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Tesla Wins the Charging War
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment a plug became a hero. A piece of molded plastic and metal. A plug. In your father’s garage, it...

Phil Harpster
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Product Review: REEF Phantoms Men’s Beach Flip Flop – A Versatile Must-Have for Any Adventure
I’ve been a loyal REEF customer for years, and the REEF Phantoms Men’s Beach Flip Flops are another example of why this brand never...

Jimmy Michaels
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Shock Waves in Oregon: Senator Wyden Takes on PGE Over Skyrocketing Electricity Rates
In the ever-evolving tapestry of Oregon’s energy landscape, a new thread of contention has emerged, weaving its way through the lives of...

Sally Davis
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Salem's Financial Storm: Facing the Unspoken Challenge
Salem’s budget crisis is the sort of mess you’d expect from a family that spends more on their yearly Disney trips than on their...

Jim Henson
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Microsoft’s Bold Move: New Email Recall Feature in Windows 11 Beta Sparks Debate
In a move that has ignited both intrigue and debate among tech enthusiasts, Microsoft has introduced a new feature in the latest Windows...

Phil Harpster
Nov 24, 20242 min read


Sisters, Oregon: The Little Mountain Town That Made the Big List
It seems the list-makers of America have once again placed their magnifying glass over the map of charming small towns in the U.S.,...

Jimmy Michaels
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Small Team, Big Breakthrough: OpenStar Technologies Ignites Hope for Fusion Energy Revolution
In the quiet expanse of Wellington, New Zealand, a small company named OpenStar Technologies embarked on a journey that many deemed...

Phil Harpster
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Tesla and Tax Credits
In a move that could significantly impact the electric vehicle (EV) industry, former President Donald Trump has indicated plans to...

Jimmy Michaels
Nov 19, 20241 min read


EV Tax Credits Disappear?
In a move that could reshape the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate the $7,500 federal tax...

Jimmy Michaels
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Daring Daylight Heist: Elephants Delicatessen Delivery Truck Stolen in Washington County
In the bustling heart of Washington County, Oregon, the daily rhythm of commerce was abruptly disrupted by an audacious crime that...

Sally Davis
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Fire Engulfs Marr Bros. Processing Plant in Monmouth, Oregon
In the early hours of November 15, 2024, a significant fire erupted at the Marr Bros. processing plant in Monmouth, Oregon, located along...

Jimmy Michaels
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Product Review: Duosida EV Charger
Plug it in, forget the drama, and get back to driving.

Jimmy Michaels
Nov 15, 20241 min read


Product Review: Invisible Glass
5/5 Stars Invisible Glass: Superior Foaming Action for Impeccable Clarity I’ve tried numerous glass cleaners, but Invisible Glass with...

Jimmy Michaels
Nov 15, 20241 min read


Product Review: Auto Shocker
5/5 Stars Auto Shocker: The Ultimate Solution for Car Odor Problems If you’ve been battling persistent, unpleasant smells in your...

Jimmy Michaels
Nov 15, 20241 min read


Oregon’s Gamble: Can Carbon Markets Turn Forests into Climate Heroes or Just Another Commodity?
The 83,000-acre Elliott State Forest in Oregon just became a symbol of environmental hope—or, depending on whom you ask, one more notch...

Sally Davis
Nov 5, 20243 min read


World’s First Humanoid Robot Factory Opens in Oregon – Are the Robots Taking Over?
Imagine walking into a factory and seeing a humanoid robot, five feet and nine inches tall, strolling around like it’s just another...

Phil Harpster
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Theft!
It’s funny how someone you trust with your most precious items – wedding rings, heirlooms, the occasional grandmother’s brooch – can so...

Sally Davis
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Neighbors Unite to Revive Mill Creek: $42K Project to Restore Salmon Habitat and Local Pride
Sue Geniesse and her neighbors stood by the banks of Mill Creek, staring at the ivy and blackberry brambles that had overtaken their...

Sally Davis
Sep 15, 20243 min read


Jewell School Goes to War: Taking on Oregon's Timber Slash in a No-Holds-Barred Legal Showdown
The scene is almost absurd, almost Shakespearean: a tiny, struggling school district standing defiantly against a massive conservation...

Sally Davis
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Fence of Hope: How ARCHES is Redefining Safety and Security for Salem’s Most Vulnerable
The ARCHES Day Center in Salem is putting up a $90,000 fence—not because it’s chic, but because it’s necessary. Funded by the city’s...

Sally Davis
Sep 7, 20241 min read
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