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It`s Time For Legal Home Grown Cannabis in Washington

Washington’s Homegrow Bill HB 1019 is scheduled for a hearing in the Appropriations Committee on February 9th.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The State of Washington is one of the progressive states that has reformed marijuana laws in recent years. However, Washington is one of two states that do not provide legal home grow for recreational marijuana gardens. In fact, it’s a felony if you decide to grow.

That’s right. In the historically “cool” Northwest, Washington has been lagging behind other states.

Along Came Trudy Restaurant in Springfield Fined for COVID-19 Violations

Oregon restaurant fined over $9,000 for COVID-19 violations, including willfully exposing workers.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In one of the violations, Along Came Trudy LLC willfully continued to potentially expose workers to the virus despite a public health order limiting the capacity for indoor dining to zero in an “extreme risk” county.

The total fine of $9,215 is the result of an inspection launched in response to multiple complaints about Along Came Trudy.

MISSING CHILD ALERT: Child Believed to Be in Danger [UPDATED]

UPDATE -- SHENA HORTAN HAS BEEN FOUND

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find 14-year old Shena Horton, who went missing with Kristopher Zion Kachel from Roseburg, Ore. on Feb. 1, 2021.

ODHS is searching for her to assess her safety.

Murder Suspect Demetruis Ray Brown Found Unfit for Trial

Community update on double murder suspect after cases dismissed

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Community Update: regarding the criminal cases involving 26-year-old Demetruis Ray Brown -- the suspect in two separate murders, an attempted murder, and one in-custody assault.

On January 14, 2021, a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge issued an opinion and order finding Brown unfit to proceed to trial, as defined in ORS 161.360.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Suspected in Death of Father and Daughter

Each year in the United States there are at least 430 accidental deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Detectives believe the two deaths were the result of carbon monoxide poisoning from a propane heater being used inside the trailer. Two animals, a dog and a cat, were also found dead inside.

The victims have been identified as 50-year old Richard Yaple, from Salem, and his daughter 17-year old Hannah Yaple, from Keizer

Timbers Closing in on Mora

Portland are keen to have Mora in their ranks on a permanent basis

(SALEM, Ore.) - March sees the return of MLS soccer and, after an unplanned break to the fixtures in 2020, clubs will be hoping that the schedule runs without interruption this year.

Franchises are already planning for the new campaign and one side looking to carry on with sound early business is Portland Timbers.

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Oregon`s Willamette Valley

The heaviest snowfall is expected from late afternoon through about midnight Wednesday.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The heaviest precipitation can be expected from late afternoon through about midnight Wednesday, with snow accumulations of up to two inches (though it will be deeper in some areas).

Snow levels late this afternoon over southwest Washington and far northwest Oregon will be around 500 feet. Snow levels for the
central coast are expected to be closer to 1000 feet.

Woodcock FDA Commissioner Appointment Controversy

Will Janet Woodcock, MD be dangerous to America if appointed FDA Commissioner?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Janet Woodcock, MD's role in the opioid epidemic killing and addicting people in the hundreds of thousands has been an issue for years. Now there may be even more concerns in her involvement with pharma and currently a new COVID-19 vaccine.

This week it was announced that Woodcock has been appointed Acting Commissioner of the FDA.

Waldport Man Indicted for Murder

Jack Sigler was indicted on Murder in the 2nd Degree, Burglary in the 1st Degree X4, and Theft in the 1st Degree

(LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore.) - December 6, 2020, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a burglary in progress on Crestline Drive in Waldport. Upon arrival, deputies found Mark Campbell unresponsive inside the apartment.

Mr. Campbell was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of death was determined to be severe trauma received from multiple stab wounds.

Oregon National Guard Ready to Protect Oregon`s State Capitol

The Oregon Guard will be deployed as necessary and their deployment locations will not be made public.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Along with all of us, the Oregon State Police have heard that armed groups are considering taking over and/or occupying the State Capitols.

The OSP has made clear they will not tolerate criminal activities and anyone will be arrested if they engage in any of these acts.