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OPB Headlines for Monday, Dec. 24, 2012

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Carbon Monoxide Alarms Required In Washington After Jan. 1

N3 | Dec. 24, 2012 3:24 p.m.

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington state is set to join Oregon and Idaho in requiring most homes and rentals to be equipped with ...

Dozens Of Japanese Coastal Species Hitched Ride On Floating Dock

N3 | Dec. 24, 2012 3:22 p.m.

Marine scientists say dozens of Japanese coastal species hitched a ride across the Pacific Ocean on a floating dock. The ...

Longshore Union Rejects Grain Terminal Operators' Contract

OPB | Dec. 24, 2012 3:15 p.m.

Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have rejected the "last, best and final" contract offer from Northwest grain terminal owners.

Northwesterners Pause To Remember Sandy Hook Victims

N3 | Dec. 24, 2012 2:54 p.m.

SALEM, Ore. – One week after 26 people were shot and killed at a Connecticut elementary school, Northwesterners paused to ...

Why You Might Be Able To 'Smell' Snow Coming

N3 | Dec. 24, 2012 2:30 p.m.

Snow is expected east of the Cascades this week. But some people say they don't need forecasters to tell them that -- ...

Patients Rush To Have Surgery Before New Year Resets Clock

N3 | Dec. 24, 2012 2:19 p.m.

One of the busiest places to be this time of year is the operating room. But it's not because of holiday accidents. Huge ...

Rescuers Bring Out 3 Snowshoers Lost On Mount Hood

OPB | Dec. 24, 2012 1:39 p.m.

Oregon authorities say rescue teams are getting ready to bring out three people who got lost on a winter camping trip near Mount Hood.

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