Today's hits from the big national dailies:

New York Times
Top Democrat Says He'll Vote No on Roberts
Harry Reid of Nevada said Tuesday that he would oppose the confirmation of Judge John G. Roberts Jr. as chief justice. AND BTW it doesn't mention it here but Senator Gordon Smith has officially said he'll give Roberts the nod.

Governors Ask for Inquiry on Oil Prices
Very likely you heard about this earlier today. Ted Kulongoski and Christine Gregoire both signed on..

Washington Post
Rita Upgraded to 'Monster' Category 4 Hurricane
So let's say it's you. You're the Oregon National Guard soldier stuck trying to keep people safe in New Orleans. You've got recalcitrant types who never left during Katrina, and now Hurricane Rita is on the way. Not a fun job.

Los Angeles Times

Seattle Times
Crucial primary election appears to go well
Despite a few glitches reported at the polls, King County Elections Director Dean Logan declared yesterday's election "a step forward" in rebuilding voter trust.

FBI, building industry offer reward for capturing ecoterrorists
The feds want the ELF bad enough to offer $100,000 reward for good info, and yes, it's builders putting up the money.

...and from the northwest's regional papers.

Salem Statesman Journal
Keizer man leads initiative charge
"Russ Walker of FreedomWorks is emerging as the state's new ballot-measure powerhouse on the right."

Bend Bulletin

Eugene Register Guard-posted at noon

Eugene Weekly

LaGrande Observer
MURDER SUSPECT, 13, TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY
Ugh. This is scarce on details. Hopefully someone will do something in depth.

Lake County Examiner (weekly)

East Oregonian (subscription only)

Hermiston Herald

Tri City Herald
Franklin sales tax defeated at polls

Sisters Nugget

the Source (Bend's alternative weekly)
High-Stakes Game: Weighing the risks and rewards of Juniper Ridge
The plot thickens for this high-concept biz-ed partnership.

Mini-Mansions Take Over
As families shrink, houses get super-sized

Central Oregonian (Prineville)

Madras Pioneer

Baker City Herald

Wallowa County Chieftain

Blue Mountain Eagle

Argus Observer (Ontario)

Corvallis Gazette Times

Albany Democrat-Herald

Lebanon Express updated late morning

The Columbian (Vancouver) updated late morning
C-Tran measure rolls
"A slimmed-down sales tax increase to maintain bus service in much of Clark County was the biggest winner Tuesday as voters handed C-Tran a victory by a 2-1 ratio." This is a very big deal! Transit officials have been killing themselves trying to get tax-averse Clark County to make up lost funding. They got it yesterday.

Pollard, Stewart make impressive showings in primary
Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard scored a huge win in Tuesday's primary, easily besting two challengers in his quest to remain the city's political leader for another four years.

The Dalles Chronicle

Hood River News
Casino debate escalates to federal level
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs plan to construct a 500,000 square foot resort/casino in Cascade Locks' is under review by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). And both proponents and opponents are lining up at public meetings to get their viewpoint entered into the official record...Tonight, the fourth forum will take place from 6-8:30 p.m.

The Daily Astorian (most stories subscription only)

Tillamook Headlight Herald

theworldlink (South Coast)

Klamath Falls Herald & News

Ashland Daily Tidings

Roseburg News Review

APRIL's PICK
Weddings on Church Street offers nuptials in a hurry
At last! A side-street wedding chapel that welcomes elopements, offers package deals and takes all major credit cards!

Quick links to nearly every daily in the state
http://www.usnpl.com/ornews.html
http://www.cascadelink.org/ritnet/news.html