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Hood River Power Outage Caused by Metallic Balloon

There are about 30 of these "balloon" outages a year, just in the Hood River area.

(HOOD RIVER, Ore.) - A power outage that disrupted life in Hood River Nov. 12 was caused by a metallic-skinned helium balloon that got away.

The balloon from a nearby celebration apparently blew into a substation and made contact with electrical equipment and caused a short. Response came quickly and power was back on within 75 minutes. While rare, balloon-caused outages are regular occurrences.

The Trump Administration`s New Income Tax Ideas

The nuts and bolts of Trump’s new tax plan at this point

(SALEM, Ore.) - A historic year of political campaigning has just came to an end and the result of a bitter, divisive and sometimes surreal Trump campaign resulted in a win for the ex-reality star and business mogul.

No longer will he be known by “The Donald” but instead by “President Trump.” But what everyone is asking at this point – both those who voted for him and those who didn’t – is what the future is going to hold.

Marijuana Trimmers Allegedly Rob and Murder California Farmer

ON THE RUN: Watch for a blue 2017 Volkswagen Golf 4-door sedan with Virginia license plate VHR5611

(MENDOCINO, Calif.) - Thursday afternoon at 3:39, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were summoned to a reported man who had been murdered on a remote property located in Laytonville, California.

Deputies responded to the scene confirming there was a male adult who was obviously deceased as a result of what appeared to be a violent assault.

Oregon`s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley Responds to Presidential Election Results

The day after the election, Sen Merkley had these words to share:

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - To all who woke up today anxious about their place in America: I stand with you. Today it is more important than ever to stand for equality, justice and inclusion.

I hope that as President-elect Trump assumes the mantle of leadership, he will recognize the enormous responsibility that comes with the office to build people up and bring our country together, rather than to tear down and divide.

Most Anticipated Movies Coming to a Screen Near You in 2017

The months ahead are packed with movies to be excited about!

(SALEM, Ore.) - 2016 has been a great year for movies and with the Golden Globes and the Oscars on the horizon some of the biggest and the best are being released right now. Looking further ahead to 2017, things are only going to get better.

There’s the inevitable excitement about sequels, of course, and there are some great new titles on their way to Salem. These are some that fans can’t afford to miss.

Pesticide-Tainted Cannabis Sold at North Bend, Salem, Eugene Dispensaries

According to the OHA, the products were transferred with failed test results.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Two strains of cannabis (marijuana) flower that contained the pesticide piperonyl butoxide at levels exceeding regulations were sold at Stonies in North Bend, and at Green-Way Medicinal in Salem. According to officials, the strains were sold under the names Pleeze and Dryzl.

A third problematic strain was sold in Eugene. The dispensary Flowr of Lyfe sold one strain that contained the pesticide spinosad at levels exceeding regulations. The strain was sold under the name Dutch Treat.

FBI: A Primer on DarkNet Marketplaces

What They Are and What Law Enforcement is Doing to Combat Them

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Last week, the FBI joined a number of other U.S. law enforcement agencies in Operation Hyperion, a successful international action aimed at disrupting the operations and infrastructure of illicit DarkNet marketplaces.

But what are these underground marketplaces, and what exactly is the DarkNet? To understand both, you first have to have a basic understanding of the entire Internet.

World Tsunami Awareness Day Urges Preparedness and Familiarity with Evacuation Routes

The 2016 theme is "Effective Education and Evacuation Drills."

(SALEM, Ore.) - Much attention has recently been focused on preparing for a high-magnitude Cascadia earthquake. But tsunamis are a significant after-effect of high-magnitude quakes.

Although they are rare, tsunamis can be extremely deadly. In December 2015, the United Nations General Assembly Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) designated Nov. 5 as World Tsunami Awareness Day. This year marks the first observance in the U.S., and around the globe.

What Does the Rise of Remote Jobs Mean for the Modern Workforce?

Future employees may be located in surprising locations.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Working from home for fewer hours is the dream of just about anyone slaving away at their nine-to-five, right? Thankfully, the trend toward remote work is turning that dream into a reality for a large chunk of the workforce.

The concept of remote work shouldn't be particularly foreign in the digital era. After all, given that savvy entrepreneurs can build a full-time business from blogging alone, it's no surprise why many workers are ditching the daily grind in pursuit of something more comfortable.

The Hemp & Cannabis Fair Returns to Educate and Celebrate

There will be samples, raffles and prizes and plenty of opportunities to learn.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon-based “THC Fair” is a bi-annual event that features the best of local dispensaries, smoke shops, horticulture and hemp-based products to make this a one-stop destination for anyone curious about hemp or cannabis.

“We can’t wait to return to Salem bigger and better than ever!” said Naomi Forkash, THC Fair Director.