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Racism v Public Health

“Police violence is a leading cause of death for young men in the United States."
-National Academy of Sciences

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Racism introduces fear in everyone, and fear elicits the pathology of stress, activating undue clinically observable activity by the adrenal glands, pumping out the high levels of cortisol that frequently is associated with many health problems.

So this is the tip of the public health threat from racism...

Oregon Drug Take-Back Bill Becomes Law

Oregon is the sixth state to require drug manufacturers to manage and fund take-back program

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The law will ensure that every community in Oregon has free, convenient access to safe drug disposal.

The law takes effect in September 2019 and the program must be operational by July 1, 2021.

Does Working Out in the Morning Help You Lose More Weight?

Exercising increases endorphins and serotonin.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "Timing is everything," as the old adage goes. While losing weight for men's health is an around-the-clock process, timing could also be crucial when it comes to working out for maximum fat loss.

From increased calorie burning to better overall thermal effects, morning workouts may be the key to breaking through a weight loss plateau.

Another Bat Tested Positive for Rabies

Bats are the most common carriers of rabies in Oregon.

(MARION COUNTY, Ore.) - A rabid bat was found in the Breitenbush area of Marion County and public health officials are warning area residents to take precautions.

Do not approach bats, wildlife, or other mammals seen exhibiting odd behavior.

Zero Tolerance for Drunk Driving in Oregon

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign aims to decrease injuries and fatalities this Labor Day weekend.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - 10,874 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2017 in the U.S., that is, one person was killed in drunk driving crashes every 48 minutes.

This is why the Keizer Police Department is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. As you head out to Labor Day festivities, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Oregon`s Milepost 97 Fire Now 75% Contained

The fire size is unchanged and stands at 13,119 acres.

(CANYONVILLE, Ore.) - The fire had complexities: multiple land ownership including private, state, federal and tribal trust lands; a major power line and natural gas pipeline dissecting the middle of the fire area; a major interstate freeway (I-5) lining the eastern edge of the fire; and three communities directly in the path of the fire.

This was the first large fire of Oregon’s young 2019 fire season.

Suspicious Package Found Outside Recruiting Station in Salem

Spoiler: EGGS!

(SALEM, Ore.) - At just after 9:00 Tuesday morning, deputies received a report of a suspicious package found outside of military recruitment offices in the 3000 block of Lancaster Drive NE.

When deputies arrived at the scene they located a small cardboard box with a note attached to it.

Gilroy Garlic Festival Mass Shooting

New federal legislation is needed to replace the weapons ban that expired in 1994.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - I am saddened at the killing on July 28, 2019, of 6-year old Stephen Romero, 13-year old Kayla Salazar, and 25-year old Trevor Irby, and the wounding 12 others at the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival by a 19-year old Gilroy, California native using an AK-47 type semiautomatic assault weapon.

The killer was killed by police.

Important Things to Know Before Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Climbers should understand that their natural ability will only go so far.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Mt. Kilimanjaro is a mountain range that is the subject of adventure, myth and legend. This mountain range is located in Tanzania. The mountain is one the most popular in the world, it has been climbed by various individuals, groups, thrill seekers and adventurers for over 100 years.

Kilimanjaro sits 5,895 feet above sea level and the first people to climb this range were Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller, in 1889.

Oregon Sees More Newcomers Than Any Other State

This population growth helps fuel the Oregon economy.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A recent report from the Oregon Employment Department found that more people are moving to Oregon than are leaving. The difference between people moving in and out is called the “in-migration” number.

On average, nearly 40,000 residents from California relocate to the state, compared to the 20,000 Oregonians that headed to California, creating a net gain of 20,000 people from a single state.