Dear Doctor: What can a pain management expert do about my lumbar spondylosis, or low back pain?

Greetings, Dr. Roach I am a 75-year-old man who has experienced soreness in my outside thigh muscles and buttocks. My health care physician recommended that I see an orthopedic specialist who specializes in back problems and ordered a lower back MRI. Due to disc compression affecting the nerves, the doctor determined that I had lumbar … Read more

This upscale, off-grid Oregon house with a yurt is for sale at $1.6M. See the homestead

Seven years ago, a special operations Army helicopter pilot created an off-grid, gated homestead in the Scappoose mountains that offers sustainable living, solitude, security, and fire suppression. The elevated property is currently listed for $1,599,999. The 3,037-square-foot home features modern conveniences like a pizza oven, high-end appliances, and soaring ceilings. A separate yurt with an … Read more

Kendrick Lamar coming to Seattle for 2025 Grand National Tour show, tickets selling fast

As part of his recently announced Grand National Tour, American rap sensation Kendrick Lamar will join SZA in Seattle on Saturday, May 17.Because of his tremendous success and popularity over the past year, tickets are selling quickly even though they start at about $200. Purchase tickets for Kendrick Lamar’s May 17 performance at Seattle’s Lumen … Read more

Homes at or under $600,000 in Portland metro area, Dec. 2 to 8

Between December 2 and December 8, prospective homebuyers who were thinking about the real estate market had a variety of possibilities in different neighborhoods around the region. This article lists recent Portland metro area real estate sales, all of which included properties under $600,000. The top six properties in each neighborhood are listed below, selected … Read more

Update: Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon under a winter weather advisory until 2 a.m. Friday

On Thursday at 6:39 p.m., the National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory for the foothills of the Northern and Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, which will remain in force until Friday at 2 a.m. An additional prediction from the weather service is “Light snow with additional accumulations up to one inch.” “Roads … Read more

Albertsons sues Kroger, breaks off proposed merger

Albertsons abandoned its planned $24.6 billion sale to Kroger after being blocked by federal and state judges, and it filed a lawsuit against its potential merger partner. The complaint was filed on Wednesday, one day after the agreement was rejected by a state court judge in Washington and a federal judge in Oregon. Albertsons is … Read more

Update: Wind advisory affecting Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County until Saturday morning

The National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory for Northern and Eastern Klamath County, Western Lake County, and Central and Eastern Lake County at 9:53 p.m. on Friday. The advisory was in force until 7 a.m. on Saturday. “South winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected,” the … Read more