Oregon NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.The Oregonian and Smith's 'furniture' attack ad- August 12, 2008 BlueOregon is a place for progressive Oregonians to gather 'round the water cooler and share news, commentary, and gossip.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/the-oregonian-and-smiths-furniture-attack-ad?fromrss... More Oregonians Can Apply for State Health Care- August 12, 2008 Six thousand more Oregonians are now eligible to apply for the Oregon Health Plan.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/more-oregonians-can-apply-for-state-health-care?from... West Nile virus shows up in Southern Oregon- August 11, 2008 Earlier than ever, West Nile virus has surfaced again in Southern Oregon's Jackson County.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/west-nile-virus-shows-up-in-southern-oregon?fromrss=... European Kindred founder indicted in Oregon- August 11, 2008 The founder of the European Kindred white supremacist organization has been indicted on weapons charges in Oregon.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/european-kindred-founder-indicted-in-oregon?fromrss=... Ore. plans nation's first solar highway project- August 11, 2008 The Oregon Department of Transportation is rolling out the nation's first solar panel project on a major U.S. highway on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 near Tualatin.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/ore-plans-nations-first-solar-highway-project?fromrs... Oregon illegal drug use called higher than average- August 11, 2008 The federal agency that helps coordinate drug enforcement in Oregon says illegal drug use in the state is higher than the national average.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/oregon-illegal-drug-use-called-higher-than-average?f... Gas prices might crimp Oregon transportation plan- August 10, 2008 Barbara Brown is taking the bus to work these days, or walking on nice days. Her decision was cemented the day she stopped at a gas station to fill up her SUV and had to shell out $67. ''When I looked at my gas ...http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/gas-prices-might-crimp-oregon-transportation-plan?fr... Measures could squeeze Oregon budget, critics say- August 10, 2008 Ballot measures sponsored by activists Bill Sizemore and Kevin Mannix - including ones dealing with tax cuts, tougher prison sentencing and teacher merit pay - could cost the state billions of dollars and hurt ...http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/measures-could-squeeze-oregon-budget-critics-say?fro... Crews battle Ore. fires east of the Cascades- August 10, 2008 Lightning-caused fires burned across remote areas of Oregon east of the Cascades Saturday.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/crews-battle-ore-fires-east-of-the-cascades?fromrss=... Film and video in Oregon generates $1.39 billion- August 10, 2008 The Oregon film and video industry is having a major impact on the Oregon economy.http://www.topix.net/state/or/2008/08/film-and-video-in-oregon-generates-1-39-billion?from... |