In Trump era, Oregon pot industry leaders surprisingly chill about possible crack-down

Deanna Perkins of Clackamas wears a pair of sunglasses to show her support at Portland's 17th annual Global Cannabis March, May 7, 2016 in downtown Portland. Pot insiders say they're hopeful, in part because the administration has signaled its support of states' rights and in part because state-authorized medical marijuana programs have legal protection.

Submitted Photo – Willamette Falls Cert member Jo Becker leads a recent animals-in-disasters class.

How many times have you said to yourself, 'I really should get that emergency kit,' to be ready when the big earthquake hits Oregon? But then you?ve seen the big dollar signs on prepackaged household emergency kits and thought it can wait until your next paycheck. But now, Clackamas Fire Emergency Manager Gregg Ramirez has taken away your excuses.

Oregon City man tries to burn down home after eviction notice, police say

An Oregon City man upset that his housemate was kicking him out of his basement room attempted to burn down the home, police say. A passer-by who saw Jeremiah Pierce leaving the smoking house around 8 p.m. on May 13 told police he asked if she could keep a secret, then revealed he set fire to the house in the 700 block of 10th Street, said Oregon City police Sgt.