Articles for February 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Follow Up: Washington State Printer Saved From Elimination
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 4:21 p.m.
Lawmakers Adjourn With Some Ideas Left Behind
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 3:53 p.m.
Delinquent Parent Arrests Bring In Only $40,000
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 3:23 p.m.
School District Boundaries Become Issue In Urban Growth Debate
Rob Manning
| Beaverton, OR | 8:29 a.m.
AIG To Pay Oregon State Employees' Fund $8 Million
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 8:23 a.m.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Former Portland Commissioner Bogle Dies at 79
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 4:32 p.m.
Wash. House and Senate In Fight Over Bail Constitutional Amendment
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 3:47 p.m.
Annual Sessions Measure Heads To Oregon Voters
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 3:19 p.m.
Merkley Quizzes Bernake In Senate Hearing
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 3:17 p.m.
AIG Agrees to Pay Oregon $8 Million
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 12:20 p.m.
Aryan Nations Leader Still Interested In Moving To John Day
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 10 a.m.
Oregon Civil Rights Group Offers 'Whites Only' Scholarships
Geoff Norcross
| Portland, OR | 8:54 a.m.
Oregon Special Session Winds Down
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 8:52 a.m.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Transit Officials To Answer Questions About Portland-Vancouver Light Rail
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 4:31 p.m.
Fishermen Rally At US Capitol For More Generous Catch Limits
Tom Banse
| Olympia, WA | 4:02 p.m.
Moos Named New Athletic Director at Washington State
Glenn Mosley
| None | 3:57 p.m.
Annual Sessions Deal Falls Apart in Oregon Legislature
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 3:04 p.m.
NW Delegation Members Back $200 Million Proposal for Columbia Cleanup
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 1:55 p.m.
Checklist Helps Oregon Surgeons Make Fewer Mistakes
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 1:17 p.m.
Oregonian Lays Off 37 Staffers
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 12:20 p.m.
WA Lawmakers Propose Changing Sales Tax Exemptions For Oregonians
OPB | Olympia, WA | 8:44 a.m.
Protestors Take To Facebook To Protest Facebook
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 6:10 a.m.
Unauthorized Forest Park Bike Trail Seen As Vandalism
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 6 a.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Oregon Lawmakers Lift Ban On Teachers' Religious Garb
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 4:50 p.m.
OHSU Impact About $4 Billion Per Year
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 4:39 p.m.
PCC Founding President Dies
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 4:36 p.m.
Chief Sizer Addresses Concerns About Portland Police
OPB | None | 4:24 p.m.
Federal Agency Puts Off Sage Grouse Listing Decision
Doug Nadvornick
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 4:04 p.m.
OSU Study: Flu Linked to Humidity
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 3:15 p.m.
Oregon House Passes Radon Bill
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 3:10 p.m.
Oregon And Washington Lawmakers Tackle Human Trafficking
OPB | Portland, OR | 3:03 p.m.
Chinese Sportswear Company Chooses Portland For First International Shop
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 9:50 a.m.
Tri-Cities Leaders Say Yucca Promises Broken, Now There Will Be A Lawsuit
Anna King
| Richland, WA | 9:45 a.m.
Session Nears Close; Lawmakers Fill Budget Gaps
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 8:51 a.m.
'Cow Power To Horsepower' Researched In Bellingham
Tom Banse
| Bellingham, WA | 8:45 a.m.
A $400M Tax Loophole Lawmakers Are Powerless To Close
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 8:34 a.m.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Lawmakers: Let Businesses Profit Off Of Mt. St. Helens Eruption Mess
OPB | Kelso, WA | 4:30 p.m.
New Handgun Policies for National Parks In Effect
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 2:46 p.m.
Lawmakers Limit Job Applicant Credit Checks
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 2:34 p.m.
Port Officials Want Columbia Crossing Construction By 2012
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 10:54 a.m.
Ten-Year Airport Remodel Finished In Redmond
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 10:49 a.m.
Is Vancouver Ready For Light Rail To Cross The Columbia?
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 10:47 a.m.
“Super Sunday” Strains, But Does Not Break Olympic Hosts
Tom Banse
| Vancouver, WA | 10:05 a.m.
PPS High School Changes To Avoid K-8’s Transfer Trend
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 6 a.m.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Guidelines Released For Sturgeon, Chinook Fishing
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 3:48 p.m.
Community Leaders Call For Federal Investigation Into Campbell Shooting
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 2:29 p.m.
Seymour Hersh And The Line Between Interrogation And Torture
Geoff Norcross
| Portland, OR | 6 a.m.
Transcripts Show Confusion At Campbell Shooting Scene
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 5:56 a.m.
Portland's Expo Center Played Role In WWII Internment
OPB | Portland, OR | 5 a.m.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Schwarzenegger Visits Salem For Klamath Agreement Signing
Beth Hyams
and Chris Lehman
| None | 4:33 p.m.
Eight Oregon Restaurants Make Beard Foundation's Northwest List
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 4:25 p.m.
Sen. Merkley Returns From South Asia Trip
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 2:44 p.m.
Klamath Dam Agreement Signed
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 1:02 p.m.
Idaho Legislator Proposes Wildlife Pay-Per-View
Doug Nadvornick
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 11:36 a.m.
Adams Pledges Decision On Officer
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 9:49 a.m.
Arson Fire Guts ODOT Office in Bend
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 9:39 a.m.
Saltzman Takes the Heat, Adams Gets In the Kitchen
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 9:31 a.m.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
House Votes To Limit Revolving Door Hiring
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 5 p.m.
Border Crossing A Breeze During Winter Olympics
Tom Banse
| Olympia, WA | 4:55 p.m.
Schools Still Face Budget Cuts In Spite Of Ballot Measures
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 4:22 p.m.
Oregon Lawmakers Debate Online Schools
Chris Lehman
| Canby, OR | 4:15 p.m.
Judge Orders Release of Grand Jury Transcripts in Police Shooting of Campbell
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 12:01 p.m.
Catholic Church Ends Relationship With Bend Hospital
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 11:34 a.m.
BPA Ban Falls Short In Oregon Senate
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 6 a.m.
Jackson Says Actions In Campbell Shooting 'Beneath The Dignity Of Man'
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 5:29 a.m.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Early Release Time Out Awaits Governor's Signature
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 4:31 p.m.
Sick Workers Say They Hope Others Will Be Saved From Beryllium Disease
Anna King
| Richland, WA | 4:15 p.m.
Climber Dies From Fall Into Mount St. Helens Crater
Tom Banse
| Olympia, WA | 4:14 p.m.
Rev. Jackson Expected to Talk About Police Shooting in Portland
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 3:33 p.m.
Blazers Send Two Players And Cash To Clippers For Camby
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 2:37 p.m.
Pendulum Swings Back To States On Climate Action
Tom Banse
| None | 1:43 p.m.
Chief Sizer Releases Documents In Campbell Shooting
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 12:57 p.m.
Sen. Merkley On South Asia Tour
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 12:06 p.m.
Wednesday Is Immunization Deadline For School Kids
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 6 a.m.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Portland Board And Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 8:41 p.m.
More Details Emerge From Gresham Shooting
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 8:37 p.m.
House Passes Foreclosed Properties Maintenance Bill
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 8:33 p.m.
Timbers Will Play Benefit Match For Haitian Relief
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 8:29 p.m.
Dueling Rallies At Washington Capital
OPB | Olympia, WA | noon
Suspect Arrested in Washington Trooper Shooting
Doug Nadvornick
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | noon
Friday, February 12, 2010
Portland Gallery Owner Laura Russo Dies Of Cancer At 66
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 4:07 p.m.
Advocates Push Bigger Tax Credit For Working Families
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 4 p.m.
Washington Budget Shortfall Grows To $2.8 Billion
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 1:46 p.m.
Spokane Boys' Home Cleared Of Sex Abuse Charges
Doug Nadvornick
| Spokane, WA | 1:42 p.m.
Portland Police Announce Changes In Wake Of Campbell Case
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 1:28 p.m.
Legislature Won't Deal With Kicker Reform This Session
OPB | None | 12:02 p.m.
WA Senate Republicans Decry Late Night Vote To Suspend I-960, Again
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 10:11 a.m.
Recession Valentine: This Upside Down Economy Is Tough On Love
Anna King
| Cle Elum, WA | 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Kicker Off The Salem Agenda, For Now
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 9:36 p.m.
Sacramento Delta Water Wars Heating Up
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 9:21 p.m.
Central Oregon Land To Become First New State Forest In 70 Years
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 9:13 p.m.
Grand Jury's Letter May Increase Pressure To Release Transcripts
Beth Hyams
and Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 6:07 p.m.
Grand Jury Releases 'Explanatory' Letter In Campbell Shooting Case
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 2:53 p.m.
Protesters Call For Public Inquiry Into Police Shooting
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 1:51 p.m.
Judge Redden Offers Advice On Federal Salmon Plan
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 1:28 p.m.
Language Of Columbia River Gillnet Ban Initiative Questioned
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 8:52 a.m.
Multnomah DA To Request Transcript In Shooting Of Aaron Campbell
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 8:48 a.m.
Political Strategists Dean And Rove Discuss Foreign Policy
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 8:29 a.m.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
House Approves Scaled-Back Green Tax Credits
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 4:10 p.m.
Washington Senate Republican Complaints Cost $55,000
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 4:05 p.m.
Multnomah DA Will Ask Judge To Release Police Shooting Transcript
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 3:26 p.m.
Portland Working On Bull Run Land Swap
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 3:16 p.m.
TriMet To Reduce Service, Increase Fares To Cover Shortfall
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 12:08 p.m.
Washington Senate Approves Temporary Suspension Of I-960
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 12:01 p.m.
Corvallis Board Votes To End Controversial Kindergarten Program
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 8:58 a.m.
Light The Torch And Welcome Bob Costas Back Into Your Home
Bob Balmer
| Portland, OR | 6 a.m.
Few Expect Olympics Windfall South Of The Border
Tom Banse
| Blaine, WA | 6 a.m.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Spokane Priest Sexual Abuse Case Goes To The Jury
Doug Nadvornick
| Spokane, WA | 4:27 p.m.
Remains Of Washougal Man Found In Haiti
Amelia Templeton
| Portland, OR | 3:59 p.m.
Conservation Group Bails From Klamath Agreement
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 3:36 p.m.
Senate Panel Approves Re-Sentencing Time-Out
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 3:29 p.m.
Use Of Technology To Ease Traffic Congestion Wins Award
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 2:49 p.m.
Portland Schools Superintendent Unveils Goals
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 2:26 p.m.
Washington Wildlife Officials To Cull Bighorn Sheep Herd For Disease
Anna King
| Richland, WA | 12:07 p.m.
Northwest Farmers Eye Clean Energy Options
Anna King
| Kennewick, WA | 10:46 a.m.
WA Democrats Divided On Constitutional Amendment On Bail
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 10:43 a.m.
Olympic Flame Dips Briefly Into USA
Tom Banse
| Blaine, WA | 10:37 a.m.
Even With Tax Increases State Still Seeing Red Ink
Chris Lehman
and Geoff Norcross
| Portland, OR | 8:52 a.m.
Ag Sales Drop As Prices Stay Low
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 8:48 a.m.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Oregon Now Facing Budget Gap
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 2:36 p.m.
BPA Projecting Loss For 2010 Due To Sparse Snowpack
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 11:41 a.m.
Metro Urban Growth Battles Growing As Vote Nears
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 8:37 a.m.
Businesses Feel Burned By Voters And Legislature
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 6 a.m.
Bioenergy Plant Announced For Shelton, Washington
Tom Banse
| Shelton, WA | 6 a.m.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Washington House Passes Constitutional Amendment On Bail
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 4:52 p.m.
Northwest Snowpack Well Below Normal
Doug Nadvornick
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 4:39 p.m.
Kulongoski Announces State-Run Heathcare For All Oregon Children
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 4:09 p.m.
CIA Memorial Honors Portland Man And Other Khost Attack Victims
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 8:46 a.m.
Portland Teachers And Board Reach Contract Impasse
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 8:43 a.m.
Food Hub Will Connect Local Farmers With Customers
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 6 a.m.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Oregon Senate Overrides Two Vetoes
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 4:41 p.m.
New Federal Office To Focus On Sustainability
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 4:38 p.m.
UO Indicator Shows State Has Exited The Recession
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 4:04 p.m.
Marion County Judge Resigns, Will Build Motorcycles Instead
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 4 p.m.
Oregon Considers Partial BPA Ban
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 3:54 p.m.
Judge: WA State Not Providing Enough School Funding
OPB | Olympia, WA | 3:03 p.m.
Umpqua Bank Has Funds To Pay Back TARP Money
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 2:39 p.m.
It's Been A Balmy January In The Northwest
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 12:54 p.m.
Washington Democrats Introduce Tax Bills
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 10:18 a.m.
Bill Seeks Ban Of Job Applicant Credit Checks
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 10:13 a.m.
2030 Bicycle Plan Could Cost $630 Million
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 8:49 a.m.
Foreclosures Still On The Rise Across Oregon
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 8:47 a.m.
Clock Ticking For Klamath Dams
Chris Lehman
| Merrill, OR | 6 a.m.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Is Transportation Money Relieving Congestion?
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 2:02 p.m.
Kids Camp, Archery Range & Church Got Timberland Dollars
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 1:56 p.m.
Online 'Food Hub' Connects Farmers With Buyers
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 11:22 a.m.
Gold Bullion Tax Loophole Unlikely To Be Closed Says Top Lawmaker
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 11:12 a.m.
Washington Legislature Ponders Privatizing Liquor Sales
OPB | Olympia, WA | 9:31 a.m.
Couple Found Guilty Of Criminally Negligent Homicide
Rob Manning
| Oregon City, OR | 7:21 a.m.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
New Bridge Hitting Troubled Waters
April Baer
and Beth Hyams
| Portland, OR | 8:49 p.m.
Legislature Debates Plastic Bag Ban
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 3:55 p.m.
Washington Data Center Fight Over
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 3:03 p.m.
Portland Surgeon Returns From Port-Au-Prince
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 2:41 p.m.
Private Company To Buy PGE's Bull Run Powerhouse
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 1:20 p.m.
President Obama's Proposed Budget Gives Slight Boost To Hanford
Anna King
| Richland, WA | 1:17 p.m.
Oregon Health Plan Adds 2000 More Recipients
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 9:35 a.m.
Bail Bonds Industry Under Scrutiny After Clemmons Case
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 6 a.m.
Monday, February 1, 2010
WA Lawmakers Won't Rule Out Borrowing To Bridge Cash-Flow Crisis
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 4:39 p.m.
Democrats Unveil 2010 Session Agenda
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 4:25 p.m.
Money Flowing For 2010 Congressional Candidates
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 4:05 p.m.
Lawmakers Plan To Move Quickly To Extend Unemployment Benefits
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 3:59 p.m.
Northwest Adoption Agencies Call Haitian Orphan Case Unusual
Doug Nadvornick
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 3:55 p.m.
Northwest Continues Growth As Wind Power Producer
Rob Manning
| Portland, OR | 3:29 p.m.
Sen. Pam Roach Ouster Triggers Ugly Intra-Party Fight
Austin Jenkins
| Olympia, WA | 3:28 p.m.
New Unemployment Claims Drop In Oregon
Kristian Foden-Vencil
| Portland, OR | 3:05 p.m.
Administration Looking To Help Small Business
Geoff Norcross
| Portland, OR | 10:32 a.m.
Oregon Lawmakers Begin Month-Long Special Session
Chris Lehman
| Salem, OR | 6 a.m.
Tea Party Movement Morphs
April Baer
| Portland, OR | 6 a.m.
