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Oregon DMV Stops Accepting WA Dismantler Documents

Oregon will no longer accept Washington dismantler bill of sale instead of vehicle title

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon DMV will reject applications submitted by mail with a dismantler’s bill of sale if they are postmarked Oct. 21 or later.

Washington does not issue salvage titles. In Washington, the legal owner of a totaled vehicle, or the insurance company, must surrender the title within 15 days of a vehicle’s destruction or settlement of its status as totaled. The vehicle may be subsequently sold with a notarized bill of sale – typically for dismantling. However, dismantlers’ bills of sale are not state-issued and are not secure documents.

Petition to Recall Governor Brown Lacks Necessary Signatures

No submission was received from the Oregon Republican Party.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At approximately 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, Michael Cross, Chief Sponsor of the “Flush Down Kate Brown” petition to recall Governor Brown delivered 9 boxes of petitions to the Oregon Secretary of State's office, together with a Petition Submission form SEL 339, attesting to a “Completed Petition Submission” "estimating 290,000" signatures.

However, the submission fell short of the 280,050 signatures necessary to trigger a recall vote.

CBD Industry Set to Continue Booming

The 2018 Farm Bill removed cannabis and cannabis derivatives that are very low in THC from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Cannabidiol (CBD) industry has boomed massively in recent times and it is a trend that looks set to continue over the coming years. Products containing CBD oil have become popular natural remedies, with people using them to treat numerous common ailments.

Although part of the cannabis family, CBD contains none of the psychoactive properties usually associated from that particular line.

Portland Area Guard Soldiers to Mobilize for Federal Deployment

The mobilization ceremony is Saturday, Sept 28th, beginning at 10 am.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Task Force Arrow, the group of more than 450 Soldiers is one of several units that the Oregon Army National Guard’s 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team is scheduled to deploy this fall and winter.

In all, the 41st is scheduled to deploy more than 1,400 service members to five different countries.

Salem Man Charged with Transmitting Threatening Communications

Carlsen live-streamed his actions on Facebook and later posted additional threats.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A federal criminal complaint was unsealed today charging a Salem, Oregon man with threatening Social Security Administration (SSA) officials after being denied Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

45-year old Erick Carlsen, allegedly engaged in threatening behavior at an SSA benefits review hearing in Salem.

Bay City Man Killed in Hwy 101 Crash

The second car's driver and passenger were not injured.

(TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore.) - Friday night, September 20, 2019 at about 9:16, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near mile post 62.

A 1992 Chevrolet C1500 was southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a 2017 Ford U-Haul truck.

2019 Hemp Aid Cannabis Festival this Weekend

Soul stoners and new cannabis community members alike are on their way to a huge hemp field outside of Oregon City.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Cannabis enthusiasts from all over the Northwest are coming together in the Oregon countryside this weekend for the 2019 Hemp Aid Cannabis Festival. Hemp Aid is a weekend-long family friendly event with Free admission and Free onsite parking.

The weekend lineup of live music on the Main Stage is stacked with exciting performers set to get the audience on their feet and keep them there.

FBI Scrutinizing the Cannabis Industry for Corruption

The FBI is looking at many issues including antitrust issues, CBD medical claims, and bankruptcy filings.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The FBI has announced an investigation into the emerging cannabis industry, especially in Western states. FBI spokeswoman Mollie Halpern confirmed the news earlier this month.

Specifically, the organization will look at whether public officials may be taking bribes in exchange for growing and operating licenses.

Oregon Secretary of State`s Office Coordinates Election Security Exercise

Oregon’s vote by mail system makes elections more secure

(SALEM, Ore.) - “We are in a stronger position now than we were for the 2016 and 2018 elections, even though we successfully secured both of those elections,” said Secretary of State Bev Clarno.

“There is a lot of misinformation online saying that non-citizens are being registered to vote. That is simply not true,” said Elections Director Steve Trout.

Salem and the New Industrial Drive

Salem has a long history of entrepreneurs and industrial progress.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A threshold between urban and rural, Salem has been a hub for industrial manufacturing and agricultural work for over a century.

Hemp and CBD production in particular has seized local attention, providing huge benefits to the capitol city. For Salem, new industry is leading the way forward to growth and success.