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One cause of the most serious accidents is crossing the double yellow center line. Locals report that motorists traveling eastbound on highway 26 near Brightwood stop in the fast lane and then cross the double yellow center line there to access driveways…

In 2009 an independent multi-disciplinary team in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) conducted a Road Safety Audit (RSA) of the Camp Creek Campground to Timberline Highway section on US 26. As a result of that study, ODOT…

Mount Hood is an active volcano and a center of seismic activity. Earthquake clusters occur annually. July 1980 and June 2002 very significant movement near Mount Hood was confirmed at the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington. The…

Nobody can give you… justice or anything. If you’re a man, you take it. Malcolm X We win justice quickest by rendering justice to the other party. Mahatma Gandhi Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the…

Preparation, Preparation, Preparation Some best ways to prevent an injury accident collision occur long before the key slips into the ignition. For example, Know the road. It is always best to avoid driving in bad weather conditions, especially…

After nearly a decade of proposals and delays, in October 2017 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a final rule prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, and sale of toys and child care products containing five phthalate chemicals known…

Richard Rizk has been elected to a three year term to the Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates. In this leadership position, Richard will represent the Portland region. His term will begin  April 19, 2011.   Matters historically presented to the House…

Recent changes to the way Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is classified are helping doctors diagnose and treat this condition. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event. Symptoms…