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Oregonians Fighting for Fair Cannabis Laws Strengthen Numbers

All are welcome to join the Rally, Tuesday, Feb 23 at High Noon, before the Hearing for SB 1598 begins.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "The most important part is showing up." This simple fact is true in every case where a showing of support is needed. This year, the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program is at risk, and the collective voice of the people is what's needed most.

The Marijuana Legalization Committee Hearing for SB 1598 is being held Tuesday, Feb 23. Activists and concerned Oregonians will be meeting on the Capitol steps at noon for a rally, before the afternoon's Legislative activities. There will be a couple of canopies set up for shelter, as there is expected to be some rain.

Catastrophic State for Terrorists in Syria Amid Major Setbacks

The Syrian people's strong allegiance to their country was confirmed by the flag raising ceremony in all government offices particularly in the areas which are still under militants' control.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Two weeks after the breaking the siege on the towns of Nubbul and al-Zahra in Aleppo's northern countryside, it is still quite difficult to understand the strategic implications which this military operation yielded in terms of military importance.

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) successfully severed the supply lines connecting the militants active within the city of Aleppo with the Syrian-Turkish border in the light of liberation of several strategic cities; most notably Tell Rifaat, Ratyan and Hardantin.

MCSO Deputies Investigating Deadly Crash in North Marion County

Tragic crash on St. Paul Highway

(MARION COUNTY, Ore.) - Today at about 11:30 am, Marion County Sheriff's Deputies were called to investigate a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Arbor Grove Road NE and St. Paul Highway.

Investigators with the MCSO Crash Team have concluded that the passenger car was driving south on Arbor Grove Road NE when the driver crashed his silver Mazda 3 through a stop sign and the car slid underneath a semi-truck and trailer that was traveling westbound on St. Paul Highway.

Movie Review: Michael Moore`s Latest Examination of American Exceptionalism

Where to Invade Next is currently playing at Salem Cinema in Salem, Oregon

(SALEM, Ore.) - The creator of the top two Documentaries of all time - Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11 - is back. Michael Moore and his merry band of co-conspirators have a new documentary out in an expanding number of theaters after a six-year hiatus. It's an Election Year gift.

Where to Invade Next is a sly travelogue take on how other countries have used American ideals to gain many cultural improvements US citizens are told are unattainable or once had and now have seen eliminated by both wings of the Wall Street Perma-War Party.

Oregon Marijuana Dispensary Tax Payment Deadline Nears

The temporary 25% tax is applied to the retail price of all recreational marijuana products sold by dispensaries through December 31, 2016.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Medical marijuana dispensaries selling recreational products only have a few days left to register with the Department of Revenue and remit the taxes they collected from customers in January. The deadline is February 29.

According to the Oregon Health Authority, there are 320 dispensaries selling recreational marijuana, and 245 have registered.

Oregon House Passes Cannabis Bill Changing Penalties and Requirements

A summary of some of the key provisions in the bill

(SALEM, Ore.) - In a strong bipartisan vote yesterday, the House passed a bill that right-sizes penalties for marijuana offenses, makes it easier for medical patients to access medicine, and helps small businesses sell to the legal adult-use market.

House Bill 4014 is the first of three bills drafted this session to further fine-tune the regulatory framework developed in 2015 to establish Oregon’s recreational cannabis market.

Marion County Health Department Announces Immunization Clinic

Immunization Clinic Wednesday at 1660 Oak St. SE, Salem, Ore.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The clinic is expected to cause significant vehicle and pedestrian congestion in the parking lot and surrounding neighborhood.

In addition to heavy vehicle traffic patients should expect a longer than average wait time, so as an alternative the Health Department is suggesting you contact your local pharmacy as many now offer walk-in immunizations for students age 7 and over.

Clatsop County Holds Press Conference in Relation to the Seaside Shooting

"...the evidence shows that Officer Davidson was legally and morally justified in using deadly force against Mr. Ferry. There will be no Grand Jury inquiry." -- DA Joshua Marquis

(SALEM, Ore.) - At about 9:20 p.m. on Friday night February 5 in downtown Seaside a wanted 17-time felon named Phillip Ferry was spotted by two uniformed Seaside Police officers. Both officers were familiar with Mr. Ferry and a check revealed an active felony warrant.

As officers tried to detain and arrest him, Ferry shot 39-year-old Seaside Police Sergeant Jason Goodding with a single shot from a semi-automatic pistol resulting in Sgt. Goodding's almost immediate death.

Road Re-Opens After Sink Hole Claims Part of Hwy 131 Near Oceanside

For more information, go to: TripCheck.com, or dial: 5-1-1, or 800-977-6368.

(TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore.) - One lane of OR 131 two miles east of Oceanside in Tillamook County is now open to travelers.

The road was closed over the weekend when a sink hole developed caused by a failed culvert. Starting this morning, flaggers will control two-way traffic 24/7.

Give the Vietnam Blue Water Navy Veterans Their Presumptive Rights

U.S. House of Representatives, hear our cry!

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Dept. of Veterans Affairs once again betrayed the Vietnam Blue Water Veterans on February 5, 2016, by declaring all bays and harbors offshore waters. That means that those ports which previously were considered inland waters will no longer be presumptive.

In essence they have decided to kill off another possibly 10,000 Vietnam Veterans.