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Obama Rebukes Critics, Calls Attacks `Outlandish Rumors` While Setting Record Straight

The President calls health insurance reform critical to our nation's long-term economic strength and dispels the "outlandish rumors being promoted by those who are defending the status quo".

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In his weekly address, President Barack Obama called health insurance reform critical to our nation’s long-term economic strength and dispelled the outlandish rumors being promoted by those who are defending the status quo.

The President has called for reform which will protect people against unfair insurance practices; provide quality, affordable insurance to every American; and bring down rising costs that are swamping families, businesses, and our budgets.

Hunger Action Month: Empty Cupboards Spreading Through Oregon (AUDIO)

Hunger affects one in five Oregonians, and one in eight Americans nationwide.

( PORTLAND, Ore.) - The report from the front lines in Oregon is that the economy is taking a bite out of family dinners. September is Hunger Action Month, and Sharon Hills, executive director of the St. Vincent de Paul Food Recovery Network, says this year's designation comes as requests for emergency food boxes are at record highs.

"The increase has been at least 40 percent in families requesting food. Of those families, between 40 and 50 percent are children." Hunger Action Month is a time to educate the public on the difficulties faced by families on limited food budgets, according to Hills.

Portland Police Officers Investigate Suspicious Death

Portland Police Homicide Detectives are on the scene of a suspicious death in the area of the 6900 Block of North Fessenden.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police officers responded to a residence Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in the 6900 Block of North Fessenden and found a deceased 50-year-old woman inside an apartment.

Portland Police Detective Mary Wheat, says Homicide detectives were called to the scene to investigate the death due to suspicious circumstances. "Detectives will be at the scene throughout the night investigating this incident," Wheat said.

Marijuana/Cannabis, PTSD... and Ecstasy:
an Amphetamine-Like Drug? Never

What really scares me is that some people seem to think this might be better than marijuana/cannabis for PTSD which has never killed ANYBODY!

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I will be the first to admit that the above is a wild title but considering MJ/C in the same sentence with Ecstacy/MDMA is really a stretch.

Our Canadian correspondent, Daniel Johnson, sent an email asking what I, as a Pharmacologist/Toxicologist, thought of a new Canadian trial of Ecstacy for PTSD.

Coast Guard and Firefighters Respond to Boat Explosion Near Charleston, Oregon (VIDEO)

The extent of pollution caused by the boat sinking is unkonwn at this time.

(SEATTLE) - The Coast Guard and Charleston, Ore., Fire Department responded to a boat explosion and fire near the Charleston marina, Tuesday.

At approximately 2:00 p.m Coast Guard Station Coos Bay, Ore., received multiple reports of two people in the water after a 21-foot pleasure boat exploded near the Charleston marina.

25 American War Dead

Emphasizing the contrast in the wars, 21 of the 25 servicemembers named in this report, died in Afghanistan.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The U.S. government has released the names of twenty five Americans who died in Afghanistan and Iraq between August 22nd and September 6th, 2009.

The U.S. Army has paid the highest cost in both conflicts, with 21 soldiers accounted for. Three Marines died and one Navy Corpsman attached to the Marines was also killed.

Carl Edwards` NASCAR Finish Designed by Cancer Patient (VIDEO)

Tim King interviews Jody Lawrence of Greensboro, Georgia and her doctor, Howard Katzenstein, about the accomplishment and what it means.

(COLUMBUS, Ga.) - On September 6th, at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion sported a colorful new look inspired by the imagination of a 13-year-old cancer patient from the Aflac Cancer Center.

In support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Aflac invited children at the Cancer Center to “Color Carl’s Car.” One patient’s drawing inspired the actual design of the car Carl Edwards drove at the NASCAR Sprint Cup race on Sunday night, live on ESPN.

Gas Prices Hold Steady after Labor Day Weekend

OPEC Not Expected to Cut Production at its Wednesday Meeting.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Gas prices remain fairly stable this week with the Oregon average for regular unleaded holding steady at $2.82 and the national average dropping three cents to $2.58.

AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says, "We've seen a mixture of positive and negative economic news throughout the summer, and without a clear direction of where the economy might be headed, crude oil has spent much of the summer around $70 a barrel."

Deputies Respond to Shots Fired Call at Salem Apartment Complex

Marion County detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 4300 block of Falcon View Way Tuesday at 5:06 p.m. regarding shots fired in the area.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the sheriff's office says deputies arriving on the scene were unable to locate the suspects however, witnesses described two vehicles involved and reported hearing at least 8 to 9 shots fired.

Medical Marijuana Gestapo: DEA & Police on Cerebral Orgasms

In a country where political operatives compare Obama to Hitler, meet America's real Stormtroopers.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Last month the California Senate approved a resolution calling for significant changes in the federal government's policy regarding medical marijuana.

The resolution urges federal lawmakers to halt federal interference in state laws about medical medical marijuana, while establishing a comprehensive national plan that will provide safe access for all patients.

Despite President Obama’s statement and those of his Attorney General Holder that there will be NO MORE DEA and police raids on legal state permitted grow sites, dispensaries and desperately sick legal patients, it still goes on.