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President Biden Pardons or Commutes Sentences for 78 Non-Violent Offenders

These are the first commutations that the President has granted.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - For some, they thought this day would not come. Others are disappointed it has taken so long. So many are still waiting. Those on this list are simply thankful to know there is a light at the end of their seemingly endless tunnel.

78 Non-Violent drug offenders, most currently serving time in America's vast prison complex, are facing something new: freedom.

Earth Day Brings Activists to Manchester Fuel Depot in Washington State

The largest Department of Defense fuel depot on the West Coast is near Port Orchard, WA.

(POULSB0, Wash.) - On April 23, over 20 peace activists and environmental activists joined for Earth Day at Manchester fuel depot to protest hydrocarbon use by the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense.

They demanded that the U.S. military reduce its carbon footprint while reducing its global military footprint on the planet.

How to Buy the Right Restaurant Furniture

Some simple tips can save you time and money, both better spent on your restaurant venture!

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you are already a successful restaurant owner or working to become one, you will know that you have to look for ways in which you can make tasks as simple for yourself as possible.

The more time you waste making decisions, the less chance you will have to boost profitability in the future as you will, instead, be busy struggling to manage your many responsibilities.

On Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson`s Confirmation Hearings

History cannot be taught without the history of racism and the civil rights movement.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - The confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson concluded on March 24. A vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled for April 4. Then it goes to the full Senate for a vote.

The Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee did Trump “proud" in their badgering of Judge Jackson.

Second Booster Available for Ages 50+ in Oregon

Availability of second COVID-19 booster starts this week for ages 50+

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon has plenty of COVID-19 vaccine supply to meet increased demand that may occur after federal agencies this week authorized second booster doses for people older than 50 and certain immunocompromised individuals, health officials say.

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today updated and distributed its standing immunization protocols for vaccine providers.

3 Ways You Can Improve Your Life Starting Today

Here are small things you can do to improve your life immediately

(SALEM, Ore.) - If asked, most people would agree that they'd like to improve their lives, but figuring out how to do it can be difficult if you're already feeling like you have enough going on between your job and your family. Remember that self-improvement doesn't have to be a giant overhaul.

In fact, it's probably better if it isn't.

6,983 Lives Lost to COVID in Oregon as of Today.

There are currently 28 COVID-19 patients in Oregon's ICU beds.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are eight new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 6,983 and OHA reported 269 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m.

There are 110 available adult ICU beds out of 668 total (16% availability).

Gas Prices and For- Profit Oil

Desperate times call for deliberate measures.

(Cleveland, OHIO) - What is the difference between what a public non-profit utility company provides and what a private for-profit oil company provides?

The difference is that natural gas and electricity are sold in the form of a public good whereas oil is sold in the form of a private good.

United National Antiwar Coalition Statement on Ukraine

The military industrial complex gets billions of dollars while the people’s needs go unmet.

(DELMAR, NY) - The people of Ukraine are now suffering in a war zone because of the actions of the United States, beginning with the 2014 coup which violently ousted an elected president.

The goal then as now was to use Ukraine as a weapon to target Russia militarily.

Thank a Farmer on National Ag Day and Every Day

One commonality between all farmers is an unshakeable respect for, and love of, the land.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are 67,595 farmers and ranchers in Oregon, according to the latest U.S. Census of Agriculture. Their average age is 57.9 years and 44% are women. Despite representing less than 2% of the state population, these families contribute enormously to Oregon’s economy, landscape, and quality of life.

While inflation has driven up the cost of food, Oregon’s farmers and ranchers are not getting richer.