27 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Oregon Today

Oregon reports 2,449 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 27 new deaths.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon’s 3,225th COVID-19 death is a 44-year-old man from Clatsop County who first became positive on Aug. 3 and died on Aug. 11....
Oregon’s 3,227th COVID-19 death is a 41-year-old man from Columbia County who tested positive on Aug. 12 and died on Aug. 28...
Oregon’s 3,229th COVID-19 death is a 67-year-old woman from Douglas County who tested positive on Aug. 26 and died on Sept. 1...
Oregon’s 3,230th COVID-19 death is a 45-year-old woman from Douglas County who tested positive on Aug. 24 and died on Sept. 1...

The First Mistake

The government was communist, and that meant it had to go, no matter what.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - Establishment journalists and politicians are despairingly asking: Why did we fail in our well-meaning efforts to help the Afghan people? What were our mistakes?

But they ignore their first mistake: creating the Taliban.

Fighting COVID-19 and Stupidity

Ivermectin (a horse de-wormer) is dangerous if ingested by humans.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - Between March and this month, Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham promoted the use of Ivermectin.

Like Hydroxychloroquine, there is no scientific evidence that Ivermectin is effective at preventing or treating COVID-19.

SPECIAL SECTION Cannabis De-Classified

PTSD - Medical Marijuana Toxicology - Pharmacology

The Hard Work Behind Preserving Salem's Historic Architecture

Early architecture of Salem, Oregon has survived the test of time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Residents of Salem will have noted that its historic architecture has survived the business boom of the past decade. The influx of new apartments and businesses into the downtown area have not come at the expense of the area’s history.

While this history is well-preserved, it would be remiss to assume this is done without effort.

COVID Mask Wearing and Children - Pharma will have the Cure!

Big Pharma and the FDA dressed as the Calvary will be riding to your kids' rescue!

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - The pharmaceutical industry waits in the wings salivating at their next multi-billion dollar drug to slide past the FDA for approval.

Bear with me as I bring you down the "road of no conscience" having had 19 years involved in the sordid history of pharma and the FDA.

How To Bring New Life Into Compulsory Training

Motivating employees with rewards or initiatives can make training more fun.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Regulatory compliance training may not be the most exciting thing that your employees do, but it is extremely important.

Good regulatory compliance training can save the company thousands of dollars, prevent lawsuits, and keep employees safe.

Tree Removal Crew Extinguishes Fire Near Idanha

Quick response prevented the fire from growing.

(IDANHA, Ore.) - The crew was working on hazard tree removal along Highway 22 when a fire ignited near Idanha on the Marion County/Linn County line.

The crew's quick response was instrumental in getting the fire under control and preventing damage to nearby structures. Fire crews from as far away as Mt. Angel responded to fully extinguish the fire, which was limited to approximately two acres. While under investigation, the cause is likely human-caused from a discarded cigarette

Oregon's Middle Fork Complex Fire Update

Level 1 and 3 evacuation notices have been issued by Lane County.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 9 miles north of Oakridge, there are 12 fires burning, known as the Middle Fork Complex fires.

550 fire Personnel are working to stop the fires which have reached 13,611 acres. Just 9% of the perimeter is contained at this time.

Resources for Veterans Affected by Afghanistan-Iraqi Wars

Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan. You are not alone.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. It’s normal to feel this way.

At this moment, it may seem like all is lost, like your service or your sacrifices were for nothing. Consider the ways that your service made a difference, the impact it had on others’ lives or on your own life. It can be helpful to focus on the present and to engage in the activities that are most meaningful and valuable to you.

Video Highlights Salem PD's Ineffective Approach To Ongoing TCAPP Rioting

Witnesses say Salem PD did not intervene until after extensive violence by Proud Boys had erupted.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Last Tuesday yet another riot broke out on Wolverine Avenue at the unpermitted ‘Church at Planned Parenthood’ (TCAPP) event in Salem, Oregon, marking the second month in a row where violence reached a riot-declaration level.

Several heavily armed Proud Boys and members of the ‘Sons of Liberty’ were working ‘security' for the unpermitted event when they deployed chemical irritants at counter-protesters...

Missing Idanha Men Found Deceased

The two men had been missing since Aug 14th.

(SANTIAM CANYON, Ore.) - This afternoon at about 1:40 p.m., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 22E near milepost 34.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Silverado was eastbound when it left the roadway, went over an embankment, and rolled.

Oregon Reports 4,396 New COVID-19 Cases and 14 Deaths

There are 206 COVID-19 patients in Oregon intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is 11 more than yesterday.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are 14 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,949 the Oregon Health Authority reported today.

OHA also reported 4,396 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the state total to 242,843.

No Arrests in Fatal Stabbing Near Salem

A double-stabbing left one man dead outside of Salem, Oregon.

(SALEM, Ore.) - About 3 a.m., Friday the 13th, Marion County deputies responded to a multiple stabbing in a rural area just east of Salem.

When detectives arrived, they determined one person was deceased and another victim was transported to a hospital with serious injuries.

Is a United World Possible?

A humane reconsideration of how we handle borders and identity.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - What if . . . ?

I get lost — tangled in doubt and cynicism — when I try to pose the question in a more specific way.

What if . . . a collective human voice could be heard, crying out across the borders as the pandemic surges, as the fires rage, as the planet’s life-sustaining climate collapses: “We are one”?

Outrage: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Kills Wolf Puppies

Agency Guns Down Two 3.5 Month Old Wolf Pups from Helicopter Using Public Tax Dollars

(BAKER COUNTY, Ore.) - The Oregon Wildlife Coalition, an alliance of nine wildlife conservation organizations, has learned that the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) needlessly slaughtered two 3 ½ month-old wolf pups from the Lookout Mountain pack by helicopter last weekend.

Killing baby wolves that are far too young to hunt is as inhumane and as it is unscientific. The Oregon Wildlife Coalition calls on ODFW to immediately cancel the kill permit for the Lookout Mountain pack.

9 Tips to Choose the Best Forex Broker

Trading should be done in the comfort of your own home.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The forex market provides many advantages to investors who wish for a highly liquid trading platform. You could trade 24hours a day in the forex market covering all markets around the globe.

However, are you prepared and ready to be turned on at all times of the day?

The Best Upcoming Computer Games In 2021

What are the most exciting future games to look forward to this year and next?

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are several online games set to debut in 2021 and beyond.

Although this has been a typically quiet year for releases, things are heating up from September onwards. New series are established while others fade away, and now and again, a game meets our expectations.

Little Known Ways to Seek Expert Advice on Personal Injury Claims

Experts may help you to maximize the case’s financial outcomes.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you or someone you love is injured, you have many questions. If the injury or harm occurred as the result of another party’s negligence, you want fair treatment and just compensation.

If you or a loved one has sustained a serious injury you may also ask about little known ways to seek expert advice on personal injury claims.

Middle Fork Complex Update and Evacuations

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICE: All homes, campgrounds and dispersed recreation along Forest Service Road 18 (Big Fall Creek Road) east of the intersection with Forest Service Road 1821, including Puma Campground and Bedrock Campground.

(LANE COUNTY, Ore.) - Twelve individual fires make up the Middle Fork Complex, with seven fires at 100% containment. The most active fire in the complex is the Gales Creek Fire at 1,822-acres with 0% containment located south of the Forest Road 18 near the 1835 road.

The 333-acre Kwis Fire is the second largest fire in the complex and is 25% contained. The Kwis Fire is the closest fire to Oakridge, located south of Forest Road 24 near Salmon Creek.

Kwis Fire Closes Recreation Sites East of Oakridge

The 333-acre Kwis Fire is within the Middle Fork Complex

(WEST FIR, Ore.) - Officials issued an emergency area closure for the Kwis Fire, east of Oakridge, Ore., on the Willamette National Forest. The 333-acre Kwis Fire is the closest fire to Oakridge and is located south of Forest Road 24 near Salmon Creek.

All roads, trails, developed recreation sites, dispersed camping, and entering of National Forest System lands within the closure area are prohibited for the protection of public health and safety.

Blue-Green Algae Risk Grows with Summer Heat

High temperatures create potential for cyanotoxins in water.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - People should avoid swimming, high-speed water activities, such as water skiing or power boating, and other water activities where incidental ingestion may occur in areas where you believe a cyanobacteria bloom is present.

Ingestion is the major route of exposure. Toxins are not absorbed through the skin.

OLCC Changes to Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

The OLCC was created in 1933 in the wake of national alcohol prohibition being repealed.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - “The cannabis industry in Oregon has become a billion dollar business and changing our agency name reflects our role in generating revenue to fund state programs,” said Paul Rosenbaum, OLCC Chair.

This change comes five years after voters passed Measure 91 which directed them to regulate Oregon’s recreational marijuana marketplace.

Finally, Vaccination Mandates

The vaccines’ safety and effectiveness have been proven again and again.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - President Joe Biden announced that federal workers and contractors will be required to attest they’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus or else face mandatory masking, weekly testing, distancing and other new rules.

At this point in time, we don’t have the time to coax vaccine holdouts to get vaccinated.