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Legislator seeks input on state’s growing drug addiction crisis

State Rep. Lucetta Elmer and representatives from law enforcement and city government gather for a roundtable discussion. More than a dozen representatives from law enforcement, city and county government gathered at the behest of a local state legislator on Dec. 12 to give their input on the state’s growing addiction crisis. “The stories we heard […]
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Psychedelic shrooms in Newberg, Dundee? No thanks

City councils in both Newberg and Dundee left it up to the voters of their respective towns to decide whether psilocybin businesses would be allowed to locate within their confines. Voters in both municipalities responded Nov. 8 with resounding approval of measures that would ban the enterprises for at least two years in Dundee and […]
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Council: Voters must decide on psilocybin presence in town

Issue will appear on the November general election ballot whether to allow service centers to locate in Newberg. In 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 109, the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act, by a large margin. Despite being hailed by clinicians and the Federal Food and Drug Administration as a breakthrough treatment for depression and anxiety, opponents […]
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Pandemic and politics cloud Oregon’s 2022 Legislature prospects

All-new leadership and a tight timeline could make for a difficult session starting Feb. 1. COVID-19, lame-duck leaders, power shifts, political bitterness, elections and a possible stall could combine to kneecap the 2022 session of the Oregon Legislature. Source: Pandemic and politics cloud Oregon’s 2022 Legislature prospects

Marine board recognizes locals who have saved lives on the river

Local police officers, sheriff’s deputies and others are among the five individuals recognized last week by a state agency for their efforts to save lives.The Oregon State Marine Board meted its Life Saving Award to “individuals who have exhibited heroism, going above and beyond the call of duty, by directly attempting to rescue one or […]
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Commission declares state of emergency to buck vaccine mandate

Majority of county commissioners say mandates will unduly impact public safety, schools and health care workers. Mandates by Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority that health care workers, school employees, state employees and others show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a documented exception by Oct. 18 to continue working, has some counties and […]
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Pub refuses to close its doors despite government orders

Old Town Pub & Grill continues to operate following sanctions by the county health department and the OLCC. Source: Pub refuses to close its doors despite government orders

Governor’s order maintains ag housing stipulations

Views on order by the Oregon Farm Bureau and farm workers union PCUN vastly different Source: Governor’s order maintains ag housing stipulations

Oregon OSHA proposes temporary measures designed to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace

Oregon OSHA has proposed the implementation of a temporary rule designed to limit the spread of coronavirus in workplaces around the state. If enacted, social distancing, face coverings, barriers, sanitation and information sharing will be mandatory at all worksites in Oregon. Source: Oregon OSHA proposes temporary measures designed to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission in […]
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 Remote learning is the right move for schools

Public health concerns must prevail in ongoing debate over reopening Oregon’s schools Source: Pamplin Media Group – Remote learning is the right move for schools