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No. 11 Oregon tops Arizona; on track for Rose Bowl

Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli watched as red-clad Arizona students ringed the sidelines as time ticked down, ready to rush the field. Complete Story...

Portland rallies to beat Oregon 88-81

Nik Raivio scored 24 points to lead a big second-half turnaround as Portland registered an 88-81 victory over Oregon on Saturday.

2 dead after shooting at Oregon intersection

A gunman fatally wounded a passenger in another vehicle at an Oregon intersection Saturday, setting off a police chase that ended when the suspect crashed and was killed by officers, authorities said.

13 charged with mortgage and loan fraud in Oregon

A federal grand jury in Eugene has indicted 13 people on mortgage and loan fraud charges arising from the collapse of a central Oregon development company.

Oppenheimer settles lawsuit with Oregon for $20M

OppenheimerFunds Inc. said Thursday it will pay $20 million to settle a lawsuit the state of Oregon filed over the company's management of its 529 college savings program.

Ore.'s falling jobless rate: Have some given up?

Oregon's unemployment rate has been falling, but that could be partly because some people can't find a job.

Oregon unemployment rate unchanged in October

The unemployment rate in Oregon did not change last month, suggesting the recession may be easing, although economists also warned it is too early to tell.

James runs for 3 TDs in Oregon's win

As LeGarrette Blount awaited his first chance to play since his suspension, LaMichael James ran for 150 yards and three touchdowns for the No. 14 Ducks in a 44-21 victory over Arizona State on Saturday night.

Will he or won't he? Blount could play Saturday

While there's plenty of other drama surrounding Saturday's game between No. 14 Oregon and Arizona State, a guy who may or may not play will be getting almost all the attention.

Survivor says fatal Ore. van crash like 'dream'

Survivors of a van crash on an icy Oregon freeway that killed two young people from Colorado and left two others critically injured say they are trying to come to grips with their loss.

1 dead, 15 hurt in eastern Oregon van rollover

Authorities say a van carrying mostly college-age members of a Colorado church group overturned on black ice early Thursday in eastern Oregon, killing one person and injuring 15, some critically.

Enrollment reaches record high at Oregon colleges

Enrollment at Oregon's seven public universities has reached a record high growing nearly 6 percent from last year.

Oregon tax activist says opponents lied about him

Oregon anti-tax activist Bill Sizemore is suing teacher unions and other opponents, saying they made false statements about him during the 2008 election, including calling him a racketeer.

Fire damages Portland elementary school

More than 400 students escaped a three-alarm fire that heavily damaged a southeast Portland elementary school.

Pac-10 reinstates Oregon's Blount

Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount, who was suspended for the season after punching a Boise State player in the wake of the season opener, has been allowed to rejoin the Ducks.

Tornado damages homes in northwestern Oregon

The National Weather Service has confirmed it was a tornado that tore through a coastal area of Lincoln City in northwestern Oregon, damaging about a dozen homes.

Gerhart leads Stanford past No. 7 Oregon 51-42

Toby Gerhart and Stanford did to the Oregon defense what the Ducks did a week ago to Southern California, opening up the Pac-10 race with a program-defining victory.

Ore. reduces Avista utility rate hike request

A rate hike of nearly 12 percent requested by Avista Utilities for natural gas customers scattered around rural Oregon has been reduced to about 7 percent by state regulators.

Ore. treasurer: State's credit rating remains good

The Oregon treasurer's office says national credit rating firms are reporting that the state remains a safe credit risk at a time when many others are being warned about potential downgrades.

No. 10 Oregon runs past No. 4 USC 47-20

Jeremiah Masoli and Oregon trampled the Southern California Trojans, leaving the kings of the Pac-10 in serious danger of relinquishing the throne they've held for the last seven seasons.

Pac-10 commissioner to meet with Blount

Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott says he will meet with suspended Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount and school officials over possible reinstatement.

No change for Oregon video lottery retailer payout

The Oregon Lottery Commission has voted unanimously to maintain compensation rates for video lottery retailers despite claims by education advocates that schools should get a bigger share.

Oregon geothermal work gets $40M in stimulus money

Nearly $40 million in stimulus spending is scheduled for geothermal projects in southern Oregon.

Ore. teachers renew legal fight with activist

Two Oregon teacher unions have gone back to court against political activist Bill Sizemore to accuse him again of racketeering, this time in the 2008 elections.

Johnston: USC still leader of the Pac? Ducks disagree

On Saturday, the Florida Gators and Texas Longhorns will come dressed as national-title contenders.

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Frohnmayer: Make Oregon universities public corporations
Source: OregonLive.com

Oregon should convert its largest universities into public corporations so they have more freedom to raise money and revitalize the state's stifled higher education system, Dave Frohnmayer, recently retired president of the University of Oregon, said Wednesday.

Oregon Officials Lying About Cost of Environmental Measures
Source: Washington Examiner

Portland has become the laboratory for every new and allegedly forward-thinking urban planning and environmental measure that social scientists can dream up. The problem is that the state's new-found love of progressive policies often comes with a hefty price tag.

Memorandum on Medical Marijuana enforcement
Source: blogs.usdoj.gov

This is the memorandum given to United States attorneys concerning the changes concerning medical marijuana enforcement.

American Flag Ban at Oregon Apartment Complex Reversed After Outcry
Source: FOXNews.com

An Oregon apartment complex reversed its ban prohibiting residents from flying American flags from dwellings and parked vehicles after the property manager decided she didn't have the legal standing to do so, KATU in Portland reported Wednesday.

Oregon Apartment Complex Bans Flying the American Flag - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com
Source: FOXNews.com

An Oregon apartment complex is banning its residents from flying American flags, not only from their dwellings but also their vehicles, KATU in Portland reported.

Portland neo-Nazi indicted in mailing of noose to Ohio NAACP officer
Source: OregonLive.com

excerpt: "" A Portland-based organizer for a national neo-Nazi group was brought before a federal judge in shackles Thursday, accused of mailing a hangman's noose to the president of an Ohio chapter of the NAACP.

States Show How Not To Fix Health Care. By Kerri Houston Toloczko. 10/01/2009 07:04 PM ET
Source: Investors Business Daily

Since the debate over the government takeover of medical care exploded onto the national stage, advocates of market-based, patient-centered reforms have pointed to the failed government health care systems of Canada and the U.K. as examples of what America should not replicate.

The Way We Die Now
Source: The New York Times

PORTLAND, Ore. —– In the last days of her life, Annabel Kitzhaber had a decision to make: she could be the tissue-skinned woman in the hospital with the tubes and the needles, the meds and smells and the squawk of television.

Fan asks for money back; Oregon coach obliges
Source: ESPN.com

Plenty of disgruntled fans have said they wanted their money back after an underwhelming performance. But how many have made that complaint -- and then received a check in the mail, signed by the coach?

Northwest Photo-Shoot: A Beautiful & Exciting Time Taking Pictures in Oregon & Washington State

Just returned home after a week of photography in America's Northwest; here are a few images for openers with many more to come! A. Macarthur Please respect my copyrights and do not copy or transmit any/all of my images, but...return often and bring a friend.

Mad As Hell Doctors Begin Cross Country Journey
Source: Corvallis Tidbits

Approximately 80 supporters were vociferous in their support for Doctor Paul Hochfeld and Doctor Mike Huntington.

When sportsmanship is forgotten, we all pay the price
Source: OregonLive.com

We've had a rough couple of weeks when it comes to athletes. And the theory goes that trash talking, poor sportsmanship and berating officials is now an acceptable part of competitive sports culture.

How Many More Double-Digit Insurance Premium Hikes Can America Take Before We Get Reform?
Source: Crooks and Liars

excerpt: ""I can't think of a state less equipped to deal with major health insurance rate hikes than Michigan, currently mired with - this will not be a typo - 15.6% unemployment. But that's exactly what they're getting.

Oregon suspends Blount for season after punching incident at Boise State
Source: USA Today

It wasn't enough that Oregon failed to get a first down in the first half and looked in disarray for most of Chip Kelly's first game.

Meth dealer, headed for prison, mistakenly set free
Source: OregonLive.com

Miguel Ochoa-Sanchez, convicted of selling meth to cockfighting patrons, is supposed to be serving the front end of a long prison stretch. Instead, he's long gone.

Bailey's Taproom – A Bastion of Local Beers in Portland, Oregon
Source:

A review of Bailey's Taproom, a fantastic place for local beer in Portland, Oregon.

Oregon Guard identifies soldiers | MailTribune.com
Source: Mail Tribune

The Oregon National Guard released the names Saturday of two soldiers killed Friday in Iraq. Spc. Taylor D. Marks, 19, of Monmouth, and Sgt. Earl D. Werner, 38, of Amboy, Wash., died in Rashid, Iraq, when their convoy was struck by a copper-plated projectile.

Even with a loved one abroad, There�s no time for boredom | The Bulletin
Source: The Bulletin

So ever since Rodney Beebe's Oregon National Guard unit headed off to training in April and on to Iraq in July, life at home has been a little different for Casey, her sister and her stepmother.

California, Oregon and Washington State Worker's Pension Plans Depleted in Private-Equity Investment Gamble
Source: Bloomberg.com

U.S. pension funds contributed to the record $1.2 trillion that private-equity firms raised this decade. Three of the biggest investors, state pensions in California, Oregon and Washington, plunked down at least $53.8 billion.

Bailey’s Taproom - A Bastion of Local Beers in Portland, Oregon
Source:

A review of Bailey's Taproom, a fantastic place for local beer in Portland, Oregon.

Oregon's "Health Plan" Offered To Pay To Kill Lung Cancer Patient, But Not The Drug To Treat Her Disease
Source:

Barbara Wagner's doctor offered hope in the new chemotherapy drug Tarceva, but the Oregon Health Plan sent her a letter telling her the cancer treatment was not approved and instead, the letter said, the plan would pay for comfort care, including "physician aid in dying," better  …

A Mouse Builds its Nest out of $20 bills inside an ATM
Source: gmanews.tv

A mouse found inside an automatic teller machine — along with a nest it had built with chewed-up $20 bills — gave an Oregon gas station employee the surprise of her life.

Home sick for Oregon Ale's

When I got out of the Navy, I moved to Portland Ore. I loved it there, well at least for the first 10 years the last 3 were tough during the winter months. One of the things I loved about living there were the wonderful microbreweries.

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