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High Wind Warning Issued for NW Oregon and SW Washington by NWS

A wind storm is expected for much of NW Oregon and SW Washington on Monday. Winds will be increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - This storm is expected to produce a period of heavy rain Monday morning and early Monday afternoon, but the associated cold front is forecast to move south of northwest Oregon by late Monday – sooner than previously thought. This will limit the duration of the heavy rain and lessening the risk of flooding on area rivers.

However, the rain may be heavy enough at times for some localized urban flooding.

Freezing Rain Advisory and Warming Locations in Salem

Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect until November 24 at 10:00AM PST

(SALEM, Ore.) - Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for parts of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon tonight through Tuesday night.

A low pressure system and cold front will move across the area tonight and Tuesday. This will result in snow for many locations, especially Central and Northeast Oregon.

Oregon Cases of E. Coli Linked to Chipotle Now at 12

Chipotle has closed at least 14 of its restaurants in the Portland metro area

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregon Health Authority is reporting a total of 12 cases of Shiga toxin E. coli linked to eating at Chipotle restaurants in the Portland Metro area, up from three cases that were first reported October 31.

Among the cases, three were hospitalized, Katrina Hedberg, MD, state health officer with OHA’s Public Health Division, said during a media briefing today.

2015 Hempstalk Harvest Festival Kicks off Saturday at 10am

Thousands Ascending on Portland to Celebrate Hemp and Cannabis, Rain or Shine!

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The 11th Portland Hempstalk Harvest Festival is taking over Tom McCall Waterfront Park this weekend, and hemp enthusiasts couldn’t be happier.

Portland's annual Hempstalk Festival advocates decriminalization of hemp and cannabis for medicinal, industrial, and recreational use. Though stories to the contrary were spread without foundation, Hempstalk is on!

George Martorano, the Longest-Serving First-Time Non-Violent Offender in US Fed Prisons is FREE

My being truly truly thanks all of those upon moving earth, that care so much about me.

(SALEM, Ore.) - FREE AT LAST! George Martorano, the longest-serving first-time non-violent offender in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, HAS BEEN RELEASED. After 32 years....he is HOME.

In 1984, on the advice of his attorney Robert Simone, Martorano pled guilty to 19 counts of drug possession and distribution.

MARIJUANA FOR SALE! Legal Pot for Oregon Adults

No longer do marijuana consumers have to hide their preference for pot.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Pot enthusiasts in Oregon are especially happy today. Recreational cannabis sales begin as of now.

Oregon voters passed Measure 91 last November by a wide margin, and their voices have been heard. The Legislature gave Oregon medical marijuana dispensaries permission to sell to the non-medical market until retail stores are set up, and those sales begin today.

On the Eve of Legal Weed in Oregon

We are at the brink of a new day in Oregon, a legal day.

(SALEM, Ore.) - On the eve of legal weed for adults 21 and over within the state of Oregon, chaos and confusion continue.

Dispensary operators struggle and stress hoping to fill the demands of the opening cannabis retail sales industry explosion anticipated to take place come morning.

Marijuana Sales Begin in Oregon Thursday

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Given Head Start Before Other Stores

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon, which legalized marijuana in 2014 with Measure 91, is beginning sales tomorrow, Thursday October 1st.

Existing medical marijuana dispensaries will be permitted to get a head start on sales before other, non-medical stores, which are expected to open in Fall 2016.

Prominent Medical Marijuana Defense Attorney, William McPike`s Home Raided by Sheriff`s Department

Busts on medical marijuana patients have not ended, though many may be fooled into thinking so.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Prominent medical marijuana defense attorney, William McPike opened the door of his residence Friday morning to find a dozen uniformed Madera Deputy sheriffs waiting on the other side. Madera County is located in California's San Joaquin Valley.

Sgt Larry Rich, who had just gotten out of a white unmarked vehicle, brandished a search warrant and demanded access to McPike's home. Deja vu ...Earlier in the week, Sgt Rich had made an appearance at the same location, but without any paperwork.

Portland Mayoral Candidate Ted Wheeler on Developing Fair Cannabis Industry Banking Policy

Solid statements on the future of the cannabis industry in Portland and beyond.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - TED WHEELER:
There's a number of ways that the Mayor of Portland could lead in Cannabis Policy.

First of all, let's acknowledge that this is a legal and regulated industry. Some of the issues I'd like to see resolved include banking. Right now, the cannabis industry does not have access to a legal banking framework.