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East Oregonian
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Thousands gather in Portland West Nile
risk
may
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as Oregon eases into legal weed
PORTLAND — Oregon
began easing into an era of legal
marijuana Wednesday after an
early morning pot celebration at
the center of Portland.
A few thousand people
jammed a sidewalk and bike
lane on the Burnside Bridge at
midnight Tuesday and counted
down the moments until
July 1. That’s the date voters
established for adults to be able
to legally possess and grow
limited amounts of marijuana for
personal use.
With the vote last fall, the
state became the fourth with legal
pot, after Colorado, Washington
and Alaska. More than 40 years
earlier, Oregon was the ¿rst state
to decriminalize small amounts
of pot.
“Oregon has long been a
pioneer on sensible marijuana
policies,” said Anthony Johnson,
chief petitioner on Measure 91,
the legalization initiative.
The latest measure, though,
left many of the details of regu-
lating pot to state of¿cials, who
aren’t nearly done.
The Legislature is on track to
approve temporary sales through
the existing medical marijuana
dispensary system, beginning
Oct. 1.
Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP
In this Tuesday photo, a person smokes at a celebration for
the legalization of recreational marijuana in Portland.
There are about 300 licensed
shops, though not all are open
yet. More than 70,000 people
have state-issued medical mari-
juana cards.
Legal growing for a full retail
rollout for recreational marijuana
isn’t expected to begin until next
year.
At the moment, adults can
have up to half a pound and grow
four plants. But there’s no way to
buy the drug legally outside the
medical trade.
Gifts, however, are legal, and
there was plenty of gift-giving in
Portland early Wednesday along
increased
without interruption. From time
to time, chants arose, such as
“Free the weed.” Medical mari-
juana dispensaries distributed
coupons. Organizers said free pot
samples would be available later
at a nearby dispensary.
The Portland chapter of the
National Organization for the
Reform of Marijuana Laws
announced
the
gathering.
Organizer Russ Belville said
the turnout was well beyond his
expectation.
“Freedom is happening,” he
chanted through a bullhorn as
he walked across the bridge.
“Beautiful.”
In southwest Oregon, a prime
outdoor cultivation region,
legalization came with growers
anticipating January, when
they’re expected to be able to
start applying for licenses to
grow for the retail trade. Permits
for processers, wholesalers and
retailers are expected to roll out
in succession.
Over the past six months,
Jackson
County
Building
Services has received 17
complaints about marijuana
growers violating land-use laws,
Director Kelly Madding said.
Trees along a creek were cut
down, and a vernal pool, habitat
for a protected species of fresh-
water shrimp, was bulldozed.
Four citations were issued.
By TIM FOUGHT
Associated Press
the Burnside Bridge. The 1,400-
foot span crosses the Willamette
River, which divides the city
roughly into eastern and western
halves.
One man distributed drops of
cannabis oil. Many celebrants
smoked openly — which remains
illegal — and passed it around.
A few patrol cars cruised by
without stopping. Police earlier
discouraged residents from
calling 911 to report instances
of public consumption, which
they said failed to constitute an
emergency.
Traf¿c Àowed, generally
East Oregonian
As temperatures climb higher than usual,
8matilla County health of¿cials warn of a
possible increase in West Nile virus activity.
There are no reports of the virus in Umatilla
County, but there have been mosquitoes with
West Nile in the Benton County Mosquito
Control District, north of Umatilla County,
according to a news release from the West
Umatilla Mosquito Control District.
The district offers the following advice
for reducing the risk of exposure to the virus,
which is transmitted by mosquitoes:
• Get rid of old tires and other containers
where water can accumulate and serve as a
breeding ground for mosquitoes.
• Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and
dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants
when in mosquito-infested areas.
• Use mosquito repellents containing
DEET, making sure to follow the label
directions on the container.
• Be sure screen doors and windows are
in good repair.
People over 50 years old, as well as those
with diabetes, high blood pressure, or an
immune compromising condition are more
likely to contract the virus, according to
Melissa Ney of the Umatilla County Public
Health Department.
“Most people who become infected do
not become ill. Some may develop mild
Àu-like symptoms such as fever, headache,
body aches, and occasionally swollen lymph
glands or a rash,” Ney said. “In rare cases,
West Nile may cause encephalitis, or inÀam-
mation of the brain. Individuals with severe
or unusual headaches should seek medical
care as soon as possible.”
Randy Gerard of the West Umatilla
Mosquito Control District urges people in
the area to report mosquito problems and
dead bird sightings to the district of¿ce at
541-567-5201.
“West Nile is primarily a bird disease,
and crows, magpies and jays are especially
susceptible,” said Gerard.
For more information on West Nile virus,
visit the Center for Disease Control website
at www.cdc.gov/westnile/.
BRIEFLY
State House backs
Eastern Oregon
speed limit hike
SALEM (AP) — The
Oregon House is getting behind
a plan to boost speed limits on
Eastern Oregon highways.
The House approved the hike
in a 52-5 vote on Wednesday,
sending it to the Senate.
Most of the highways in
Eastern Oregon would have
a speed limit of 65 mph
outside city limits, up from 55.
Interstate 84 from The Dalles
to Idaho would rise to 70, as
would all of Highway 95 in the
state’s southeastern corner.
According to legislative staff,
Oregon is one of just 11 states
with a top speed limit of 65
mph. Twenty-two states have a
70 mph limit.
Supporters say higher speed
limits would more closely
match neighboring states and
drivers’ behavior. Critics worry
about the potential for accidents.
Man fatally shot
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McMinnville
PORTLAND (AP) —
Authorities say a man has died
in an of¿cer-involved shooting
in McMinnville.
A statement from the
McMinnville Police Department
says the man was shot
Wednesday during a chase
that began when he Àed from
a traf¿c stop. He died at the
scene. Police identi¿ed the man
as 24-year-old Kevin Lamont
Judson of Dayton, Oregon.
The of¿cer who ¿red has
been identi¿ed as <amhill
County sheriff’s Deputy
Richard Broyles, a 16-year
sheriff’s of¿ce veteran. He was
not hurt and is on paid leave.
Oregon State Police and
other law enforcement agencies
are investigating the shooting.
McMinnville is 40 miles
southwest of Portland.
The legislation would
also require some large
manufacturers to phase out
those chemicals from children’s
products.
Supporters said Wednesday
the measure would limit
children’s exposure to
dangerous chemicals that are
linked to illnesses and birth
defects. The chemicals include
arsenic and mercury.
But opponents argued the bill
was overreaching and oversight
should happen at the federal
level.
The measure is similar to a
bill senators shelved two years
ago after it passed the House.
The bill would have set up a
database to track the use of 19
chemicals shown to be harmful
to children and phased them out
after ¿ve years.
Senators pass bill
tracking toxic
chemicals in toys
SALEM (AP) — Oregon
senators have passed legislation
requiring a state agency to
maintain a list of chemicals
that are potentially harmful in
children’s toys and products.
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Very hot with
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103° 67°
MONDAY
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98° 66°
100° 67°
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105° 66°
105° 66°
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LOW
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85°
105° (2013)
64°
56°
40° (1919)
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Year to date
Last year to date
Normal year to date
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0.00"
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7.58"
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Yesterday
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Records
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LOW
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85°
106° (2013)
63°
56°
40° (1931)
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Normal month to date
Year to date
Last year to date
Normal year to date
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5.71"
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Sunset tonight
Moonrise today
Moonset today
Last
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July 15
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102° 68°
Seattle
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Wenatchee
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103/74
Tacoma
Moses
92/58
Lake
Pullman
Aberdeen Olympia
Yakima 103/68
97/55
79/55
96/57
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Longview
Kennewick Walla Walla
92/58
104/74 Lewiston
105/65
Astoria
104/69
75/55
Portland
Enterprise
Hermiston
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Pendleton 95/60
The Dalles 105/66
103/69
104/69
La Grande
Salem
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Albany
Corvallis 98/58
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John Day
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Ontario
Eugene
Bend
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Caldwell
Burns
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Medford
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Astoria
Baker City
Bend
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Burns
Enterprise
Eugene
Heppner
Hermiston
John Day
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La Grande
Meacham
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Newport
North Bend
Ontario
Pasco
Pendleton
Portland
Redmond
Salem
Spokane
Ukiah
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Walla Walla
Yakima
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Corrections
The Hermiston High School class
of 1980 reunion is Friday, July 17 and
Saturday, July 18. The wrong calendar
dates were published in the East Oregonian,
“HHS class of 1980 sets reunion” in the
June 26 community briefs.
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National Summary: Showers and thunderstorms will extend from the central and northern
Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley and the mid-Atlantic coast today. Very spotty storms in
the Southwest will bring only limited rain.
Yesterday’s National Extremes: (for the 48 contiguous states)
High 110° in Redding, Calif.
Low 33° in Tomahawk, Wis.
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Baltimore
Billings
Birmingham
Boise
Boston
Charleston, SC
Charleston, WV
Chicago
Cleveland
Dallas
Denver
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Fairbanks
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Memphis
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Miami
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Milwaukee
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Minneapolis
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Nashville
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New Orleans
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New York City
82
Oklahoma City
92
Omaha
77
Philadelphia
84
Phoenix
108
Portland, ME
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Providence
81
Raleigh
87
Rapid City
80
Reno
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Sacramento
92
St. Louis
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Salt Lake City
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San Diego
76
San Francisco
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Seattle
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Tucson
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Wichita
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