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Do Infrared Sauna Blankets and Mats Really Work?

Sauna blankets impact systemic cleansing and reestablishing physiological balance.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A sauna mat or blanket has many health benefits, physical as well as mental health.

It increases the thermal energy of the body through its adjustable heat technology, which has also been demonstrated to temporarily enhance blood flow.

Ground Zero Members Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"It is either nonviolence or nonexistence.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

(POULSBO, Washington) - Seventeen peace activists paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Trident submarine base at Bangor on January 13, 2023.

Members of Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action stood with anti-nuclear weapons signs and a large banner with a statement by Dr. King stating, "When scientific power outruns spiritual power, we end up with guided missiles and misguided men."

International Human Rights Organizations Call on President Biden to Close Guantanamo Prison

Today, 35 detainees remain at Guantánamo Bay prison.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - On the 21st anniversary of the first “unlawful enemy combatants” arrival at the U.S. naval base base at Guantánamo Bay, more than 150 international human rights organizations called on President Joe Biden to close the prison in a letter dated January 11, 2022.

Around the world, Guantánamo is a symbol of racial and religious injustice, abuse, and disregard for human rights.

Drunk Driver Sentenced in the Deaths of Four People

Rodriguez had no prior criminal convictions.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 25-year old Enrique Rodriguez Jr. was sentenced to 310 months^[1] in prison yesterday by Marion County Circuit Court Judge Lindsey Partridge for his role in the fatal DUII incident on March 27, 2022, that killed four people and seriously injured two more.

When tested, Rodriguez’s blood alcohol content was .224%.

When America Fixes Its Racism

A powerful envisioning commentary by Leslie Gregory, African American leader in the health equity field.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - When we fix racism we’ll save or recoup the $16 trillion estimated to be lost in just this century, not accounting for the $2.4 billion related to health disparities.

That money could go to healthcare for all or universal minimum wage or college.

McCarthy and Insurrectionists Win House Speakership

The hardcore conservative wing of the Republican Party has it's way.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - On the fifteenth vote, Rep. Kevin McCarthy finally got enough votes to become House Speaker, a hollow victory at best.

The anti-government Republicans used their new power to bring the House to a halt until they obtained major concessions from McCarthy.

Raul Ramirez, Retired Marion County Sheriff, Has Died

“Children may not remember what you teach them but will always remember how you treat them." ~Raul Ramirez

(SALEM, Ore.) - Raul Ramirez was the first Latino ever elected as Marion County Sheriff. He subsequently won two more elections, serving ten years before retiring in 2007.

He was named Oregon Sheriff of the Year in 2006, and in 2007 was the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association President.

The Threat Business: Russia or China?

Analysis by political scientist Dr. Mel Gurtov of our current threats and what they are producing politically and economically.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Biden administration has cast China and Russia, in that order, as the major threats to US security.

China is a “pacing challenger,” whereas Russia is an “acute” challenger.

End Title 42 -- and closed borders

Advantages would accrue to the US by opening our borders much as they were a century ago.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border continues, with no policy solution in sight.

During the 2022 fiscal year, nearly 2.4 million migrants were apprehended at the border, up 44 percent from the previous year and a nearly eightfold increase from five years earlier.

Severe Winter Weather Causes Temporary Gas Price Spikes in Several States

Oregon is one of only 10 states with a weekly decline

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The late December winter storm that slammed much of the country with snow, ice and frigid temperatures caused gas prices to spike, as refineries as far south as Texas and the Gulf Coast were forced to shut down temporarily.

The storm also caused holiday travelers to fuel up and hit the road early to beat the bad weather.