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Oregon`s COVID Death Toll is Now 5,893

Oregon reports 28,037 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 911, which is 51 more than yesterday (1/17).

There are 152 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is four more than yesterday.

Bringing Home Spc. Darrien M. Utley

~OBITUARY~ Photos by Q Madp

(SALEM, Ore.) - Darrien M. Utley was born May 30, 2000 to Dennis Utley and Shannon Spence. Darrien passed away on December 31, 2021.

Darrien attended Chiloquin HS and graduated in 2019 at Falcon Heights Academy. He joined the United States Army in July 2019.

Mixing Sporting Events and Politics

Sports figures have views they have earned the right to express

(SALEM, Ore.) - Sporting events have been seen as virtually sacred by many. The roar of the crowd, the level of athleticism only few can achieve being expressed, and the countless traditions practiced add up to a unique sector of society.

There is a saying that sports and politics should not mix.

The Annual American Whitewash

Each January I think of how I can honor the words and message of my hero the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - These days is it a mistake to bring up the storied practices of racism in the United States.

The identification and labeling of the plain view prejudice and nefarious dog whistles calling back to histories of white privilege nostalgia are frequently met with a strong backlash.

Oregon Gas Prices Climb due to Rising Crude Prices

Oregon has fifth-largest weekly jump in the country

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Gas prices are moving higher, driven primarily by a jump in crude oil prices. Some refinery and distribution issues in the Pacific Northwest are causing prices here to rise faster than the national average.

For the week, the national average for regular climbs a penny to $3.30 a gallon. The Oregon average jumps seven cents to $3.90.

Marking the Anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021

These rioters were believers of Trump’s Big Lie.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - The Republican Party's brand has become toxic as the GOP remains shackled to Donald Trump, too afraid to speak out against him for fear of alienating Trump’s base.

Let's not reward their cowardice.

Book Review: The Real Anthony Fauci
written by best-selling author, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

I encourage everyone with questions on the ever-changing directives from Dr. Fauci (re: the pandemic) to read Kennedy's book "The Real Anthony Fauci ...Bill Gates, Big Pharma and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health" and educate themselves on facts -- not fears or politics.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Recently, Mr. Kennedy, chairman of Children's Defense Organization, made arrangements to have his publisher, Skyhorse forward me a copy of his best-selling book referenced above for me to write a review.

The task at first was daunting until I came to the realization that people needed common sense information.

Key Disability Services in Salem

Salem offers a range of support services for residents and families with disabilities.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Six Oregon nonprofits are currently seeking Gannett Foundation grants to help improve accessibility and help people with disabilities, as well as other vulnerable segments of the population, the Statesman Journal reports.

Just last year, Gannett helped nonprofits fundraise over $3 million and provided over $2 million nationally in grants.

Unique Ways to Save Money in the New Year

Your improved financial future is at your fingertips!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Even if you haven’t ever been a “saver,” and money is tight, with the coming of a new year, it’s a great time to change poor financial habits. Keep reading if you need some tips to help you with this goal.

Here you can find some unique ways to save more in the New Year.

Sen. Manchin Dooms Build Better Act`s Passage Including Climate Provisions

He objected to parts of the BBB Act that the oil and gas industry opposed.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - On Fox News Sunday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that he could not support President Biden’s $2.2 trillion Build Back Better Act, including a $555 billion package of tax credits, grants and other policies aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions, thereby all but dooming its passage.

It seems appropriate that Manchin chose Fox News to make his announcement.