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Prescription Drugs Causing More Overdose Deaths
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:22:00 -0800
The number of Oregonians who die from overdosing on prescription drugs is twice the number who die from heroin or cocaine overdoses, according to the state public health division.
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New Center WIll Provide Resources To Portland's Homeless
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:00 -0800
Construction has begun on a new daytime center for people living on Portland's streets.
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Much-Discussed 'Nuclear Renaissance' Slow To Arrive
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800
For several years now, energy experts have been predicting a "nuclear renaissance" in this country. But that's not materializing very quickly.
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Oregon Settles With College Fund Investment Firm
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:37:00 -0800
Some Oregonians who lost money in their child's college savings fund will get a portion of it back.
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Idaho Game Commission Extends The State's Wolf Season
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:31:00 -0800
Hunters in Idaho will be allowed to shoot wolves in most parts of the state for an extra three months.
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Washington State Tax Collections Drop Another $760 Million
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:00 -0800
Washington state's chief economist Thursday subtracted another three-quarters of a billion dollars from the state checkbook. The updated revenue forecast widens Washington state's budget deficit to more than $2.5 billion.
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UO Mascot In Trouble Over YouTube Video
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:41:00 -0800
The University of Oregon Duck mascot got in trouble for appearing in a YouTube video that's spread to internet sites all over the world.
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Portland Trying To Convince EPA That Bull Run Water Is Safe
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:01:00 -0800
The city of Portland has sent two messages recently to the federal Environmental Protection Agency in hopes of avoiding expensive changes to its municipal water system.
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California’s Latest Product Ban Could Change Oregon’s TVs
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:55:00 -0800
California has become the first state in the nation to ban some power hungry televisions from store shelves.
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GAO Rules Seattle Can’t Stop NOAA Move To Newport
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:52:00 -0800
The Port of Newport can breathe a small sigh of relief.
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H1N1 Virus Dangerous To Pets Too
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:23:00 -0800
The H1N1 virus can travel to your pet -- and be deadly, according to research by veterinarians in Oregon.
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Oregon's Economy Has Been Down So Long, Flat 'Looks Like Up'
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:00 -0800
Oregon's financial outlook is holding steady. That's according to state economists, who released their latest revenue projections to lawmakers Thursday.
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Officials Say Forests Fight Climate Change On Two Fronts
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:00 -0800
And at a hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, forest officials and lawmakers discussed ways that federal forestland could help combat climate change on at least two fronts.
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Frohnmayer Proposes Major Change For Oregon's Higher Ed System
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:41:00 -0800
Former University of Oregon president Dave Frohnmayer made an urgent plea for increased funding and greater indepedence for the state's universities.
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Protestors For Many Causes Gather For Gore Event
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:38:00 -0800
As a near sell-out crowd awaited former Vice President Al Gore in Portland's Keller auditorium Wednesday night, a group of protestors gathered outside.
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