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A Preference for Prohibition Lies

Cannabis Prohibition is a lie. The War On (some) Drugs is a lie. Provably a lie...

(EUGENE, Ore.) - So, I'm curious. All you Oregon voters who voted against Measure 74, the medical cannabis dispensary bill... what is it you want from us cannabists? (And this goes for you voters across the nation that still will not support cannabis bills in any form...)

Lord knows we try. We don't lie, we provide scientific evidence by the ream showing the various citations for cannabis medical efficacy.

Santiam Bicycle, Venti`s Cafe to Host Cranksgiving Event

(SALEM, Oregon) - Avid bicyclist Cory Heintz is partnering with Santiam Bicycle and Venti’s Café to organize what may be Salem’s first Cranksgiving food drive on Saturday, Nov. 13. The event will benefit Marion-Polk Food Share.

“It’s a good time for a good cause,” said Heintz, who first participated in a Cranksgiving ride when he lived in Des Moines, Iowa. Apparently, the event originated in New York City in 1999.

DGA Congratulates Governor-Elect John Kitzhaber on Victory

Group believes Kitzhaber will keep Oregon moving.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Gov. Jack Markell, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, issued the following statement today regarding Democrat John Kitzhaber’s victory in the Oregon gubernatorial election.

“In the worst political environment since 1994, Governor-Elect John Kitzhaber overcame the national wave and massive spending by the GOP to clinch a victory today..."

Shrader Declares Victory

Schrader receives congratulatory phone call from Scott Bruun.

(OREGON CITY, Ore.) - Congressman Kurt Schrader released the following statement on his reelection:

"I received a phone call from Scott this morning congratulating our team on winning reelection. I appreciated his kind words and support and I wish him, Alison, and his family all the best.

Israeli Settlers` Terror

To destroy Palestinian farm land the Israeli government designates fields as closed military areas, surround it with barbed wires, and prevent entry to Palestinian farmers.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Palestinians in the Israeli occupied West Bank face waves after waves of Israeli terror campaigns throughout the year.

These terror waves are committed by Israeli extremist settlers (colonizers) as well as the Israeli army.

Two Frenchmen Cross the US on Horseback

(FLORENCE, Ore.) - Marc Polier and Augustin Blanchard, both originally from France, arrived in Florence, Oregon, after a 5-month trip on horseback across the US.

This is not the pair's first long ride. They've trekked on horseback all across Mongolia and the south of France.

Oregonians Encouraged to Test Smoke Alarms When Changing Their Clocks

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson urges residents to test their smoke alarms when changing their clocks to standard time Sunday, November 7th.

Many Oregonians have smoke alarms with 10-year batteries so the old slogan, ‘Change your clock, Change your battery' may not be correct for all households.

City of Beaverton Announces Local Investment Initiative

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Mayor Denny Doyle will be presenting ceremonial checks to several community banks this Friday at 7:30 a.m. at the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce (12655 SW Center Street). As part of the Mayor's 10 Point Plan for 2010, Mayor Doyle pledged to place a portion of the City's investment portfolio in local banks.

The City is currently on target to meet that pledge. By the end of November, the City will have deposited $240,000 into each of the seven local financial institutions, for a total of $1.7 million deposited in our local community.

Prepare for Wet, Windy Weather by Keeping Catch Basins Clean and Disposing of Leaves for Free

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - With breezy, rainy weather in the forecast, Vancouver residents are encouraged to act now to prevent localized street flooding by gathering up autumn leaves and disposing of them for free.

In Vancouver, leaves should never be raked or blown into the streets. Street sweepers sweep, not vacuum, so they're no match for piles of leaves.

Keizer Medic Unit Gets Struck Returning From Hospital

(SALEM, Ore.) - Keizer Firefighters were the first on scene at accident at Ferry and Church Street in Salem this afternoon. They were so quick to respond because they were involved in the accident.