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Legislature Adjourns…

10 March 2014 Oregon Legislature approves budget, adjourns The state Legislature approved funding for cancer research facilities at Oregon Health & Science University, got the budget back in balance, then adjourned the 2014 session Friday afternoon. But the five-week legislative session was particularly notable for what did not happen. Controversial […]

Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness for ‘at-risk’ populations

Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations Workshop The Oregon Office of Emergency Management in association with Oregon office on Disability and Health will be holding a series of free workshops on Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations. These workshops will help those who work with elders, daycare/infant care, […]

NW Sports from the AP

Date: 03/10/2014 04:59 AM AP-NW–SportsMinute/271 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press   SEATTLE (AP) – Kiki Alofaituli scored 12 of her 15 points in the second half, and Southern California earned its first Pac-12 Conference tournament title by rallying for a 71-62 […]

Legislature Heading For Wrapup

7 March 2014 Lawmakers talk budget as adjournment nears The Oregon Legislature pushed Thursday to tie up loose ends and lawmakers are hoping to adjourn the five-week legislative session as soon as today. The biggest outstanding issue is the budget, including a request to provide additional funding for prisons and […]