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Overdose deaths in Oregon drop second year in a row

  • Mia Maldonado

Overdose deaths in Oregon have dropped for a second year in a row, according to the state’s health agency. There were 1,100 overdose deaths in 2025, preliminary estimates from the Oregon Health Authority show — a drop from more than 1,500 in 2024 and 1,800 in 2023. The decline marks the first year-over-year decline since […]

Marijuana use down among youth, but THC levels much higher
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Marijuana use down among youth, but THC levels much higher

  • By Neita Cecil, Columbia Gorge News
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Free news: Youth marijuana use is down from years ago, but remains at a steady rate, experts told a local audience recently. Meanwhile, the strength of marijuana has increased sharply and packaging and promotion is aimed at youth.

Outbound Wellness: Helping you feel good in your body
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Outbound Wellness: Helping you feel good in your body

  • By Jennifer Sperry for Columbia Gorge News
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In the heart of downtown Hood River, a historic building is being re-imagined for modern wellness. The Union Building was built by L.C. Baldwin Construction generations ago and now houses Outbound Wellness.