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Prescription Drugs Causing More Overdose Deaths
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:22:00 -0800

The number of Oregonians who die from overdosing on prescription drugs is twice the number who die from heroin or cocaine overdoses, according to the state public health division.

New Center WIll Provide Resources To Portland's Homeless
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:00 -0800

Construction has begun on a new daytime center for people living on Portland's streets.

Much-Discussed 'Nuclear Renaissance' Slow To Arrive
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800

For several years now, energy experts have been predicting a "nuclear renaissance" in this country. But that's not materializing very quickly.

Oregon Settles With College Fund Investment Firm
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:37:00 -0800

Some Oregonians who lost money in their child's college savings fund will get a portion of it back.

Idaho Game Commission Extends The State's Wolf Season
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:31:00 -0800

Hunters in Idaho will be allowed to shoot wolves in most parts of the state for an extra three months.

Washington State Tax Collections Drop Another $760 Million
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:00 -0800

Washington state's chief economist Thursday subtracted another three-quarters of a billion dollars from the state checkbook. The updated revenue forecast widens Washington state's budget deficit to more than $2.5 billion.

UO Mascot In Trouble Over YouTube Video
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:41:00 -0800

The University of Oregon Duck mascot got in trouble for appearing in a YouTube video that's spread to internet sites all over the world.

Portland Trying To Convince EPA That Bull Run Water Is Safe
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:01:00 -0800

The city of Portland has sent two messages recently to the federal Environmental Protection Agency in hopes of avoiding expensive changes to its municipal water system.

California’s Latest Product Ban Could Change Oregon’s TVs
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:55:00 -0800

California has become the first state in the nation to ban some power hungry televisions from store shelves.

GAO Rules Seattle Can’t Stop NOAA Move To Newport
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:52:00 -0800

The Port of Newport can breathe a small sigh of relief.

H1N1 Virus Dangerous To Pets Too
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:23:00 -0800

The H1N1 virus can travel to your pet -- and be deadly, according to research by veterinarians in Oregon.

Oregon's Economy Has Been Down So Long, Flat 'Looks Like Up'
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:00 -0800

Oregon's financial outlook is holding steady. That's according to state economists, who released their latest revenue projections to lawmakers Thursday.

Officials Say Forests Fight Climate Change On Two Fronts
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:00 -0800

And at a hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, forest officials and lawmakers discussed ways that federal forestland could help combat climate change on at least two fronts.

Frohnmayer Proposes Major Change For Oregon's Higher Ed System
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:41:00 -0800

Former University of Oregon president Dave Frohnmayer made an urgent plea for increased funding and greater indepedence for the state's universities.

Protestors For Many Causes Gather For Gore Event
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:38:00 -0800

As a near sell-out crowd awaited former Vice President Al Gore in Portland's Keller auditorium Wednesday night, a group of protestors gathered outside.

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