the officer that he was carrying a gun, which he had a permit to carry. He told the officer that he was going to reach into his back pocket for his wallet and identification.

She said the officer told Castile “not to move” then, so he stopped and, “as he was putting his hands back up, the officer shot him in the arm four or five times,” Reynolds said.

Oregon State Police Continuing Officer Involved Fatal Shooting Investigation

The suspect was fatally injured and died at the Salem Hospital.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Monmouth City Police Department responded to a call the evening of July 5th, at an apartment complex in regard to a male suspect who was allegedly trespassing and harassing an ex-girlfriend at that location.

When Police officers arrived at the scene, they learned that the male suspect had been involved in a confrontation with a male tenant of the apartments in which the suspect pulled out a knife, but the suspect had already left the area.

REVIEW: Real One`s Shatter Shots Bring Cannabis Tinctures into the Spotlight

Want a shot? How about a Shatter Shot? Cannabis to the rescue!

(SALEM, Ore.) - In a world where cannabis giants are springing up before our eyes, entrepreneur/innovator Real One has been rooted for many years, a homegrown product of the cannabis community.

This spring, a new line of products, Real One's Dab With Me Shatter Shots, join his official Pothead Music & Merchandise store.

Oregon Senator Merkley Integral in Passing Banking Services for Legal Cannabis Businesses

Appropriations Committee Passes Merkley-Murray Amendment to Provide Access to Banking Services for Legal Marijuana Businesses

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - At long last, Oregon's legal cannabis business industry is within sight of being able to access the banking system. It's a no-brainer that anyone doing business and receiving money should have a bank account, but until today, there was no light at the end of the tunnel.

Right now, legally operated cannabis businesses in Oregon and other states with legal cannabis have a seriously hard time accessing any banks. Why? It's simple: banks and credit unions that provide them services can be sanctioned or shut down under federal law.

Surprise Power Outage in South Salem Affects Thousands

Power is expected to be back on this evening.

(SALEM, Ore.) - South Salem went dark today just after 4 pm, affecting PGE customers, as well as street lights and retailers by the score, equating to thousands of people affected on this hot summer day.

South Salem Walmart customers found themselves walking in the shadows, as well as Goodwill and other stores in the area.

Marijuana Edibles and Oils for Sale to Oregon Adults

A big step for recreational marijuana use in Oregon

(SALEM, Ore.) - You may have noticed your neighborhood medical marijuana dispensary was very busy yesterday. That was the case at most Salem, Oregon locations, with full parking lots nearly everywhere I visited.

All the hubbub was a new milestone: as of yesterday, Oregonians 21+ are able to purchase marijuana edible, extract and oil products, in set amounts.

Bernie Sanders Brings Down the House in Oregon`s Capitol City

Anxious supporters welcomed Bernie Sanders back to Oregon.

(SALEM, Ore.) - From all corners of the state of Oregon, and beyond our borders, came thousands upon thousands of people excited to hear independent U.S. senator Bernie Sanders speak, and to see him in person.

He entered with a big smile on his face, “It sure sounds like Salem, Oregon is ready for the political revolution!” The crowd responded with roaring applause. The building was filled to capacity, about 4,500.

Salem Reverberates as Retired Military Plane Flies Over

The Oregon Military says what took Salemites as a military event was in fact just an old plane landing.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The thundering roar of a huge military plane was heard over south Salem this afternoon, rattling windows and causing not a little intrigue into what this plane was doing here.

According to the Oregon Military Department, it is a civilian aircraft, not a military one. It may be privately owned, or being retired.

17th Annual Portland Global Cannabis March & Rally this Saturday

Event begins at HIGH NOON at Pioneer Courthouse Square featuring Garcia Birthday Band, The Hill Dogs, Mack & Dub, Bad Habitat, Justin James Bridges and John Cornett & Friends; the March kicks off at 4 pm.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On Saturday, May 7, 2016, nearly 300 cities worldwide, including Portland, Oregon, will participate in the 17th Annual Global Cannabis March.

We march to stand in solidarity for cannabis consumer rights. While marijuana may be legal under state law, it is still illegal under federal law. We march to effect change on the federal level. We march for the right of employees to use marijuana in their off hours, just as employees can consume alcohol in their off hours. We march so renters can consume marijuana in their own homes without fear of eviction...

Marijuana Extracts, Topicals and Edibles for Oregon Starts June 2

The 2016 Legislature expanded "early sales" of limited marijuana products from Oregon's medical marijuana dispensaries.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon voters passed Measure 91 in 2014, allowing recreational use of marijuana by adults 21+. Nearly immediately, the more than 70,000 legal patients in the state felt the impact of the measure on the medical program.

Here is the latest update from the Oregon Health Authority, explaining what dispensaries can expect as they open up more “early sales” for recreational customers, allowing them to purchase additional products before recreational stores are open.