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Morel Mushrooms: FDA Issues Pioneering Guidelines On Potentially Poisonous Mushrooms
The FDA completed an investigation into morel mushrooms earlier this year following an outbreak of food poisoning in Montana in March and April. Traced to Dave's Sushi in Bozeman, two people died while 51 fell ill, and the probable cause…
Federal Protection of Old Growth Forests in Oregon Extended
Five amendments to the Northwest Forest Plan- encompassing 20 million acres in 17 national forests in Oregon, Northern California, and Washington were disclosed last week. Approved in 1994, the initial plan was drafted on account of…
Oregon Wildfires Could Trigger Cancer, Reveals A New Study
Reporting a blistering 54,273 fires so far nationally in 2023, the National Interagency Fire Center is currently fighting 3 wildfires in Oregon- the Chilcoot fire in Douglas and the Grizzly fire next door in Lane County, as well as the Camp…
Ashland’s Conflicted City Council Tightens Restrictions on Public Camping
Tuesday marked the start of a more restrictive homeless camping ordinance. Not everyone on Ashland’s city council was fully confident in their effectiveness, however.
These new regulations will tighten where people aren’t allowed to…
315 Homeless Deaths Recorded in Multnomah County as the Fentanyl Crisis Deepens
Fentanyl is a disease that has plagued the United States, and especially the state of Oregon. The synthetic drug is not only considered one of the most highly addictive drugs you can get your hands on, but it’s extremely plentiful and super…
Federal Government Sued Again Amid Role in 2020 Portland Protests
Protestors are seeking compensation for damages and injuries sustained at the hands of federal officers during the 2020 protests that followed the death of George Floyd. A federal lawsuit was filed last Tuesday in the U.S. District Court.…
State Objects to Oregon Judge’s Ruling That Gun Control Measure 114 Violates the Constitution
There is a new development with Ballot Measure 114, the case that has been in legal limbo since November of 2022. Originally blocked by Circuit Judge Robert S. Raschio, and later ruled against after a six-day trial in November, the state…
$600 Million to Be Invested by Feds Into New Interstate Bridge Connecting Washington and Oregon
The Interstate 5 Bridge is a century-old structure that crosses the Columbia River, connecting Oregon and Washington. It’s a bridge not only to connect those who want to travel with ease across the west coast, but it also serves as a vital…
Tackling the Escalating Fentanyl Crisis in Oregon: Officials Look for Solutions
Portland, Oregon - This highly populous city is raging a battle against fentanyl. Schools, jails, and city streets are all battling to fight the drug epidemic as Oregon and Washington tackle rising overdose deaths.
Washington's Governor,…
Innovative Road Toll System Introduced by Oregon State to Raise Funds And Help Lower Income Families
The Oregon state via the Oregon Transportation Commission has been considering new rules involving road tolls for a number of years now and has recently released details of how it might work. It has the dual objectives of increasing revenue…