The FDA’s “generally recognized as safe” designation has allowed food makers to decide for themselves whether certain novel ingredients are safe or not — even without providing evidence to agency scientists.

She is suspected of stealing currency worth tens of thousands of dollars, as well as gold coins, according to authorities.

Incomes in one central Oregon community soared by more than 80% within five years, far outpacing inflation and statewide growth.

The new nonprofit’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty and offer safe housing for women seeking peace and security.

The nonprofit’s mission is dedicated to improving lives through personalized programs rooted in equine-assisted activities and therapies.

While proposals to amend the current Supportive Homeless Services Tax include some promising ideas, Metro Council should reject a push to reduce the tax rate, writes Molly Hogan, director of the Welcome Home Coalition. Such a change could undermine the success that programs and services are showing.

Letters to the Editor can be submitted to [email protected] with full name and place of residence.

Most cash gifts are not taxable, but for those who have a lot to give, knowing what is taxable is important.

Even after the departure of retailers like Walmart and REI forced the city to take a hard look at itself, many shoplifters face few consequences.

Products like fortified breads, cereals, fruit snacks, granola bars and fruit punch will lose the "healthy" label unless they are reformulated to meet the new definition.

Be aware there are some things kids shouldn’t receive this holiday, no matter how much they want it.

For a fee or a cut of a veteran’s future disability benefits — often five times what the veteran stands to receive from the VA, amounting to thousands of dollars — the consulting company promises to help smooth the process and maximize the veteran’s disability check.

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