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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Suspected in Death of Father and Daughter

Each year in the United States there are at least 430 accidental deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Detectives believe the two deaths were the result of carbon monoxide poisoning from a propane heater being used inside the trailer. Two animals, a dog and a cat, were also found dead inside.

The victims have been identified as 50-year old Richard Yaple, from Salem, and his daughter 17-year old Hannah Yaple, from Keizer

Wildlife & The Manager Syndrome in America

“One of the penalties of an ecological education is that one lives alone in a world of wounds.” Dr. Aldo S. Leopold

(LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.) - Many eco-protectionists came under the influence of the SOCIAL ECOLOGY movement in the 1960s, ditto for me in my earliest formative years (1997—2000) as I transitioned from general contractor to community activist to my current career as a professional land use consultant and enviro-analyst.

At first semi-ignorant, I came to understand that SE’s conflicted philosophy is steeped in, rife with socialist reformers, some endorsers of anarchy and communism.

Timbers Closing in on Mora

Portland are keen to have Mora in their ranks on a permanent basis

(SALEM, Ore.) - March sees the return of MLS soccer and, after an unplanned break to the fixtures in 2020, clubs will be hoping that the schedule runs without interruption this year.

Franchises are already planning for the new campaign and one side looking to carry on with sound early business is Portland Timbers.

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Oregon`s Willamette Valley

The heaviest snowfall is expected from late afternoon through about midnight Wednesday.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The heaviest precipitation can be expected from late afternoon through about midnight Wednesday, with snow accumulations of up to two inches (though it will be deeper in some areas).

Snow levels late this afternoon over southwest Washington and far northwest Oregon will be around 500 feet. Snow levels for the
central coast are expected to be closer to 1000 feet.

Woodcock FDA Commissioner Appointment Controversy

Will Janet Woodcock, MD be dangerous to America if appointed FDA Commissioner?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Janet Woodcock, MD's role in the opioid epidemic killing and addicting people in the hundreds of thousands has been an issue for years. Now there may be even more concerns in her involvement with pharma and currently a new COVID-19 vaccine.

This week it was announced that Woodcock has been appointed Acting Commissioner of the FDA.

Merkley Celebrates Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

"It’s on each of us to do our part to restore the fabric of our republic"

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement today following the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris:

“In the midst of one of the darkest winters in American history, today is cause for celebration and resolve. Today, our nation begins the hard work of turning the page..."

Trump Pardons 73 Individuals and Commutes 70 Sentences

The 45th President made memorable decisions on his last full day of work.

(SALEM, Ore.) - On the last evening of the Presidency of Donald J. Trump, he granted pardons to 73 individuals and commuted the sentences of 70, changing their lives forever.

Here is the list so many have been waiting for, via the Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Executive Grants of Clemency:

A Perspective on January 6 from Peacebuilders

The US has long run away from hard conversations and painful truths.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On January 6 the world watched as pro-Trump supporters orchestrated a shocking attempt to seize the Capitol Building, and ostensibly, harm members of Congress who were debating the question of certifying the election of Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris.

While the insurrectionary action catalyzed by Donald Trump was shocking, it was not surprising.

Waldport Man Indicted for Murder

Jack Sigler was indicted on Murder in the 2nd Degree, Burglary in the 1st Degree X4, and Theft in the 1st Degree

(LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore.) - December 6, 2020, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a burglary in progress on Crestline Drive in Waldport. Upon arrival, deputies found Mark Campbell unresponsive inside the apartment.

Mr. Campbell was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of death was determined to be severe trauma received from multiple stab wounds.

Oregon National Guard Ready to Protect Oregon`s State Capitol

The Oregon Guard will be deployed as necessary and their deployment locations will not be made public.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Along with all of us, the Oregon State Police have heard that armed groups are considering taking over and/or occupying the State Capitols.

The OSP has made clear they will not tolerate criminal activities and anyone will be arrested if they engage in any of these acts.