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Can a Relationship Survive This Much Stress?

Our relationship will survive this round of stress. We’ll learn; we’ll grow; we’ll fight; we’ll make up. Life’s good, even with my arm in a sling.

(AGOURA Calif.) - How much stress can a new relationship survive? I am fond of quoting the cliché that most of us would rather keep our own problems vs. trade with someone else. Yet, lately, I wonder.

Okay, I’ll keep our troubles, but it does raise the notion of enough is enough.

Mount Hood`s Dangerous Awe-Inspiring Beauty

High altitude affects you in many ways. By the second break we are at 10,100 feet and I care less and less. I wonder, “What have I done?”

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Snow Cat spins 180 degrees and backs up about 30 feet. The ramp is lowered and the driver opens our door. Six climbers and two guides exit, one guide scrapes the snow with his toe and says, “crampon’s for sure”.

Without hesitation, we all turn our head lamps and strap crampon’s onto our mountaineering boots. Its 12:25 Father’s Day morning 2009.

North Santiam River Main Channel Open Again (PHOTOS)

Several agencies came together to help make this excellent fishery navigable again.

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - The previously reported blockage across the main channel of the North Santiam River near Jefferson has been cleared. The Oregon Marine Board reports that a large cottonwood tree was removed to the shore on June 25th.

Chinook Season to Close on Snake River

This closure is necessary to resolve confusion caused by non-concurrent regulations between Oregon and Idaho.

(LA GRANDE, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today the upcoming closure of the Snake River spring chinook sport fishery. The closure is effective July 2nd 2009 at 11:59 p.m.

The season for Snake River hatchery fish opened on May 30th from the Dug Bar Boat Ramp to the deadline below Hells Canyon Dam. Fishery managers say they opened this sport season because the predicted number of hatchery spring chinook returning to the base of Hells Canyon Dam exceeded the number needed for broodstock purposes.

Salem World Beat 2009 Underway at Riverfront Park (VIDEO)

The Dragonboat races happen Sunday; this is one of Salem's top events each year.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem shows its best each summer at the World Beat Festival. It is possible that this may be one of the only ways to really sample the diversity of world culture in Salem, in a single place.

In fact it was during the summer of 2006, while covering the World Beat Festival, that I learned what Salem even means.

The word varies a bit depending upon the part of the world you happen to be visiting, but salem means 'peace' and I found that to be a nice piece of knowledge.

Weather Damage Leaves Oregon`s Back Country Travelers Plenty to Think About

Oregon Trails off the Beaten path have taken a beating in recent winters. Repairs are underway in many locations,

(SALEM, Ore.) - As spring re-claims our mountains, and begins to reveal our trails, it also reveals new damage from the heavy winter snows. After my recent article on climbing Beachie Saddle, I hope that some of you have considered trekking up into the Opal Creek area. When you do, be aware that there is a bridge closure there.

Oregon Announces Proposed Fall Coastal Chinook and Coho Season

According to one ODFW spokesperson, this year’s coho return “is much larger than anything we’ve had in a long time”. What does this mean to us fishermen?

(SALEM, Ore.) - ODFW recently announced their proposed coastal fall chinook and wild coho seasons. These proposals now go to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for final approval, which is expected some time in August. There are some significant changes of note this year.

The first is the fall chinook season. For those of you who remember, 2008 was not a good year for these fish. It appears that 2009 will not be any better. Many rivers will have significant restrictions this year.

Spring Chinook Fishery Opens on Powder River

Anglers are reminded to “ask first” before entering private lands and to check the 2009 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for gear restrictions, legal angling times and other sport fishing regulations.

(LA GRANDE, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) plans to release approximately 200 spring chinook salmon into the Powder River to create a unique fishing opportunity. A May 30 to September 1 angling season has been established to harvest these fish.

The open area is from Hughes Lane Bridge near Baker City to Mason Dam. The daily bag limit is 2 spring chinook salmon.

North Santiam River Dangerous for Boaters

Salem News encourages everyone to boat safely on our scenic rivers, and will keep you posted on these conditions as they change.

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - Boaters on the lower North Santiam River should use caution on the section between Green’s Bridge and Jefferson. Two different areas have collected large amounts of debris which can cause serious danger to river traffic.

Twelve Rescued from the North Santiam River in Jefferson in Two Days

"It is important that you notify someone when you will be putting into the river and when you are expected to return." - Anne-Marie Penge, Jefferson Fire District

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - Water Rescue teams from the Jefferson Fire District, Albany Fire Department and Linn County Sheriff's Office rescued six people from the North Santiam River early this evening.