Collection of American Native Churches Take Federal Government to Court over Cannabis and Mushrooms

KM SPIRITUAL COLLECTIVE CONFEDERATION et al v. UNITED STATES et al

(SALEM, Ore.) - A civil grievance case was filed Thursday, March 25th, 2021 with Washington DC Federal Court by members of the Kautantowit's Mecautea (KM) Spiritual Collective Confederation. The KM Spiritual Collective Confederation (KMSCS) represents several American Native churches.

Those behind this movement call it “The Grand Case.” It has been in the works for several years as more injustices surfaced and solutions were sought after.

President Biden's American Jobs Plan in a Nutshell

Biden’s bold infrastructure plan is needed and timely.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - President Joe Biden unveiled his more than $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan (Plan), which would inject money into roads, bridges, airports, broadband, electric vehicles, housing and job training over ten years.

The corporate tax rate is raised to 28% after Republicans had cut it to 21% from 35% as part of their 2017 tax law.

Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

The following statement is attributed to Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and Dr. Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director of the CDC:

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has asked all of the state’s vaccine providers to immediately stop administering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, per the announcement from the U.S. CDC and FDA this morning.

As of April 12, the U.S. CDC and FDA are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine.

SPECIAL SECTION Cannabis De-Classified

PTSD - Medical Marijuana Toxicology - Pharmacology

Introducing Ramotion - The Design Agency

Ramotion is a design agency with a difference – they have the experience of working with some of the biggest names. Find out more about them here.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Building brand awareness and designing a brand that can become a household name is no simple task.

Most entrepreneurs are excellent in their own field of expertise, but when it comes to marketing themselves, they often don’t sell their brand in the most effective way.

7 Ways To Deal With A Complicated Custody Battle

You must head into court with a sound action plan.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A child custody dispute can be one of the most traumatic things a parent can go through, particularly if you do not know what to expect.

Parents battling for custody of their children are plunged into a perilous legal quagmire while facing the horror of losing their children.

The Latest But Not the Last Mass Shootings

Banning assault weapons does not contravene the Second Amendment.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - On March 16, eight people were killed, including six Asian-Americans, at three massage parlors in the Atlanta area. The shooter purchased the handgun legally the same day as the shootings.

On March 22, ten people were killed, including one police officer, at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado.

COVID-19 and the Wearing of Masks by Children

Is it sound scientific fact or a total lack of common sense?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - There are the stupid people who think it's funny to don a black cloth mask covering everything but their eyes bending over a small baby as the wails of crying come out of the baby.

They post this on social media thinking it's comical. It's not.

How to Buy the Right Restaurant Furniture

Some simple tips can save you time and money, both better spent on your restaurant venture!

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you are already a successful restaurant owner or working to become one, you will know that you have to look for ways in which you can make tasks as simple for yourself as possible.

The more time you waste making decisions, the less chance you will have to boost profitability in the future as you will, instead, be busy struggling to manage your many responsibilities.

5 Financial Businesses You Can Start in Salem

Well-informed decision makers have a foundation for success.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are many regulations surrounding money and finance – making it the perfect industry to start a business in, especially if you’re located in Salem, Oregon.

Before starting a business in the financial industry, which is growing each and every day, it’s essential to conduct financial market research to better reach your clientele and boost your business even more.

Understanding DUI

DUI is the abbreviation for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs

(SALEM, Ore.) - As more motor vehicles hit the roads, so does the rate of accidents. The CDC reports that automobile crashes are the primary cause of work-related deaths in America.

Studies show that about 28 people in the United States lose their lives in drunk-driving crashes every day.

Oregon Hits Milestone: 1 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered

OHA encourages all Oregonians to keep taking protective measures to help keep themselves & others well.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, OHA recorded more than 1 million vaccines administered to Oregonians. There were 22,346 doses recorded yesterday, bringing the total number of doses administered in the state to 1,019,767.

Approximately, one in five Oregonians who likely are eligible have received at least one dose.

31 Percent Increase in Oregon COVID Cases

Oregon reports 239 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Weekly Report, released today, shows increased daily cases and declines in hospitalizations and deaths in comparison to the previous week.

OHA reported 2,272 new daily cases of COVID-19 during the week of Monday, March 8 through Sunday, March 14. That represents a 31% increase over the previous week.

What's Happening in the Hemp Industry: Disruptive Innovation Examples

COVID-19 has not had a drastic effect on the hemp business sphere.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Owing to the passage of the 2014 and 2018 farm bills, industrial hemp became available as an agricultural commodity in the United States.

Industrial hemp, which is sourced from the cannabis sativa species, is used all over the globe to manufacture various consumer products. In 2019, the hemp industry reached $5 billion in annual revenue.

DA Mike Schmidt Testifies in Support of Ending Mandatory Minimum Sentences

"Ballot Measure 11 was born during an era when many now misguided practices were ascendant in the criminal justice system."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt testified in support of Oregon Senate Bill 401, which would convert mandatory minimum sentences for specified felonies other than murder to presumptive sentences.

“Senate Bill 401... simply returns control over sentencing to judges."

Simple Ways To Keep Calm When You Are In A Traffic Accident

You can practice reducing anxiety in advance of any crisis.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Car accidents are very scary. They're also quite common. Most people will have at least one minor accident over the course of their lives.

An accident of any kind can be quite terrifying. At the same time, it is important to keep calm. Keeping calm can help you take charge of the situation and avoid any further problems.

Democrats: Time to Repeal State Right-to-Work Laws

The 1947 Taft-Hartley amendments to the National Labor Relations Act permitted a state to pass so-called right-to-work laws that prohibit unions from requiring a worker to pay dues, even when the worker is covered by a union-negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - On March 9, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan labor bill, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.

One of the bill’s most significant provisions is a repeal of state right-to-work laws that Republican majorities have used to undermine unions, a crucial pro-Democratic constituency, across the country.

COVID-19 Continues to Challenge Health of Oregonians

The risk of "catching COVID" is far from over. Be Vigilant.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,385, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.

There are 521 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Oregon, bringing the state total to 165,524 cases.

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.

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.

Trading Stocks During Earnings Season

Keep in mind that profit isn’t the only metric to monitor.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Each earnings season comes at the close of a company’s financial quarter.

The results of the earnings season lead to a massive upswing in the number of buyers, sellers, and traders looking to improve their portfolios.

4 Things to Understand About the Vaccine Cold Chain

Getting life back to some semblance of normal is the goal.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues in the United States and around the world, much discussion is concerned with how the vaccine is being distributed. In the conversations about distribution, the topic of cold chain inevitably arises.

Cold chain is the term for the global supply chain that transports and stores goods that have to be kept at specific temperatures.

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

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.