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The screams echoing through Oregon State Hospital that morning weren't from the mentally ill patients—they were from 47 people dying in agony after taking their first bite of breakfast.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:51.611 = Show Open00:03:48.028 = An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital00:21:32.591 = Radiant Boy00:28:19.019 = Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland00:38:31.908 = The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders00:50:31.332 = A Big Muddy Monster01:02:18.749 = The Haunted Empire State Building Bathrooom01:06:03.789 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubz=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 18, 2022NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/oregon-state-hospital-47-dead/

247Sports' Jared Mack teams up with Isaac Streeter of the Portland Tribune and Jarrid Denney of the Statesman Journal to preview No. 13 Oregon's upcoming four-game series against No. 3 Oregon State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portland economist Joe Cortright says ODOT’s projects have a history of costing much more than initial estimates. He points to proposals like the I-5 Rose Quarter project which has been in the works for nearly a decade and is estimated to cost around $1.9 billion. The estimate in 2017 was $450 million. A Statesman Journal investigation found that ODOT’s projects were over budget and the agency was unable to track some of its funds and how they were spent. Cortright, the director of City Observatory, an urban policy think tank based in Portland, joins us with details of his concerns. In a statement, ODOT writes:Transportation agencies across the state face a structural revenue issue. This issue is driven by three causes: flattening and declining gas tax revenues as cars become more efficient, consistent inflation that eats away at the purchasing power of each dollar, and legal restrictions that prevent ODOT from using available dollars to fund maintenance and operations.While the Legislature increased the gas tax in recent years, revenues are now at their peak and are expected to flatten and decline in coming years. When you account for inflation, the buying power of that revenue source is set to dramatically decrease. ODOT’s major projects in the Portland metro area, supported by city, county, state, Metro and community leaders, have seen costs grow in recent years. However, the funds dedicated to these projects are specifically directed by the legislature to construction projects and cannot be used for day-to-day maintenance and operations of the highway system. We are forced to cut back on critical efforts like plowing snow and fixing potholes independent of funding these popular projects. The public and our partners have consistently told us they want us to do both. We take our responsibility to provide safe travel for all Oregonians very seriously. The last thing we want to do is let the system we built fall into disrepair. But because of how our funding is structured, we are increasingly forced to do so. We are focused on achieving sufficient and sustainable funding for maintenance and operations in this legislative session. We are increasingly optimistic that the legislature will take this opportunity to break the pattern of past legislatures and robustly fund the maintenance, operation and preservation of our transportation system.

Federal DOGE layoffs and hiring freezes continue to hit Oregon as local offices of the National Weather Service are down to about 30% to 40% of its workforce, the Statesman Journal reports. The NWS plays a critical role in monitoring, predicting and delivering expected weather conditions, as well as issuing warnings about potential weather-related dangers. The NWS isn’t just relied on by the general public, but also by the Columbia River Bar Pilots, an organization responsible for helping navigate ships, cargo and crew through the treacherous waters of the Columbia River Bar. Dan Jordan is an administrator for the bar pilots. He joins us to share more on how federal layoffs could affect thousands of ships in the future

In 2017, Oregon lawmakers passed a transportation package that was expected to generate $5.3 billion. Eight years later, revenue forecasts show funding has fallen short of projections, leaving the Oregon Department of Transportation with an ongoing budget crisis. Audits have revealed that ODOT is failing to meet accountability measures set up in the legislation, and many of its projects are behind schedule and over budget. Anastasia Mason recently investigated the 2017 package for the Statesman Journal. She joins us to talk about what the findings could mean for ODOT as it prepares to make another big funding ask this legislative session.

Marion County once burned its trash — and generated some of its electrical power   —  using the Reworld incinerator. But since that facility has previously announced it would be closing and stopped accepting residential waste, the county’s garbage is now going to the Coffin Butte Landfill in Benton County. However, as reported in the Statesman Journal, Reworld is challenging state regulations that it blamed on the closure. Regardless, since space at Coffin Butte is limited, Marion County commissioners have already approved the trucking of some of the waste to a landfill in The Dalles in Wasco County. A spokesman for Marion County told OPB that move is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks. Marion County — like many others in Oregon — faces tough choices about how to environmentally dispose of the unwanted materials its residents throw out. We spoke earlier this month about the environmental challenges presented by both landfills and incineration. Joining us to discuss these policies and the financial considerations involved are Marion County Commissioner Kevin Cameron and Environmental Services Division Manager Brian May.  

In this edition, host Zach Urness highlights the best adventures the Statesman Journal outdoors staff wrote about in 2024. In part II, Urness talks about a roadtrip to the Oregon Outback — plus its "dark sky sanctuary" — along with why Oakridge is considered among the United States' best places to mountain bike. He also talks about diving into an underwater forest of Clear Lake, float tube fishing Oregon's alpine lakes, backpacking Broken Top Loop and new sections of whitewater that have appeared on the Klamath River after dam removal.

In this episode, host Zach Urness highlights the best adventures the Statesman Journal outdoors staff wrote about in 2024. In this part I episode, Urness talks about the troubled but beloved Umpqua Hot Springs during its "quiet season" and exploring snow shelters in the winter backcountry near Gold Lake Sno Park. Other adventures highlighted include summer skiing on Mount Hood — even during an extreme heatwave — along with mountain biking a historic road and how to visit one of Oregon's most beautiful but semi-secret waterfalls. Part II of this countdown should be posted around the New Year.

In this episode, Payton delves into the chilling case of Daniel Halseth, a man whose life was tragically cut short under shocking and unthinkable circumstances. NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themwmh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedarkpod/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbh-B5Or9CT8Hutw1wfYqQ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7 Case sources: American Monster – Season 10, Episode 2 “Day Three After Murder” CBS 8 NewsNation Now - https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/im-not-a-monster-las-vegas-teen-who-killed-girlfriends-father-discusses-what-lead-to-murder/  https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/teen-daughter-boyfriend-plead-guilty-in-2021-murder-of-daniel-halseth/  NBC 3 News - https://news3lv.com/news/local/couple-sentenced-for-killing-girlfriends-father-at-las-vegas-home-sierra-halseth-aaron-guerrero-murder-case-criminal-court-clark-county-daniel-halseth-southern-nevada Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/teen-girl-boyfriend-plead-guilty-to-murder-in-death-of-girls-father-2582004/  https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/teen-girl-boyfriend-sentenced-for-killing-girls-father-2661082/   https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/autopsy-shows-las-vegas-father-stabbed-cut-70-times-2384175/  KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzCPxRSf2qU   Investigation Discovery -- https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/american-monster/a-doting-nevada-father-became-the-victim-of-his-own-daughter  News Nation Now - https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/west/nevada-teens-accused-of-killing-girls-father-talk-about-murder-in-video/  Florida Today - https://www.newspapers.com/image/360469129/?match=1&terms=%22Daniel%20Halseth%22  Statesman Journal - https://www.newspapers.com/image/201874329/?match=1&terms=%22Daniel%20Halseth%22  Anderson's Tribute Center - https://www.andersonstributecenter.com/memorials/daniel-halseth/4586801/obit.php?&printable=true  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Salem City Council recently voted to censure two of its members, Councilor Deanna Gwyn and Mayor-elect Julie Hoy. The two potentially violated Salem’s city charter by participating in a land use vote involving a developer who donated to both of their campaigns. Sitting Mayor Chris Hoy brought the motion to censure, saying the councilors should have recused themselves from the vote after disclosing the financial relationship. Gwyn and Julie Hoy have said the censure is nothing more than an attempt to create division on council, while other councilors have said their failure to recuse themselves has created a conflict of interest. Whitney Woodworth is a city reporter for the Statesman Journal. She’s been covering the censure and joins us with more details.

At first glance, there wasn't much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos' life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for.Ultimately, Jerry Brudos was convicted of the murders of Jan Whitney, Karen Sprinker, and Linda Salee and given three life sentences. His capture and incarceration were a big relief to the women of Oregon, but his cooperation with law enforcement and the FBI would prove invaluable as the latter established what would eventually become the Behavioral Analysis Unit.ReferencesAssociated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21.—. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11.Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1.Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2.Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45.Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1.Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1.—. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1.Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19.Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7.Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24.—. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14.Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1.—. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1.Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15.—. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1.Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House.Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1.Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the course of 1968 and well into 1969, several young women in Salem, Oregon went missing and would later turn up dead—all murdered and showing signs of having been tortured. Many of the cases bore certain similarities, but it wasn't until investigators questioned the friends of one of the victims, Karen Sprinker, that they came to identify a suspect and eventually arrested thirty-year-old Jerome “Jerry” Brudos.At first glance, there wasn't much to the mild and unassuming Jerry Brudos; however, when investigators looked into his background, they discovered several arrests for theft, prowling, and sexual assault. And the more they learned about Brudos' life, the more certain they became that he was the man they were looking for.Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesAssociated Press. 1969. "Fisherman's grim discovery started search for slayer." Albany Democrat-Herald, June 30: 21.—. 1969. "Coed provided first lead in murder case." Oregonian, June 4: 11.Capital Journal. 1969. "Salem student, 19, feared kidnaped." Capital Journal, March 29: 1.Carbonell, Dan De. 2006. "36 years later, killer's death relieves victims' families." Statesman Journal (Salem Oregon), March 29: 2.Leibman, Faith H. 1989. "Serial Murderers: Four Case Histories." Federal Probation 41-45.Long, James. 1969. "Photo found in Brudos' home shows girl hanging by rope." Oregon Daily Journal, June 7: 1.Morrison, Allen. 1969. "Brudos tells of attacks, killings." Oregon Statesman , June 28: 1.—. 1969. "Indicted in death of Miss Sprinkler." Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 5: 1.Olmos, Robert. 1969. "Crews widen river search for clues in girls murders." Oregonian , May 15: 19.Oregon Journal. 1968. "2 teen-age girls missing." Oregon Daily Journal, February 6: J7.Oregonian. 1968. "Help sought in search." Oregonian, December 23: 24.—. 1969. "Office aide disappears ." Oregonian, April 26: 14.Painter, John. 1969. "Sudden shift in plea signals end of trial." Oregonian , June 28: 1.—. 1969. "Tests stall state trial of Brudos." Oregonian, June 6: 1.Roby, Larry. 1969. "Parole agency explains eligibilty of Brudos." Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), July 2: 15.—. 1969. "Judge discloses warrant details on Brudos." Capital Journal, June 6: 1.Rule, Ann. 1983. Lust Killer. New York, NY: Random House.Statesman Journal. 1969. "Brudos home alleged site of 2 slayings." Staesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), June 18: 1.Wong, James. 1969. "Somebody probably saw Linda Salee's killer--but will the person speak up?" Oregon Daily Journal , May 15: 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuay4eIN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:04:26.825 = An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital00:24:23.309 = Radiant Boy00:31:06.801 = Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland00:42:56.441 = The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders00:54:55.329 = A Big Muddy Monster01:07:56.060 = The Haunted Empire State Building Bathrooom01:11:38.773 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: July 18, 2022CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/OregonStateHospital

Oregon has seen several recent fires that devastated many Portlanders' beloved hiking and camping spots. Are they recovering and safe to visit now? Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with Zach Urness, outdoors editor and host of the "Explore Oregon" podcast at the Statesman Journal, about restoration efforts in some of your favorite natural areas and what this year's wildfire season looks like. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 17 episode: City of Portland Pacific Northwest Seniorcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IN THIS EPISODE: The governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital) *** It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) YOUTUBE CHAPTERS AND TIMESTAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:05:44.930 = Appointment With Fear, “And Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945)00:32:09.459 = Weird Darkness, “An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital”00:51:18.784 = Box 13, “The First Letter” (August 22, 1948)01:19:08.463 = Weird Darkness, “Radiant Boy”01:26:16.930 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Doll” (October 10, 1974)02:12:30.242 = Weird Darkness, “Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland02:24:31.749 = The Chase, “Greedy Crockeys” (February 08, 1953)02:54:58.088 = Weird Darkness, “The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders”03:08:01.363 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Vs The Invaders” (date unknown)03:35:55.754 = Weird Darkness, “The Big Muddy Monster”03:48:59.892 = Cloak And Dagger, “The Frank Bakers Story” (May 07, 1950)04:19:13.974 = Weird Darkness, “Haunted Empire State Building”04:25:08.602 = The Creaking Door, “Dummy” (date unknown)04:56:02.222 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk“The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)====="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46=====WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.=====CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240608/

Plans are underway to turn the former Statesman Journal building in downtown Salem into a one-stop shop for community services, including youth programming, health services and religious charities. As recently covered by the Salem Reporter, the project is moving forward after receiving $3 million from state lawmakers. The current plan is for storage company StoreIT to buy the building and occupy the subfloor, while nonprofits and community organizations rent space on upper floors.   Tim Sinatra is the CEO of the Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties, which is spearheading the project. He joins us with more details.  

In 2017, fewer than 1,000 winter steelhead returned to the Upper Willamette Basin. That number has exploded to more than 7,600 so far this year. The returns are the highest since 2004. Zach Urness is the outdoors editor for the Statesman Journal and hosts the Explore Oregon podcast. He joins us with more on what’s behind the increase.

 The Oregon legislature is considering a bill which would make state agencies pay a fee to compensate the city of Salem for fire, police and emergency medical services. The proposal would require paying roughly $6 million a year to the city, and would launch as a three-year pilot project this year if approved by lawmakers. Supporters say the payment is needed since Salem misses out on millions in tax revenue from state-owned land even though those agencies rely on city services. Whitney Woodworth is a reporter for the Statesman Journal and has covered the proposal. She joins us with details.  

In Canada, there is a stretch of highway between the cities of Prince Rupert and Prince George that covers 725 km (or 450 miles). For over 50 years, this dark, isolated road has swallowed up women and girls in the night from 1969 to present. Because of the despair that has happened along this corridor, it is now known as the Highway of Tears. In this three-part series, we will be exploring this area and the devastating stories found alongside it. If you have any information for any of these cases, please call the E-PANA Tip Line at 1.877.543.4822.Content Warning: Sexual assault Tea of the Day: Black Pu Erh Theme Music by Brad FrankSources:Directed by Matthew Smiley, “Highway Of Tears: The Unsolved Serial Murders Of Aboriginal Women.” Produced by Carly Pope, Narrated by Nathan Fillion, Released March 6th, 2015  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3wWjcIc_1MDirected by Tim Wolochatiuk, “We Were Children.” Produced by Kyle Irving, Starring Rene Batson, Taya Ayotte Bourns, Alice Dano, Release by Eagle Vision Inc. 2013. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07FQ3GZKX/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rMcDiarmid, Jessica, “Highway of Tears: A True Story of Racism, Indifference, and the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.” Narrated By Emily Nixon, Simon and Schuster, November 12th, 2019.“The Highway of Tears: The Road Where Women Disappear” by Bipin Dimri October 4, 2022 https://www.historicmysteries.com/highway-of-tears/“Highway of Tears,” 48 Hours, Season 25, Episode 7 with Peter Van Sant, November 17th, 2012.Native Womens Wilderness - https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiwSabo, Don, “Highway of Tears,” The Canadian Encyclopedia, June 6th, 2016, Updated January 18th, 2019 https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/highway-of-tears“Finding Closure, Fifty Years after a Murder,” by Angela Sterritt, The Walrus, July 10th, 2023 https://thewalrus.ca/finding-closure-fifty-years-after-a-murder/Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Last Updated December 13th, 2016 https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=23&languageId=1&contentId=27048“Woman Beaten to Death,” The Vancouver Sun - 28 Oct 1969, Tue ·Page 5 https://www.newspapers.com/image/492346711/“The Murder of Gloria Moody.” Hue and Cry https://thehueandcry.com/gloria-moody“The Murder of Micheline Pare.” Hue and Cry https://thehueandcry.com/micheline-pare“The Murder of Gale Weys.” Hue and Cry https://thehueandcry.com/gale-weys“The Murder of Monica Ignas” Hue and Cry https://thehueandcry.com/monica-ignasMindus, Angie, “Unlikely Source Solves Crime.” The Tribune, Williams Lake, British Columbia - Dec 24, 1998, Page 3 https://www.newspapers.com/image/326581567/“The Disappearance of Jean Virginia Sampare,” Hue and Cry https://thehueandcry.com/jean-virginia-sampare“Missing Girl Hunt Called Off.” The Vancouver Sun - 29 Oct 1971, Fri ·Page 16 https://www.newspapers.com/image/492502315/“Girl Missing.” Nanaimo Daily News - 23 Oct 1971, Sat ·Page 3 https://www.newspapers.com/image/324579559/“Search Continues.” Times Colonist - 27 Oct 1971, Wed ·Page 60https://www.newspapers.com/image/506235160/Culbert, Lori, “Virginia Sampare: Siblings hope to put missing sister to rest one day.” Vancouver Sun - Published Dec 12, 2009  •  Last updated May 19, 2017 https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/virginia-sampare-siblings-hope-to-put-missing-sister-to-rest-one-dayLaurent, Rene, “Girl who loved west slain in wilderness.” The Gazette, (Montreal) 11 Aug 1970, Tue ·Page 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/420965812/“Local girl may have been shot.” The Montreal Star, 12 Aug 1970, Wed ·Page 5 https://www.newspapers.com/image/739650028/Mr. Davis, “The Disappearance of Helen Claire Frost.” Criminal https://vocal.media/criminal/the-disappearance-of-helen-claire-frostAndrew Kurjata and Audrey McKinnon, “B.C. woman's search for birth mother turns up missing person's case.” CBC News, Jan 23, 2018 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-george-missing-birth-mother-1.4500839Culber, Lori, “Still Missing, and missed, after 40 years.” Vancouver Sun, Dec 14, 2009, Updated Jun 2, 2014 https://vancouversun.com/news/still-missing-and-missed-after-40-years“Family looking for clues.” Lake District News, 04 Nov 1998, Wed ·Page 15 https://www.newspapers.com/image/325332653/“Search.” Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 27 Dec 1973, Thu ·Page A2 https://www.newspapers.com/image/687079097/“Nude Body Discovered.” The Vancouver Sun - 08 Apr 1974, Mon ·Page 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/492795981/“Police attempt to link killings.” The Vancouver Sun 21 Nov 1973, Wed ·Page 14 https://www.newspapers.com/image/492796414/“B.C. cold case breakthrough stirs memories.” CBC News, Sept 26, 2012, Updated Sept 27, 2012 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-cold-case-breakthrough-stirs-memories-1.1166770LaRosa, Paul, “48 Hours: Highway of Tears murder solved with improbable DNA sample.” CBS News, Nov 16, 2012 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-highway-of-tears-murder-solved-with-improbable-dna-sample/“Cariboo girl feared victim of sex killer.” The Province, (Vancouver) 04 Sep 1974, Wed ·Page 31 https://www.newspapers.com/image/500663578/The Vancouver Sun, 06 Sep 1974, Fri ·Page 13 https://www.newspapers.com/image/493279931/Statesman Journal, (Salem, Oregon) 30 Jun 1995, Fri ·Page 10 https://www.newspapers.com/image/202424516/“Bobby Jack Fowler Highway of Tears investigation stalled.” CBC News · Posted: Sep 25, 2013 9:57 AM EDT | Last Updated: September 25, 2013 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bobby-jack-fowler-highway-of-tears-investigation-stalled-1.1867647“2 names added to Highway of Tears missing as report released.” CBC News · Posted: Jun 22, 2006 12:14 AM EDT | Last Updated: June 22, 2006 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/2-names-added-to-highway-of-tears-missing-as-report-released-1.595288The Province - 10 Apr 1975, Thu ·Page 12 https://www.newspapers.com/image/501320060/The Interior News - 16 Apr 1975, Wed ·Page https://www.newspapers.com/image/508724784/Lori Culbert and Neal Hall, “These are the stories of the victims.” Vancouver Sun, Published Dec 11, 2009  •  Last updated Jul 13, 2010 https://vancouversun.com/news/these-are-the-stories-of-the-victimsBermingham, John, “Remains Found After 18 Years.” The Province, 14 Feb 1996, Wed Page 8 https://www.newspapers.com/image/503319422/Kines, Lindsey, “His Daughter Will Forever Be 12.” Edmonton Journal, 18 Feb 1996, Sun Page 3 https://www.newspapers.com/image/473027509/Foulds, Christopher, “After 25 years, who killed Katheryn, Theresa?” The Abbotsford News, 14 Dec 2000, Thu ·Page 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/536711977/Keith Fraser, “Man accused of murdering B.C. girl in 1978 says he 'lost it' when he attacked her.” Published Oct 24, 2018, Last updated Oct 31, 2018 https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/man-accused-of-murdering-b-c-girl-in-1978-says-he-lost-it-when-he-attacked-herAkshay Kulkarni, “B.C. court dismisses appeal of man convicted of 1978 murder of 12-year-old Monica Jack.” CBC News · Posted: Sep 10, 2022 7:09 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 10, 2022 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/garry-handlen-appeal-dismissed-1.6579020Culbert, Lori, “She headed home but she never arrived.” The Vancouver Sun - 16 Dec 2009, Wed ·Page 12 https://www.newspapers.com/image/497615919/https://www.merrittherald.com/tag/monica-jack/“Arrest made in 1978 murder of Merritt girl” by Merritt Herald | Dec 4, 2014“Family of Monica Jack seeks community support.” Posted by Merritt Herald | Feb 5, 2015Keith Fraser, “Garry Handlen convicted in Monica Jack killing: What the jury didn't hear.” Vancouver Sun, Published Jan 18, 2019 https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/garry-taylor-handlen-found-guilty-in-murder-of-12-year-old-monica-jack/wcm/8a6a4be3-1577-4455-854f-cd6bfd0f544fhttps://globalnews.ca/video/4824497/monica-jacks-mother-speaks-out-about-daughter-and-trial-process

In Oregon, large commercial dairies follow rules by the Oregon Department of Agriculture that help regulate animal waste. Confined animal feeding operations can house hundreds or thousands of animals. Rules governing large commercial dairies didn’t always apply to small, mom and pop operations. But a reinterpreted regulation from the Oregon agency might affect smaller farms, and now several small dairies in Oregon have filed a lawsuit over the interpretation, as the Statesman Journal reported.   Waneva LaVelle is the owner and operator of Pure Grace Farm. She says the change in rules could put her out of business if she needs to install new infrastructure for her farm that houses a handful of goats. She joins us with more about her concerns and the lawsuit.

Real News Now The Oregon Supreme Court decided not to entertain a lawsuit on Friday, aimed at barring ex-President Donald Trump from the state's primary and general elections in 2024. A group of five citiens from Oregon had initiated the legal action, with the intention of seeing Trump ruled ineligible for inclusion on the state's ballot. Their legal argument was founded on the provisions of the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. These actions in Oregon were reflective of a broader climate of similar challenges confronting Trump's potential candidacy across several states. Parallel events unfolded in Colorado, with the state's top court ruling last month to exclude Trump from the electoral list. Unsurprisingly, this judgement was rapidly countered with an appeal from Trump's side. In recent developments, the US Supreme Court demonstrated willingness to take up the appeal against Colorado's decision. The ruling from the country's highest court could have fascinating domestic implications. In refusing the Oregon lawsuit, Chief Justice Meagan Flynn hinted at the unfolding events in Colorado. The Statesman Journal reported that Flynn had left an opportunity for the case against Trump's eligibility in the Oregon election to be reintroduced, the outcome hinging on the verdict from the U.S Supreme Court concerning the Colorado situation. The connection between these respective legal battles could form a decisive narrative in the lead up to the 2024 elections. Novemeber bore witness to comments from Oregon's Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade. As a member of the Democratic party, she offered interesting insight into the autonomous powers of her role, stating that she lacked the authority to dismiss Trump's name from the ballot. Contrarily, this view was not shared by Maine's Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows. Bellows, another Democrat, reached a different conclusion in the parallel examination within her state. In her announcement last month, she declared Trump ineligible for position on the state's ballot. The divergent conclusions from these two state officials provide an excellent case study, illuminating the varying interpretations and applications of law across different regions. An interesting factor to consider is that the Supreme Court's final ruling on the Colorado case could substantially impact other states and shape the overall political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections. As it is clear, the court's decision won't just affect Colorado; other constituencies are watching closely as well. Particularly, certain groups in Illinois and Massachusetts have expressed similar intentions to prevent Trump's name from appearing on their ballots. According to the timeline, oral proceedings in the Supreme Court are set to commence on February 8th. This date arrives not long before the presidential primaries commence in several states, including Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, and Illinois. These developments seem to be converging into a major watershed moment for American politics, where the potential inclusion or exclusion of a high-profile candidate could significantly shape voter perceptions. To close, it seems certain that for now Trump will remain an eligible candidate within Colorado, barring any adverse ruling from the Supreme Court. Collectively, these events could have sweeping implications not only for Trump's political future but also for the practical application of constitutional clauses throughout the country. So while the legal offensives and defensives continue, the 2024 contest is unequivocally becoming a hotbed of fascinating narratives. Visit https://www.realnewsnow.com for more breaking news Video: https://youtu.be/W57bEhC2fE8 Follow RNN on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realnewsnowapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNews Real News Now Podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Thousands of Oregonians are dealing with having to pay back some unemployment benefits the state now says they shouldn't have received. The Oregon Law Center filed a lawsuit in 2022 arguing that the Oregon Employment Department is violating the due process clause of the constitution. The case is ongoing and represents the confusion around paying back benefits. Meanwhile the agency says it was overwhelmed by requests during the pandemic, and it’s possible that more than $5.5 million could be waived in overpaid benefits. Dianne Lugo is a reporter for the Statesman Journal and has covered these issues. She joins us with more on her reporting.

It’s been three years since the Labor Day fires burned more than 4,000 homes and about a million acres of land across Oregon. Since then, fire investigators have only publicly released the cause of one of the nine major fires. Zach Urness is the outdoor editor for the Statesman Journal and the host of the “Explore Oregon” podcast. He joins us to share why we still don’t have official answers and what this means for survivors of the catastrophic event. 

Check out the other podcasts I host at https://weirddarkness.com/links. PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too!IN THIS EPISODE: It was 1973, and the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois had quite a scare with numerous people encountering what many described as a large gorilla-like creature. We might call it Bigfoot or Sasquatch – they called it a “Big Muddy Monster”. (A Big Muddy Monster) *** In November, 1978, four employees at a hamburger restaurant are kidnapped and murdered. Almost forty-five years later, seven employees at a fried chicken establishment are found slain – their bodies found in the restaurant's walk-in freezer. One case found justice… the other is still waiting. (The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders) *** In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a child murdered by their mother is known as a Kindermorderinn – and if that child is a boy and decides to appear from beyond the dead, he's considered a “Radiant Boy”. And there are numerous stories of their hauntings. (Radiant Boy) *** Grace Stevens was excited to attend her company's annual picnic with friends and co-workers, dressing for the occasion, hoping to possibly meet her future Prince Charming. Her company was splurging and inviting everyone to take a ship from Chicago across Lake Michigan to attend the party in Michigan City. They never arrived. (Grace Stevens And The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Eastland) *** In 1947 a woman jumped to her death from 86th floor of the Empire State Building… yet today, her ghost still needs to use the building's bathroom facilities. (The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom) *** But first,, the governor called it “mass murder” in 1942 when forty-seven patients died at the Oregon State Hospital – all within hours. All of them, poisoned. Finding the murderer and motive would lead to an unexpected conclusion, and to an unrelenting haunting. We begin with that story. (An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunted Empire State Building Bathroom” by Erin Taylor from the book, “Unfinished Business: Tales of Haunted Restrooms and Bathrooms”: https://amzn.to/3rCp9qU“A Big Muddy Monster” by Bridge Vaughan for The Patriot Press: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9kr78; and from The New York Times archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tpv8v“An Accidental Mass Murder at Oregon State Hospital” by Capi Lynn for The Statesman Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4swhcvt2; and Macabre Mary at Puzzle Box Horror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k53fxa4“Radiant Boy” by Lux Ferre for Occult World: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j75fc2w8“Grace Stevens And The Tragedy of the U.S.S. Eastland” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cn6sk “The Burger Chef and Brown's Chicken Murders” by Lexi Kakis and Andres Cipriano for Uncovered.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxh4r32, and Eric DeGrechie for Patch.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55dubzJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) and is used with permission of the artist.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: (COMING SOON!) https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/16259This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

After a hot, dry spring, Oregon has a long wildfire season ahead: a new report says all of Northwest Oregon and much of Central Oregon are at above-normal fire danger for all of July and August. Zach Urness, Outdoors Editor for Statesman Journal and host of the "Explore Oregon Podcast," has been keeping a close eye on this summer's fire season. He's here to tell us what to expect, knowing the smoke could still be coming.  Here's a list of wildfire safety tips from the Oregon Department of Forestry.  Fire scar hikes mentioned in today's episode: Rocky Top Trail Stahlman Point Trail Eight Lakes Basin  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A church in Monmouth was exploring the idea of creating micro shelter housing for people experiencing homelessness. The housing would have been located on a grassy field owned by the church. The idea was scrapped after community backlash against the proposal. We hear more from Bill Poehler,  a Statesman Journal reporter, who has covered the issue.

The past year has brought tremendous change in Oregon's newspaper landscape, with the closure of the Mail Tribune in Medford and the struggles of the Register-Guard and Statesman-Journal under corporate ownership. Business reporter Jeff Manning took a extensive look at the decline of the two longstanding daily newspapers in the Willamette Valley. He found the corporate ownership of the papers resulted in diminished newsrooms and resources for reporting. Just six people remain in the Register-Guard's newsroom, for instance. Since his article was published, the Albany Democrat Herald and Corvallis Gazette Times, which share ownership, announced they would reduce print publication to just three days a week and move to the postal service for delivery. The Oregonian/OregonLive moved to four-day home delivery 10 years ago, while still publishing seven days a week. On this episode of Beat Check with The Oregonian, Editor Therese Bottomly discusses Manning's findings with him and also Regina Lawrence, lead author on last year's report, “Assessing Oregon's Local News and Information Ecosystem 2022.” Along with co-author Agora Journalism Center Director Andrew DeVigal, Lawrence described in detail the decline of local newsrooms as well as the cost to local communties in terms of civic engagement and public oversight. Both Lawrence and Manning point to bright spots as well: increased collaboration among Oregon news organizations and the rise of some online-only newsrooms around the state such as the Salem Reporter, the Oregon Capital Chronicle, YachatsNews and more. As well, locally owned EO Media Group moved to establish a new Rogue Valley publication and the Grants Pass Daily Courier expanded into Medford as well. What happened to Medford's Mail Tribune newspaper? What happened to Salem and Eugene newspapers? Some bright spots as new news sites emerge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Salem High School Class of 1944 have set a Guinness World Record for the longest running reunion. As first reported by the Statesman Journal, Trudie Meier Gavette and Gayle Priem have taken over the organization of the now annual high school class reunions. The first event was the 10-year reunion in 1954. But after their 75th a few years ago, alumni decided they should hold the events annually. Last year, they decided to look into the Guiness Book of World Records for longest running reunion. Gayle's daughter, Shannon Priem, took the lead on submitting the documents and getting witness statements and other requirements. The news of the world record will be celebrated June 17 at the 79th reunion on the Willamette Sternwheeler in Salem. Gayle and Shannon Priem join us along with Trudie Meier Gavette to talk about the recognition and what the tradition means to them.

About 70% or more incarcerated Americans can't read at the fourth-grade level. This means they would struggle to understand a lunch menu, a ticket stub or a street sign.  Oregon law requires that the majority of these prisoners take classes. But, while reporting for the Statesman Journal, Natalie Pate discovered there were more than 1,200 prisoners on a waitlist as of June 2022. Nearly half of incarcerated people in Oregon who qualify as low-level readers — those who read below an eighth-grade level — have never been enrolled in classes, Natalie found. Providing funding and access to prison education isn't a top priority in the state as illustrated by the Department of Corrections' budget.  Natalie spent hours inside prisons speaking with incarcerated adults about their education as children and heard why they wanted to learn to read and write. She pored over research papers and government documents to understand how poor literacy, dropout rates and crime intersect. Additionally, she spoke with experts about how – and why – the system must improve. READ MORE: 9 Lessons a Reporter Learned Covering Prison Education

About 70% or more incarcerated Americans can't read at the fourth-grade level. This means they would struggle to understand a lunch menu, a ticket stub or a street sign.  Oregon law requires that the majority of these prisoners take classes. But, while reporting for the Statesman Journal, Natalie Pate discovered there were more than 1,200 prisoners on a waitlist as of June 2022. Nearly half of incarcerated people in Oregon who qualify as low-level readers — those who read below an eighth-grade level — have never been enrolled in classes, Natalie found. Providing funding and access to prison education isn't a top priority in the state as illustrated by the Department of Corrections' budget.  Natalie spent hours inside prisons speaking with incarcerated adults about their education as children and heard why they wanted to learn to read and write. She pored over research papers and government documents to understand how poor literacy, dropout rates and crime intersect. Additionally, she spoke with experts about how – and why – the system must improve. READ MORE: 9 Lessons a Reporter Learned Covering Prison Education

John Canzano talks to the Statesman Journal's Pete Martini about being a top-25 college football voter, what he thinks of the Pac-12 so far, and which fanbase lobbies him for votes the most. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. And tune in to the BFT with John Canzano live every weekday from 3-6 p.m. on 750 The Game! Follow @JohnCanzanoBFT on Twitter

It's been two years since the deadly Labor Day fires in the Santiam Canyon and in southern Oregon. Fire survivors have struggled in that time to recover and rebuild. They also want answers and accountability: a clear picture of what went wrong and who or what caused the fires. But the official investigations by the U.S. Forest Service, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Ashland Police Department, and various counties still haven't been completed. Zach Urness, Outdoors Editor for the Statesman Journal, tells us about his investigation into why the report has not been completed.

More services for the houseless community, increasing parking, cleaner streets. These are just a few concerns citizens shared in a survey about Salem's downtown conducted by the Statesman Journal. Many feel the future of downtown is unknown and needs a clearer vision. Whitney Woodworth is a City reporter for the Statesman. She joins us to share some of the survey results and gives us a closer look into what is top of mind for many residents.

Schools across the state are facing a shortage of teachers and substitute teachers. Meanwhile, according to an investigation by Statesman Journal reporter Natalie Pate, the agency that is in charge of issuing professional licenses to educators can take as long as 61 days to approve applications. Pate joins us to talk about her investigation and the impact of the licensing backlog.

This episode is all about Oregon's heat wave. To start, Zach is interviewed on Oregon Public Broadcasting about ways to stay safe and get outdoors amid 100 degree temps. Then, Zach talks about the latest on plans to reopen iconic forest burned in the Labor Day Fires around Mount Jefferson, Detroit and Opal Creek. Finally, Zach and Statesman Journal outdoors intern Skyla Patton pick 10 of Oregon's best swimming spots.

About 15% people incarcerated in Oregon prisons are reading below an eighth grade level. That's according to a recent investigation done by the Statesman Journal. It found that while state laws require the majority of people incarcerated to be taking classes, nearly half of those designated as low-level readers aren't enrolled in any courses. We'll hear from education reporter Natalie Pate on her reporting and the unique challenges facing adults in custody in Oregon

Ellen Yin is the founder of Cubicle to CEO®️, a media company elevating the financial footprint of women entrepreneurs through their podcast of the same name, digital programs, live events and global community of 50,000+. Cubicle to CEO's mission is to make mentorship more accessible to the masses so all women, everywhere, can pursue what's possible. Ellen is an accidental entrepreneur who bootstrapped a $300 freelance project into over $1.5 million in revenue by age 27. She has been featured in Forbes, the TODAY Show with Hoda & Jenna, Yahoo! Finance, Thrive Global, HerMoney, the Statesman Journal, BlogHer, and more. Website: ellenyin.com/getclients Instagram: missellenyin , cubicletoceo Pinterest: missellenyin Facebook: cubicletoceocommunity Youtube: EllenYin

The intention to have a pizza-adjacent podcast started off so pure, but ended up becoming so tragic. This week, Alex is joined by Pineapple Pizza Podcast hosts: Linz, Ashley and Emily, in discussing the tragic case of Sherry Eyerly. Sherry was working at a local Domino's in Salem, Oregon, when one night she was called out to make a delivery to an unknown location. Tune in to hear more about Sherry, and other similar cases in this weeks episode. Need a distraction? We got you.  Podcast promo: Pineapple Pizza Podcast & Nefarious Nightmare Podcast - check them out! Please check out this link regarding how you can support Ukraine: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/ukraine-help-resources-donations/ (https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/ukraine-help-resources-donations/)  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/)  Resources: Murderpedia website - William Scott Smith - https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/smith-william-scott.htm (https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/smith-william-scott.htm)  Find a Grave website - Sherry Michele Eyerly - (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13406144/sherry-melisa-eyerly (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13406144/sherry-melisa-eyerly) : accessed 14 April 2022), memorial page for Sherry Melisa Eyerly (6 Dec 1963–4 Jul 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13406144/sherry-melisa-eyerly (13406144), ; Maintained by Find a Grave (contributor https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/8 (8)) Find a Grave - Jonny Boyd Catchings - (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80650814/johnny-boyd-catchings (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80650814/johnny-boyd-catchings) : accessed 15 April 2022), memorial page for Johnny Boyd Catchings (17 Feb 1947–13 Sep 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80650814/johnny-boyd-catchings (80650814), ; Maintained by BeNotForgot (contributor https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/46974545 (46974545)). Find a Grave - Katherine Redmond - (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126582093/katherine-iona-redmond (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126582093/katherine-iona-redmond) : accessed 16 April 2022), memorial page for Katherine Iona “Katie” Redmond (9 Oct 1965–7 Apr 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126582093/katherine-iona-redmond (126582093), citing Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael, Marin County, California, USA ; Maintained by w Kreider (contributor https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/47169684 (47169684)).  Unsolved Mysteries Wiki - Sherry Eyerly - https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Sherry_Eyerly (https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Sherry_Eyerly)  Statesman Journal article - “Domino's put stress on security” - By Andy McIvor - July 7th, 1982 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/199008079/?terms=Sherry%20Eyerly&match=1 (https://www.newspapers.com/image/199008079/?terms=Sherry%20Eyerly&match=1)  When It Was Cool website - “1982 - Your complete When It Was Cool Guide to the...

Detroit, Cougar and Big Cliff dams are primarily used for flood control. But, environmental groups have argued for years that the dams affect salmon and steelhead. The dams can also be used to generate power, but produce far less power than those with more turbines. Congress has ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to examine the possibility of turning off the turbines at Detroit, Cougar and Big Cliff dams. Bill Poehler wrote about this issue for the Statesman Journal. He joins us with details.

A program featured on KMUZ community radio in Salem Oregon's show Willamette Wakeup on 10-29-2020 that provides an update on the Beachie Creek Fire and recovery that occurred in August & September of 2020. Melanie Zermer talks with Brian Nicholas Marion County's Public Works Director. A little over 1000 properties were affected. He describes all of the support services, recovery, cleanup, and rebuilding resources that are available. Recorded 2020-10-29   Duration  31:58   How the fire started:  https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/beachie-creek-devastating-wildfires-oregon-history/283-d5f85ea2-9aee-4480-b486-f35027c82458    Incident Information:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/maps/7001/?back=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fclient%3Dsafari%26as_qdr%3Dall%26as_occt%3Dany%26safe%3Dactive%26as_q%3Dbeachy+creek+fire%26channel%3Daplab%26source%3Da-app1%26hl%3Den    Additional information about the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund which raised over three million dollars in less than six months is available on a Nonprofit Association of Oregon's podcast from 03-18-2021. Rebuilding Oregon's Santiam Canyon Community – featuring Deana Freres. In the fall of 2020, Oregon was faced with deadly wildfires that spanned across several parts of the state, one of which grew from 500 acres to 130,000 acres overnight! With the help of a longtime friend and the extraordinary community of Santiam Canyon, Deana Freres was able to establish the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund which helps fill the needs of those affected by the Lionshead and Beachie Creek wildfires. Deana also shares what drives her in taking such a leadership role in her community and offers guidance we can all take when faced with devastating events. https://nonprofitoregon.org/thepublicspace/episode7   Deana Freres is one of the founders of the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund (SCWRF) which raised over $3 million of private funding in less than six months. The fund was established just days after the September 2020 Beachie Creek Fire burned almost 400,000 acres, destroyed 700 homes, and resulted in 5 fatalities in Oregon's beloved Santiam Canyon. Deana believes the fundraising and programming success of SCWRF is a result of its partnership with the Service Integration Team of Santiam Hospital, which, by design, connects those in need with the leveraged assets of its network of service providers, community programs, and funding.    A Statesman Journal article about the fire https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2020/09/11/oregon-wildfires-beachie-creek-and-riverside-megafires-canby-molalla-scotts-mills-silver-falls/3466813001/    KMUZ Schedule  https://kmuz.org/schedule/  #BeachieCreekFire,#KMUZ,#CommunityMedia,#WildFire,#WildfireRecovery,#WildfireReliefFund   See our blog: https://democracycast.libsyn.com/ .   Send listener feedback to    democracycast@earthlink.net  Our production team and Theme music https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rnPeRDB3JTrr80N_NlLmUM7nEzrRejw8-5qFYd45W5M/edit?usp=sharing

Travel restrictions and concerns about contracting COVID-19 made camping and hiking more attractive than ever in 2020. Millions of people around the country went camping for the first time last year, and it seems like that trend is continuing this summer, even as pandemic restrictions are ending. An influx of new and inexperienced visitors presents challenges and opportunities for campground hosts, park rangers and surrounding communities. We dig into those challenges and opportunities with Zach Urness, outdoors editor for the Statesman Journal. We'll also hear from Jason Wagoner, an Oregon park ranger at Silver Falls State Park and Renee Tkach, a project manager for Friends of the Columbia River Gorge.

Chris joins me as my first second time guest! We talk about his new show at The Creek and Cave called COCKTALES, stand up comedy, drama surrounding stealing jokes, and he showed me his kitty! Link to the article discussed from the Statesman Journal can be found HERE

In the late 1970s, two Yale roommates decided to tackle Bikecentennial, where they would bicycle from coast to coast during their summer vacation. They were hoping to see more of the United States and do some soul searching. Terri Jentz and Shayna Weiss’ trip would be cut short only a week into their adventure by a madman, who attacked them while they were camping in a state park. Sources “Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate.” PBS, 2011, www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCOiRo9K_lw. Gumbel, Andrew. “Hunting the Axeman: Journey into Oregon's Past.” The Independent, Independent Digital News and Media, 1 Apr. 2009, www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hunting-axeman-journey-oregon-s-past-6097581.html. “History: About Us.” Adventure Cycling Association, www.adventurecycling.org/about-us/history/. Jentz, Terri. Strange Piece of Paradise. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007. “Leads Sought in Co-Ed Beating.” Newspapers.com, Clipping from Statesman Journal, www.newspapers.com/clip/24121298/statesman-journal/. Rowlands, Ted. “Survivor of Hatchet Attack Confronts Her Past.” CNN, Cable News Network, 8 May 2006, www.cnn.com/2006/US/05/08/rowlands.jentz/. Staff, KATU.com. “Man Who Raped, Decapitated Young Girl Denied Parole.” KATU, KATU, 24 Sept. 2008, katu.com/news/local/man-who-raped-decapitated-young-girl-denied-parole. Staff, KGW. “Man Who Decapitated 5-Year Old-Girl Will Stay in Prison.” Portland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and Morein Portland, Oregonegon, Kgw.com, 15 Sept. 2009, www.kgw.com/amp/article/news/local/man-who-decapitated-5-year-old-girl-will-stay-in-prison/283-90268266. Team, KTVZ News. “A Trip Back to 1977 - and Horrific, Unsolved Crime.” KTVZ, 7 Nov. 2016, ktvz.com/news/2016/11/07/a-trip-back-to-1977-and-horrific-unsolved-crime/#:~:text=One%20of%20Central%20Oregon's%20most,their%20lives%20would%20change%20forever. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melancholiapodcast/support

A large earthquake could be powerful enough to breach the Detroit Dam and cause disastrous flooding. The concerns have prompted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to propose a plan to lower levels of the Detroit Lake. The work would begin in April and the Corps is accepting public comments on the draft environmental assessment until March 30. Zach Urness, the outdoors editor for the Statesman Journal, joins us to tell us more about the proposal.

Today we celebrate the man who cleverly saved the Royal Botanic Garden during the French Revolution. We'll also learn about the woman who lavishly decorated her bathroom with a garden theme almost a hundred years ago. We look back at a successful bid to save a 700-year-old Christmas Tree in Oregon. We’ll remember one of the great nurserymen and rosarians of our time… after two years, we still feel his loss. We hear words about the peace that comes in winter by the writer Rachel Peden. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book subtitled, "How to Have Your Yard and Eat It Too." And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of an arboretum that came to life thanks to the vision and obsession of one Atlanta man. It’s quite the story.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated Garden News The Best Plants For Stunning Winter Bark | Gardening Etc | Sarah Wilson   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events December 18, 1829  Today is the anniversary of the death of a French naturalist, biologist, and academic, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. Lamarck died lonely, blind, and impoverished in Paris on this day in 1829. He was buried in a common grave. Regarded as the Father of Evolutionary Theory, Lamarck paved the way for Darwin’s Origin of the Species. By 1809, Lamarck had worked out a complete theory of evolution. Lamarck speculated on the inheritability of acquired traits. He believed that all life evolved upward - beginning with dead matter, progressing from simple to complex forms, and ending in “human perfection." A progressive thinker, Lamarck also proposed an early version of continental drift. By 1790 Lamark was working as a botanist at the Royal Herbarium in Paris. As the French Revolution intensified, Lamarck saved the Royal Garden by quietly and ingeniously renaming it. Instead of The Royal Garden, the sign simply read The Garden of Plants. Lamark’s little sign trick worked, and the garden was saved.   December 18, 1930 On this day, The Boston Globe shared a little snippet called “Bathrooms like Gardens.” Here’s an excerpt: “Lady Cromer has her favorite flower, the iris, as the motif of her bathroom. The walls are painted with growing irises in flower on the bank of a river, the river being the bath itself, and the whole effect is that of a charming garden.”   December 18, 1958 On this day, the Statesman Journal out of Salem, Oregon, reported on a 700-Year-Old Tree Saved From Axemen. “[In Seaside, Oregon], a giant 700-year-old Christmas tree has been added to a five-acre tree farm park dedicated to the public. The Sitka Spruce, 195 feet tall and 15 feet, 9 inches in diameter… contains enough wood to build six two-bedroom houses. The ink was barely dry on England's Magna Carta when the spruce sprouted. The tree passed its 500th birthday before the American Revolution. The American Forestry Association, which keeps records on big trees. lists a 180-foot Sitka Spruce in Washington's Olympic National Park as the largest tree. While it boasts an eight-inch edge in diameter, it is 15 feet shorter than Oregon's champion.”    December 18, 2018 Today is the second anniversary of the death of the rose breeder and writer David Austin. When David passed away, I found some old advertisements that he posted in The Observer in 1973. That post was already twelve years after creating his first commercially available Rose - the Constance Spry. A 1973 ad showed how early-on David found his calling. It read: “Old-fashioned roses, shrub roses, rare and unusual roses, many of our own breeding. Roses of charm, and fragrance. The country's finest collection.”A handbook of roses” free.”   Unearthed Words Under the big Swamp Maple in the east lot, the gray geese and the white Pilgrim ganders gather silently. During winter nights, they sleep in the open face tool shed, and often in the night, they think of new expressions of scorn and at once utter them. (“We are the watchdogs, we geese. We saved Rome.”) That peaceful morning they walked on the clinging, moist snow and were still. They looked thoughtful as if contemplating the sense of peace that provided the whole farmscape. I realized to my astonishment that if total peace ever actually befell the whole world all at one time, it would be the most spectacular sight mankind has ever seen.   Nobody would be able to believe it,  or, perhaps,  even to survive it. — Rachel Peden, ecologist and writer, The Land, The People   Grow That Garden Library Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist by Michael Judd This book came out in 2013, and the subtitle is How to Have Your Yard and Eat It Too. In this book, Michael shares his life at his Long Creek Homestead in Frederick, Maryland. Michael’s gorgeous property includes 25 acres of mixed woodland, food forests, gardens, and a nursery designed for experimentation and education. Michael’s book is his how-to manual for following in his footsteps: transforming a sea of grass into a flourishing edible landscape that pleases the eye as well as the taste buds. With his delightful personality and quick humor, Michael explains the complexities of permaculture design into his simple do-it-yourself projects like: Herb Spirals Food Forests Raised-Bed Gardens Earthen Ovens Uncommon Fruits Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation, and more . . . The book features beautiful photography and practical designs that can be easily grafted to the urban landscape's micro-habits, scaled up to the acreage of homesteads, or adapted to already flourishing landscapes. This book is 144 pages of an edible landscaping primer with a permaculture twist to help anyone with a desire to turn their landscape into a luscious and productive edible Eden. You can get a copy of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist by Michael Judd and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $14.   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   December 18, 1999   On this day, The Marshfield News-Herald out of Marshfield, Wisconsin, published a story called “Dream Fulfilled: Georgia Man Lovingly Cultivates Arboretum at His Home.” The story features Tom Cox, a man who has a passion for trees. Here’s an excerpt: “Tom, 54, is a boy on a great adventure. It's as if he has played in every tree's branches, smelled and felt every leaf. He uses careful, precise words when he talks about the textures of leaves: crisp, refined, leathery, or lacy. It is the same with bark. One is striated, another like patchwork. Still, another is smooth like silk. Tom describes in meticulous detail how certain trees will look in 10 or 15 years. He envisions the blossoms, leaf color, or berries the trees will display at different ages and seasons. Tom purchased 14 acres, built a house, planted trees on half the property, and started his private Arboretum, which he shares with garden clubs and groups like Trees Atlanta. Now he has 600 trees, with varieties representing 38 countries, and he tends them all himself. Small signs identify each by genus and species. His wife Evelyn does some weeding and mulching, but he doesn't ask her to water. Or mow. He cuts the grass, careful to avoid nicking a tree.  Evelyn travels with her husband to many weekend plant shows. She calls their 10-year-old station wagon the "dirt mobile." Tom calls it the "plant mobile." She laughs about her trips home, crowded by some 60 to 70 plants.  Evelyn said, "I've had to fend off an occasional spider or two. Most of all, I just enjoy seeing him enjoy it. When he first started, he'd buy bare-root plants and call me outside every Saturday to look at a new bundle of sticks and at tree bark. He's really into bark, you know." To Tom, unusual trees aren't hard to grow, just hard to find because nobody asks for them. His Japanese apricot, which blooms bright orange in February, is one example. "Everybody would have one if they only knew about it." And, he often spots unusual trees in local hardware stores. One of his favorite evergreen trees is a Japanese black cedar he bought at an Ace Hardware in south Atlanta.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

On a drizzly, overcast day in Portland, Oregon, 1999, a couple walking their dog come upon a body in the dense undergrowth of a remote part of Forest Park. It would be the first of three bodies discarded by what was soon to be known as the Forest Park Killer. This is a case that moved quickly. The Forest Park Killer targeted a vulnerable community – street level sex workers that were also experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues. Law enforcement response was immediate and robust and a seemingly improbable connection made by a detective would be instrumental in identifying and capturing the killer. In the meantime, the city would take some commendable steps to protect its most vulnerable. And two months from the day of the discovery of the first body the case would be solved.Music: Highway 17, "Cockroach-headed Boy."Cover Art: Jeffrey FrancoeurSources:http://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/reed-todd-alan.htmThe Oregonian, D.R. Anderson, M. Bernstein and R. Franzen. June 14, 1999. "Drugs put slaying victims out of their families' reach."Seattle Times. May 8, 2000. "Portraits differ on suspect in killings."The Oregonian. July 20, 1999. "Man held in serial killings."San Diego Source. C. Simmons. July 21, 1999. "DNA evidence links suspect to three Portland murders."Statesman Journal. August 8, 1999. "Police think man killed others."Shattered. Season 1, Episode 4, "The Wood." Original air date, September 13, 2017.Wikipedia. Forest Park (Portland, Oregon).Hate Crimes: A Report Documenting Violence against Men and Women Homeless in the U.S. January, 2000. Prepared by the National Coalition for the Homeless and The National Homeless Civil Rights Organizing Project.Associated Press. H. Greimel. June 5, 1999. "Portland police say three park slayings the work of a serial killer." 

Natalie Pate is probably best known in the Salem community as a journalist at the Statesman Journal. She is also passionate about ensuring stereotypes against Pit Bulls become a thing of the past. She is so passionate that she wrote a book titled "Bandito the Puppito Dreams of a Home."  Doing this means funding the book's publishing--not an easy task! Natalie shares the benefits of group funding, social media, leveraging your already existing networks, and go old fashion cold calling.  To learn more and follow the journey, visit https://banditothepuppito.com/, or follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/banditothepuppito/.  And be sure to subscribe and share this episode with your friends to help our community better understand Natalie's mission.  Salem is Awesome! 

The state isn’t inspecting funeral homes as often as it’s supposed to. And it can be hard for consumers to find out information on how funeral homes and crematoriums are performing. Statesman Journal reporter Ben Botkin tells us about the lack of oversight in the funeral home industry.

The City of Salem is banning volunteers from distributing food to homeless people under the Marion Street Bridge, and it plans to sweep the homeless camp under the bridge on Tuesday morning. Statesman Journal reporter Jonathan Bach gives us the details.

What do Ghosts in Independence, The Statesman Journal in Salem and the beach town of Manzanita have in common with Henry's Child? It’s Andre Hagestedt. Andre was an entertainment writer for the Statesman Journal and is a close friend of the band. He was a champion of Henry’s Child since the early days and in today’s episode, Thom sits down to catch up with Andre. They go from talking about the music scene in the 90’s to talking about coastal geology in this fun an informative conversation of the "Am I Crazy or Am I Just Raving" Podcast. Andre Links: Beach Connection Website: http://beachconnection.net Ultimate Oregon Coast Travel: Lincoln City: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Oregon-Coast-Travel-Gleneden/dp/1723831530/ Ultimate Oregon Coast Travel: Seaside: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Oregon-Coast-Travel-Gearhart-ebook/dp/B07DR7ZNWS/ Henry’s Child Official: Official Website http://henryschild.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo31Ezkv6jKZBkdgpJSKH4A Bandcamp: https://henryschild.bandcamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henryschild1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/henrys_child   ...

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OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes and Statesman Journal reporter Gordon Friedman join host Julie Sabatier to talk about incumbent Oregon Governor Kate Brown — what she's like as a person, as a politician, and how Measure 97 could shape her next two years in office if she wins. (We took similar in-depth look at Brown's Republican challenger Bud Pierce in our Sept. 23 episode.) This week, we also answer some listener questions on ballot measures and the rules about helping someone else fill out their ballot.

Senior political reporter Jeff Mapes and Statesman Journal state government reporter Gordon Friedman join guest host Julie Sabatier to talk about Oregon Republican candidate for governor Bud Pierce — what he's like as a person, as a first-time politician, and why he says he's no longer supporting Donald Trump. (We'll take a similar in-depth look at his opponent, Governor Kate Brown, in a future episode.) This week, we also talk about Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley's role in grilling Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf on Capitol Hill. And, as always, we have a little fun at our state's expense with our “That's So Oregon” segment at the end of the show.

Host Geoff Norcross talks with OPB Senior Political Reporter Jeff Mapes and News Director Anna Griffin, along with Gordon Friedman, who covers state government for the Statesman Journal. We'll talk about the uneasiness some Oregon Republicans have about Donald Trump. We'll discuss alleged election violations in ballot measure campaigns and two different outcomes in recall elections this week in rural Oregon. We'll end, as we always do, by digging into some quintessential Oregon stories of the week, with our "That's So Oregon" segment.

Host Geoff Norcross talks with OPB Senior Political Reporter Jeff Mapes, OPB News Director Anna Griffin, and Statesman Journal reporter Gordon Friedman. We wrap up the Democratic National Convention with a look at what Bernie Sanders's Oregon delegates might do next. We also examine the politics of homelessness in Portland and how Measure 97 (formerly IP28) could impact discretionary spending in the state. And our regular “That's So Oregon” segment highlight the quintessential Oregon stories from the week.

Debbie Eisenhut, M.D., did interviews with ABC's KATU TV, CBS's KOIN TV, NBC's KGW, the Statesman Journal and Christian News Northwest while at Corban University, where she spoke to faculty, staff, students and the public, https://www.corban.edu/news/2014/10/15/ebola-md-shares-her-experience-corban-students-public

What started as affection for women’s shoes grew into a much darker fetish. While some boys dreamed of owning their own car and going to college, Jerry dreamed of torturing women. By 1968, his dreams would become a reality when women began disappearing all over Oregon. Listen in while Emily tells Alisha all about the life and crimes of Jerome Brudos, later known as ‘The Lust Killer’ and ‘The Shoe Fetish Slayer’.    For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog.   If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!    SOURCES Anne Rule - Lust Killer | Jack Rosewood - The Shoe Fetish Slayer | Radford University - Jerome Brudos | Thought Co. - Profile of serial killer Jerry Brudos | All That's Interesting - The True Story Behind Jerry Brudos, Minhunter’s Shoe Fetish Killer | Murderpedia - Jerry Brudos | How the Term Serial Killer Came to Be | Wikipedia - Long Tom Bridge | Oregon’s longest-held prisoner dies of natural causes      Thanks to Newspapers.comfor the following original articles: Greater Oregon - Corvallis Girl Gives Tips to Police 06.06.1969 | The Capital Journal - Secretary Slain; River Yields Body  05.12.1969 | Corvallis Gazette Times - Search Continues for Clues to Murder of Two Girls Here 05.14.1969 | Statesman Journal - Brudos Tells of Attacks, Killings 06.28.1969 | The Capital Journal - Mrs. Brudos Indicted 08.07.1969 | The Capital Journal - Mrs. Brudos Defense Due Monday 09.27.1969 | The Capital Journal - Karen in Home, Child Testifies 09.25.1969 |Statesman Journal - 36 years later, Killer’s Death relieves Victims’ Families 05.29.2006 | The Capital Journal - Advice for Women on Avoiding Attacks 05.15.1969 | The Corvallis Gazette Times - Portrait of a Killer 04.27.2009 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/donations

In 1967 Dick Kitchel disappeared after a party. Days later his battered body was found floating in the Willamette river by two young boys. 50 years later the case is still open and justice has never been served. New York Times best selling author Rebecca Morris joins Murder in the Rain to talk about her book A Murder in My Hometown the story of the murder of her classmate Dick Kitchel, the impact it had on her life, the lives of her classmates, and a small Oregon town. For additional information and sources visit this week’s MITR blog. If you are clamoring for more MITR, join us on Patreon! You’ll get social media shout-outs, access to additional episodes, more bloopers and more!  Sources Rebecca Morris - A Murder in My Hometown | Gazette-Times - Missing Youth Being Sought 10.20.1967 | Gazette-Times - Kitchel Funeral Scheduled Tuesday 10.23.1967 | Statesman Journal - Lie Detector Test Due Friends of Kitchel 10.24.1967 | Statesman Journal - 3 Take Lie Detector Test 10.25.1967 | Gazette-Times - More Queries, But No Answer in Kitchel Case 10.31.1967 | Gazette-Times - Corvallis Native Writes Book About 1967 Unsolved Murder | The Oregon Encyclopedia - CorvallisSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/donations