Monthly Archives: May 2012

Whooping cough cases surge in Oregon; Washington County shows high number Offers pour in from near and far to help 3 young children found abandoned in Portland shed Documents show strains between OLCC chair and embattled Oregon liquor director Short … Continue reading →

State Supreme Court overturns death sentence against Robert Langley for fourth time FEMA denies Gov. Kitzhaber’s appeal for assistance to homes damaged by January storms Oregon economy finally shows hints of growth Two animal-related bills signed into law this week … Continue reading →

Student law school debt harms Oregon’s legal community — Guest Opinion Holidays, furloughs put into the mix — Opinion Oregon’s craft beer industry causing a buzz ____________________ STUDENT LAW SCHOOL DEBT HARMS OREGON’S LEGAL COMMUNITY — GUEST OPINION (Portland Oregonian)As … Continue reading →

State Library eClips * Changes at Groupon serve as reminder of Oregon’s gift-certificate laws — Blog * St. Helens murder: Questions, investigations follow fatal stabbing of health care provider * ALEC gains foothold in Oregon, with one-fourth of legislators as … Continue reading →

Who takes more wild salmon on the Columbia River, sea lions or fishermen? Oregon leaders push ahead on prison, crime reforms Portland sues Oregon Liquor Control Commission over food carts with booze: Portland City Hall roundup– Blog Company Town: State … Continue reading →

Oregon pharmacy workloads may be curbed after survey finds safety concerns Two university leaders join the Oregon State Board of Higher Education EPA says it won’t require Clean Water Act permits for logging roads Lawmakers approve $7.6 million for foreclosure … Continue reading →

Oregon Zoo’s pregnant elephant makes ODOT’s busy road construction season a little wilder– Blog Oregon economy slowly on the rise, but state budget stays put Two tribes call state’s Native American mascot ban disappointing Oregon auditors find schools missed out … Continue reading →

Portland air pollution activists expand their campaign statewide Oregon Legislature set to erase 190 state government positions, mostly management New law allows Oregon food banks to buy, distribute ‘bycatch’ fish, mostly salmon Jury awards $332,000 to two men fired after … Continue reading →

State Library eClips * Oregon PERS: Private equity investments pose an unclear future for public pensions * As automakers’ recovery garners national attention, Oregon’s auto dealers see gains of their own * Two pro-marijuana initiatives move closer to qualifying for … Continue reading →

Oregon Dairy Farmers Association prepares to fight for raw milk crackdown Finding a balance between job creation and coal export — Opinion Budget group starts meetings Wednesday; cuts may hit prisons, state police Quick medical care given free to state … Continue reading →