Monday, Nov 17, 2008
Hosted by: Tripp Sommer

First Newscast:

1. Chris Lehman reports Oregon's new unemployment rate is the highest in more than four years.

2. Rachael McDonald reports the Ocean Policy Advisory Commission is meeting in Lincoln City this week to consider propoasals to protect and research areas of the coast.

3. An energy company is looking to expand a wind farm north of Helix.

4. Jes Burns reports Emerald People's Utility District is celebrating its 25th anniversary today.

5. Oregon's senior population is expected to double in the next 20 years.

6. WA's largest school districts are missing millions of dollars in equipment that taxpayers provided for thier classrooms.

7. The city of Canby says its police chief is on paid leave while it investigates whether he concealed or failed to investigate allegations that one of his officers bought and used steroids.

Center:

1. Interview with Ingrid Newkirk.

2. Good Gardening

Second Newscast:

1 Anna King reports Northwest Apple growers had a record harvest this year.

2. Polk County authorities are searching the Willamette River for two brothers missing since Sunday.

3. Austin Jenkins reports on taskforce reccommendations for WA schools.

First Newscast:

1. Authorities say they have found the bodies of 2 brothers missing since Sunday.

2. A Eugene man indicted on charges of firing a gun at 2 sheriff's deputies has been arrested.

3. Angela Kellner reports on after nearly a decade of litigation, the federal government is taking action to limit the use of pesticides found to be harmful to salmon.

4. Opponents of reprocessing nuclear fuel are converging on Hood River where the federal Department of Energy is hearing public testimony on its plans to increase nuclear power plants.

5. Gas prices have reached their lowest level in Oregon in more than 2 years.

6. Don Wimberly reports on convicted killer Joseph Edward Duncan has decided to challenge his death sentence.

7. University of Oregon runner Galen Rupp has been named USA Track and Field's Athlete of the Week.

Center:

1. Interview with Cindy Ingram and Hannah Miller about Girls Rock!

2. Tom Banse reports on computer scientists at the University of Washington equipping an apartment with sensors that monitor seniors.

Second Newscast:

1. Jes Burns reports on the contentious Eugene City Council meeting about changes to the police auditor ordinance.

2. Paper-maker Boise says it will cut 325 jobs at its paper mill in St. Helens.

3. Oregon saw a 16-percent increase in cash assistance requests and a 13-percent increase in food stamp applications in October as the economy tumbled.

First Newscast:

1. Chris Lehman reports on the dire outlook for the state's revenue forecast and the budgets of state agencies.

2. The wife of a former state prison food manager has pleaded guilty in U.S. District court to money laundering.

3. The federal government plans to legalize certain unathorized immigrants who applied for a 1986 amnesty program but were unfairly excluded or never received a response to their request.

4. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of 4 environmental extremists.

5. OSPIRG is hosting a hunger banquet in Eugene this Friday to call attention to global poverty.

6. Rachael McDonald reports on the Eugene Symphony choosing Danail Rachev to become its 7th music director.

Center:

1. Interview with Alison Cadbury, author of "Panigyri, A Celebration of Life In a Greek Island Village."

2. Rachael McDonald speaks with Chris Orsinger, Executive Director of Friends of Buford Park and Mount Pisgah about the "No Child Left Inside" events.

Second Newscast:

1. Austin Jenkins reports on the bleak economic outlook in Washington State where severe budget cuts are expected.

2. An Oregon steel company says it plans to lay off 130 workers.

First Newscast:

1. Federal officials say the 111-mile railroad between Coquille and Eugene is worth $16.6 million dollars.

2. A judge says 5 landowners have the right to build subdivisions on farmland in Yamhill County.

3. The campaign to end field burning in the Willamette Valley has received more than 100 endorsements from businesses, doctors, elected officials and others.

4. The demand for emergency food in Oregon is rising.

5. Jes Burns reports on resididents of Eugene's River Road and Trainsong neighborhoods gathered last night to hear the results of a cancer rates study.

Center:

1. Interview with Thor Hanson, author of "The Impenetrable Forest."

2. Natural World with John Cooney.

Second Newscast:

1. Angela Kellner reports on the City of Eugene finalizing the conditional use permit for the University of Oregon's proposed basketball arena.

2. Rachael McDonald reports on the National Organic Standards Board making a ruling that could clear the way for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to certify some farmed fish as organic.

First Newscast:

1. TNT Specialty Advertising of Eugene has sued Junction City's Country Coach, claiming the RV manufacturer owns them nearly $100,000 for promotional materials.

2. Heather Meldrum reports from the City Club of Eugene on a panel speaking about Lane County's multi-cultural future.

3. Tom Banse reports on claims that the Bush Administration is trying to weaken Endangered Species Act protections in the final months before leaving office.

4. Tomorrow, Springfield will be among 130 sites across the country to participate in National Survivors of Suicide Day.

5. Two Vancouver, Washington men who dressed up as bank guards and took people's night deposits have pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of dollars from customers.

6. An Oregon State Police dog is recovering after it was struck by a vehicle on Highway 97.

Center:

1. Interview with Rob Cook about the importance of the American Council of the Blind.

2. Commentator John Frohnmayer on the need for people to protect their privacy.

Second Newscast:

1. Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay had to cut 14 full-time jobs this week.

2. Rachael McDonald reports on the University of Oregon ranking 3rd in the nation as a vegetarian-friendly college.

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