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Oregon Veteran Activist Wants PTSD Added to Medical Marijuana Program

A meeting in Portland Thursday will address the issue and proponents hope to see a large turnout of Veterans.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - An Oregon man is trying to change the rules for medical marijuana patients, allowing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to be included among the relevant conditions that allow a doctor to authorize the use.

The state of Oregon has a chance to help veterans, reduce legal and court cost, and step forward in line with California, Canada and Israel in accepting that cannabis is a usable treatment and sometimes smart option for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Oak Hills Home Severely Damaged by Fire

Fire investigators remained on scene and the are no damage estimates at the time of this report.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to a house fire at 15094 NW Oakmont Loop in Washington County Tuesday night at 7:35 p.m.

A spokesman says the first engine from Oak Hills Fire Station 68 arrived in 4 minutes and found the single family residence fully involved with fire from all sides.

Oregon CAP Helps Locate Missing Aircraft

Debris from the plane was spotted in a ravine in the Owyhee Mountains area.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregon CAP was called upon by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center to assist in the search for a missing aircraft in SE Oregon.

Two Oregon CAP aircraft, each with a 3 person aircrew, from Bend and Brookings, Oregon, were dispatched to assist in the search.

Suspect Nabbed in Ladie`s Underwear During Reported Burglary

The suspect was arrested for 10 counts of first-degree Burglary, first-degree Theft, 10 counts of second-degree Criminal Trespass, and 42 counts of Possession of Illegal Fireworks.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A 31-year old female robbery victim called 911 last night after she and her boyfriend found a suspect inside their garage wearing nothing but underwear... her underwear.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, says deputies responded to the report of a burglary in progress just after 10:00 p.m. in the 4500 Block of Prince Court NE.

Persistence--The Only Thing That Works

If I allowed my impatience, ego, or pride to intrude, I’d be back at square one, staring at my computer screen and wishing for results.

(AGOURA, Calif.) - A recent e-mail from my oldest friend, a college professor, stimulated me to reflect on how we search and find work, as well as in small business how we promote and sell ourselves.

On this subject, I’ve observed my teen son’s failed efforts to find a summer job. And, finally, I’ve thought about my own recent efforts in designing and launching my own website brucesallan.com).

UO Will Confer More than 1,200 Degrees at Summer Commencement

Summer term's 1,052 degree candidates will receive 1,202 degrees and certificates.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - More than 1,000 degree candidates are eligible to participate in the University of Oregon's 2009 summer commencement exercises at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15.

Charles Martinez, vice president for Institutional Equity and Diversity, will speak to the graduates during the outdoor ceremony on the Memorial Quadrangle on the west edge of the University of Oregon campus. Tickets are not needed for the event.

Thatcher Leads Call for Investigation of Willamette ESD

The letter asks the three agencies to investigate whether there has been “a pattern of mismanagement at the WESD.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today four state legislators called for “a comprehensive investigation or audit into the alleged financial and management improprieties at the Willamette Education Service District (WESD).”

State Rep, Kim Thatcher says an outside audit was requested by 20 of the 21 school districts served by the WESD into the alleged financial improprieties and two formal complaints from WESD managers are pending further review.

As Gas Prices Rise, Consumers Face Increased Threat of Oil Dependency

New analysis shows state-by-state ranking of oil vulnerability shows Oregon in position #9.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Rising gas prices, combined with the economic downturn are making people more vulnerable to changes in oil prices, according to new analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

The report also shows that many states are taking significant steps to reduce oil dependence through smart clean-transportation policies.

President Obama Sets the Record Straight Over Healthcare

"They will not be able to drop your coverage if you get sick. They will not be able to water down your coverage when you need it." - President Obama

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Barack Obama says that if we want this country to succeed in the 21st century then we're going to have to take the steps necessary to lay a new foundation for economic growth.

Gas Price Hikes Follow Crude Oil Price Increases

Gas prices are up for the third week in a row, as the national average for regular unleaded jumps eight cents this week to $2.64 while Oregon's average shoots up ten cents to $2.79.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon AAA says pump prices have increased every day since July 21, until today, when the national average dropped two-tenths of a cent overnight.

Gas prices are up for the third week in a row, but are still well below last year's record levels. The national average for regular unleaded jumps eight cents this week to $2.64 while Oregon's average shoots up ten cents to $2.79.