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Blue-Green Algae Risk Grows with Summer Heat

High temperatures create potential for cyanotoxins in water.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - People should avoid swimming, high-speed water activities, such as water skiing or power boating, and other water activities where incidental ingestion may occur in areas where you believe a cyanobacteria bloom is present.

Ingestion is the major route of exposure. Toxins are not absorbed through the skin.

Finally, Vaccination Mandates

The vaccines’ safety and effectiveness have been proven again and again.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - President Joe Biden announced that federal workers and contractors will be required to attest they’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus or else face mandatory masking, weekly testing, distancing and other new rules.

At this point in time, we don’t have the time to coax vaccine holdouts to get vaccinated.

274 Oregonians Hospitalized with COVID-19

58.1% of Oregon’s population has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, there were six new COVID-19 related deaths reported in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,849.

Oregon Health Authority also reported 804 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 (as of 12:01 a.m. today), bringing the state total to 217,690.

Herd Immunity Delayed by Vaccine Hesitancy

Now most of the country is battling the Delta variant.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - About a quarter of young adults in the U.S. ages 18 to 25 say they “probably” or “definitely” won’t get vaccinated against COVID-19, believing the coronavirus threat has been exaggerated or afraid of harmful side effects or safety of the vaccines.

That means herd immunity may not be reached or will be unreasonably delayed.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee Approves Safe Injection Sites for Illegal Drug Use

Photos speak volumes for what their irresponsible actions will do.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Rhode Island is becoming the first U.S. state to authorize a pilot program for so-called "harm reduction centers" that give drug users a "safe place" to consume pre-obtained illegal drugs.

These harm reduction centers are addicts so they can use heroin and other illegal drugs under the supervision of medical professionals.

EXCLUSIVE: Salem Man Killed by Police Needed Mental Help

Individuals with untreated severe mental illness are as many as half of all fatal police shootings

(SALEM, Ore.) - Late last Friday night, 23-year old Arcadio Castillo III was shot by Salem PD three times in the chest, killing him, in his parents’ home.

“Drop the knife! Drop the knife! Drop the knife!” Then, the officer then fired his gun. “It happened so fast, they didn’t even have time to think and it was over.”

The Best Locations to Watch Sports in Oregon

Most sports wagering occurs at Oregon's state-operated Scoreboard website and tribal casinos.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Considering that Oregon can seem somewhat hidden in the Northwest, you’d be surprised to know that there are many die-hard sports fans that truly know how to get behind their teams.

Oregon has some of the best locations to watch sports: there’s always a game going on and never a dull moment.

Oregonians in Unrestricted Areas Allowed to Celebrate Safely with Fireworks

Nonprofits throughout Oregon depend on revenue from fireworks sales.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Although extreme heat and dry conditions have caused fireworks bans in some Oregon cities ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, areas not affected by bans can celebrate with their traditional zest of sparks and splendor!

Limit your fireworks use to the evening of the 4th of July, or those dates designated by your local jurisdiction.

Marion County Fire Agencies Enact High-Fire Danger Burn Ban

It is everyone’s responsibility to prevent and be prepared for wildfires.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Beginning Friday, June 25, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. and until further notice, all fire agencies within Marion County will enact a High-Fire Danger Burn Ban.

The burn ban does not prohibit small outdoor cooking, warming, or recreational fires.

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Health Advice for Oregon

Only 59% of Oregon households are equipped with air conditioning

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The hot daytime temperatures, combined with warm overnight lows, will result in high heat risk and heat related stress.

As the extreme heat wave moves into the Portland metro area and Willamette Valley this weekend, it’s important to be aware of heat-related illnesses, such as heat rash, heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and how to prevent them.