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UAE Recognition of Israel: Whither the Arab and the Muslim World?

Parochial interests and competition between the rulers of the Arabian peninsula lie behind the UAE decision to recognize Israel and Saudi Arabia’s turning its back on Jammu and Kashmir.

(LONDON Redress) - An agreement to establish diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel and a Saudi-Pakistani spat over Kashmir coupled with feuds among Gulf states and between Turkey, the kingdom, and the Emirates drive nails into the notion that the Arab and Islamic world by definition share common geopolitical interests on the basis of ethnicity or religion and embrace kinship solidarity.

The UAE-Israel agreement weakens the Palestinians’ efforts to create a state of their own.

Beachie Creek Fire in Opal Creek Wilderness 0% Contained

Many trails, roads, day-use sites and campgrounds are closed.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - Included in the closure are the popular sites of Opal Creek, Three Pools, Shady Cove campground and Elk Lake campground.

Fire growth was limited on the fire yesterday, however, anticipated hotter and drier conditions may lead to fire growth.

397 Lives Lost in Oregon to COVID-19...So Far

Tuesday's report also adds 237 new confirmed and presumptive cases, in one day.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 397.

The Oregon Health Authority reported 237 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today bringing the state total to 23,676.

Trump Attempts to Sabotage Mail-in-Voting

Postmaster General DeJoy is conducting a sweeping Postal Service reorganization.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Trump is behind in most polls and he knows that if he loses the election, as a private citizen, he will be exposed to federal and state criminal prosecution. Because of the pandemic, the safe and secure means to vote is by mail.

Thus, Trump is openly and unashamedly attempting to sabotage the postal service to slow down the mail so as to discourage voting or delay the delivery of ballots too late to be counted.

An Open Letter to the National Democratic Leadership

America can become a better, more equal, more respect-worthy nation that fulfills its promises.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - When Joe Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his VP pick, Donald Trump immediately began criticizing her as being too far left.

I hope the leadership of the Democratic Party does not decide that this criticism of Trump’s needs to be answered by pressuring her to move further toward the center.

Oregon Confirms 8 More COVID-19 Deaths in a Day

Adding 294 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 383, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.

Oregon Health Authority reported 294 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 bringing the state total to 22,300.

The Best Career Options for Giving Back to the Salem Community

Find a cause close to your heart and point your career in that direction.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you live in Salem, you may want to give back to the community that has supported you throughout your lifetime. Although you can host local events and community drives, the best way to do this in a major way is to help the community through your career choice.

There are many careers that individuals can choose from that may be able to support your local area.

Oregon Legislature Releases Budget Rebalance Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The Legislature Prioritizes Critical Public Services

(SALEM, Ore.) - The budget that lawmakers ultimately approved yesterday makes approximately $400 million in strategic reductions, taps $440 million in one-time funds and resource adjustments, and draws down $400 million from the constitutionally dedicated Education Stability Fund in order to protect education, health care, and other core services while reducing some ongoing costs heading into the next budget cycle.

Below is a list of programs and services that were prioritized for preservation, as well as a package of infrastructure investments...

COVID-19 Claims One More Oregon Life

Oregon reports 227 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 357.

Oregon Health Authority reported 227 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Monday, bringing the state total to 21,488.

The American Debt Crisis - Growing Debt a Concern Amidst Pandemic

As of March 2020, the average American household was drowning in over $138,000 in debt.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The American economy set records in the second quarter, and not in a good way.

The economy plummeted 32.9 percent between April and June, making this the worst plunge ever. This is due to the novel virus rampaging throughout the United States, causing businesses to shut down and millions of citizens losing their jobs.