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Columbia River Tribal Leaders to Speak at Willamette on Founders Day

The event is on Willamette’s Founders Day, recognizing the university’s founding by Jason Lee and other Methodist missionaries who came to the Willamette Valley in 1834 to open an Indian mission school.

(SALEM) - Tribal leaders Carol Craig of the Yakama Nation and Louis Pitt of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation will speak Thursday at Willamette University about “Ancestral Rights and Responsibilities.”

High School Students Invited to Willamette Computing Career Event

Students who register and attend will be entered into a drawing for a Zune digital media player, an HP digital camera and other prizes.

(SALEM) - High school students interested in learning about careers in computer science and technology are invited to a free event Feb. 10th at Willamette University.

Public Invited to Legislative Workshop in Salem

The workshop also will provide information about how to track bills and access other information on the Legislature’s website.

(SALEM) - Oregonians interested in tips on how best to work with the State Legislature are invited to a free workshop next week at the State Capitol.

Although the workshop is free, seating is limited so please call (503) 986-1000 to confirm your attendance

Pro-Life Mass, Rally Sunday in Salem

The Respect Life Mass will be an opportunity to pray for the building of a culture of life in Oregon and in the United States.

(SALEM) - Archbishop John Vlazny will celebrate the annual Respect Life Mass at noon Sunday, at St. Joseph Church, 721 Chemeketa St. NE, Salem.

Everyone is invited to attend.

The Mass precedes the annual Oregon Right to Life rally on the steps of the Oregon State Capitol, which begins at 2:30 PM.

Panel Discussion Tonight on Measure 37 And Land Use Planning

Measure 37 requires governments to pay landowners for property value losses caused by regulation, or to forgo regulations.

(SALEM) - The League of Women Voters of Marion & Polk Counties has arranged a panel of speakers to help citizens sort through the complicated issue of land use planning in Oregon and the impact of Measure 37.

Other questions to be addressed are the issues of "transferability" and "regionalization" and what direction land use law will likely take during this legislative session?

Roz Shirack, a former economist at the state legislature and former Salem Planning Commission member will present the League's position on land use and measure 37 issues.

Willamette University Plans Week of Events to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

King was assassinated at 6:01 PM April 4th, 1968, on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.

(SALEM) - While most area colleges and universities have a holiday on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Willamette University uses the day to launch a week of discussions and activities surrounding social justice issues and the accomplishments of this revered civil rights leader.

Oregon State to Host 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

A complete list of OSU MLK celebration events can be found inside.

(CORVALLIS) - Oregon State University will celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a two-week celebration Jan. 8th-26th at multiple locations throughout Corvallis.

Registration Underway For Annual Babysitting Workshop

UPDATE 2016: THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

(KEIZER) - UPDATE 2016: THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Babysitting workshops are very important. Please search for available classes and programs in your area.

Show Date Approaches for FarCry with Daria O`Neill at Salem Public Library

FarCry has played alongside Floater, Adam Brody "Big Japan," Everclear, and The Presidents of the United States of America.

(SALEM) - Daria O'Neill of 105.1 The Buzz FM has been tapped four years running as favorite Portland radio personality. Now, she'll visit Salem Public Library to share her talent and introduce alternative rock band, FarCry.

Santa to Handout Candy Canes Saturday in Keizer

This very special event is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM.

(KEIZER) - For forty-five years, Santa Claus has made a special trip from the North Pole on a Saturday before Christmas to visit Keizer area children and hand out candy canes.