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It`s Time For Legal Home Grown Cannabis in Washington

Washington’s Homegrow Bill HB 1019 is scheduled for a hearing in the Appropriations Committee on February 9th.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The State of Washington is one of the progressive states that has reformed marijuana laws in recent years. However, Washington is one of two states that do not provide legal home grow for recreational marijuana gardens. In fact, it’s a felony if you decide to grow.

That’s right. In the historically “cool” Northwest, Washington has been lagging behind other states.

Oregonians Legally Wager on Favorite Sports

Online betting provides a fun & secure way to try your luck without leaving home

(SALEM, Ore.) - Many people are wary of the mere thought of sports betting online. Is it legal? Well the details depend on where you live in the United States, but the simple answer may be: Yes.

If you are from Oregon, yours is one of the growing list of states with legal online sports betting and retail sportsbooks at tribal casinos.

3 Ways to Live a More Minimalist Lifestyle

“Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” -William Morris

(SALEM, Ore.) - Minimalism is the art of living with only what you need. The more minimalist your routine is, the less waste you’ll have in your life. In a world where most people live in excess, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by clutter.

Learn the simplest things that you can do to leverage the power of basic living and get more out of your life.

Starting a Business in Salem in 2021

Many spirited small business owners are looking to start afresh- online.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The pandemic has hit the people of Salem hard. With Oregon Governor Kate Brown extending the “state of emergency” through to March, Salem's key industries continue to fight on against the unpredictable economy.

Many small business owners have decided to cut their losses and close their businesses.

Why Suicides Are Rising During COVID And What We Can Do To Help

Mindfulness has been shown to help learn to live in the present

(SALEM, Ore.) - Isolation is one of the clearest reasons for an increase in depression and suicide. But the increase in suicides goes beyond isolation. Even those who are hunkering down with loved ones and regularly speaking to friends are struggling.

As the months have passed and COVID-19 has shown no signs of going away, suicide rates have steadily increased.

Along Came Trudy Restaurant in Springfield Fined for COVID-19 Violations

Oregon restaurant fined over $9,000 for COVID-19 violations, including willfully exposing workers.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In one of the violations, Along Came Trudy LLC willfully continued to potentially expose workers to the virus despite a public health order limiting the capacity for indoor dining to zero in an “extreme risk” county.

The total fine of $9,215 is the result of an inspection launched in response to multiple complaints about Along Came Trudy.

Rumination on the Trump Deplorables

Trump supporters voted against their economic interests.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Were we better off January 20 than we were four years ago? The answer is a definite “NO.” I am still trying, however, without much success, to understand why 74+ million Americans voted to re-elect Trump when for four years he has embarrassed himself and this nation with his ignorance, ineptness, and lack of human decency.

During the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton called Trump supporters a “basket of deplorables.” Who are these deplorables?

MISSING CHILD ALERT: Child Believed to Be in Danger [UPDATED]

UPDATE -- SHENA HORTAN HAS BEEN FOUND

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find 14-year old Shena Horton, who went missing with Kristopher Zion Kachel from Roseburg, Ore. on Feb. 1, 2021.

ODHS is searching for her to assess her safety.

Rising Crude Prices put Brakes on Savings at the Pumps

Oregon is one of 46 states with higher prices now than a week ago.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - For nearly a year, drivers have been saving 53 cents a gallon, on average, when filling up their gas tanks. That extra pocket change is quickly going away due to rising crude oil prices that have made for more expensive pump prices.

What can drivers expect this month? AAA says gas prices will continue to climb, despite a drop in U.S. demand and an increase in supplies.

Murder Suspect Demetruis Ray Brown Found Unfit for Trial

Community update on double murder suspect after cases dismissed

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Community Update: regarding the criminal cases involving 26-year-old Demetruis Ray Brown -- the suspect in two separate murders, an attempted murder, and one in-custody assault.

On January 14, 2021, a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge issued an opinion and order finding Brown unfit to proceed to trial, as defined in ORS 161.360.