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Retailers say shoppers are making fewer purchases but inflation means they pay more

The latest report cards from top U.S. retailers show shoppers are making fewer purchases and fewer trips to stores. But when they check out, they tend to spend more because things cost more.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he was spurred to act because of an "unprecedented spike" in the number of teenagers who were vaping, or smoking e-cigarettes.

Anti-Tobacco Advocates Question McConnell Plan To Raise Minimum Purchasing Age

Citing an "unprecedented spike" in teens vaping, Sen. Mitch McConnell said the bill would raise the minimum age for people to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Tobacco companies back the proposal.

Land Purchase Protects Wallowa Lakeâ€™s East Moraine From Development

A 1,791-acre portion of the land framing Eastern Oregon’s Wallowa Lake has been purchased and protected from development.

The U.S. is sanctioning China's military for buying equipment from Russia that included fighter jets and surface-to-air missiles. Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) is show with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Russia earlier this month.

China Fires Back Against U.S. Sanctions For Purchases Of Russian Weapons

The U.S. imposed sanctions after China's military bought new fighter jets and a surface-to-air missile system. Trade and military ties are increasing between Russia and China.

New Mexico becomes the latest state to require waiting periods for gun purchases

New Mexico is the twelfth state to require a waiting period for gun purchases. Safety experts say waiting periods can help reduce gun related suicides, but advocates say more needs to be done.

Eugene YMCA's Dave Perez Makes The Case for "Y" Purchase of Civic Stadium

A Eugene YMCA proposal for the purchase of Civic Stadium for $4.5 million dollars is one of three being considered by Eugene 4J. Last week , 4J…

Deschutes Land Trust Purchases Over 1,100 Acres Near Sisters

The Deschutes Land Trust announced it purchased 1,123 acres of land along Whychus Creek near Sisters on Thursday. The goal is to preserve the creek’s…

Rogue Retreat controversy overshadows homeless camp land purchase by City of Medford

On Thursday, the City of Medford approved a $1.5 million land purchase for a permanent homeless campground. But the decision was met with last minute controversy over allegations against homeless nonprofit Rogue Retreat.

<p>Few have seen the largest waterfall in Oregon up close, because it's been surrounded by industry for more than 150 years.</p>

Confederated Tribes Of Grand Ronde Purchase Former Paper Mill In Willamette Falls

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde finalized their purchase of the former Blue Heron paper mill site at Willamette Falls on Wednesday.

Measure To Raise Oregon Tobacco Purchase Age Clears Key Legislative Hurdle

The legal age for buying tobacco products in Oregon could soon rise from 18 to 21 . A measure to make that change cleared a key legislative hurdle Monday.

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