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Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area is Featured Park for April

Park opened in 2006 on the site of Fort Yamhill near the Grand Ronde reservation.

(GRAND RONDE, Ore.) - Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area is one of the newest parks in the Oregon State Parks system. The park offers a glimpse of history as well as views of Spirit Mountain, a site sacred to Native Americans also known by its Kalapuya name, dji’ntu.

The history surrounding the fort is a reminder of the dark side of Oregon’s past as a territory.

Delusional

“Man can be destroyed but not defeated.” ~Hemingway

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - One adjective often, and correctly, used for Putin’s invasion is “delusional.” Even if he manages to pound Ukraine into scorched rubble, he’ll still be further than when he began from anything resembling victory.

He rationalizes that he is destroying Nazis while behaving like a Nazi himself.

Earth Day Brings Activists to Manchester Fuel Depot in Washington State

The largest Department of Defense fuel depot on the West Coast is near Port Orchard, WA.

(POULSB0, Wash.) - On April 23, over 20 peace activists and environmental activists joined for Earth Day at Manchester fuel depot to protest hydrocarbon use by the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense.

They demanded that the U.S. military reduce its carbon footprint while reducing its global military footprint on the planet.

Oregon Gas Prices Steady as Price of Oil Stays High

"Pump prices will struggle to fall as long as the price of oil remains elevated."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The recent dip in gas prices has reversed as crude oil prices remain stubbornly elevated.

Opposing forces are causing the oil price to remain near $100 per barrel.

5 Tips for Choosing a Backpack Before Hiking Around Salem

The dry season is between May and September.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem has plenty of room to roam. If you are an adventurous soul, you can feed your thirst for stunts in this beautiful capital city of Oregon, right at the heart of Willamette Valley. It is a magnet for passionate hikers, and its widely varied elevations have something for everyone at every skill level.

Furthermore, Salem enjoys a Mediterranean climate.

Prepare Your Resume for Seasonal Jobs in Oregon

Things move very fast in the world of seasonal work.

(SALEM, Ore.) - While you may not be able to do a regular part-time job due to your other commitments, seasonal work provides a great opportunity to gain work experience for the future and boost your finances.

However, you need to ensure you are always prepared to apply for these jobs as they arise, and this means having a solid resume on hand.

Two Oregon Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club Members Sentenced to Life in Prison

Murder victim was an estranged member of the GJMC Portland chapter.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Two members of the Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club from Oregon have been sentenced to life in federal prison for kidnapping, torturing, and murdering a former club member.

GJMC Portland clubhouse president 61-year old Mark Leroy Dencklau, of Woodburn, Oregon and Portland member 51-year old Chad Leroy Erickson, of Rainier, Oregon, each received a life sentence in prison.

How to Purchase Beautiful Yet Cheap Dining Sets

The Dining Room makes a comeback with many affordable options.

(SALEM, Ore.) - From fun game nights to heartfelt conversations over yummy meals, the dining table has traditionally been a center of memory making and strengthening family bonds.

Bringing together a beautiful dining room ideas isn’t challenging. Your own taste and vision will help, along with these tips.

Climate Change on the Back Burner

We have the knowledge, money, technology and affordable clean energy needed to cut our carbon emissions in half by 2030. But WILL WE?

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - According to the April 2022 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (ipcc), the window for limiting global warming to relatively safe levels is rapidly closing.

Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health.

4/20 ...WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ME?

Federal Prison: "Many believe I shouldn't be here for a plant that's now legal in thirty-five states and counting."

(FCI-Talladega) - This year, cannabis enthusiasts will celebrate 4/20 around the world. In America, thousands will toke up with their friends in their respective states where cannabis is legal. Marijuana businesses will take advantage of the holiday to sell and market their products.

Not me.