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Malicious Damage to Power Substation Near Portland

Trespassers cut fence and damaged equipment at substation in greater Portland area

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Bonneville Power Administration is seeking tips about trespassing, vandalism and malicious damage of equipment at a substation in Clackamas, Oregon.

“Someone clearly wanted to damage equipment and, possibly, cause a power outage,” said Transmission Vice President of Field Services John Lahti.

China`s COVID Uprising

Gaze behind the veil of China's problems, solutions, & leaders.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Significant dissent in China reared its head for the first time since the Tiananmen uprising in 1989.

In many of China’s major cities, protesters joined hands to denounce the COVID restrictions and, though not in all cases, also denounce the Chinese Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.

Huge Influx of Gun Sales in Oregon Causes FICS Delays

Oregon's BM114 becomes law on December 8, 2022

(SALEM, Ore.) - Since the day after Ballot Measure 114 passed in Oregon, guns and ammo have been selling like hotcakes.

According to the Oregon State Police, the Firearms Instant Check System (FICS) unit has experienced unprecedented volumes of firearms transactions since November 8, 2022, as never seen before in the program’s 26-year history.

Can we say FENTANYL ATTACK rather than Fentanyl Awareness?

Michael DeLeon may not realize it, but he is "attacking" fentanyl head on and is the terminator.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Approximately ten years ago, I met Michael DeLeon, founder of Steered Straight, an organization to educate youth on the dangers of drug use.

As time went on, it became evident to me that DeLeon did not just talk the talk -- he had walked the walk.

Gun Control, the Third Rail of American Politics

Why are American men so obsessed with guns?

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - For the third straight year the United States has experienced over 600 mass shootings in which four or more people, other than the attacker, were shot.

Just recently, five people were killed in a mass shooting at Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo.; six were killed at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Va.; four more were killed at the University of Idaho; and three were killed and two others wounded at the University of Virginia. This is intolerable.

How to Achieve Better Outcomes in Oregon Schools

The more leadership skills and knowledge teachers have, the more they encourage confidence in students.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to news reports, graduation rates in Oregon schools are falling.

While many things can contribute to dropout rates, it’s essential to focus on how we can keep our children in school for longer.

How to Bring Mental Health Awareness to Oregon

Oregon citizens need help, but not everyone knows how to elicit change.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In 2022, Mental Health America ranked Oregon second-to-last in a report highlighting the prevalence of mental illness and access to care.

The state has also ranked in the bottom three states for the last nine years.

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Fuels the Opioid Epidemic Creating New Addiction! Outrage?

Prescription opioids remain a critical element of the larger opioid epidemic.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Over the years, I have had the privilege of forging a wonderful professional relationship with Ed Thompson, President of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.

I have attended FDA meetings with him -- one was the approval the highly addictive and criminally marketed, OxyContin for children.

How to Travel Safely Abroad

Be bold and adventurous!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Traveling abroad always brings a bit of nervousness.

Traveling to a new country you are unfamiliar with, where culture and laws are different, always a certain feeling of tension and fear.

McMinnville Carjacking Leads to Pursuit and Arrest

The stolen vehicle veered across Hwy 18 and crashed off the north side of the highway.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - The subject stopped a female driver as she drove into the clinic parking lot, and he carjacked her vehicle from her by climbing in the passenger side and physically pushing her out of the driver’s seat.

The victim of the carjacking was not physically injured.