News Blooms Here in the City of Roses
Oregon’s legal cannabis market is experiencing its worst sales slump in six years, with February 2026 sales dipping below $70 million. A record harvest has led to an oversupply, driving down prices and squeezing businesses.
Global markets swung wildly Wednesday as tentative hopes for an end to the Iran war boosted stocks and eased oil prices, but diplomatic setbacks and ongoing conflict kept sentiment volatile.
Oregon wildlife officials intercepted invasive quagga mussels on a boat arriving from Lake Havasu, Arizona, at the Ashland inspection station. This marks the first detection of these harmful aquatic invaders in 2026, raising concerns about potential damage to the state’s waterways and infrastructure.
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Oregon’s marijuana tax revenues have seen a sharp decline due to falling cannabis prices, jeopardizing funding for crucial behavioral health services.
The Pentagon is preparing to deploy approximately 3,000 soldiers from the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate. This move significantly expands the American military presence in the region, adding to the approximately 50,000 troops already stationed there.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang heralds agentic AI as a paradigm shift, moving beyond simple prompts to autonomous task execution and promising a new era of productivity and innovation across industries.
Portland’s Slabtown is set to welcome Angelina’s, an upscale bar and grill from Sesame Collective, this summer. Named after a beloved grandmother, the restaurant will offer Italian-inspired cuisine and a focus on community connection.
The U.S. has proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, as President Trump asserts Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, while deploying additional troops to the region.
Ontario, Oregon, residents are under a boil water advisory due to a mechanical failure at the city’s water treatment plant, causing a drop in water pressure and potential contamination risks.
