Oregon NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Oregon Youth Authority official resigns his post- July 8, 2008 An assistant director at the Oregon Youth Authority has resigned from his post, after allegations surfaced that he'd had an inappropriate romantic relationship with a subordinate.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/oregon-youth-authority-official-resigns-his-post?fro... Marijuana initiative would allow pot sales at Ore. liquor stores- July 8, 2008 Relax it and tax it. That's the motto behind a new cannabis initiative that would allow Oregon's state-controlled liquor stores to legally sell marijuana to adults.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/marijuana-initiative-would-allow-pot-sales-at-ore-li... Governor back at work after surgery- July 8, 2008 Gov. Ted Kulongoski returned to the Capitol Monday for his first full day back at work after having his gallbladder out.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/governor-back-at-work-after-surgery?fromrss=1 Builder pulls out of Planned Parenthood clinic- July 8, 2008 A construction company set to help build a Planned Parenthood clinic in northeast Portland has dropped the project, citing pressure from anti-abortion activists.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/builder-pulls-out-of-planned-parenthood-clinic?fromr... Portland, Oregon Stays Weird with Nude Cyclists, Giant Foam Pranks- July 7, 2008 Maybe it's a sign of spring. Perhaps it's those stickers on lots of cars that read "Keep Portland Weird." Or maybe it's a counter-reaction to the somewhat aesthetically droll Rose Festival.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/portland-oregon-stays-weird-with-nude-cyclists-giant... South Carolina man rescued on Oregon's Mount Hood- July 7, 2008 The climber falls 100 feet, but a doctor and a paramedic with a phone and GPS are in his climbing team WENDY OWEN A South Carolina man who fell 100 feet Sunday after summiting Mount Hood couldn't have asked for ...http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/south-carolina-man-rescued-on-oregons-mount-hood?fro... Smith faces defections from GOP base- July 7, 2008 Oregon charter schools activist Rob Kremer has impeccable conservative bona fides.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/smith-faces-defections-from-gop-base?fromrss=1 City tries to block strip club near school- July 6, 2008 The city council meets Monday to debate what recommendation to give the Oregon Liquor Control Commission regarding a bar that plans to feature nude dancers near a school.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/city-tries-to-block-strip-club-near-school?fromrss=1 Mercy Corps helps with emergency food for N. Korea- July 6, 2008 Oregon-based Mercy Corps is leading a contingent of five aid organizations making this decade's first significant U.S. food shipment to North Korea.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/mercy-corps-helps-with-emergency-food-for-n-korea?fr... Invasion: Garlic mustard raises a stink in the Tualatin basin- July 6, 2008 A little-known plant in Oregon is making its ascension as the new scourge in the kingdom of noxious weeds.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/07/invasion-garlic-mustard-raises-a-stink-in-the-tualat... |