OPB Headlines for Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
Northwest Tribes Begin To Try Reservation Crime Cases Under Tougher Laws
Northwest News Network | Nov. 26, 2012 5:27 p.m.
A tribal court on the Umatilla Indian Reservation is one of the first to hand-down a long prison term under new tougher ...
Management Change For Hanford Treatment Plant
Northwest News Network | Nov. 26, 2012 4:38 p.m.
A watchdog group is concerned with what it calls a “revolving door” for top managers at Hanford.
Web Cams: Not Just For Traffic Anymore
OPB | Nov. 26, 2012 4:28 p.m.
Fire crews in Central Oregon could have a new tool at their disposal for next year's fire season. The Oregon Department of Forestry is planning a network of fire spotting webcams for the region.
Cave Junction Council To Pick Winner After 5-Way Tie Vote
OPB | Nov. 26, 2012 2:41 p.m.
There is a five-way tie for a seat on the Cave Junction City Council. Each of the five received three votes. Cave Junction City Recorder Ryan Nolan says the five-way tie doesn’t matter because there's no runner-up.
Commentary: Alzheimer's And Family Over The Holidays
OPB | Nov. 26, 2012 2:15 p.m.
The holiday season offers a chance for families to visit and share memories. But when a relative has Alzheimer's, visits can be painful, as OPB commentator Bob Balmer explains.
Wash. Schools Outpace Ore. In Quest For Federal Funds
OPB | Nov. 26, 2012 2:04 p.m.
Washington school districts are doing a lot better than Oregon in the latest federal competition for education money. Federal officials on Monday announced 61 finalists from across the country.
Precision Castparts Announces Another Acquisition
OPB | Nov. 26, 2012 12:03 p.m.
Just days after announcing plans buy a Texas titanium company for almost $3 billion, Portland's Precision Castparts has announced another acquisition.
Police Investigate PSU Sexual Assault Report
OPB | Nov. 26, 2012 11:08 a.m.
Police are investigating a reported sexual assault of a Portland State University student on the edge of campus.
Powell's Enters the E-Reader War for Christmas Sales
OPB | Nov. 26, 2012 midnight
Powell's Book in Portland recently ventured into selling its own brand of e-reader, a year after layoffs blaimed on the digital book industry.
