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Why Student Loan Forgiveness Might Not be Worthwhile

Many students find they pay more to get loans forgiven than if they’d just paid them off.

(SALEM, Ore.) - “Wait, all I have to do is work in an area deemed to serve the public good and a significant portion of my student loans will be wiped away — just like that?”

There would be no need for an article of this nature if that were it, 100 percent. Sadly though, the reality can be quite different.

Keep You and Your Canine Safe in the Age of the Coronavirus

Seven Tips to make sure your pets are healthy and safe.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are a lot of things pet parents have always had to worry about. Now a dog has tested positive for the virus in China. This is the only instance known.

So far, there is no evidence that dogs can spread the disease, or that it will cause your pet to fall ill. However, it’s a good idea to proceed with caution to ensure both you and your canine are safe, happy, and healthy, no matter what pandemic we’re currently dealing with.

Two More Oregonians Die from COVID-19

10 new cases also confirmed statewide, bringing total to 75

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from this virus to three, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8:30 a.m. today.

The cases are a 60-year-old woman in Lane County, who died on March 14, and a 71-year-old man in Washington County who died March 17.

Winter Floods in NE Oregon Create Need for State of Emergency Declaration

On Feb 7, 2020, Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in three Oregon counties due to severe flooding, increased snowmelt, landslides, and erosion.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The state of Oregon is no stranger to flooding, but what happened recently was completely different. Residents were forced to flee their homes following days of heavy rain.

The month of January was exceptionally wet, the rain and the melting snow determining the rivers to crest their banks.

ETIAS to be Implemented in Europe in 2021

The primary purpose of ETIAS is to improve security within European borders.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At the moment, there are 62 countries and territories whose citizens can travel to Schengen Area countries without having to obtain a visa in advance. They can also travel to Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, and Romania, even though they are not in the Schengen Area.

If you happen to be among them, you only need a valid passport. The exemption is usually for 90 days in a 180-day period, which is ideal if you travel for business or tourism.

Italy: the Worst Case Scenario For COVID-19 in the U.S.

The U.S. too is facing a war with hard decisions ahead.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Italy is the worst case scenario for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of what could happen in this country. Presently, as of March 15, Italy has 24,747 cases with 1,809 deaths — a rise of 368 or 25% in the death toll in just 24 hours.

Italy is now in a nationwide lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19.

Oregon Announces 8 New COVID-19 Cases

“High risk” includes adults 60+, or anyone with a serious health condition (ie: lung or heart problems, kidney disease, diabetes, or suppressed immune system).

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon now has a total of 47 people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The Oregon Health Authority announced eight new cases of the novel coronavirus as of 10:30 a.m. today.

OHA is reporting 2 new cases each in Benton and Deschutes Counties; and 1 new case in each of the following counties: Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah and Washington.

We Need More Coronavirus Testing

We Need More Coronavirus Testing

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Both South Korea and the U.S. knew about the coronavirus as early as January this year. Since then, South Korea has tested more than 140,000 for the coronavirus whereas the U.S. has only tested about 5,000 because of the lack of tests.

Why aren’t there enough coronavirus tests available in the U.S.?

9 Handy Tips to Make Moving to a New Home Stress Free

"Moving on up" to a new residence should be a happy time, not fraught with anxiety and frustration.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The logistics involved when moving from one home to another can make it seem like a nightmare. Most people have "a story" that makes them shake their head. However, the "big move" can be a walk in the park if you plan ahead. Really.

From strategic packing to smart organizational moves these tips will help make the moving day stress-free and....yes, easy.

Enlivening Your Inner Serpent Power

Making a heart connection to the divinity within yourself.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - Slumbering deep within you lies a serpent named Bhujagendra coiled 3 1/2 times around the sacral bone at the base of your spine in Muladhara chakra, your inner powerhouse.

Awakening this serpent activates your kundalini, giving you powers of higher consciousness, filling your heart, mind, and body with a divine energy that enhances your thoughts, actions, and relationships.