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To Vaccinate, or not to Vaccinate, Should Not be the Question

If about one-third of the population persist in refusing to be vaccinated then herd immunity will be difficult to be reached and the goal of ending the pandemic may be difficult to achieve.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - My wife and I got our first dose of the coronavirus Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. We are relieved to get some protection from the virus even though we will continue to wear masks when we leave the house, observe social distancing, avoid crowds, and generally stay at home most of the time.

We're part of the 67% of Americans that plan to get vaccinated or have already done so.

Software Development Apprenticeships On The Rise As COVID Hits Oregon

Discover which apprenticeship programs are available to you.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Software development apprenticeships are on the rise as COVID hits Oregon. According to Salem apprenticeship administrators, apprenticeships provide individuals with an alternative pathway to advance their careers.

Indeed, many apprenticeship programs use a different pipeline to bring people up to the level they need for an entry-level job.

What You Should Know to Buy a Trim Tray

In a cannabis-legal state like Oregon, trim trays are an important tool.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you grow cannabis in a legal medical or recreational state, you probably know how important it is to trim it. The first reason to do so lies in its appearance.

Whenever you see pictures of usable marijuana, the buds always look immaculately manicured. So, good weed is usually associated with such an appearance.

How to Keep Your Brain Active at Home

Keep busy and make the most of your time at home!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Due to world events and the cold winter months, you have probably been spending a lot more time at home the last few months. While you can watch television all day and relax on the sofa, there are only so many hours-on-end you can do this.

Here are some enjoyable activities you can do when you are stuck at home to look after your mental health.

Salem Man Arrested for Sex Abuse of Four Children

Detectives concerned there may be more victims

(SALEM, Ore.) - 35-year old Luis Fernando Del Rio JR, of Salem, was arrested after being identified as having victimized four children. Salem Police detectives conducted the investigation into allegations of sex abuse.

Since Del Rio had access to many children, detectives are concerned there may be more victims.

Vulnerability In The Moment

For so many facing life's overwhelming challenges right now, this will ring true.

(PORTLAND, Ore. / PeaceVoice) - I’ve been forced today to set aside my certainties, norms and expectations — virtually all of them. Certainty number one: that my computer will keep functioning as I write.

This morning — a dozen or so hours ago — I sat at my machine and it was working fine except for one thing...

How to Succeed in a New Career

As has been proven again and again: hard work will help you go very far.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Life is all about new beginnings. Of course, starting over isn’t always simple or straightforward. Though many professionals change jobs frequently, relatively few are able to succeed when they begin a new career.

Professionals will face many challenges when they decide to make a fresh start.

Oregon Medical Marijuana: Do You Really Need A Medical Card?

In Oregon, medical marijuana is there to help.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The state of Oregon was one of the first in the United States to allow patients with a debilitating medical condition to apply for a medical marijuana permit, giving them the legal right to possess and consume cannabis for medicinal purposes.

Oregon voted for medical marijuana in 1998 with the OMMP (Oregon Medical Marijuana Program).

How Web Design Can Impact Your SEO

How to easily fine-tune your current custom web design to help boost SEO results.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marketing experts often focus on which techniques yield the best results. SEO is one of the most effective, yet time-consuming marketing techniques.

There are many factors that can affect SEO rankings, one of which is web design.

Coldest Days of Winter May Lie Ahead

How much snow will fall and where remains highly uncertain at this point.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The coldest temperatures of the winter are expected to drop southwestward into southwest Washington and northwest Oregon beginning Wednesday night. These frigid temps will likely persist through at least the weekend.

Widespread high temperatures in the 30s to low 40s and low temperatures in the 20s appear likely.