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• For retailers this holiday season, it's simply whatever works

  The Oregonian – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

  Be it Facebook, Twitter or mobile phones, companies big and small have plenty of vehicles for finding and keeping customers. Full Story »

• Temp hiring on the rise, suggesting more jobs ahead

  The Oregonian – 1 hr 51 mins ago  

  Workers in the employment services job category, which includes temps, increased by 11.5 percent from April through October. Full Story »

• Northwest apple harvest strong, but with some hitches

  The Oregonian – 2 hrs 5 mins ago  

  After a financially tough 2008 season for most Oregon and Washington apple growers, producers are facing another challenging year. Full Story »

• As Oregon airmen and women return from Iraq, more are deployed to Afghanistan

  The Oregonian – 2 hrs 21 mins ago  

  Friday's ceremony was a rare mass mobilization that illustrated just how broad -- and deep -- the National Guard role is, said Gov. Ted Kulongoski. He told both groups, "I long for the day when the only place you will have to do your duty is here in Oregon." Full Story »

• Chimney fires damage two Oregon homes

  The Oregonian – 2 hrs 51 mins ago  

  Have your chimneys cleaned by a professional and you might avoid the fate of two homes nearly 50 miles apart that caught fire this morning, officials say. Full Story »

KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland

• Oregon college aid to shrink without more funding

  KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 7:18 pm ET  

  SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon college students will get smaller financial aid checks next year unless the Legislature provides additional funding because the state awarded more money than it has available. Without more funding, the Oregon Opportunity Grants would have to be cut in the spring by $400 for full-time and $200 for part-time students. The door would also shut early on new applicants next ... Full Story »

• Ore. governor race field still taking shape

  KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 7:18 pm ET  

  SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With former NBA player Chris Dudley getting ready to announce he's a candidate for Oregon governor, some Republicans are still casting about for a candidate. Republican House leader Bruce Hanna has been asked by some people to run, and he's considering it. Three other candidates — Allen Alley, John Lim and Bill Sizemore — already are in the race. The fact that the Republican ... Full Story »

• Astoria father charged in death after passing out on infant son

  KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 7:03 pm ET  

  ASTORIA, Ore. -- The father of an Astoria infant was arraigned Friday for the boy's death after he passed out on top of the child, according to the Daily Astorian. Prosecutors said 28-year-old Cameron Michael Rogers was "highly intoxicated" when he passed out on top of six-week-old Calvin Rogers. They were sleeping in the same bed at the home in the RV park at 38th Street and Lief Erikson Drive ... Full Story »

• Eagle recovering from Jefferson County collision

  KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 5:33 pm ET  

  CHIMACUM, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says an eagle that was hit by a car on Highway 104 in Jefferson County is recovering with a broken wing at the Chimacum Valley Veterinary Hospital. The eagle was injured Wednesday, and it may take up to four months to learn if the bird can fly well enough to return to the wild. Full Story »

• Portland's Peacock Lane opens early for pedestrians

  KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 2:03 pm ET  

  PORTLAND, Ore. -- "Christmas Street" in SE Portland is opening a day early for pedestrians this year. Peacock Lane will be lit up for the holidays and accessible starting Monday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m., according to event organizers. Portlanders hoping to enjoy Christmas lights and decorations need look no farther than Peacock Lane, which has been pulling out all the stops each holiday season since ... Full Story »

Portland Tribune

• Scam text messages hit unemployed Oregonians

  Portland Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 8:34 pm ET  

  Some unemployed Oregonians are getting fake cell phone text messages warning them that their state-funded benefit cards are being de-activated, setting them up for possible ID theft. Oregon’s Employment Department said Friday that unemployed people using the ReliaCard Visa debit cards should ... Full Story »

• Red Cross house fire response grows, strains budget

  Portland Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 8:04 pm ET  

  The Oregon Trail chapter of the American Red Cross said Friday that it has responded to about 30 percent more house fires since a year ago, putting a strain on its already tight budget. “This significant increase strains our budget, putting the amount of assistance we’re able to ... Full Story »

• Budget shortfall hits state college student grants

  Portland Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 7:49 pm ET  

  About 38,000 Oregon college students receiving state opportunity grants could see their spring term awards cut because of budget shortfalls. The Oregon Student Assistance Commission decided Thursday in Eugene that the grants would have to be reduced to balance a projected budget shortfall in its ... Full Story »

• State says it has enough swine flu vaccine for everyone

  Portland Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 7:20 pm ET  

  Beginning Monday, Dec. 14, anyone who wants a swine flu shot can get one. Oregon Public Health officials said Friday that there is plenty of the vaccine, which had been available only for priority groups in the past few weeks. “We have been hearing for some time that people outside the ... Full Story »

• Should we stay or should we grow? Find out Monday

  Portland Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 6:19 pm ET  

  The only way the region can afford to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain vital infrastructure is by curtailing suburban sprawl. But wait, where are we supposed to build the next Nike or Intel campus? In downtown Portland? For the past two years, the region’s planners and elected ... Full Story »

FOX 12 Oregon

• 16 Laptops Swiped From Middle School

  FOX 12 Oregon – 2 hrs 19 mins ago  

  Police are investigating after electronics and cash were taken from a Vernonia middle school in a series of break-ins. Full Story »

• GOP Still Searching For Governor Candidate

  FOX 12 Oregon – 2 hrs 49 mins ago  

  With former NBA player Chris Dudley likely announcing next week that he's a Republican candidate for Oregon governor, some members of the party were still casting about for a candidate Friday. Full Story »

• Shoppers Hit Grocery Stores Ahead Of Storm

  FOX 12 Oregon – Fri Dec 11, 8:06 pm ET  

  With freezing rain and snow forecast for the weekend in the Portland metro area, shoppers crowd stores to stock up on supplies. Full Story »

• Firefighters Battle 2 SE Portland House Fires

  FOX 12 Oregon – Fri Dec 11, 3:36 pm ET  

  Fire crews responded to two house fires in southeast Portland early Friday morning. Full Story »

• Body Found By Tracks Near Hood River

  FOX 12 Oregon – Fri Dec 11, 3:06 pm ET  

  A man's body was found near railroad tracks west of Hood River on Thursday, officials said Friday. Full Story »

Oregon Public Broadcasting

• A Dark Hanukkah: Young And Jewish In Rural Eastern Washington

  Oregon Public Broadcasting – Fri Dec 11, 7:25 pm ET  

  The first night of Hanukkah is this Friday. That means many people of the Jewish faith will be gathering together to pray, sing songs and light their menorahs. But for some, the festival of lights can be a dark time, especially for young Jews living in rural Northwest towns. Full Story »

• Slick Conditions Ahead As Weather Changes

  Oregon Public Broadcasting – Fri Dec 11, 6:40 pm ET  

  The National Weather Service warns of slick conditions in the Willamette Valley Friday afternoon and evening, as sunny skies give way to freezing rain, and some snow. Full Story »

• Air National Guard Troops Returning And Leaving

  Oregon Public Broadcasting – Fri Dec 11, 6:40 pm ET  

  Oregon’s Air National Guard is saying goodbye to some of its members who are bound for the wars overseas, even as others are unpacking their bags. Full Story »

• H1N1 Vaccine Now Available For Everyone

  Oregon Public Broadcasting – Fri Dec 11, 5:40 pm ET  

  Oregon public health officials are making the H1N1 vaccine available to everyone starting next week. Full Story »

• Oregon To Be Site Of Nation's Largest Wind Farm

  Oregon Public Broadcasting – Fri Dec 11, 5:40 pm ET  

  General Electric announced that it's selling $1.5 billion worth of wind turbines to a company building the nation's biggest wind farm -- in Oregon. Full Story »

KATU Portland

• Everyday Heroes: Million Meals Organizer

  KATU Portland – 8 mins ago  

  Lew Lardie has a million reasons for helping those less fortunate and he’s hoping you can help. Full Story »

• GOP still searching for Ore. governor candidate

  KATU Portland – 23 mins ago  

  With former NBA player Chris Dudley likely announcing next week that he's a Republican candidate for Oregon governor, some members of the party were still casting about for a candidate Friday. Full Story »

• Rescued dogs are now up for adoption

  KATU Portland – Fri Dec 11, 8:02 pm ET  

  Dozens of cute little rat terrier dogs are now up for adoption. More than 100 were rescued from a dog breeder in Tillamook following a lengthy investigation. Full Story »

• 'Grandpa bandit' strikes again at West Linn bank

  KATU Portland – Fri Dec 11, 5:32 pm ET  

  The suspect, an older white male, held up the Bank of America on Willamette Drive in West Linn at about 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The man is wanted for robbing another Bank of America in Sherwood last week. He's suspected of robbing two Salem banks in October as well. Full Story »

• Fire damages unoccupied house in SE Portland

  KATU Portland – Fri Dec 11, 4:47 pm ET  

  Neighbors who lived near the house said the home was empty but the owner was preparing to sell it. They said the home had been broken into recently and new appliances and other items had been stolen. Full Story »

KOIN News 6 Portland

• Nebraska investigators say faulty valve caused blaze

  KOIN News 6 Portland – 2 hrs 8 mins ago  

  NORFOLK, Neb. (AP) — Investigators are blaming a faulty valve for a propane-fueled blaze at a closed Nebraska manufacturing plant that forced thousands of evacuations. Full Story »

• Winter weather advisory for snow, sleet, and freezing rain

  KOIN News 6 Portland – 2 hrs 23 mins ago  

  A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for all areas west of the Cascades, including the Gorge and Southwest Washington. If you live south of Corvallis, expect a brief shot of snow tonight, changing to light freezing rain and rain tomorrow morning. Full Story »

• SW Washington is Ready for Ice & Snow

  KOIN News 6 Portland – 2 hrs 38 mins ago  

  VANCOUVER , Wash. - A giant truck with a scoop on the front the size of a small sedan rumbles out of the garage at the Washington Department of Transportation in Vancouver . Full Story »

• City and state have a plow plan

  KOIN News 6 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 9:16 pm ET  

  PORTLAND- Who can forget the end of last year, when it froze and snowed and just didn't stop. It was fun at first but turned into an arctic nightmare. And the city of Portland says it couldn't help that. Full Story »

• Rescued dogs up for adoption

  KOIN News 6 Portland – Fri Dec 11, 9:01 pm ET  

  PORTLAND , Ore. - A group of 19 dogs rescued from Harney County will be available for adoption beginning the afternoon of today at the Oregon Humane Society. Full Story »

Willamette Week

• Fred Stewart Will Decide By Jan. 1 Whether To Run Against Nick Fish

  Willamette Week – Fri Dec 11, 6:56 pm ET  

  Real estate broker Fred Stewart, no stranger to seeking public office, just called (on his 45th birthday no less) to tell us he’s turning his attention to making a run next year against City Commissioner Nick Fish. Not that Fish should be quaking in fear necessarily, given that Fish easily beat Stewart and three others in [...] Related posts: Sten Fallout: Nick Fish wants Sten’s seat Nick Fish ... Full Story »

• Sam Adams vs. Tom Brian: Two Visions of the Future Face Off in Hillsboro

  Willamette Week – Fri Dec 11, 2:11 pm ET  

  In one-party Multnomah County, much of what passes for political debate is really just parsing different shades of blue. But Monday night, political junkies will get a chance to see some real contrast, as OPB and Community Newspapers bring together Portland Mayor Sam Adams and Washington County Chairman Tom Brian for a discussion of how the [...] Related posts: Adams to Wheeler: I’ll Fund The ... Full Story »

• If You’re New To Portland, Watch This

  Willamette Week – Fri Dec 11, 12:26 pm ET  

  As Portlanders prepare for our first flakes of snow tonight, it’s worth reminding anybody who’s new to town about our reputation for really stupid driving in snow and ice. So in the spirit of public service, we reprise this classic video of foul-weather driving in town from a couple of years ago (fast-forward to the 1:22 [...] Related posts: Snow? Let The Panic Begin If you're City Hall Ad Watch ... Full Story »

• Adams: High-School Redesign In 140 Characters

  Willamette Week – Thu Dec 10, 9:41 pm ET  

  Mayor Sam Adams’ latest tweets about Portland Public School’s high-school redesign are actually a pretty good summary of the info being shared in Portland this month. The mayor was at Marshall High School in Lents last night: Related posts:Mayor Adams All “Atwitter” About Lincoln High Mayor Sam Top 10 Reasons To Worry About PPS’s High School Redesign [...] Related posts: Mayor Adams All ... Full Story »

• Minnis’ Female Accuser Will File Criminal Complaint In California

  Willamette Week – Thu Dec 10, 6:41 pm ET  

  An attorney for the woman who says she was sexually harrassed by John Minnis plans to file a criminal complaint against Minnis in California. Dana Sullivan, the alleged victim’s attorney, told WW today it is unclear yet what specific crime her client will allege against Minnis, who resigned Nov. 24 as director of the Oregon Department [...] Related posts: Attorney For John Minnis Responds When ... Full Story »

Salem Statesman Journal

• Book drop-off for drivers designated

  Salem Statesman Journal – Fri Dec 11, 6:18 am ET  

  Organizers of the Marion County literacy campaign holiday book drive are hoping for one last hurrah today as volunteers line up to take books, drive-through style. One lane of traffic in front of Courthouse Square will be a designated drop-off area for the 12,000 Books in 12 Days campaign. Full Story »

• Budget error shortchanges college aid

  Salem Statesman Journal – Fri Dec 11, 6:18 am ET  

  Oregon's college students will get smaller financial aid checks this spring and next year unless the Legislature steps in with additional funding. Full Story »

• Video: Child abusers draw 7-year prison terms

  Salem Statesman Journal – Fri Dec 11, 6:18 am ET  

  A 14-year-old boy watched Thursday as his parents were sentenced to more than seven years in prison for the wounds they inflicted on him and his sisters. Full Story »

• Candidates for Salem mayor pitch their skills, experience

  Salem Statesman Journal – Fri Dec 11, 6:18 am ET  

  Three of five Salem mayoral candidates offered residents a menu of their skills during a forum Thursday at the Salem Conference Center. Full Story »

• City worker arrested, fired after allegedly sending photo to teen

  Salem Statesman Journal – Fri Dec 11, 6:18 am ET  

  A Tualatin man employed with the City of Woodburn's Parks and Recreation Department was fired and arrested Wednesday on allegations that he sent a sexually explicit picture to a 14-year-old girl's cell phone. Full Story »

The Hillsboro Argus

• Metro councilors pitch growth compromise

  The Hillsboro Argus – Fri Dec 11, 9:44 am ET  

  Cornelius and Hillsboro would see dramatic opportunities for urban growth through 2050 in a new plan for urban reserves, one that seems the most likely proposed so far to get region-wide approval. Full Story »

• Yodeler, tearjerker highlight reserves hearing

  The Hillsboro Argus – Fri Dec 11, 9:44 am ET  

  Washington County commissioners took more than an hour of testimony on reserves Tuesday, and are scheduled to meet again this Tuesday night to take more testimony and deliberate on a final reserves proposal. Full Story »

• Committee looking at congestion tolling in Portland area

  The Hillsboro Argus – Thu Dec 10, 5:29 pm ET  

  Committee begins task of deciding what road will have congestion pricing pilot project Full Story »

• Hughes to run for Metro Council president

  The Hillsboro Argus – Wed Dec 9, 1:59 pm ET  

  Hughes, who retired as mayor earlier this year, will face Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder and former 1000 Friends of Oregon Executive Director Bob Stacey. The three are vying to replace David Bragdon, who cannot run for a third term as council president. Full Story »

• County to launch Aloha development study

  The Hillsboro Argus – Tue Dec 8, 7:45 am ET  

  Washington County’s Board of Commissioners gave enthusiastic approval last week to draft a letter of intent to apply for a $2.4 million grant from Metro to conduct the three-year study. Full Story »