Articles Tagged GOVERNMENT

Friday, November 6, 2009
Eastern Oregon City Pushes Back The Floodwaters
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Multnomah County D.A. Investigating Certification Complaint
Staton Sworn In As Interim Multnomah County Sheriff
Changed Oregon Law Makes Passing Property Taxes Easier
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Emergency Measures Needed To Stop Energy Tax Credit Abuse
Officials Meet To Discuss Child Nutrition
Willamette Professor Testifies At Congressional NFL Hearing
Monday, November 2, 2009
Willamette Falls Locks Undergoing Major Renovation
Oregon Health Care Agencies Prepare For Changes
Friday, October 30, 2009
Shots Hit Rep. Defazio's Eugene Office
Thursday, October 29, 2009
End-Of-Life Counseling Makes It Into Health Care Reform Bill
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
California Legislators Look To Pot To Solve Budget Woes
Oregon Using Federal Grant To Simplify Child Support Payments
Three Lawyers On Short List For U.S. Attorney For Oregon
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Senate Panel Considering Climate Change Legislation
Portland Opens Director Park In Downtown
Energy Department Releases Massive Document Outlining Cleanup Options
Monday, October 26, 2009
Seven Billion In Recovery Dollars Flowing To Wash. State
No Love Lost Between Business Lobby And Oregon Lawmakers
Friday, October 23, 2009
State Denies Approval For Hospital In St. Helens
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Oregon State Treasurer Westlund Fighting Cancer Again
Lew Frederick Picked To Fill Vacant House Seat
Feds Authorize $75 Million Needed For Streetcar Extension
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Congress Ends Deportation Threat Hanging Over Grieving Spouses
Castillo Planning Run For Third Term As Superintendent
Monday, October 19, 2009
Tax Opponents Decry Proposed Ballot Titles
Oregon Can Now Certify Organic Farms
Friday, October 16, 2009
R-71 Petitions Still Caught In Legal Limbo
Ouch! Your Home's Value Is Down, But The Property Tax Is Up
Oregon Hit Hardest By Drop In Gambling Revenue
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Are WA Initiative and Referendum Petitions Public?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Conservationists Disappointed By Aspects Of New Forest Plan
Obama Administration Moves Forward On Timber Sales
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wyden, Cantwell Vote Yes On Baucus Health Care Bill
Monday, October 12, 2009
Wyden Still Weighing Options On Health Care Bill
Pacific Northwest Residents Creating Less Trash In The Down Economy
Half Way Through Portland's 10 Year Plan To End Homelessness
State Agencies Close Friday For First Of 10 Furlough Days
Friday, October 9, 2009
Recession In Oregon To End This Year?
Competing Philosophies Mark Income Tax Debate
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tax Measures Qualify For January Ballot
Rehab Program Uses Children As Incentive To Stay Clean
Devil's Staircase Proposed For Wilderness Area
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
States Prepare First Stimulus Report
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Portland Peddles 20-Year Bike Path Plan
Employment Department Online/Phone System Goes Down
Monday, October 5, 2009
Federal Stimulus Reports Due Saturday
Friday, October 2, 2009
Forecast Predicts Rising Prison Population In Oregon
North Bend Sues Coquille Tribe, Casino For Breaking Deal
Treasurer's Office Defends Bonus Payouts
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Portland Auditor To Hire Expert To Look Into Chasse Case
Merkley Bill Would Repeal Telecommunications Protections
Inspector General Will Explore Chemical Exposure Of Guard Troops
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sen. Wyden Praised For Public Option Vote
SEIU Reaches Home Care Workers Agreement With State
Portland Architect Plans Oregon's First Senior Housing Cooperative
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Rep. Wu Introduces Bills To Encourage Energy Efficient Buildings
Monday, September 28, 2009
Higher Vehicles Fees Kick In Thursday
No New Gas Taxes – Until 2013
Friday, September 25, 2009
Willamette ESD Board Votes to Fire Superintendent
Replacements Set For Departing Legislators
Dodging The Taxman? Oregon Offers Chance To Fess Up
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Do Tsunami Evacuation Buildings Make Sense For Oregon Coast?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Sen. Wyden Dogs Baucus Health Care Reform Bill
Chief Sizer Recommends Suspending Officer In Chasse Case
Three Months In Prison For Food Bribe Scandal Businessmen
Counties And Metro Working On 50-Year Growth Plan
Friday, September 18, 2009
Amtrak Report Positive On Restored Oregon Route
Proposed Planned Parenthood Clinic Dealt Another Blow By City Of Pasco
Deadline Approaching For First-Time Home Buyers Program
Critics Say Natural Resource Reform Is Too Little, Too Late
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Citizens Call For Release Of Internal Report On Chasse Case
WA Lawmakers May Face $1B Budget Hole In January
Firefighters’ Lawyer: More Problems Than NTSB Report Says
Beaverton Hires Former Negotiator For TImbers Owner
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Five Grants Pass Councilors Lose Jobs In Recall
Obama Administration Puts Forward Salmon Plan
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
No Need To Expand Urban Growth Boundary, Metro Report Says
Monday, September 14, 2009
Obama's Nominee To head The Forest Service Comes From The West
Friday, September 11, 2009
Representative Wu Makes Trip To Afghanistan
WA AG Appeals Judge's Ruling Sealing R-71 Petitions
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Interested In The Health Care Debate? Now You Can Hear The Bill
Portland Settles Complaint About Urban Renewal District Money
City Accepts Roadmap For Future Streetcar Projects
3000 Oregonians Exhaust Extended Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Wyden Says Obama Overhaul Sounds Familiar
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Another Central Oregon City Votes For Gas Tax
Skipper Resigns, Staton Will Serve Until Elections In May
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Multnomah County Sheriff Skipper To Retire In November
Friday, September 4, 2009
Idaho National Guard May Be Headed Overseas
Kulongoski Looks At 'Streamlining' Government, One Panel At A Time
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Merkley Gets Earful From Rural Oregonians
Pfizer Settlement Will Include Almost $5 Million For Oregon
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Oregon Tops In Clean-Energy Stimulus Funds
Monday, August 31, 2009
WA Sunshine Committee Votes To Eliminate 'Legislative Exemption'
Parties Seek Energy From Electrified Health Care Debate
Margaret Carter Leaving State Legislature After 24 Years
WA Sunshine Committee To Debate Keeping Documents Secret
Friday, August 28, 2009
NOAA Fleet Move Challenged By Spurned Rival
WA PDC Denies Request To Seal Names Of Donors; Next Stop Court?
BTA Pulls Out Of Columbia Crossing Planning Process
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Court Rules Workers' Comp. Must Pay For Weight-Loss Surgery
Parking Police Helping To Keep The Air Clean?
Economic Outlook Blends Bad News And Optimism
State Cell Phone Audit Reveals Potential Savings
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Portland Works Out Free Bus Rides For High Schoolers
Northwest Senators Pay Tribute To Ted Kennedy
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Multnomah County Looking To Fill Sheriff's Post
Gas Tax Opponents Try To Block Increase
Monday, August 24, 2009
Stimulus Program Helps Homeowners Make Clean Energy Work
Do-Or-Die Week For Opponents Of WA Gay Domestic Partnership Law
Marion County Comission Looks To Replace Its Sheriff
Rep. Schrader Pushing For Comparative Effectiveness Research Institute
Friday, August 21, 2009
School For The Blind Supporters Trying New Legal Tactic
Northwest Officials Brace For Flu Season
Thursday, August 20, 2009
County Considers New Rules For Unincorporated Rentals
Washington County Considers Long-Term Growth
Anti-Tax Group Uses Obama Quote To Drum Up Support
Oregon State Hospital Touts Nurse Hiring Success
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
V.A. Secretary Shinseki Meets With Oregon Veterans
Rep. Baird Answers Questions About Health Care Reform
Courteous Crowd Comes To Town Hall In Eugene
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Battle Brewing Over Video Lottery Compensation Rates
More Town Hall Discussions On Health Care Reform Planned
Monday, August 17, 2009
Leftover Stimulus Funds Will Go To Rail Projects
Veteran African-American Lawmaker Steps Down
Oregon's Unemployment Rate Stays Flat For July
Stimulus Money Works Weekends On I-405
Friday, August 14, 2009
Blumenauer Defends End-Of-Life Counseling Provision
Candidates For U.S. Attorney And U.S. Marshal Being Reviewed
'Made In Oregon' Brand Extends To Streetcars
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Call, Don't Text 911 Say WA Emergency Officials
Northwest Congressional Members Answer Health Care Questions
Oregon Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Gift Limits
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Stimulus Money To Improve Housing For Siletz Tribe
Town Hall In Cottage Grove Crowded Yet Civil
Oregon Gains Greater Role In Hanford Cleanup Decisions
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Counties And State Work Out Their Differences
Health Care Debate Takes Various Forms
Officials Break Ground On New I-5 Bridge Over Willamette River
Wu Town Hall At Times Testy, At Times Civil
Energy Secretary Chu Announces Major New Power Project
Monday, August 10, 2009
Bill Would Make It Easier To Pursue Felony Suspects To Mexico
Rep. Wu Plans McMinnville Townhall Meeting Monday Night
Portland Street Car Begins Work On Next Extension
WA DSHS Says Progress Being Made At Colville Office
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Reprieve For Some Post Offices But Not In Oregon
Friday, August 7, 2009
NW Dealers Welcome Cash For Clunkers Refill
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wyden Introduces Bill To Limit Oil Investment Tax Break
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Congressional Members Hear About Health Care
Chris Edwards Chosen To Replace Vicki Walker In State Senate
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Coastal Residents And Politicians Celebrate NOAA Decision
Beetles Infest A Couple Of Hanford's Plutonium Packages
Port of Newport Lures Government Research Fleet Away From Seattle
Newport 'Delirious' About NOAA Decision
Aging Northwest Dams Are A Concern For Federal And State Managers
Post Office Proposes To Close 15 Branches In NW
Kulongoski Signs Health Care Coverage Bill
Monday, August 3, 2009
Time Running Out For Kulongoski To Issue Vetoes
Friday, July 31, 2009
Senate Subcommittee Approves Sellwood Bridge Money
Prisoners Segregated After Fight Breaks Out
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Governor Signs Billion Dollar Transportation Package
Kulongoski Threatens Two More Vetoes
Napolitano Satisfied With 2010 Olympics Preparations
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
State Reaches Tentative Agreement With Union Workers
New Veterans Outpatient Facility Planned For Vancouver
White House Announces COPS Grants: NW Police Agencies Win And Lose
Monday, July 27, 2009
Administration Floodplain Policy Would Affect NW Towns
If A Bear Poops In The Woods, Does Portland Have To Filter Its Water?
Friday, July 24, 2009
State Picks TIAA-CREF To Manage 529 Plan
Gregoire Ignores Her Own Travel Ban
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Feds Seek Gas Tax Replacement
Construction Begins On Hanford Treatment Plant
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
One-In-Six Oregonians Now Needs Basic Food Assistance
City Planning What To Do With Hayden Island
Wyden, Merkley Vote Against Concealed Gun Law Amendment
Oregon Governor Signs Environmental Bills Into Law
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
No 'Culture Of Intolerance' Found In Vancouver Police
In WA, Serious Illness Can Be A Get Out Of Prison Free Card
Monday, July 20, 2009
Oregon Governor Signs Tax Bills, Sparks Referendum Campaign
Portland Officials Consider Replacement For 'Sit-Lie' Ordinance
Tribal Health Clinic Succeeds By Treating Non-Natives Too
Friday, July 17, 2009
Republicans Criticize Democrats For Wild Horse Bill
One Rural NW County's Struggle For Survival In A Down Economy
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Public Option And Funding Key Questions In Health Care Debate
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
States And Feds Crack Down On Foreclosure Scams
After Murray Protests, WA State Will Get More Ferry Money From Feds
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Jarvis Nominated To Head National Park Service
Stimulus Reduces Wildfire Risk In The Northwest
Monday, July 13, 2009
WA Gov Sees Signs Of Recovery, But 'Not Out Of Woods' Yet
Oregon Unemployment Rate Staying Stable
Kulongoski Prepares For Conversation On Government Reset
Friday, July 10, 2009
Federal Money Approved To Rehab Polk County Readiness Center
Judge Upholds WA's Lethal Injection Protocol
Sen. Merkley Pushes Small Business Amendment To Health Care Bill
Paulson, Council Discuss New PGE Park Deal
Thursday, July 9, 2009
New Map Shows Metro's Future Light Rail Plans
Veteran Lawmaker To Head Parole Board
Council Opts To Rename 39th Ave. For Chavez
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
New Laws Offer Tenants More Protections Against Foreclosures
Council Votes To Rename 39th After Cesar Chavez
Two State Geology And Mineral Offices To Close
Care For the Medicare Garden Getting Costly
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
County Sheriff Will Have To Try Test Again
Governor Signs Bill Outlawing Flame Retardant
Transportation Secretary Rides Portland Streetcar
Population Of Northwest Cities Continues To Grow Amidst Recession
Stimulus Money To Kick-Start Low-Income Housing Market
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Memorial Coliseum Headed to National Register
Governor Cites Legislative Victories, Frustrations
Final Gavel Falls On Oregon Legislature
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tax Battle Looms As Session Winds Down
Lawmakers Approve Field Burning Rampdown
Oregon Lawmakers Push Toward Adjournment
Patrolling Oregon's Vast High Desert Country
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Congress Passes Climate Change Bill, Biomass Included
Friday, June 26, 2009
Why Does Portland's Transportaton System Get So Much Attention?
Cell Phone While Driving Ban Not Very Effective Say Troopers
Measure 57 Delay Passes House
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Senate Approves Field Burning Phase-Out
Concerns Over Economy Affect Environmental Agenda
Lawmakers Override Governor
Construction Begins On Eastside Streetcar Loop
Senate Overrides Governor, House Does Not
How Much Would You Pay To Cross A New Columbia Bridge?
Council Votes To Separate Soccer And Baseball Plans
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Strange Tug-Of-War Over Budget Keeps Salem On Edge
Cell Phone Bill Headed For Governor's Desk
Union Members Protest Wyden's Health Care Bill
Senate Fails To Override Governor's Veto
Crowds Turn Out For Cesar Chavez Boulevard Debate
Oregon's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Still In Good Shape
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Chavez Boulevard Debate Fills Council Chambers
Cell Phone Ban Bill Clears Senate
Governor Follows Through On Veto Threat
Love Endures, But Green Cards In Doubt For Immigrant Widows
Adams Ready To Move On, So Are Recall Supporters
Monday, June 22, 2009
Oregon Lawmakers Defy Governor, Pass School Budget
Metolius Protections Approved On Second Try
AG Finds Evidence 'Not Sufficient' For Charges In Adams Case
Kroger Report: Not Enough Evidence For Charges In Adams Case
NW Prisons Cut Waste, Prepare Inmates For Green Jobs
Friday, June 19, 2009
Oregon First State to Require Minority Coaching Interviews
Senate Signs Off On School Budget
Workplace Communication Bill Clears House
Congressional Delegation Turns Its Attention To Health Care
Lents Stadium Plan Met With Protests
Thursday, June 18, 2009
WA Tax Coffers Take Another Hit As Latest Revenue Forecast Released
Proposed Portland-Milwaukie Bridge Project Moving Forward
Oregon Armories Spared In Budget Plan
Layoff May Mean Longer Wait Times For Building Permits
Lawmakers Move Ahead Despite Veto Threat
Kulongoski Threatens To Veto Legislative Budget Over Reserves
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Governor To Sign 'Big Look' Inspired Land-Use Legislation
Pick For Forest Service Chief Praised
Ethics Director Finds Nothing Illegal In Vote Trading Case
Kulongoski Threatens To Veto Budget Over Reserves
Mayor Adams Behind In His House Payments
Metolius Debate Not Over Yet
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Sen. Wyden Responds To Kennedy Health Care Reform Bill
Attempt To Block Resorts In Oregon’s Metolius Basin Fails
Tobacco Taxes Once Again Eyed In Salem
Portland Officials Release Climate Action Plan
NW Unemployment Rates Continue To Climb
Lawmakers Approve More Initiative Regulations
Monday, June 15, 2009
WA Gov Prepares For Further Budget Cuts
Friday, June 12, 2009
Kulongoski Signs Bullying Bill
Rep. Walden Chairs Auto Dealership Hearings
Multnomah County To Offer Low Cost Pet Microchip And Rabies Shots
Bill Lunch: Tax Talk Dominates The Week In Salem
Projected Lents Park Stats Disappointing
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Group Concerned About Tsunami Warning System
Senate Stalemate Over $733 Million Tax Package Is Over
Senate Approves Tax Hikes, Governor Hails Budget Deal
Democrats Hammer Out Tax Agreement
WA Supreme Court Hears School Funding Case
Tax Package Hit With Unexpected Setback
Sheriffs’ Efforts To Shield Handgun Licenses Fails In Salem
Wyden Calls Wind Energy Hikes 'Downright Unaffordable'
Tax Package Fails, Could be Brought Back
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sheriffs Lose Legislative Battle On Concealed Guns
Lawmakers Give Initial Approval To Soccer Stadium Financing
Feds Halt Deportation Of Widowed Immigrants
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Oregon House Passes Two Major Tax Measures
Bend’s Bars, Concert Venues Go After State Liquor Regulator
Concerns As WA Prepares To Cut Offenders From Community Supervision
Monday, June 8, 2009
Taxes Take Center Stage This Week In Salem
Oregon Lawmakers Give Initial Approval To Health Care Expansion
Jobs And Revenues Will Lag As WA Economy Recovers
Lawmakers Scramble To Find Support As End Of Session Nears
WA Basic Health Plan Cuts To Be Announced Monday
Friday, June 5, 2009
Budget Cuts Mean Shift In Prison Guard Training
Lawmakers Vote To Place New Restrictions On Towing Companies
Idaho Unemployment Rate Hits 22-Year High
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Multnomah County Approves Budget
Tax Hikes Pass First Legislative Hurdle
State Of Oregon Web Site One Of Nation's Best
Panel Rules: More Logging On State Forests
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
WA Secretary Of State Concerned About Plan To 'Out' Petition Signers
Oregon Lawmakers Back Off Nickel Grab
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Puppy Mill Bill Advances To Governor’s Desk
Retreats Offer TLC For Military Marriages
Renters Could Get Reprieve From Foreclosure
Monday, June 1, 2009
Gov. Kulongoski Touts Economic Benefits Of Movie Industry
Menu Labeling Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Gas Tax and Vehicle Fees Win Final Approval
Friday, May 29, 2009
Deadline Looms In Al-Haramain Case
Thursday, May 28, 2009
How Many Jobs Does $3.9 Billion Buy?
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Oregon House Votes To Raise Taxes And Fees For Roads
Lessons Of Oregon History May Be Lost To Budget Cuts
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Environmental Groups Decry Oregon Transportation Package
Friday, May 22, 2009
Obama Administration Restores Salmon Fund
Gas Tax Increase Moves Forward In Salem
Washington County Homeless Program Finding Some Success
Portland Wrestles With Budgeting In 'Tough Economic TImes'
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Oregon Legislature Approves Ban On Phosphates In Dishwasher Soap
Oregon School For The Blind Faces Possible Closure
Reaction To Obama's New BIA Chief Mixed
State Workers Brace For Layoffs
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Springfield Voters Reject Gas Tax
Low Turnout Marks Special Election
State Looks To Close Four National Guard Armories
WA CPS Promises Changes In Colville; Prosecutor Says It's Not Enough
Gregoire Signs 2-Year Budget; Restores Funding To State Auditor
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Oregon House Approves Signature Gathering Restrictions
Washington State Unemployment Holds Steady In April
Margaret Carter: Tax Fairness And Ability To Pay
Oregon Budget Writers Unveil Proposal
Oregon Unemployment Rate Stalls In April
Monday, May 18, 2009
Recreation Agencies Tout Their Economic Importance
Budget And Economy Hurting Blind Oregonians
Governor Gregoire Signs Domestic Partnership Law
Oregon's Unemployment Rate Steadies For April
Advisory Panel Opposes Elevating Mt. St. Helens To National Park Status
Friday, May 15, 2009
Governor Wants To Create 12,000 Jobs
Oregon Governor Calls For Initiative Reform
State Budget Gap Big, But Not As Big As Feared
Oregon Lawmakers Bracing For Grim Revenue Forecast
Draft Budget For Bend Is 20-Percent Leaner
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Congress Moves Bill to Address Energy and Earthquakes
Lents' Ballpark Idea Riles Low-Income Advocates
Gregoire Not On Short List For U.S. Supreme Court
Bend May Balance Budget With Cuts, Rate Increases
Senate Reverses Four Year Old Vote On Primaries
Trouble in Colville, WA: Child Protective Services In The Crosshairs
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
FEMA Grants Flood Victims More Time
Popular Portland Park To Get Parking Meters This Summer
WA Seeks Humane Way To Cut 40K People Off Basic Health
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Oppenheimer Won't Manage Oregon's 529 Plan Next Year
Health Care Debate Fueled By Talk Of Major Change
Feds To Discuss Hanford Cleanup Tuesday Evening
Monday, May 11, 2009
Supporters Say National Guard Bill Gaining Momentum
Oregon Seeing Drop In Number Of Cigarette Smokers
Lawmakers Eye Unredeemed Bottle Deposits
Friday, May 8, 2009
Oregon House Approves Energy Efficiency Bill
Vote Now -- Save A Couple Pennies
Legislature Considers Funding For Klamath Dam Removal
Oregon Lawmakers Want You To Have A Pint, Honestly
Wyden Wants Extension For Vernonia's FEMA Trailers
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Gregoire Won’t Call Special Session For Washington Legislature
Idaho Backcountry Airmail Service Will Continue
Portland Council Will Look For Option To 'Sit-Lie' Ordinance
City's Stadium Plans Must Now 'Turn On A Dime'
Oregon Banks Getting Federal Money Could Face Added Scrutiny
Scandal Complicates Portland Mayor's First-Year Agenda
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Metro's Employment Landscape Appears Sufficient for Future
Merkley Pushing For Controls On Credit Card Rates And Charges
Springfield Mayor Planning To Challenge Defazio For Seat In Congress
Monday, May 4, 2009
Oregon House Votes To Close Handgun Records
Referendum Filed To Repeal Expansion Of WA Domestic Partnership Law
Friday, May 1, 2009
Adams Releases Basic Services Budget
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Commerce Sec. Locke Extends Fisheries Disaster Assistance
Tribes Hail Stimulus Money For Fishing Sites
Portland Gets Federal Money For Eastside Streetcar
Hundreds In Bend Tell Lawmakers To Keep OSU Cascades
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Oregon Senate Takes Aim At Scrap Metal Theft
Gregoire Won’t Be Surprised If Swine Flu Comes To Washington
Gregoire Convinced Special Session Is Needed Soon
Legislature Taking A New Look At The Big Look
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Governor Dedicates New Memorial On Workers Memorial Day
Oregon House Wants You To Hang Up And Drive
Last Day To Become A Voter Before May Election
AG's 'New' Environmental Crime Reporting Relies On Existing DEQ System
Emergency Officials Wrestle With Possible Earthquake
Merkley’s First Bill: County Payments Task Force
Health Officials Taking Precautions In Face Of Swine Flu Outbreak
Monday, April 27, 2009
State Will Close Butte Falls Fish Hatchery
Paid Family Leave Bill Advances In Oregon Legislature
What's Left For The Washington Legislature?
Bill Tweaks Oregon’s Domestic Partnership Law
Bill Deadline Quickens The Pace In Salem
WA Legislature Adjourns; But Special Session Possible
Friday, April 24, 2009
FAA Makes Aircraft/Bird Strike Data Public
WA Auditor Blasts Fellow Democrats Over Budget Cuts
WA Democrats Release Details Of Budget Agreement
Portland Delays, Broadens Debate Over Ballpark
Oregon Lawmakers Mull Tax Amnesty
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Oregon Ranchers Hopes For Wolf Bill Look Dead This Year
WA Dept. of Health Confirms First Death With Dignity Requests
Deep Bore Tunnel Clears WA House: 'Sigh Of Relief' Says Transportation Chair
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Budget Hearing Highlights Stark Choices
Passport Requirement On Canadian Border Looms
WA Legislature: Tax Measure Passes Out Of Committee
Kulongoski Signs Bill To Extend Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment Woes Persist In Rural Oregon
First Budget Hearing Draws Overflow Crowd
Adams Calls For Time Out On Coliseum Demolition
Monday, April 20, 2009
Legislature Takes Budget Hearings On The Road
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Polling Likely Sinks WA Tax Proposal
Friday, April 17, 2009
Oregon Ranks Second Nationally In Unemployment
WA Anti-Tax Guru Tim Eyman Blasts Sales Tax Increase Proposal
Thursday, April 16, 2009
New Definition Of K-12 Passes WA Senate
Northwest Could Receive High-Speed Rail Stimulus
WA House And Senate At Odds Over Welfare Program
Court Rules Against County In English Case
Kulongoski Signs Ethics Bill
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tax Day Protestors Converge In Salem
Tax Day ‘Tea Parties’ Rally Across State
Tax Advocates Greet Last Minute Filers On Tax Day
Anti-Tax 'Tea Party' Protesters Rally On Capitol Steps In Olympia
Gregoire Offers Critique Of Legislative Budgets
Portland Streetcar Project Praised By Transportation Secretary
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
BPA, Utilities Begin Working on Smart Grid Demo
Tax Day Spurs Potpourri Of Rallies
Portland Homeless Numbers Up Over Last Two Years
Unemployment Rate Accelerates In Washington
Local Business Laments Loss Of Fighter Jet's Production
WA Proposes Drastic Cuts to Basic Health Plan
Oregon Unemployment Rate Ties 27-Year-Old Record
Days May Be Numbered For Oregon School For The Blind
Monday, April 13, 2009
Judge Rules On Columbia County's Illegal Immigrants Initiative
Musicians To Be Defined As Independent Contractors
Oregon Unemployment Rate Hits All-Time High
State Sues Funds Managers Over College Savings Losses
Historic Oregon City Bridge Closed To Prepare For Renovation
ODOT Winter Costs Up, But Less Than Last Year
Free-Wheelin' Days May End For Portland's Pedicab Drivers
Friday, April 10, 2009
Oregon Delegation Appeals For Fishing Aid In Wake Of Closure
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Lane County Calls For Single Payer Health Care Reform
A State Senator Warns Of Special Session
WA Legislature Increases Incentives For In-State Movie Production
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Temporary Sales Tax, Not Income Tax Leads In WA
WA Nurse Home Visits For At-Risk Moms Slated To Be Spared In Budget
Smoking In Cars With Kids Around Is A No-No
Portland's Debt Burden On The Rise
WA Senator: Sales Tax Increase For Healthcare Is Leading Contender
Tensions Mount Between Christian Conservatives And Democrats In Olympia
Oregon's Attorney General Hits The Ground Running
Sen. Merkley Learning The Ropes In D.C.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Wyden Seeks 'Soft Landing' For Veterans Returning From Active Duty
Cuckoo’s Nest Comes Tumbling Down
Designing Portland's Next Willamette Bridge
Monday, April 6, 2009
Kulongoski Makes Plans, Lays Low
WA Lawmaker Proposes $3 Billion Bond Measure For Schools, Jobs
Kulongoski Making Plans For Government Overhaul
Budget Cuts Threaten Variety Of Government Programs
Friday, April 3, 2009
Potential Cuts Paint Bleak Picture In Salem
Economy Thwarts Regional Cap-And-Trade Plan On Climate
Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Inching Closer To Approval
State Parks Department May Charge Camping Fees Upfront
WA Senator Brown Talks About Income Tax Idea
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Kulongoski Launches Stimulus Advisory Group
WA Gov Pans Income Tax; Lawyer Says Could Pass Constitutional Muster
Oregon Prisons Expect Influx Of Inmates
Oregon Companies Given Shot At Designing Fuel Station Of The Future
Stimulus Funds Increase Food Stamp Benefits
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Oregon Sues Swiss Bank To Recover Lost Retirement Funds
Revamped Ethics Law Clears Oregon Senate
WA State Senator Floats 'Millionaire Tax' Idea On Her Blog
ODOT Looking For Electric Station Design
Oregon's Plan To Spend The Stimulus
No April Fools, That's Extra Money In Your Paycheck
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Lawmaker Proposes Making Smokers Get Cigarette Prescriptions
WA House Democrats Unveil Budget; Higher Cuts To Higher Ed
Obesity Increasing At 'Alarming Rates' In Oregon
Governor Says Jobs Will Come From Stimulus Projects
WA Democrats: Expand Liquor Sales, Cut Addiction Treatment
Report Counts One Million Uninsured - At Some Point
Monday, March 30, 2009
Oregon Mulls Tobacco Tax Hike While Federal Tax Set To Rise
Schism Develops Between Unions And Democrats In Olympia
Schools, Prisons, Healthcare: Nothing Spared In WA Senate Budget
Legislature Considers Forgiving Loans For Teaching Nurses
WA Senate Budget Proposal: Nearly $4 Billion In Cuts
Oregon Wants More Regulation Of Tax Refund Loan Companies
The Census: Coming Soon To A Northwest Neighborhood Near You
Friday, March 27, 2009
Oregon To Get $6 Million For Community Health Centers
Oregon Lawmakers Having Second Thoughts About Ethanol
Weak Economy Means More Child Abuse, Say Police
Portland's Urban Growth Boundary Can Accomodate Thousands More Without Moving
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Census Bureau Gearing Up For 2010 Census
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Education Advocates Pack Hearing In Olympia
Washington Senate Rolls Out $4.4 Billion Transportation Budget
Rep. Greg Walden Pleased With Passage Of Wilderness Bill
Washington Social Service Caseloads On The Rise
State Panel Sets Metolius Off-Limits To Resorts
Governor's Niche Office Closure Still Hurts In Rural Oregon
More Federal Money Promised For Oregon Food Stamp Program
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Oregon Budget Writers Planning For Even Bigger Deficit
Bill In Washington Legislature Would Give Health Care To All Kids
Monday, March 23, 2009
Washington Governor Appears To Be Softening Stance On New Taxes
Washington Governor Proposes Early Release Of Some Inmates
Cost Of Dying Could Increase In Oregon
Washington DNR Chief Wants Early Retirements, Not Lay-Offs
Meetings To Discuss Renaming Portland Street After Cesar Chavez Scheduled
Friday, March 20, 2009
Walden Calls For Geithner Resignation
Thursday, March 19, 2009
OSU Scientist Lubchenco Confirmed As Head Of NOAA
State Hospital Superintendent Pleads For More Staffing
Bill Would Help Soldiers Exposed To Hazardous Chemicals
Top WA Senator Expects Tax Package As Deficit Soars
Oregon Gets To Work With Federal Stimulus Money
What's In That Sandwich? Menu Labeling Debated In Salem
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Bike Advocates Want Oregon To Follow Idaho’s Lead
Locke On Fast Track To Cabinet Confirmation
House Leader Skeptical Of Portland Schools' Budget Plans
Wyden, Blumenauer Look For Ways To Get Bonuses Back
Locke Receives Gentle Grilling By U.S. Senate
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
WSP Says Union Email Not A Crime
States Eye Closing Tax Loopholes As Revenue Source
State Has $300 Million In Unclaimed Cash
When It Comes To The Census, Where Do Prisoners Live?
Monday, March 16, 2009
Budget Earmarks Include Weather Radar On NW Coast
Gregoire Proposes To Close 'Sacred Cows' To Save Money
Friday, March 13, 2009
Lawmakers Say Health Care Reform Still On Track In Salem
Way Cleared For Lubchenco's Confirmation
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Idaho’s Governor Releases Stimulus Spending Plan
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Portland Council Approves Soccer Plan
Washington Voters Mixed On School Taxes
Concealed Weapons Permit Holders Demand Privacy
Lawmakers Say Debt Management Offers Often Too Good To Be True
Soccer's Attraction, Limited Funds Face Portland Council
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Behind The Curtain: The Secret Nature Of Writing A State Budget
Oregon Bond Sales Solid Despite Down Economy
Bill Gates’ Father And Others Want WA Income Tax For High Earners
Adams and Leonard Take Last-Ditch Shot at MLS
Friedman, DC Leaders Hearing Oregon's 'Green' Pitch
Monday, March 9, 2009
Unions: Polls Show Washingtonians Open To Taxes
Friday, March 6, 2009
Proposed Child Protection Law Moves Forward In Olympia
WA Budget Gap Grows As Demand For State Services Rises
Stimulus Dollars Roll In For Metro Projects
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Bend Gives Up Legal Battle Over Broken Buses
Legislature Plugs $855 Million Gap, Next Up $3 Billion Chasm
Bush Administration Forestry Chief Proud Of Tenure
WA Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To Vote Requirement For Tax Hikes
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Idaho Stimulus Lists Due Wednesday
Lawmakers Want Voters To Alter Kicker
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
WOU Student Loses Appeal, Allies to Sue
Oregon and Washington Get Federal Money for Snowstorms
Gun Rights Group To Sue Over WOU Suspension
House Votes To Guarantee Right To Nurse In Public
Lawmakers Propose Making Kicker Less Likely
Court Officials React To Friday Closings
Monday, March 2, 2009
Oregon Gas Tax Proposal Could Be Higher Than First Proposed
Metolius Resorts Become Big Issue In Salem
Beer Bill Would Give Homebrewers More Freedom
Brewers Can't Bear Beer Tax Proposal
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Tensions Flare Between Gregoire And Labor Unions
Friday, February 27, 2009
Budget Forces Likely Closure Of Oregon Courts On Fridays
Oregon Lawmakers Raid Funds To Balance Budget
Washington Senate Plans Cuts Beyond Governors Budget
Teachers Make Case For Junk Food Access
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Oregon Unemployment Rate Nears 10 Percent
Law Would Ban Sale Of Baby Bottles Containing The Chemical BPA
Port Pushes For New Terminal On Columbia River Island
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Bellingham Immigration Raid Raises Protests
China Traders Happy With Locke Choice For Commerce
Commerce Sec. Locke Could Help Region In Many Ways
Locke As Commerce Secretary Good For NW Business
Feds May Provide Stimulus Money For Oregon Law Enforcement
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Legislators Wrestle With Keeping Schools Open
Federal Funds Will Carry Portland Street Car Across Willamette
Unemployment Surges Higher In Washington
Extra Dollar Could Mean More For Washington Residents
Monday, February 23, 2009
Oregon Senate Approves Public Liability Increase
Progress Board Asks Oregonians How They're Doing
Beer Belly-Aching: Brewers Oppose Tax Increase
Healthcare Groups To Lawmakers: Hands Off Medicaid Money
Oregon Beer Tax Will Be Debated
Friday, February 20, 2009
Revenue Forecast Brings Gloomy News For Legislature
Interior Department Will Use Stimulus Money To Create Jobs
Oregon Now Faces $3 Billion Budget Gap
Some Oregon Lawmakers Oppose National Guard Deployment
Washington’s Budget Shortfall Balloons To $8 Billion
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Schools for Blind, Deaf Head Toward Consolidation
Oregon Board Members Concerned About Cutting Days
Governor's 'Oregon Way' Group Will Guide Stimulus Distribution
Transmission Line Among First Regional Stimulus Projects
Medical Pot Bill In WA Legislature Could Lead To More Access
Kulongoski Takes Pay Cut; Resists Tapping Rainy Day Fund
Connections Academy Faces Uncertain Future
Library Use Up In Tough Economic Times
Oregon Set To Divvy Up Federal Transportation Stimulus Dollars
Oregon Cuts Come Into Focus
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Budget Cuts Could Mean Early Summer Vacation In Oregon
Sen. Merkley Hears Foreclosure Complaints
Mayor Adams Outlines Federal Stimulus Opportunities
Feds and Food Processors Sign Energy Reduction Deal
Economy Receives First Negative Grade In Oregon Progress Report
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Energy Official Defines Shovel Ready for Oregon
ODOT Prepares For Stimulus Money
Friday, February 13, 2009
Oregon Schools Could Land Hundreds of Millions in Federal Stimulus
When Is A Budget Cut Not Really A Budget Cut?
Oregon Foster Care Project Moves Forward
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Elections Division Opens Sizemore Investigation
Stimulus Package Includes Budget Relief For Statehouse
TriMet Looks At Cutting Routes, Reducing Service
Oregon Lawmakers Make First Budget Cut Personal
Kulongoski Outlines Goals For Energy Planning Council
Oregon Ballot Measures Could Bear Racial Impact Statements
Printers Don’t Like Bend Schools As Competitor
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
WA Democrats Want To Give Unemployed Workers A Raise
Gov. Kulongoski Creates Team to Guide Green Spending
Witnesses Decry Proposed Legislative Budget Cuts
State Educators Require PPS to Improve English Learning Programs
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Oregon House Passes Firefighter Cancer Bill
Wu Blasts Senate Stimulus Bill
Monday, February 9, 2009
Wyden Wants To Up The Pressure On Wall St. Execs
Washington Union President Says Tax Hike Discussions Underway
Gregoire Proposes To Close License Offices, Eliminate Boards
Friday, February 6, 2009
Oregon Treasurer Hawks Oregon Bonds
Get Free Tax Help On Super Refund Saturday
Sellwood Bridge: Will The Citizens Be Heard?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Standing Room Only For Domestic Partner Hearings In Olympia
Oregon Stimulus Package Signed Into Law
WA Republicans: Democrats Not Moving Fast Enough To Balance Budget
Kitzhaber Says He's Not Interested In Cabinet Post
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Food Bank Distributions 'Spike' In Oregon
Why Income Tax And Sales Tax Are Non-Starters
Study: Oregon’s Energy Tax Credits Create Jobs
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Parks Levy Money Spent On Things Other Than Maintenance
How Can We Vote By Mail If There's No Mail On Election Day?
Six State Health Licensing Managers Placed On Leave
Monday, February 2, 2009
Portland Firefighters Falling Behind On Inspections
Friday, January 30, 2009
Former Damascus Mayor Dies at 81
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Gregoire Reiterates No Taxes; Says Fed. Stimulus Essential
Bill Would Require Retailers To Grant Restroom Access
Gov. Gregoire Unveils Cap And Trade Proposal
Social Service Advocates Call For Stimulus Money
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Oregon Has Stake In Amtrak Debate
Stimulus Bill: Oregon Congressman Vote Along Party Lines
Jobs Package Clears Oregon Senate
Oregon Could Join Washington In Offering Online Voter Registration
Washington Budget Woes Test Patience In Legislature
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Gregoire Pushes $430 Million Stimulus In Vancouver
State Lottery Slowdown Culprit: Recession Or Smoking Ban?
Timing, Amount Of State Cuts Depend On Federal Stimulus
Rural Oregon Hit Harder In Tough Times
Federal Assistance Gives More Help To Oregon
Wyden Sees Help For Oregon In Federal Stimulus Package
Massive Health Care Bill Discussed In Salem
Monday, January 26, 2009
Metro, City Council Consider Columbia Crossing Options
What's In And What's Out Of Federal Stimulus Plan
Oregon Would Reap Benefits From Stimulus Package
Friday, January 23, 2009
Inauguration And Apology: The Week In Politics
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Democrats Expect To Pass Scaled-Back Ethics Rules
Oregon Lawmakers: Don’t Meddle With Our Metal
Clackamas County Still Seeking Federal Emergence Money
Zero Percent For The Arts In Washington
Oregon Stimulus Package Reaches Every Corner Of State
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Portland’s Scandal Reverberates Statewide
Adams Apologizes, Leonard Calls For Investigation
Friday, January 16, 2009
Oregon Economist: State's Revenue Sources 'Hemorrhaging'
Washington State Bag Regulations Up For Discussion In Legislature
Changing Forest Policies Proved Difficult For Bush Administration
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Washington Poised To Cut 40-Percent Of Drug Treatment Beds
Walden Assigned To Oversight And Investigation Subcommittee
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Governor Gregoire Stresses Job Creation During Her Second Inaugural Address
State Settles Racketeering Case Against Ross Brothers & Co.
Oregon Case Could Play Role In Bush Legal Legacy
Adams Announces Stimulus Plan For Portland
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Oregon Senators Cautious With TARP Money
Monday, January 12, 2009
Oregon Legislature Opens Amid Economic “Perfect Storm”
Oregon Governor Delivers State Of The State
Central Point Plans New Gas Tax
Oregon Legislature Opens With Promises Of Bi-Partisanship
Oregon Legislature Opens With Plenty Of New Faces
Budget Woes Dominate As NW Legislatures Convene Monday
Friday, January 9, 2009
No Dogs Allowed In Oregon State Capitol
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Oregon To Receive $2.1 Million From Drug Company Settlement
Poll Shows Resistance To Tax Restructuring In Oregon
Bend Gets New Mayor And New Council Members
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Wyden Thinks Congress Will Push Through Health Care Reforms
Monday, January 5, 2009
Oregon Takes Aim at Racial Disparities in Foster Care System
Oregon Gets Three New Statewide Officeholders
Eyman Files Initiative To Cut Property Taxes
Three Oregon Cities Welcome New Mayors
Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Oregon Law Bars Smoking In Bars
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Will Mayor Potter's Legacy Be Greater Inclusion?
New Year Brings New Pressures To Portland's Police Chief
Monday, December 29, 2008
WA Governor Faces 2nd Union Lawsuit Over Budget
Kulongoski Looks To Mileage Tax To Support Transportation Projects
Water Bottles To Soon Join Bottle Bill
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Mayor Potter Praised At Final Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Union Sues After Washington Governor Stops Pay Raises
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Fortuitous Doubling Of Low-Income Heating Assistance
Friday, December 19, 2008
Washington Lists State Parks Slated For Closure
City, Union Squabble Over Snow Day Pay
Lubchenco Brings Northwest Experience To NOAA
Snow Storm Takes Toll On Portland's Transportation Budget
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Republicans Praise Gregoire's No New Taxes Budget
Jackson County Appeals Measure 37 Decision
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Mayor-Elect Adams Outlines New Portland Council Jobs
Interior Secretary Nominee Brings Western Experience
Wyden Praises Salazar As Interior Secretary Choice
Friday, December 12, 2008
Homeless Advocates Challenge City's Camping Ordinance
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Northwest Experts React To Obama’s Proposed Energy Secretary
Group Contends Council Has Over-Reached On Development
Do Religious And Holiday Symbols Belong In Statehouses?
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Portland City Audit Shows Need For Improvement
Field Burning Under Fire Again In Salem
WA State Will Reconsider Holiday Displays In Statehouse
Police Union Questions Chief's Pursuit Directive
Monday, December 8, 2008
'Leonard Loo' Makes Its Debut
Oregon Delegation Getting The Most Out Of Lame Duck Session
New Portland Warming Center Opens For Winter
Thursday, December 4, 2008
An Idiot’s Guide To The Washington State Budget
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Agencies Submit Spending Reduction Plans
New Idaho Congressman-Elect Targets The Economy
Governor Gets Bad Marks On Education Budget
Resignations And Retirement As Gregoire Prepares For 2nd Term
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Tax Hikes No Sure Bet In Salem
Redmond City Manager Resigns After Arrest
Governor's Budget Includes Cuts For Social Services
Does Your Right To Free Speech End At 11 p.m.?
Monday, December 1, 2008
Gov. Kulongoski Presents Budget Plans
Gregoire And Kulongoski Set To Meet With Obama
Governor Kulongoski Unveils Budget Proposal
Oregon K-12 Schools Face Budget Hit
Oregon Governor To Deliver Budget Proposal
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Gregoire Orders 3rd Round of Cuts; Social Services Takes Brunt
Oregon House Democrats Talk Up Economic Stimulus Package
Monday, November 24, 2008
Back From Asia, Governor Kulongoski Talks Electric Cars, Economy
Friday, November 21, 2008
FEMA Awards Over A Million Dollars To Oregon Fire Departments
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Budget Prospects May Chill State Hospital Hiring
Judge's Ruling Helps Establish Measure 37 Threshold
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Economic Storm Batters Oregon Budget
Washington’s Projected Budget Deficit Balloons To $5.1B
National Economic Crisis Hits State Budgets Hard
Oregon Lawmakers Get Bad Budget News
Counties Prepare For Loss Of Federal Payments
Cities Consider Legislative Wish Lists
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
County Officials Confront Chilling Budget Future
Budget Woes Curtail WA Democrats’ Agenda
Lane County Government Power Fails, Again
Economic Downturn Worsens Oregon's Hunger Problem
Monday, November 17, 2008
Oregon Unemployment Highest In More Than Four Years
Oregon Unemployment Rate Jumps Up
Thursday, November 13, 2008
More Legal Action To Follow Judge's Measure 37 Ruling
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Idaho’s Governor May Ask Agencies To Reduce Spending Again
Key Democrat Says WA Budget Deficit Could Grow To $4.6B
Monday, November 10, 2008
Gov Kulongoski Unveils Plan To Stimulate Oregon Economy
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Kulongoski To Unveil Transportation Package
Friday, November 7, 2008
Federal Judge Critical Of Government's Case Against Al-Haramain
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Columbia Crossing Plans Take Next Step To Reality
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Former Police Chief Foxworth Retires From The Force
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Adams Opts For Saltzman To Run Portland Police Bureau
Kulongoski Presents Response To Climate Change Challenge
Monday, October 27, 2008
Mayor-Elect Adams Picks Saltzman To Run Portland Police Bureau
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Multnomah County Faces $35 Million Budget Shortfall
Leonard Will Not Become Police Commissioner
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Market Downturn Hits Affordable Housing
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Kulongoski Prepares To Deal With Future Budget Shortfall
Monday, October 20, 2008
Would-Be Treasurers Support Changing Oregon’s Tax Kicker
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Portland Adopts Sweatshop-Free Ordinance
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Third LNG Site Proposed For Oregon
Monday, October 13, 2008
Oregon Loses Jobs; Politician Proposes Fix
Washington Paid Family Leave Program On-Hold
Monday, October 6, 2008
Kulongoski Unveils Website About The Economy
Supreme Court Passes On Two Oregon Cases
Friday, October 3, 2008
Bush Signs into Law Bailout Bill That Includes County Payments
Oregon Cities Talk Lost Jobs, Economic Worries
Northwest Congressional Delegation Still Split On Bailout Package
Rural Oregon Counties Celebrate, As Timber Payments Passed
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Lawmakers Add ‘Sweeteners’ To Bailout Bill
Jobs With Justice Group Holds Rally Against Bailout
County Payments Could Get Hundreds-Of-Millions In Bailout Bill
Facing Tight Re-Election Bid, Gordon Smith Supports Bailout Package
Cigarettes Suspected In State Capitol Fire
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Bailout Vote Puts Defazio In National Spotlight
Washington, Oregon Treasurers Differ On Bailout Package
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Defazio Introduces Bailout Alternative, With Progressives
Tuesday Is Last Day To Comment On Oregon's New Healthcare Plan
Monday, September 29, 2008
Bailout Plan Divides Northwest Congressional Delegation
Friday, September 26, 2008
Oregon Cities Endorsed For 'Main Street' Program
Defazio Says County Payments Remain Dead
Statue Of Tom McCall Dedicated In Salem Park
Ardenwald Neighborhood Objects At Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Grasshopper Eradication Funding Moves Through Legislature
State Agency Heads Will Miss Out On Pay Raise
Task Force Eyes Oregon’s Kicker Checks As Revenue Source
Oregon Objects To Provider Conscious Regulation
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
House Kills County Payments Program Again
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Senate Approves County Payments Extension
Multiple Tsunami Drills Held In Tillamook County
Monday, September 22, 2008
Oregon Congressional Delegation Mixed On Bailout Plan
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Portland One Of Four Pilot Cities For New Dollar Coin
Friday, September 19, 2008
Gregoire Acknowledges Looming Budget Hole
As Bus Vote Nears, Bend Hears From Trimet Head
Washington's Projected Deficit Climbs To $3.2 Billion
Pay Raises For Oregon Lawmakers Faces Criticism
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Review Board Releases Favorable Report On Portland Police Bureau
Timber Payments, Sales Tax Deduction Top Northwest Wishlist
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Portland Council Appoints Human Rights Commission
One More Chance For Federal Payments To Rural Northwest
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
PERS Funds In Good Shape Despite Recent Market Woes
Complaints Prompt Tweak In Oregon Drivers’ License Rules
Gregoire Announces Four Day Work Week Pilot
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Vancouver Police Officer Reaches $1.65 Million Settlement With City
Wyden Wants Alaskan Gas Exports Revoked
Washington Senate Majority Leader Faces Hostile Supreme Court
Friday, September 5, 2008
Transportation Issues Are Focus For Two Northwest Congressmen
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Oregon Panel Calls For Phase-In Of Universal Health Care
Survey Says Washington Foster Kids Doing Well
Clackamas County Goes To Four-Day Work Week
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wapato Jail To Remain Closed, Commissioners Concerned About Ballot Measures
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Weekend Fire Keeps Oregon Capitol Closed
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Washington Pulls The Plug On Highway Wi-Fi
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Deschutes County Commissioners Put Hotel Tax On The Ballot
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Children’s Health Care Proposal Could Resurface In 2009 Legislative Session
Monday, August 25, 2008
Former Wallowa County D.A. Now Works For Wheeler County
Friday, August 22, 2008
Federal Board Considers Fate Of Rail Line
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Rural Oregonians Meet In Cascade Locks
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Services Aren't Keeping Up With Autism
Legislative Workgroup Hears Autism Complaints
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Oregon Governor Renews Affirmative Action Push
Monday, August 18, 2008
Bend Forest Cop Wins National Award
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Big Look Task Force Reviewing Oregon's Land-Use Planning
Friday, August 15, 2008
Republicans Join Calls For Biofuel Mandate Repeal
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ethics Law Could Resurface In Legislature
Lawmakers Get An Earful From Small-Town Officials Over Ethics Law
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Officials Try To Learn From December Storm Response
Lawsuit Alleges Ten-Year Old Was Raped In State Foster Home
Mukasey Outlines Priorities For Remaining Time In Office
Kulongoski Says Exercise Showed Oregon Not Prepared For Terrorism
Thursday, August 7, 2008
ODOT Starts Solar Power Program For Highways
Umatilla Chemical Depot Reaches Another Milestone
Monday, August 4, 2008
Court Forces State To Hire 57-Year-Old Auditor
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Officials Send Out First Measure 49 Approval Tickets
Broke Oregon Counties Mull Worst-Case Scenarios
Oregon To Get Millions From Federal Housing Stimulus Bill
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Embattled Oregon Youth Authority Director Resigns
Kulongoski Encourages Oregon To 'Think Differently' About Transportation
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Oregon's Food Stamp Program Gets Federal Award
Friday, July 25, 2008
Portland Officials Consider Response To Major Earthquake
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Governor Kulongoski Traveling The State To Talk Transportation
Oregon's Ethanol Mandate Under Fire
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
DeFazio Pushing For Infrastructure Funding Bill
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Courtney Calls For Investigation Of State Hospital
Republican State Senator Will Propose Redistricting Bill
Monday, July 21, 2008
GOP Lawmaker Retires Early In Possible Swing District
Thursday, July 17, 2008
More Than Commuters Will Be Affected By Columbia Crossing Project
Audit Questions Efficiency Of Oregon Computer Consolidation Effort
Giusto's Replacement Sworn In As Multnomah County Sheriff
Oregon Rep. Hooley Saw Buildup To Banking Problems
Wheeler County District Attorney Recalled
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Coos Bay Wants To Buy Stretch Of Closed Rail Line
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
FERC Puts Off Bradwood Landing Decision
Monday, July 14, 2008
New ID Rules: Aimed At Terrorists, Tripping Up Everyone
Providing DMV With Proof You're Who You Say You Are
Study Outlines Damage From Major Earthquake
June Unemployment Numbers Mixed For Oregon
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Columbia Crossing Project Goes Before Portland Council
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Healthy Americans Act Reintroduced In The House
OSU Study Warns Of Bleak Future For County Roads
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Domestic Partnership Case More About Statistics And Samples
Defense Sec. Visits Fort Lewis; Comments On Air Force Tanker Deal
Monday, July 7, 2008
Vancouver City Council To Vote On Columbia Crossing Project
America's Infrastructure Topic Of Forum At PSU
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Judge Says Phone Log Can't Be Evidence In Al Haramain Case
Wyden Uses Summer Break To Tour Eastern, Central Oregon
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Report Lists Moving More Chemical Weapons To Umatilla As Option
Is There A Congressional Solution To High Oil Prices?
Wyden Listens To Citizens' Energy Concerns
Oregonians Eligible For Extended Unemployment Benefits
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Oregon Vets Will Receive Benefits From New G.I. Bill
Monday, June 30, 2008
Time For Another Constitutional Convention In Oregon?
Blumenauer Seeks Rewards For Gas Savers
New WA Law: Plug In That Handset And Drive
Friday, June 27, 2008
Smith Voices Support For Wyden's Health Care Plan
Gov. Gregoire Finds Emergency Funds For Food Banks
Congress, Wu Blame Speculation For Gas Prices
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Panel Approves Emergency Funds For Salmon Fishermen
USDA Discusses Farm Bill Implementation
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
TriMet Board Approves Fare Increase
WA Study: Racial Bias In Child Welfare System?
Council Takes Up Plan To Share The Pearl District's Wealth
Only One Option Remains For Interstate Bridge
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
State Reviews Response To Winter Storms
Sen. Wyden Voices Opposition To FISA Bill
Monday, June 23, 2008
Future Of County Timber Payments Remains Cloudy
Oregon Counties In Crisis Mode Due To End Of Timber Payments
Ethics Commission Says Sheriff Broke State Law
Friday, June 20, 2008
Oregon Senators Must Decide On Compromise Over Wiretapping Bill
Thursday, June 19, 2008
'Belt-Tightening' Ahead As Washington Coffers Shrink
Oregon Counties Get A Breath Of Hope And Then More Disappointment
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
DeFazio Raises Questions On Fiscal Accountability Of Public Land Fees
Administration Still Interested In Extending Timber Payments
Task Force Seeks Concerns About Returning Vets
Monday, June 16, 2008
Measure 49's 'Express Lane' Jammed Up And Moving Slowly
Metro Dealing With The Ins And Outs Of Urban Growth Boundary
Friday, June 13, 2008
State Employees Union Resists GOP Health Care Proposal
Ethics Commission Calls Giusto's Vehicle Use Out Of Line
Oregon Sets Up Hotline To Combat Cockfighting And Dog Fighting
Bend Unveils Scaled-Back City Expansion Plans
Thursday, June 12, 2008
State Liquor Board Approves Same-Day Delivery, With Restrictions
Portland Attorney Welcomes Supreme Court Decision
Court Says Citizens Can Challenge Governor's Approval Of Casino
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Council Backs Plan For Free Student TriMet Passes
State Officials Review Cascadia's Financial Problems
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
South Waterfront Project Suffering From Slow Market
Monday, June 9, 2008
Supreme Court Rules Oregon Woman Fired Properly
Friday, June 6, 2008
Conservative Interest Group Hits Gregoire With Independent Ad
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Wyden Blasts Administration Over Pre-War Intelligence
Clackamas County Judge Rules Development Not 'Vested'
Simple Majority Simply Not Enough For Timber Payments Vote
Bush Threatens Timber Payments Veto
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Wyden Wants GI Bill Benefits For National Guard Members
Monday, June 2, 2008
Skipper Sworn Into Service In Preparation For Giusto's Departure
Kulongoski Pushing Commuter Challenge For State Workers
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Public Libraries Face A Challenging Future
Friday, May 30, 2008
Metro Forum Explores How Portland Should Grow
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Economists 'Cautious' About Oregon's Fiscal Future
Wyden, Defazio Push New G.I. Bill At UO
Oregon’s Economic Outlook Not Great, Not Awful
Tolls May Be Future Source Of Revenue For Roads
Multnomah County Exploring State Of Mental Health Care
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Metro Council Considers Interstate Bridge Options
Monday, May 26, 2008
Oregon's Ethics Reform Sparks Rural Revolt
Metro Councilors Consider Columbia Crossing Options
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Bend Hires City Manager, Keeps Bus Service Going
County Payments On Two Track Strategy
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Farm Bill Includes Salmon Disaster Aid Funds
City Of Eugene Could Come To Aid Of Struggling Lane County
Monday, May 12, 2008
Oregon Governor Tries New Economic Development Strategy
Thursday, May 8, 2008
County Payments Attached To Iraq Spending Bill
WA Lawmakers Hit The Road To Talk About Property Taxes
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Adams Says Sauvie Island Bridge Project Is 'Dead And Buried'
Attorneys General Treat Big Oil With Kid Gloves
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Portland's Homeless Camp Out At City Hall
Multnomah County Loans Cascadia Funds To Keep Doors Open
Monday, May 5, 2008
ODOT Reminds Drivers To Slow Down In Construction Zones
Friday, May 2, 2008
Tribes And Feds Celebrate End To Their Salmon/Dam Fights
Thursday, May 1, 2008
State, County Step In At The Last Minute To Bail Out Cascadia
Wyden Health Care Plan Gets Boost
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Kempthorne Wants To Allow Concealed Firearms In National Parks
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Congress Approves New Wilderness, Internment Monument
Monday, April 28, 2008
Counties Starting To Lose Faith In Timber Payments Ever Coming Back
NW States Face Budget Woes On Horizon
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Controversy Continues Over Washington Heat Stroke Rule
Friday, April 25, 2008
Congressmen Work To Save Coos Bay Rail Line
Oregon Health Plan Applications Due Friday
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Council Votes To Move Sauvie Island Bridge Downtown
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Commissioner Questioned Over Social Security Claim Delays
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Lane County Budget Cuts Target Sheriff, Jail
Harbors, Politicians Jockey To Homeport NOAA Fleet
Legislature Will Convene Summer Meetings To Review Ethics Law
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Homeland Security Officer Shoots Self In Portland
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Resignations Stream In To Government Ethics Commission
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Candidate Rossi Rolls-Out $15 Billion Transportation Plan
Portland Mayor Presents His Final Budget
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Senate Focuses On Central Oregonian's Health Care Plight
Sten Leaves Cty Hall An Older, Wiser 'Boy Wonder'
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
State Bars Portland Lab From Testing Public Drinking Water Supplies
Blumenauer Makes Earmark Requests Public
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Gregoire Signs Budget After $15 Million In Line-Item Cuts
Gov. Gregoire Vetoes Sections Of Toxic Toys Bill
Ferrioli Resigns From Governor's Task Force
Monday, March 31, 2008
Gregoire To Sign Budget, Line-Item Vetoes Likely
'Big Look' Back In Business
Kulongoski Off On Intercontinental Trade Mission
Monday, March 24, 2008
Portland Mayor Loses Bet - Attends Vancouver City Council Meeting
Friday, March 21, 2008
Kulongoski Calls For Tobacco Tax Hike In State Of The State Address
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Sales Tax Idea Floats Again In Salem
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Initiative Would Exempt Cigar Bars From Indoor Smoking Ban
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Oregon Lawmakers Weigh In On D.C. Gun Ban Case
Oregonians Approve Of Session Even If They Didn't Know About It
Monday, March 17, 2008
Free Beer Dries Up On Capitol Hill
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Chopp Says Healthcare Ballot Measure Possible in ‘09
Friday, March 14, 2008
It’s A Wrap: Washington Legislature Adjourns
Blumenauer Introduces Infrastructure Bill
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Avakian Appointed To Labor Commissioner Post
Court Rules On Sexual Abuse Statute Of Limitations
Labor Commissioner Switcheroo Shocks Secretary Of State Race
Monday, March 10, 2008
Native Police Could Get Power To Arrest Non-Natives On Tribal Lands
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Washington Legislature Enters Home Stretch
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Toxic Toy Bill On Life Support In WA Legislature
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Possible Bottle Bill Expansion On The Horizon
Portland Council Approves Day Labor Site
Computer Picks A Lucky 3000 To Join Oregon Health Plan
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
WA Republicans Unveil $6 Billion Highway Plan
Two Initiatives Aim To Overturn Recent Gay Rights Laws
Monday, March 3, 2008
WA Senate Majority Leader Sues to Overturn Super-Majority Rule
Friday, February 29, 2008
Northwestern Politicians Shocked By Air Tanker Contract Loss
Day Cares Could Unionize Under Bill Moving Through WA Legislature
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Washington’s Transportation Crisis: What Does The Future Hold?
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
WA Teachers Take On Legislature Over Pay Raise
Field Burning Compromise May Help Clear Idaho Air
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Budget Demonstrates Democrats Don’t Always Agree
Administration Scolded Over Tsunami Preparedness Funding
Lawmakers Draft Reponse To Mannix's Crime Initiative
Monday, February 25, 2008
Dog Fighting Now A Felony In Idaho
WA Taxpayers Will Have To Pay More for Roads
Special Session Wrap Up
Enactment Of Paid Family Leave Stalled In Olympia
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Oregon Legislature Wraps Up Special Session
Friday, February 22, 2008
Wyden Touts Healthy Americans Act
Competing Crime Measures Headed To Oregon Ballot
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Watered-Down Subprime Mortgage Bill Clears Oregon House
Does DMV Have A Secret File On You?
Veterans Still Lack Mental Health Care In Washington State
WA Republicans Say Democrats’ Budget Correction Spends Too Much
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Growth And Public Safety Top Concerns For Gresham Mayor
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Frenzy In Olympia As Legislative Deadline Looms
Renovation Project Cramps Oregon Lawmakers
Oregon's Special Session Passes Mid-Point Mark
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Helping Voters Navigate Washington’s Messy Caucus And Primary System
Friday, February 15, 2008
Washington’s Revenue Forecast Down
Federal Review Moves Gorge Casino Forward
Oregon Lawmakers Eye Mortgage Brokers
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Salem Mayor Repeats Concerns About State Hospital
Lawmakers Consider Tuition Waiver For Families Of Deceased Soldiers
Governor Appoints 'Special Master' To Oregon State Hospital
Is Health Care A Constitutional Right?
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Governor Expected To Sign Drivers License Bill
Oregon Lawmakers Eye Mortgage Brokers
Drivers License Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Red Mountain Winery Lease Will Help Build Schools
Police Group Says Giusto Should Keep His Badge
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Emissions Reporting Bill Moves Ahead In Salem
Rep. Wu Remembers Lantos, Hopes To Follow Footsteps
Monday, February 11, 2008
As Olympia Clamps Down, Funding For The Poor Becomes A Hard Sell
Measure Requiring Legal Presence For Drivers License Passes Oregon Senate
GOP Lawmakers Complain About 'Do Nothing' Session In Olympia
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Next Battle In Giusto's 'Fight To Keep Badge' Comes Tuesday
Friday, February 8, 2008
Oregon Lawmakers Get Gloomy Budget Outlook
Lawsuit Sparks Petition Signature Reform Bill
Sheriff Giusto Announces Retirement Plans
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Guns on Campus? WA Lawmakers Hear Arguments On Both Sides
Oregon State Police In Line For Budget Boost
Should Top State Offices Be Non-Partisan?
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Natural Gas Protesters Want Governor's Support
Seattle Mayor And State Lawmaker Propose Carbon Tax On Vehicles
Mayor Potter Pulls His Support From Road Tax
Wyden Criticizes Administration Over Oil Purchases
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Administration Gives Tentative OK To Portland's Street Car Money
Lawmakers Plan Response To Recalled Toys
Senate Committee Considers Change To Drivers License Rule
Multnomah County Prepares To Open Wapato Jail
Dueling Immigration Rallies Greet Lawmakers On Session Opening Day
Monday, February 4, 2008
Same-Sex Couples Around Oregon Cheer New Law
Oregon Legislature Convenes For 'Very Special' Session
Bush Budget Boosts And Pares Pet Causes In Region
Couples Line Up To Register Domestic Partnerships
Budget Contains Goodies For Oregon, Some County Money
Oregon Legislature Opens Special Session
Oregon Lawmakers Issue Stern Warning To State Hospital Officials
Ripped From the Headlines: Like Hollywood, Lawmakers Borrow From The News
Friday, February 1, 2008
Portland City Council Moves To Rework Street Tax
Snow Removal Costs Piling Up On Budgets
Sizemore Accuses Elections Office Of Misdirection
Thursday, January 31, 2008
WA Senate Budget Committee Projects $2.5B Deficit
County To Discuss Higher Fees To Support Bridge Repair
Washington Lawmaker Apologizes For Dog Comment
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Portland Council Approves Adams' Road Fee
Giusto, County Agree To Share Control Of Jail System
State Lawmakers Sweat The Little Things For Month Ahead
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
In Washington A Long-Term Strategy To Legalize Gay Marriage
Bizarre Hearing On Domestic Partnership Expansion Proposal
February Session Features Fresh Faces
Eugene Keeps Gas Tax, Gas Dealers Vow Fight
Monday, January 28, 2008
Judge Says February Legislative Session Can Go Forward
Thousands Call In For Shot At The Oregon Health Plan Lottery
Blumenauer's Infrastructure Plan Gets Key Mention
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Oregon Health Plan Opens Enrollment, For A Lucky 5000
Judge To Rule Monday On Motion To Quash 2008 Legislative Session
Friday, January 25, 2008
Transportation Problems Top Wheeler's Agenda For Multnomah County
Legislature May Weigh In On Medical Marijuana Issue
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Northwest Governors Share Climate Change Agenda
Oregon Representatives Split On S-CHIP Veto Vote
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Like Portland, Eugene Ponders How To Pay For Roads
Lawmakers Eye Punishment For Selling Recalled Toys
Interstate Bridge Options Coming Into Focus
Passport Alternatives Coming Just In Time
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
WA Lawmakers Hostile To Airlines Who Oppose Passenger Bill Of Rights
Talk Of Universal Healthcare Picks Up In WA Legislature
Friday, January 18, 2008
Potter Emotional In Final State Of The City Address
WA Lawmakers Grapple With Mortgage Crisis Reforms
Ted Ferrioli: The Minority Leader's View Of The Special Session
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Federal Report Rips Oregon State Hospital
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Only In Portland: Mayoral Candidate Proposes New Tax
Gregoire Delivers State Of The State; GOP Responds
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Bid To Limit Strip Clubs In Oregon Falls Flat
Idaho May Okay Election Day Liquor Sales
Some Odd Bills Show Up In The Washington Legislature
Expectations For An Election Year Session In The U.S. House
Monday, January 14, 2008
Property Tax Opponents Rally As Washington Legislature Convenes
Lawmakers Convene For Election Year Session In Olympia
Mayor Potter Takes City Hall Back To High School
Sunday, January 13, 2008
WA Legislature: Money in the Bank; Election Year Looms
Friday, January 11, 2008
Drivers License Debate Hits Oregon Statehouse
Is Washington State Too Exposed To Lawsuits?
Oregon GOP Still Seeking Candidate For Treasurer's Race
Legislature Will Face Immigrant License Issue In Special Session
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Debate In Olympia Over The Term “Assisted Suicide”
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Report Calls For Reform Of Initiative System
Gregoire Won’t Support Assisted Suicide Measure
Potter Taking City Hall Back To High School
Monday, January 7, 2008
Oregon Democrats Lay Out 2008 Session Agenda
Fmr. WA Governor To File 'Right To Die' Initiative
ACLU Opposes Proposed Sobriety Checkpoints
Energy Corridor Hearings Will Host Critics
Friday, January 4, 2008
2010 Census May Bring 6th Congressional District To Oregon
Thursday, January 3, 2008
WA A.G. Pushes Crackdown On Foreclosure Scams
Rojo De Steffey Decides To Stay Out Of Council Race
Lawmaker Sees Problems With Eyman's Latest
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Lawsuit Puts 2008 Oregon Legislative Session In Doubt
Tim Eyman's Next Ballot Measure? Tackling Traffic Jams
Sten Says 17 Years In City Hall Is Enough
Nick Fish Jumps Into Race For Portland City Commission
Monday, December 31, 2007
State Revenue Office Still Working On Kicker Controversy
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Prison Growth Delays Madras Prison Expansion
Small Oregon Guard Group Heads To Afghanistan
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Transportation Money Coming To Oregon, But Not For Roads
Salem Lawmakers Say County Payments On Agenda
Friday, December 21, 2007
Giusto Won't Resign, But May Retire 'At Some Point'
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Judge Upholds Gift Limit For Oregon Lawmakers
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Legislators Release Ambitious Schedule For 2008 Session
Energy Bill Passed And Signed But Under-Powered
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Oregon Gets Short Shrift In Congress' Final Days
Rossi Criticizes Gregoire’s Supplemental Budget
Gregoire Says It's Time To Get Off Budget Rollercoaster
Thursday, December 13, 2007
OLCC Decides Not To Decide Minor Music Show Rule
County Payments Extension Stripped Out Of Energy Bill
WA A.G. Says Too Easy for Mentally Ill to Get Guns
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Multnomah County Searching For A Sheriff Solution
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Are Oregonians Ready To Kick The Corporate Kicker?
Multnomah County Debates Separating Jail From Sheriff
Monday, December 10, 2007
Would You Donate Your Kicker Check Back To The State?
Gabriel Allred, A Symbol, Yet A Real Child
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Bush Threatens Veto Of Bill Containing County Payments