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Former MADD President Busted for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Police say former MADD chapter president had been driving erratically, swerving and crossing lanes.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A former president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Debra Oberlin, used to dedicate her life to keeping drunk drivers off the road and in many cases, behind bars.

ICTV Presents: Face to Face with Kevin Neish

Kevin talks about the big issues of what is going on in the Middle East.

(VICTORIA, B.C.) - Victoria Community TV Presents: Face to Face with Israeli Commandos on the high seas this weekend on Channel 11 in Victoria and Saltspring Island.

Kevin Neish of Victoria was aboard the Mavi Marmara last May when it was attacked by Israeli forces. The ship was on a humanitarian mission to bring relief supplies to the people of Gaza.

27th Annua` `Give Peace a Dance` Happens this March at the Grand Ballroom

This is an evening that has something for everyone and benefits a great cause – the peace efforts of Oregon PeaceWorks.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon PeaceWorks is proud to announce that for the 27th year running, it will again sponsor Oregon’s foremost peace party. Give Peace a Dance will take place March 12th at the Grand Ballroom in Salem (700 Marion St. NE) from 6-11 p.m.

This year’s event boasts of an incredible auction with offerings you will not want to miss such as vacations, gift baskets, collectibles & unique Salem-based getaways.

Shakira, Christmas Bubbles, and Solidarity for Vulnerable Children

In order to practice solidarity one must take firm control; never give up for the social well-being.

(MADRID, Spain) - The Christmas bubbles will come from Shakira’s hands, as she wears a perfectly fitted golden dress. Her 500,000 euro fundraiser will be destined towards her “Fundación Pies Descalzos”.

Shakira’s NGO aims to secure child education, especially for those most vulnerable. “Education is the path to give our children a dignified future. I have not read it on books, I have seen it with my own eyes; children on the street are vulnerably exposed to all types of violations” advocates Shakira

Salem-News.com Asks Viewers for Support

Salem-News.com and a few reasons why viewer support is more than meaningful, it is crucial to our existence.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem-News.com exists after six years because it has a good mission, and a lot of drive. The site's founders left established mainstream media careers to start the nation's first independent Internet news group in 2004.

They have given everything possible to meet the demands of daily news for over half a decade and they need your help to continue.

Salem Native Founds Online Think Tank Utilizing College Students to Solve World`s Problems

The website services are free and completely confidential.

(SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) - Organizations of all sizes from any industry and discipline in the world can submit their complex business, engineering, technical, political, legal, or other problems at www.noodlestorm.com and receive multiple solutions from the brightest college students from around the world.

Holiday Shop with a Cop a in Salem Huge Success

Law Enforcement for Youth would like to thank everyone who contributed to this program.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Law Enforcement for Youth is pleased to announce that the 2009 holiday Shop with a Cop was a huge success. This years program held from 9:00am to noon on Decemeber 12th at the South Salem Walmrt was able to serve 401 children.

107 law enforcement officials from numerous agencies including the Marion County Shiriff's Office, Salem Police Department, Keizer Police Department, Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Corrections and more.

Greenpeace Calls on Obama to Honor World Committment on Climate Change

We have the technology, the money, and the moral imperative to do this now. We only lack the political will.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - When the Nobel Peace Prize Committee announced President Obama as this year’s winner, many people were surprised. The announcement was met with a mixed reaction in the United States.

Some Obama supporters interpreted the Prize as a symbol that the US was back in good standing with the world community after eight long years of conflict, arrogance, and divisive politics.

Government Medical Care or No Medical Care: for Most the Choice is Clear

A group led by more than 60 generals, says an overwhelming number of young people don't qualify for military service; we examine the connection to U.S. healthcare.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - A report from the group, "Mission: Readiness", indicates that 75% of young Americans are not eligible for military service.

This is the reality for about 40 million Americans. I’m sure many cannot see the connection to our current healthcare crisis, I will try to explain.

4x4 Enthusiasts Combine Recreation and Lifesaving Skills to Help Others (SLIDESHOW)

Every once in a while, things line up just right for the benefit of all.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Earlier this month I went to Sandy, Oregon area with my friend Noah Patraw, one of those guys that loves driving a 4x4 and you know, there are many like him out there.

And then there are those that love to drive 4x4's and use this skill and love for the terrain to assist the community in searching for and rescuing people.