Monday, Oct 13, 2008
Hosted by: Tripp Sommer & Brandon Smith

First Newscast:

1. Two men suspected of trying to torch a John McCain yard sign are facing arraignment today in Portland.

2.  Jes Burns reports Lane County Democrats kicked off a big get out the vote drive this weekend.

3. US Senate candidates Gordon Smith and Jeff Merkley will debate tonight.

4. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and Republican challenger Dino Rossi meet for thier 5th debate Wednesday.

5. The President of the Machinists Union says negotiators are having a "tough time" trying to end a strike at the boeing company.

5. Austin Jenkins reports paid family leave for working families in WA is on indefinite hold because of budget woes. 

Center:

1. Interview with John Krigger about his book "The Homeowners's Handbood to Energy Efficiency."

Second Newscast:

1. LTD is making large service cuts in it's 2009 budget.

2. Oregon's unemployment rate has dropped slightly to 6.4 %.

3. The two candidates for Mayor of Eugene sunday on KLCC.

4. Andrew Jacobson reports on parents concerns of paying for college in these tough financial times.

First Newscast:

1. Chris Lehman reports on a boost in Democratic registrations as the voter registration deadline draws near.

2. Jes Burns reports on a Springfield ceremony where civic leaders signed on as members of the "Diversity and Human Rights Consortium."

3. Oregon State University researchers say a test of the newest prototype of a wave energy buoy succeeded.

4. Angela Kellner reports on the expected delay in Lane County's open burning season.

Center:

1. Interview with Lane Community College President Mary Spilde and John Lively about the college's bond measure.

2. Brandon speaks with Cuban artist Tonel. He's in Eugene Wednesday.

Second Newscast:

1. Rachael McDonald reports on events planned for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

First Newscast:

1. The number of classes in Oregon public school taught by highly qualified teachers has climbed a bit, but still falls short of the 100% goal in the No Child Left Behind Act.

2. Former Vice President Al Gore is scheduled to visit Portland October 24th to campaign for Democrat Jeff Merkley in a tight U.S. Senate race against Republican Gordon Smith.

3. Angela Kellner reports on a mass casualty drill held at the Eugene Airport.

4. Chris Lehman reports on officials breaking ground on a new solar manufacturing facility in Salem that is expected to create 200 new jobs.

5. Jes Burns reports on the artifacts and remains uncovered in Springfield during the construction of Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend.

Center:

1. Interview with Sally Sheklow about the Community Alliance of Lane County and the Cornucopia fundraiser.

2. Viz City's Terry Way interviews painter Claire Flint.

Second Newscast:

1. A 9-year veteran of the Astoria Police Department is accused of having "trysts" with a woman while on duty.

2. Doug Nadvornick reports on an Idaho woman who says a Catholic priest sexually abused her 35 years ago has sued the priest's Jesuit order.

3. The Washington State Patrol blames a 29-year-old Lynnwood man trying to talk on his cell phone for a head-on collision on I-5 that snarled teh morning commute.

4. Oregon State University alumnus Peter Johnson and his wife, Rosalie, have donated $2.4 million to endow a scholarship-internship program they started at OSU 10 years ago.

5. Band members at 3 Oregon middle schools won't be marching in the Macy's day-after-Thanksgiving-Day Parade.

First Newscast:

1. Searchers are scouring Mount Adams for a 27-year-old Philomath man missing since Sunday.

2. Jes Burns reports on mayors and city councilors from around Lane County sharing their wish lists with state representatives in Eugene as part of "Oregon City Hall Week."

3. Carson Helicopters of Grants Pass has had its firefighting contract suspended by the U.S. Forest Service, but they say it does not have anything to do with this summer's copter crash that killed nine, including eight Oregonians.

4. A couple had their camera stolen from their car in Eugene and it contained the photos from a 6,000 mile journey to celebrate Wanda Beebe's 75th birthday.

5. Don Wimberly reports on conservation groups denouncing Idaho's new roadless rule to manage more than 9-million acres.

Center:

1. Interview with Paul Scott with pluginamerica.org to talk about electric cars.

2. Natural World correspondent John Cooney sees the winter birds arrive at Delta Ponds.

Second Newscast:

1. Eugene City Manager John Ruiz is supporting the police auditor in a disagreement with the police union.

2. Anna King reports on farmers trying to get the apple crop harvested before the cold weather sets in.

3. Daimler Trucks North America says its headquarters will stay in Portland despite plans to close its manufacturing plant.

Friday, Oct 17, 2008
Hosted by: Tripp Sommer

First Newscast:

1. Property taxes in Lane County are on the rise.

2.  A climber missing on Mt. Adams for five days has been found alive.

3. Solarworld is set to open a $440 million manufacturing plant in Hillsboro.

4. Heather Meldrum reports on the City Club - health care.

5. Bend residents are collaborating to create a long term vision for the community.

6. Doug Nadvornick reports on the Idaho senate race.

Center:

1. Interview about Uke-toberfest.

2. Interview about Prevention Convention.

Second Newscast:

1. Jes Burns reports a mitigation agreement has been reached over the new U or O agreement.

2. A fisherman in Newport has been charged with theft and waste of crab for stealing nearly 200 crab pots.

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