OPB Headlines for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012
Kitzhaber's Budget Relies On Cost-Cutting Measures
N3 | Nov. 29, 2012 8:01 p.m.
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber's proposed budget relies on cost-cutting measures to public pensions, health ...
Clackamas Woman Indicted For Voter Fraud
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 8 p.m.
A grand jury has indicted a Clackamas County woman, for alleged ballot tampering.
CDC Pushing Hepatitis C Tests For Baby Boomers
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 7:45 p.m.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that every baby boomer in the nation be tested for Hepatitis C.
Study: Energy Department Has More Work To Do On Safety Culture
N3 | Nov. 29, 2012 5:46 p.m.
RICHLAND, Wash. – The U.S. Department of Energy still has work to do to improve its own safety culture. That’s the upshot ...
Longshore Union Given More Time To Mull Offer
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 5:28 p.m.
The Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers have given the union representing dock workers at six terminals more time to mull their latest offer
Inmate Robs Bank One Hour After Jail Release
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 5:24 p.m.
The Lane County Sheriff's office reports that an inmate who was released from jail Thursday morning was arrested for bank robbery less than an hour later.
In Wake Of Tragedies, Wash. Lawmakers Will Examine Guns And Kids
N3 | Nov. 29, 2012 4:22 p.m.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A rash of accidental shootings involving kids and unsecured guns has some Washington lawmakers ...
Budget Chair: Total Shortfall = $2.76B
N3 | Nov. 29, 2012 2:42 p.m.
Governor-elect Jay Inslee and Washington lawmakers face a nearly $3B conundrum in the next two-year budget. That's the ...
Grand Jury Indicts Clackamas Co. Worker For Alleged Ballot Tampering
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 2:04 p.m.
A grand jury has indicted a Clackamas County woman, for alleged ballot tampering.
Oregon Zoo Officials Keeping Watchful Eye On Rose-Tu
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 12:50 p.m.
Portland’s most-watched elephant Rose-Tu may give birth in the next few days, Oregon Zoo officials say.
Adams Opens New Electric Car Charging Stations In Downtown Portland
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 12:46 p.m.
Portland Mayor Sam Adams unveiled new electric vehicle charging stations Thursday in downtown Portland. He hopes the move will encourage more people to get out and shop.
Grand Jury Indicts Clackamas County Elections Worker
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 9:27 a.m.
A grand jury returned an indictment Thursday against Clackamas County elections worker, Deanna Swenson. That's according to the Oregon Attorney General's office.
Washington Leads Nation As Net Importer Of Out-Of-State Parolees
N3 | Nov. 29, 2012 7:51 a.m.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend 2009. Maurice Clemmons, an Arkansas felon living in Washington, walks ...
Eugene Runner Hit By Overpass Rock Out Of Hospital
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 6:45 a.m.
One of two University of Oregon distance runners injured when a large rock was dropped onto their car from an Interstate 5 overpass has been released from a Eugene-area hospital.
Oregon Ballet Theatre's Stowell To Leave At End Of Year
OPB | Nov. 29, 2012 6:07 a.m.
The artistic director of the Oregon Ballet Theatre, Christopher Stowell, has submitted his resignation. He says he'll leave at the end of the year.
