Human Interest

Oregon Capitol Christmas Tree Gets A Temporary Time-Out

Chris Lehman — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:21:59 +0000

The huge Christmas tree in the rotunda of the Oregon capitol building is back up again. Crews had to un-decorate and lower the 30-foot Noble Fir Tuesday to correct a fairly basic error made when the tree was raised the day before.

Unconventional Debate Setting Pits Prisoners Versus College Students

Chris Lehman — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:31:03 +0000

Toastmasters International is a public speaking club. But one of the most active Northwest chapters is in a place where its members can’t actually go out in public. We’re talking about the chapter based at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem. The inmates who participate get the chance to practice their communications skills with a university debate team. Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman went behind the walls of the maximum security prison for this report.

Jackpot! Crime DOES Pay, For The Medford Police Department

Virginia Alvino — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:50:11 +0000

When it comes to the lottery, you can’t win if you don’t play. But that’s not the case for the Medford Police Department. This week, the agency learned it won part of a million dollar jackpot from the Oregon lottery, but not because any officers bought the ticket.

Archbishop Tutu’s Address At Gonzaga Focuses On Human Equality

Paige Browning — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:53:51 +0000

At Gonzaga University’s commencement, Archbishop Desmond Tutu mixed humor with a serious message to the graduating class.

State Lotteries Report Brisk Sales In Advance Of MegaMillions Jackpot

Chris Lehman — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:25:45 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – Sales are brisk across the Northwest for Friday's MegaMillions drawing. The $540 million lottery jackpot is being called the largest in world history. The high-profile jackpot also means state lotteries of Oregon, Washington and Idaho are anticipating a payday of their own.