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Details: Written by GENE JOHNSON Associated Press; Published: 20 April 2023

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Thursday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when cannabis fans gather in clouds of smoke at music festivals, celebrate with all-you-can-deals on munchies, and take advantage of pot-shop discounts in legal weed states.

Details: Written by LISA BAUMANN Associated Press; Published: 20 April 2023

(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The high-powered firearms — once banned nationwide — are now the weapon of choice among young men responsible for most of the country’s devastating mass shootings.

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Details: Written by GENE JOHNSON, ANDREW SELSKY and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press; Published: 19 April 2023

Joy Panyanouvong of Doc & Yeti Urban Farms, a licensed cannabis producer, trims marijuana plants in Tumwater, Wash., on March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Johnson)

Legal marijuana growers along the West Coast are struggling with oversupply, low prices and limited outlets for selling their product.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 19 April 2023

Charles Fennell of OHSU's Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center

Recently approved Lecanemab shows promise for prevention.

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 18 April 2023

(AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Oregon's pioneering experiment with legalized magic mushrooms took a step closer to reality as the first “facilitators” who will accompany clients as they experience the drug received their state licenses

about-police

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 17 April 2023

Authorities have arrested Rene Castro (pictured), suspected of killing an eastern Oregon reserve police officer. (Photos courtesy of Malheur County District Attorney)

Johnson, a 43-year-old reserve officer for the Nyssa Police Department, died Saturday night after a man he pursued in a car shot at him.

Details: Written by ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press; Published: 13 April 2023

(AP Photo/Andrew Selsky, File)

One of the most sweeping bills being proposed, would increase the purchasing age to 21 for AR-15s and similar types of guns, impose penalties for possessing undetectable firearms and allow for more limited concealed-carry rights.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 13 April 2023

Artist Devin Finley at work.

Devin Finley works on commission, largely in communities of color.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 12 April 2023

Seattle, Washington

House Bill 1110 passed on a 35-14 vote with about a half-dozen Republicans joining Democrats to pass it. The bill would override local zoning rules that have long kept large areas in cities for only single-family homes

Details: Written by MAE ANDERSON and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers; Published: 11 April 2023

Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider (Photo/ Congressman Earl Blumenauer via Facebook)

Borrowing for small businesses was already constrained due to rising interest rates. Following the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, some lenders may be forced to tighten credit further