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Oregon Army National Guard Soldier Receives Purple Heart (PHOTOS)

The soldier is scheduled to deploy to Iraq again later this year with the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

(MEDFORD, Ore.) - Staff Sgt. Aaron Johnson, from Company A, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, was awarded a Purple Heart Medal during a ceremony at the Medford Armory, March 6th, for injuries he sustained four years ago while deployed to Iraq.

Johnson received facial wounds while on patrol in northern Baghdad, on May 20th, 2004, with 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, when his vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device as he returned to Camp Victory.

Friends and Interests

Sometimes it is hard to know when to intervene in your kid's life.

(AGOURA, Calif.) - As the rumbling train of time speeds along, with my boys growing up, I marvel at the different jobs we parents have throughout their lives. Early, of course, it’s basic survival from feeding to changing.

Later, it’s learning many “firsts”, including first steps, words, and that big one, naturally; first time on the toilet all by yourself! Along the way, we try and expose them to our particular favorite interests and teach them our moral values.

National Experts Visit Oregon in Support of Precedent Setting Transparency Legislation

The lack of meaningful contractor data comes despite explicit requirements from the federal government and overwhelming demand from American public that states collect and report such data.

(SALEM, Ore.) - First-in-nation bill would require state to keep public database of number and quality of jobs created by private contractors receiving stimulus dollars

Salem, OR – Amidst renewed calls from the Obama administration for accountability from private contractors on the federal level, the Oregon State House of Representatives is considering a bill that would far outstrip the contractor accountability provisions maintained by any state governments to date.

Oregon Welcomes Home Airmen from Iraq Deployment (PHOTOS)

"We worked seven days a week, 12 hours a day" -Senior Airman Rick Lowe

(WARRENTON, Ore.) - Members of one of the most activated and deployed units in the Oregon Air National Guard participated in a demobilization ceremony at the Rilea Training Facility here.

Twenty-seven members of the 116th Air Control Squadron were deployed to Iraq from September 2008 to February 2009, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

10 Years After Institute of Medicine Recognized Medical Marijuana, Policy Catches Up With Science

Big Progress on State, Federal Levels; MPP's Rob Kampia to Debate at Cato Institute Forum March 17th.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - As the 10th anniversary of the Institute of Medicine's historic report recognizing marijuana's value as a medicine approaches, medical marijuana patients and advocates are celebrating remarkable progress that has accelerated rapidly in recent months.

A decade after the report's release on March 17, 1999, medical marijuana supporters see policy finally beginning to match scientific reality.

Accusations of Socialism Against Barack Obama

It is questionable whether most of the accusers even know what Socialism is.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Detractors of the new U.S. President and developing American policy are increasingly using the word "Socialist" to describe Barack Obama's strategies.

Circuit City Lets Go 34,000 Employees as Doors Close for Good

"Circuit City would like to thank the millions of customers who have shopped with us during the past 60 years." - Company Website

(RICHMOND, Va.) - Circuit City Stores are no more. The chain closed all of its stores today that were known for offering good deals on electronic equipment and computers. The chain announced the pending closure on January 16, 2009.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. announced that same day, January 16, 2009, that it will seek Bankruptcy Court approval to begin the process to liquidate the assets of the company.

Anti-Israel Protest Turns Violent

Israel's slaughter of civilians in Gaza has built so much resentment in the world that the actions even affect their own national athletes.

(MALMO, Sweden) - Anti-Israel protesters clashed with police outside a Davis cup match played in Malmo in southern Sweden.

The game between Sweden and Israel is being played without an audience because the police could not guarantee the security of the players.

Dead Whale Leads to Closure of Oregon Beaches (VIDEO)

A chance to retell some explosive history regarding whales on the beach in Florence, Oregon.

(FLORENCE, Ore.) - Heceta Head State Scenic Viewpoint and the Devil's Elbow beach north of Florence have been closed until further notice due to the presence of a dead whale.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department staff, working with biologists and law enforcement officials, are on site.

IRAQ: Pullout, or Dig In?

It appears the US military occupation may not end, at least not soon. What we are seeing is a public relations shell game.

(MIAMI, Fla.) - A lot of Americans who voted for candidate Barack Obama because of his promises to end George Bush’s war in Iraq are feeling dismayed, or even betrayed.