Today's hits from the big national dailies:

New York Times
Native Foods Nourish Again
"As American Indians try to reverse decades of physical and cultural erosion, they are turning to the food that once sustained them, and finding allies in the nation's culinary elite and marketing experts."

Washington Post
Marlins Threaten to Move by 2008
Here we go again with MLB?

Los Angeles Times
Commentary: Thanksgiving from the Ground Up
"Every morsel on the table is a reminder of the value of the land and those who work it."

Seattle Times
Requests for energy grants swamp Oregon nonprofit
"The demand for grants from the Energy Trust of Oregon, a group of programs offering energy-efficient subsidies to manufacturers, has overwhelmed the nonprofit and created a waiting list for new applicants."

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

The Oregonian
Wiederhorn poised to sue Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland exec (and convicted felon) Andy Wiederhorn said he would file a breach of contract lawsuit against the Multnomah Athletic Club and its individual board members unless the club rescinds decision to throw him out.

Salem Statesman Journal
Doyles try to block fines for violations
"Dan and Victoria Doyle are seeking to forestall state fines levied against them last month for campaign-finance-reporting violations, citing their personal bankruptcy."

Bend Bulletin
Tower Theatre seeks more funds amid ongoing losses
If you've never been there, the Tower is a gorgeously-restored theater in downtown Bend. One board member says "If we continue our performance, we would have an operating reserve for four to five years before we reach the point of desperation or have to shut down."

Eugene Register Guard-posted at noon

Eugene Weekly

LaGrande Observer
COUGAR KILLS IN OREGON DOWN THIS YEAR
But, the biologists say, that doesn't necessarily mean their numbers are dwindling.

Lake County Examiner (weekly)

East Oregonian (subscription only)
Authorities don't find much humor in counterfeits
Funny Benjamins on the move in and around Pendleton!

Hermiston Herald

Tri City Herald

Sisters Nugget

the Source (Bend's alternative weekly)

Central Oregonian (Prineville)
New Ochoco clinic should open in 2006
Ground-breaking should take place by the end of 2005

Madras Pioneer

Baker City Herald

Wallowa County Chieftain

Blue Mountain Eagle

Argus Observer (Ontario)
Police urge caution on foggy roadways
Stay cool. Don't be a fool.

Corvallis Gazette Times
Nominees to replace Wirth selected
Sara Gelser, Robert "Bob" Conder and Tina C. Empol.

Albany Democrat-Herald

Lebanon Express updated late morning

The Columbian (Vancouver) updated late morning
Controversial methadone clinic gets approval

The Dalles Chronicle

Hood River News
Casino bill worries local officials
Draft legislation would restrict off-reservation tribal gambling casinos

The Daily Astorian (most stories subscription only)
Researchers discover the 'curse' lives on
Archaeologist talks about discoveries found at Fort Clatsop during the Columbia Forum.

West Coast faces more crustacean frustration
Dungeness crab season delayed by at least two weeks while crabs mature; further delays making fishermen "crabby". (my addition--ab)

Tillamook Headlight Herald
Giving communities a bigger say
"County to assist residents of unincorporated areas in forming advisory groups on land-use issues."

This seems kind of interesting given the rethinking that's being done in many muni governments post M37.

theworldlink (South Coast)
High-end real estate booming, but affordable options lacking
"Did you hear a boom? According to a handful of local developers, the Bay Area has been virtually under siege for the last two years by local, state and national developers who've been gobbling up as much local real estate as they can get their mitts on."

Klamath Falls Herald & News

Ashland Daily Tidings

Roseburg News Review

APRIL's PICK
Fryer Smokes Bird, new House
Oh, for the love of Mike....

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