Oregon Lawmakers Reverse Course, Reimpose Drug Penalties After Overdose Surge
Oregon lawmakers are seeking to reinstate penalties for drug possession just a few years after decriminalizing hard drugs, according to the New York Times. Oregon passed in 2020 Measures 110 It became the first state in the country to decriminalize hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin, oxycodone, and methamphetamine. according to This was reported to […]
Oregon Man Catches The Bubonic Plague, Likely Infected By Pet Cat, Officials Say
An Oregon man infected with bubonic plague likely contracted the disease from his pet cat, authorities announced Wednesday. The Deschutes County Health Department confirmed the diagnosis, citing a pet cat as the cause of the unidentified resident's illness. statement This was announced by prefectural officials. Deschutes County Health Officer Dr. Richard Fawcett said, “All close […]
Joe Biden’s Presidential Motorcade Causes Oregon To Be Late For College Hoops Game Against UCLA
Because, of course, Joe Biden is involved in this… Joe Biden should take a lot of responsibility for a lot of things. The economy is in shambles, the borders are in utter devastation, and there is total chaos abroad. And now this man is single-handedly trying to destroy college basketball. In what Uncle Joe expected, […]
People Are Losing Their Minds Over These Oregon Hockey Jerseys, And I Don’t Blame ‘Em — I Need One Myself (Badly)
Stolen goods are unreal—too unreal. One of the best things about the sport of hockey is definitely the jerseys and the discussions that come with them. It's unusual for fans to broadly embrace sweaters. Well, one of hockey's “blue moon” moments happened here in 2024. Because the University of Oregon men's hockey team is wearing […]
REPORT: Mayor In Oregon Resigns After Posting Offensive Memes
The mayor of Newport, Oregon, resigned on July 11, citing a meme posted on social media that was deemed controversial and offensive, according to KATU. News outlet OPB has released a meme posted by Newport Mayor Dean Sawyer on a Facebook group called “LEO Only” since 2016. The meme reportedly included controversial jokes about Mexicans […]
LOVETT INC., PORTLAND, OREGON ACQUIRES/BUYS FAYETTE AC & SHEET METAL LAKE HAVASU, ARIZONA
June 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. | Read in 2 minutes Lovett expands its service offerings and geographic reach with the acquisition of Fayette AC & Sheet Metal. PORTLAND, Ore., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lovett, a leading construction services provider in Portland, Ore., specializes in plumbing, drain cleaning, directional drilling, excavation, stormwater management and […]
4 Fruit Recalls In Washington, Oregon, & California
What a scary time for fruit lovers! In the past few weeks, four companies have announced recalls of fruit due to possible contamination. These recalls affect many stores across the United States, including Washington and Oregon. Fortunately, no health problems were reported in these four specific recalls. June 8thIn 2023, Wawoma Frozen Foods (Clovis, Calif.) […]
Oregon county sues oil companies over deadly 2021 heat wave
Multnomah County, Oregon, filed a lawsuit Thursday against 17 oil companies and related agencies, accusing fossil fuel pollution of contributing to the 2021 heatwave that killed dozens of Oregonians. The county had three record-breaking days in the 2021 heatwave, with temperatures reaching 108 degrees Fahrenheit, 112 degrees Fahrenheit, and 116 degrees Fahrenheit. A “heat dome” […]
FMCA RV Club Announces Return to Redmond, Oregon, for Summer 2024 RV Expo
FMCA, the International Organization for RV Owners, invites all RV enthusiasts to attend the 109th Annual International Convention & RV Convention, August 14-17, 2024 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon. We invite you to make plans to attend the expo. CINCINNATI, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — FMCA, the international organization […]
Woman Faces Charges For Allegedly Running Online Drug Ring Targeting Oregon Kids
A woman faces federal indictment for allegedly running a social media drug ring targeting minors, according to a press release Thursday from the Oregon federal attorney’s office. Avery Rose Dickinson, 19, has been charged with conspiring to distribute and sell drugs and possessing a firearm, press release says read.of FBI launched an investigation in January […]
