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BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams

Scammers Are Creating Their Own Epidemic Of Spam E-mails.

(LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.) - Relying on reports from online security experts, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent emails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.

“Scammers read newspapers, watch TV and surf the Internet and they know that by using a hook from the day’s top headlines, that they’ll be able to catch lots of fish,” said Robert W.G. Andrew, CEO of BBB serving Alaska, Oregon, and Western Washington.

Saying Good Bye to Pontiac

Yesterday, amid ongoing financial problems and restructuring efforts, GM announced that it would phase out the Pontiac brand by the end of 2010.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The car that always reflected the cooler, more sporty side of General Motors, will take its place in history next year when the last Pontiac rolls off the assembly line.

Tough times in the U.S. will spell the end for the company that brought us the "GTO", Trans Am and "Bonneville. Sammy Hagar sang about them and so did Little Ronnie and the Daytona's with the classic "Little GTO."

Eugene, Oregon Formally Recognizes Legal Medical Marijuana with Proclamation

Marijuana has a history of thousands of years of safe use without any recorded deaths attributed to its use, and, all citizens deserve to know the truth about cannabis.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - The city of Eugene, Oregon has done something that few cities so far have had the courage to do; Eugene is commemorating Oregon's Medical Marijuana Program during a special week-long observance.

UAE: Prosecute Torture by Royal Family Member (VIDEO)

Human Rights Watch says independent body should investigate abuse of Afghan grain dealer, police role and flawed Ministry Review.

(NEW YORK) - The United Arab Emirates should investigate and prosecute the torture of an Afghan grain dealer by a royal family member, Shaikh Issa bin Zayed al Nahyan, and the police, Human Rights Watch said today.

Videotaped evidence appears to show Shaikh al Nahyan and the police beating, using electric cattle prods on, and driving over the Afghan man.

Expert Says Satellite Images from Space Reveal Sunken Treasure Ships (VIDEO)

It may be the final frontier, but satellites in space are allowing treasure hunters unexpected opportunities; how will the world deal with this?

(HOUSTON, Tx.) - Master Merchant Marine and salvage consultant, Captain Tom Williams pens tense tale of lost sunken treasure and asks the forbidden questions: how are all the lost and ancient shipwreck sites suddenly being found?

Oregon NORML and Medical Marijuana Activists Kill Restrictive Oregon Senate Bill 388

Stormy Ray's efforts to paralyze the state medical marijuana program go down in flames.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It took eight attempts to amend, but now Senate Bill 388, submitted on behalf of the Stormy Ray Cardholders Foundation and lobbied for heavily by law enforcement, was not moved out of its committee by today’s deadline, effectively killing it for the 2009 Oregon legislative session.

This follows Proponent Stormy Ray's support of the legislation, which leaves local activists highly suspicious about her numerous relationships with members of the law enforcement community.

Changes Approved that Will Help Oregonians Find Lower Insurance Rates

SB 377 will give consumers the option to ask for rerating without penalty.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Senate voted today to require insurers to rerate some insurance policies at the request of policy holders. The requirement applies to policies where credit scores were considered.

Currently, insurers can either lower or raise a person’s premium based on rerating results.

PTSD Nightmares: PTSD Symtoms

Dr. Leveque is a retired physician who served in WWII; he writes about PTSD as he lives with it.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of the best depictions of PTSD nightmare terrors and violence was shown in a recent episode of Greys Anatomy.

Oregon Hospitals Collaborate on Swine Flu Emergency Response

Because Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people, OAHHS recommends following steps to minimize the exposure to the Swine Flu.

(LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.) - The Center for Disease Control is working with several groups in Oregon to facilitate information to the state's hospitals and patients about the implications of Swine Flu.

Oregon House Makes Adjustments to Domestic Partnership Law

The bill passed the Oregon House by a vote of 51 to 8 and moves to the state Senate for consideration.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon House today passed legislation adjusting several technical provisions of Oregon's domestic partnership system.

In 2007, Oregon created domestic partnerships which establish limited protections and responsibilities for caring and committed same-sex couples.