Top Oregon News Stories for March 11, 2010
Adams says city has plenty of sewer money for bikes
Margaret Carter Drops Out of Multnomah County Chair Race
Portland tops new list of 'most depressed' cities
Ducks' quarterback faces a felony burglary count
Obama Administration raises concerns on eastern Oregon forest bill
Ore plant approved after 20 years
Sisters preps use of new gas tax revenue, if it survives
Sizemore changes mind on public defender
Ted Wheeler's departure leaves jail takeover plan in greater doubt
Molalla fee-waiver experiment pays off with new downtown development
Top Oregon News Stories for March 10, 2010
Wheeler's appointment as state treasurer sets off filing day frenzy
Hundreds line up to run for statewide offices
No late surprise contenders among the 13 who file for governor's race
At least five House GOP incumbents face primary challengers
State Senate seat in Washington County could be interesting
Republican newcomer enters race to challenge Buckley's House seat
Oregon AG unveils consumer complaint website
Governor to sign Klamath drought declaration
Margaret Carter To Run For County Chair
Top Oregon News Stories for March 09, 2010
Governor picks Multnomah Co. Chair Ted Wheeler for Treasurer
Oregon politicians vie to replace Treasurer Westlund; filing deadline today
Activist Poll: Governor Race Dead Heat. Massive undecided
Idaho governor pursuing Oregon businesses in light of M66/67
Wash. House approves $680M package of tax hikes
Hillsboro lawmaker's Web site invaded by virtual strippers
Wyden takes aim at WA state in defending NOAA's move to Newport
When will WES prove itself? Commuter rail still suffering growing pains.
Chinese angry about Leonard's proclamation on Tibet's struggle for Freedom
Medford school official under state investigation
PPS expected to sign on for a redesign of the high school system
Top Oregon News Stories for March 08, 2010
Allen Alley wins Dorchester straw poll
Underdogs get boost in Governor's race
David Wu and space-geeks of Congress fight Obama's NASA plan
Lane County challengers emerge in legislative races
Ptld City Council to consider funding bike plan with sewer funds
Ten percent in Jackson County jails are suspected illegals
Oregon State professor wants to help power a nuclear renaissance
Top Oregon News Stories for March 07, 2010
Former Blazer Chris Dudley seeks to outpoint Republican rivals at state GOP conference
Bradbury picks up endorsement from Oregon teachers' union
2011 session to be short regardless of vote
Endorsements, straw vote propel governor race
Structural problems plague Marion County Courthouse Square building
Top Oregon News Stories for March 06, 2010
3 Oregon GOP governor candidates square off
Ferrioli, Bentz not pleased with special session
Kitzhaber wins AFL-CIO endorsement
Appeals court: Land-use activists must pay attorneys' fees, costs
Dan Saltzman pushes for City Council vote to challenge $100,000 disability award
Newberg Schools examine truancy fine enforcement
State data center's weaknesses persist
New law targets older biomass plants
Tigard-Tualatin School Board supports Tualatin's urban renewal extension
Top Oregon News Stories for March 05, 2010
Education grants bypass Oregon
Jim Huffman's record: No votes, but lots of words
State's investments ranked in top 1 percent on returns
$1.6 million to restore Railway Express office
County Board Resolute in Monument Opposition - Growing opposition to environmental group's wilderness proposal
Medford applies the brakes on bicycle license regulation
Mine near Cottage Grove now on Superfund list
BUII? Cyclist found unconscious in roadway
Hicks Talks State Issues at Forum - Legislative candidate: Government should protect jobs, people
Top Oregon News Stories for March 04, 2010
Chris Dudley sticks to traditional Republican themes with first big policy paper
Oregon will test 11th-graders using 10th-grade tests
Schrader, targeted by GOP robocalls, makes no commitment on health-care vote
Bill would give state control of LNG ports
It would cost PPS $9.5 million to reach optimal enrollment
Key races still favor Democrats in Oregon
Oregon DMV pulling plug on Muzak in several offices
Oregon may invest pension money in troubled-bank rescues
Police say it's all about politics
Tigard-Tualatin school officials support Tualatin's urban renewal extension
Top Oregon News Stories for March 03, 2010
Sizemore excluded from Dorchester debate
Who won and who lost in the Special Session
Democrat files against inclubent Olson (R) in HD 15
Bill would give states control over LNG ports
Merkley calls consumer protection plan inadequate
Oregon Legislature avoided green issues
Lane County Commissioners press White House for timber payments
Census 2010 begins first deliveries
Watch Mail for Rep. Wu's Latest Catalog
Ruling could unravel reforms to Portland's public safety disability fund
State investigating West Linn Mayor over Voters' Pamphlet statement
Top Oregon News Stories for March 02, 2010
Kitzhaber holds massive lead over Bradbury
Business tax breaks total $626 million, states can't verify effectiveness
Electronic canvasser offers Oregon petitions without the pitch
Bill could benefit credit unions
State criticizes U.S. nuclear waste plan
Hovde Opinion: Annual sessions, done right, could benefit the state
Wheeler Draws a Conservative Challenger for MultCo Chair
AG to weigh in on busking (begging); Corvallis holds off on changes
Top Oregon News Stories for March 01, 2010
Special session shapes up as a campaign issue
State regulators open health insurance rate filings to the public
Emissions bill highlights state's green legislation
Farm Bureau recaps Legislative Session
Tualatin's bid to expand urban renewal will test new Oregon law
Top Oregon News Stories for February 28, 2010
Portland Schools approves raises and increased spending!
Special session - Spending up $30 million & states payroll up 200!
GOP governor hopefuls to debate
Battle lines sharpen as Oregon election season near
Foreclosure rescue failed nearly half the time
Top Oregon News Stories for February 27, 2010
Bill limits online school enrollment
Annual sessions - = more laws and spending?
Lowest-performing Oregon schools - Are rewarded with money
Portland condo defaults on loan despite filling up with renters
Portland teachers approve new contract - Raises? Better benefits? Cut for kids?
Woman listening to iPod when fatality struck by MAX
Growth likely slowing after big year-end spurt
Top Oregon News Stories for February 25, 2010
Portland-area schools debate proficiency-based education
Portland metro area needs regional transportation authority - Metro
Prosecutors' pay cut caught in controversy
The China Syndrome - Oregon Energy Department
Bill makes it easier for violent felons to obtain firarms, lawmaker says
Kitzhaber holds 12-point lead over R candidates
Lawmakers take more time deciding how long to meet
Revolving door bill dies in Oregon Senate
Bill targets transportation greenhouse gas
Deschutes Sheriff Blanton plans property tax cut
Hood River County employees asked to choose: furloughs or layoffs
Sewer dispute heads to mediation
Tentative settlement reached in Roseburg railroad lawsuit
What's real cost of Albany building permits
Board Considers Monument Stance - Commissioners May Oppose Wilderness Proposal
Charges Against Miners Overturned in Court - Trespass, Water Pollution Counts Dropped
Soloflex Founder Runs Third Party Bid - Jerry Wilson seeks governor's office
Walden Talks Debt, National Economy - Congressman says stimulus failed to live up to its promise
Kulongoski, Schwarzenegger sign ‘historic’ Klamath agreement - State capitol packed for VIP appearances
Top Oregon News Stories for February 24, 2010
Rep. Olson becomes whip for House Republicans
House votes to override governor's veto of fisheries bill
Bank being unfair? Bill may allow you to sue it
Did poor oversight at Oregon's Energy depart.tax credit meltdown?
House passes bill extending health benefits for teens leaving foster care
Lawmakers pass bill to require warning on imitation ballots
State hospital failures 'alarming,' feds say
Veterans may get counseling, not jail under legislation on its way to the governor
Senate approves new UO dorm, transportation office rebuild
White supremacist group considers John Day for possible national headquarters
Top Oregon News Stories for February 23, 2010
ODOT headquarters in line for $65 million renovation
AFT responds to WWW on OEA & AFT M66/67 retaliations
Bill allowing employers to screen applicants finances goes to Gov.
House approves rules on virtual charter schools
Senate bill allows psychologists to prescribe meds
Senate passes revised tax breaks for energy
Avamere CEO Cleared To Seek GOP Nod In House District 29
Cash for Cavities: Wheeler Collects Donation on Day of Dental Vote
State investigates trucking company, nonprofit over energy tax credits
Top Oregon News Stories for February 22, 2010
Rainy Day Fund advocates march with umbrellas across Hawthorne Bridge
House members push for biomass bill
Statesman Journal says Cameron has star-power to lead Oregon
Retribution not House speaker's job
Wash. state bill going after rogue Oregon license plates
Wyden: Vets exposed to chemical deserve lifelong health care
Oregon Health Plan invites 2,000 on reservation list to join
Will Portland Mayor Sam Adams take over Police Bureau?'
Keeping police in schools is on Salem-Kaiser agenda
"Crocodile Huntress" Terri Irwin brings new dimension to UO E-law conference
Top Oregon News Stories for February 21, 2010
PDX Bike Plan: One Cost Estimate $1.5 Billion
"jobs bills" finds more job labels than jobs - like 66 & 67
Helvetia persuades planners to preserve its farmland
Lawmakers enter season of change
Nearly 1 in 10 Oregon mortgage holders delinquent
H1N1 vaccine free - now that the scare is over
Top Oregon News Stories for February 20, 2010
Idaho Statesman: Could Nike Swoosh to Idaho?
Lawmakers pass $19 million jobless pay extension
Oregon lawmakers 'sweep' $20 million to fill holes in budget
Bill adds notice for use of sample ballots
Bill raises awareness of human trafficking
Lucy Activewear to move its headquarters California
Columbia spring Chinook season
