Don't make any major life decisions based on the assumption you'll work from home forever

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Michael Samuel
Michael Samuel.

Michael Samuel

It costs up to $3,400 to experience magic mushrooms at the first legal psilocybin center – and thousands want to take a trip

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Psilocybin mushrooms being prepared in Oregon.

Craig Mitchelldyer

I moved my family to Japan on an ancestry visa. The paperwork was daunting, but our healthcare is better and cheaper.

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A woman and her daughters petting a deer in Nara, Japan.
Veronica Hanson and her daughters petting a deer in Nara, Japan.

Veronica Hanson

I moved to Oregon from DC and experienced extreme culture shock. I struggle with the racism and drug culture but I've found great purpose.

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Chandlor Henderson sitting on a unique wooden bench at the 2023 Oregon Country Fair.
Chandlor Henderson at the 2023 Oregon Country Fair.

Alison Helzer

Strange, 7-foot-long cannibalistic fish with fangs that live in the deep sea are washing up on the West Coast and scientists don't know why

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Deep-sea lancetfish are known for partaking in cannibalism.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Oregon lawmakers want to decriminalize homeless camps and allow unhoused people to sue if they are forced to leave

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A couple sleeps on the street in downtown Portland.

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Portland magic mushroom dispensary Shroom House is now 'permanently closed' following December police raid

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The stores manager and owner both face 40 felony charges regarding the illicit business that received positive reviews on Google despite being illegally operated.

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Oregon bill would make it easier for homeowners to remove racist language from deeds and property documents

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Oregon lawmakers want to make it easier to remove racist language from house deeds.

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Texas and Portland, Oregon, politicians take to Twitter to argue over why Walmart is closing stores

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Walmart's decision to close all of its Portland, Oregon stores drew a tweet from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

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3 people who thought they could work remotely for good bought homes hours from their offices. Now they're being called back and facing the decision to quit or sell.

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A remote worker sitting at a desk has their hands behind their head in exasperation.

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