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Falling Tree Kills 13-Year Old Boater at Detroit Lake

An innocent family outing ended in tragedy.

(DETROIT, Ore.) - Sunday afternoon, May 24th, at about 3:40, Marine Patrol deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a boating accident in the Box Canyon area of Detroit Lake. The caller reported two pontoon style boats were near the shoreline tethered together, when the top of a large tree fell, striking both boats.

The caller said at least one person was severely injured and was taken by boat to Mongold State Park for help.

Oregon Reports 71 New Confirmed and Presumptive COVID-19 Cases

Oregon's COVID-19 death toll remains at 148

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - OHA and local county health authorities are investigating an increase in COVID-19 cases tied to an outbreak at specific locations of a business that operates in the Tri-county region and the Willamette Valley.

OHA expects more positive test results to be included in the state’s case totals over the next few days as test results are completed.

148 COVID Deaths in Oregon to Date

Social distancing has been paying off for most Oregonians.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 148 as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, the Oregon Health Authority reported.

Oregon Health Authority reported 43 new confirmed cases and 3 new presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 3,927.

On Reopening the Economy

For Trump it's strictly reelection politics now.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Trump was alerted about COVID-19 in January and February but did not acknowledge its seriousness until March. He refused to take charge of the war against the virus, deferring instead to the states, and then continually undermined their efforts.

Now he is quitting while he’s behind by encouraging the abandonment of state shelter-in-place orders.

High-Paying Careers Without a College Education

Without a Bachelor's Degree, you still have a good shot...but you'll have to work for it.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Contributing to the student-loan debt in the USA doesn’t sound too charming, so it’s understandable if you don’t want to enroll in four years of college. This is a decision that makes one question the future because you don’t know if you’ll be able to pursue a high-paid career without a degree.

The US Bureau of Labor statistics revealed the best jobs someone can get without a bachelor’s diploma.

Oregon State Supreme Court Says Stay at Home Orders Remain in Place

The Baker County court ruling is now on hold pending further arguments.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - This evening, the Oregon Supreme Court stayed a lower court ruling that invalidated Governor Brown’s recent stay at home executive orders. The orders impose certain requirements and limitations aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.

As a result, the Governor’s executive orders remain in place until further consideration by the court.

The Right Compliment Workout Apparels For Any Body Type and Age

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will involve the patient in the proper use of food, fresh air, and exercise.” ~Thomas Edison

(SALEM, Ore.) - A regular workout is important to keep the body fit and fabulous, especially during these difficult times. Keep that oxygen in your bloodstream to stay happy and energized.

If there’s one thing that hinders you from enjoying the activity, then it would be the type of clothes that you wear.

8 Career Paths You Can Take with a Business Degree

"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." ~Confucius

(SALEM, Ore.) - Finally achieving an academic degree is an extremely proud and pleasing moment for the majority of graduates.

You may have been thinking about what you want to do now that you have this higher level of education, but with so many options available to you and after adjusting to life as a student, going out into the world can be a daunting experience.

Oregon`s First Case of Child with COVID-19 Linked PMIS

Experts say PMIS (pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome) is rare

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon Health Authority has learned of the state’s first case of pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome, a rare but emerging condition in children that is believed to be associated with COVID-19 infection.

The case is a girl who had confirmed COVID-19. She is being treated at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel in Portland.

Four More Deaths From COVID-19 in Oregon

The pandemic continues while most Oregonians stay unaffected.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Four more deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in Oregon as of 8 a.m. today, as well as 55 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 4 new presumptive cases.

Today's numbers raise the state’s death toll to 134, according to the Oregon Health Authority.