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Indie Labels Headline Cherry City Music Festival

While languishing in the shadow of Portland and Seattle, Salem serves as an incubator for musicians marching to the beat of their own drum.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This spring, historic downtown Salem will transform into a bubbling cauldron of bleeding edge independent music as dozens of bands converge at the 3rd Annual Cherry City Music Festival on April 9-11, 2009 to benefit at-risk youth, diabetes awareness and arts education.

Independent record labels Kill Rock Stars, K Records, Asthmatic Kitty Records, Tender Loving Empire Records and Boy Gorilla Records host some of their top artists to entertain, inform and schmooze in a celebration of do-it-yourself ethic.

Local Leaders to Convene on Child Sex Slavery

Summit to expose findings on prevalence of local children sold for sex – and call for action.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - On Tuesday, March 3, leaders from the Greater Portland Metro and Southwest Washington area will convene in Portland for a leadership summit on child sex trafficking co-hosted by Shared Hope International and the Oregon Human Trafficking Task Force.

Local, International Films Highlight 6th Video Festival

A video festival in Salem that has grown steadily, this year goes international.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The 6th Mid-Valley Video Festival returns for two day of independent films, networking and parties, February 27 and 28 at Northern Lights Theatre Pub in Salem.

Several locally-produced full length features will also be shown. The debut from writer, director, and star Raymond Steers, "Sum of the Parts" blends action, science fiction, innovative editing and a montage of photos and computer effects to reveal a captivating and suspenseful thrill ride.

`2009 Winter Rod and Speed Show` in Albany is a Major Success (VIDEO)

More than 100 cars turned out for the event at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - A car show held over the weekend to benefit a little girl who is ill, may have turned out to be the biggest hot rod event in the history of Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Winter Rod & Speed Show This Weekend in Albany

It happens at the Linn County Expo Center near the Airport in Albany, Saturday January 31st from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Ever go to a hot rod show? If the answer is yes, then I don't need to explain how awesome it is to see a whole bunch of cool cars gathered for a single event.

The best thing about this weekend's show in Albany is that it is held indoors, so rain or shine it is guaranteed to be a fantastic event.

The cars lined up for the show include muscle cars, street rods and trucks, custom motorcycles and race cars.

Pete Bennett Presents: An Evening of Classic British Rock and Roll with Denny Laine

Founding guitarist of The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney’s Wings and an all-star rockin' line up are coming to Salem and Portland this weekend.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are some serious rock stars coming to town this weekend, a moment in time that we hope will stand still and last as long as possible.

2008 State Fair A Big Hit For 365,000+

The Oregon State Fair once again became Oregon’s second largest city over the course of its 11-day run with a 2.4% increase over 2007.

(SALEM, Ore.) - More than 365,000 people attended the 2008 Oregon State Fair according to estimates released by organizers, who noted the 2.4 percent increase over 2007’s attendance would have been even larger had there not been two days of "liquid sunshine".

A few raindrops weren't enough to keep most Oregonians away. They say that overall, more people found the fair too big to miss; they came, stayed longer, returned for another day, and attended concerts more than ever before.

Hoopla Event a Major Success for Adults and Kids (VIDEO)

Basketball fans from all over the state closed down Court Street for the tenth year in a row.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The grand-daddy and largest by far of all of Oregon's three-on-three basketball events, the Hoopla, is the basketball competition in Salem that closes the street in front of the state capitol each year.

It was in full swing Saturday, and in addition to the great basketball, Hoopla 2008 features many things for Oregon’s youngsters, including their free Kids Clinic and a number of contests.

Gerald Moore of Portland, Oregon is one of the players who has graduated from college and is now seeking to begin his career as a professional basketball player. He says the significance of the role model is not to be overlooked, and he says a large number of kids are staying out of trouble every day by vesting time in sports.

Border Patrol Will Hold Recruitment Event in Salem

Qualified candidates have the potential to earn what the Border Patrol describes as "a great salary and generous benefits."

(SALEM, Ore.) - The United States Border Patrol will hold a national recruiting and hiring event in Salem, Oregon for individuals interested in pursuing a career in border law enforcement.

The event will be held on Thursday, June 12th, 2008, at The Red Lion Hotel, 3301 Market St NE in Salem from from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Night of Fire `08 is Tonight!

The event is set for tonight in the Salem Evangelical Church parking lot on N. Liberty Street.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon hot rod and custom car enthusiasts get together each summer for a very special celebration called "Night of Fire." In fact, the gathering is earning a reputation for being one of the state's top events for cars, and it also is an event with a heart.