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Politicians and FDA are Profiteers in the Prescription Opioid Epidemic. Wake up America!

The US Senate called for an investigation into the prescription opioid epidemic in 2012. It is now 2017 and that report has been sealed.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Almost 10 years ago, I testified in front of the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary and asked for an investigation into Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin's criminal marketing of their opioid.

I had also testified for the US Attorney in Virginia when Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty to charges of misleading physicians and patients about the dangers of OxyContin -- also in 2007.

Reward Offered to Solve Homicide of Ramon Harris

The Washington County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve a homicide.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies and Beaverton Police Department officers responded to the report of a shooting at the Xpose Club, located at 10270 Southwest Canyon Road in Beaverton on May 19.

Upon arrival, deputies located 34-year-old Ramon Harris outside the club suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Harris was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Salem Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

Anyone with any information, call the Salem Police at 503-588-6050, ext 0.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Arriving officers found an adult male had been shot in the residence and performed CPR on him until medics arrived and transported him to the hospital.

The victim later died at the hospital. The deceased victim has been identified as 32-year old Rodolfo Castro-Salas of Salem.

Why It`s Very Important to Maintain Surveillance

Security even improves performance!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Security will always be one of the prime concerns for those that run a business as well as those that frequent it. Having surveillance security is highly impactful because it brings certain needed benefits to the table.

It’s not really recommended to have surveillance-less business as there is no backup or safety net for when something goes wrong.

Everything There is to Know about How Vaping Affects Your Health

There are countless studies about how smoking affects health, but not too many regarding vaping

(SALEM, Ore.) - In case you haven’t heard, vaping is the hottest trend right now. More and more people are jumping on the vape bandwagon, especially because they believe that vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking.

On top of that, the many delicious flavors it comes in are also a big plus. After all, nobody would eat a cupcake if it tasted like cupcake mixed with a burnt tire, but they totally would if it just tasted like a delicious cupcake.

Salem Teen Killed in UTV Crash

The Sheriff's Office does not intend on taking any action against the driver.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A fun romp around a filbert orchard turned tragic when the off-road vehicle crashed and flipped, killing the passenger.

Deputies learned from their investigation that the driver lost control of the vehicle and after slamming on the brakes rolled the utility task vehicle or "UTV" killing Kate Christofferson instantly.

Pulling Out of the Paris Climate Accord:
The Great Prevaricator Strikes Again

22 Republicans who have received millions of dollars from the oil, gas and coal industries urged the President to withdraw from the agreement.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - In pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, Trump presented some false numbers – notably that the Accord would result in the loss of 2.7 million U.S. jobs by 2025.

This is inaccurate because Trump does not take into account normal job rate loss and creation, jobs shifting towards more "green" sectors, and the tangible benefits of cleaner air, water, and less risk of natural disasters along U.S. coastlines.

Countdown to Eclipse 2017: Get Ready!

ODOT’s advice: Arrive early / Stay put / Leave late

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon will be the first state where you can view the total solar eclipse crossing America Monday, August 21.

For about two and half hours, daytime will gradually yield to dusk—and to darkness for about two minutes—as the moon passes in front of the sun.

Study Says Women Adhering to Traditional Stereotypes Less Likely to Refuse Unwanted Sex

College-aged women who believe in sexual stereotypes are more likely to engage in unhealthy sexual relationships

(PULLMAN, Wash.) - “Our findings suggest college women’s acceptance of degrading media portrayals of women, like those we see in current popular music videos such as DJ Khaled’s “I’m the One” or Katy Perry’s “Bon Appétit,” plays a role in their real-life sexual relationships,” Hust said.

“Holding stereotypical beliefs about sexuality and endorsing music that degrades women may be a reflection of a broader attitude that men hold power over women...”

Anti-Science Trumps Climate Change

A physicist named William Happer is the leading candidate for science adviser to the president. He considers climate scientists “like a cult", and has likened climate science to Nazism and ISIS.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - True to form, President Trump has pulled the US out of the Paris accord on climate change, joining Syria and Nicaragua as the only non-participating states.

He got an earful from the Europeans at the just-concluded G-7 meeting in Italy, but the US stood aside as the other six countries committed to fully carrying out the Paris agreement.