Monday, September 27, 2010
Hosted by: Tiffany Eckert

First Newscast:

1. The organization Families USA says nearly half a million Oregonians will be eligible for tax credits under the new federal health care law.

2. Portland Police are investigating the shooting death of a 20-year-old man in what they say appears to be a gang-related crime.

3. Rachael McDonald reports on the central coast preparing for one of the largest tsunami drills in Oregon.

4. The Coast Guard has rescued a surfer in distress off Indian Beach near Cannon Beach.

5. The City of Florence is trying to buy a lot of land along its bay front to help preserve open space for the community.

6. The City of Eugene is expanding its free parking downtown starting Oct. 1.

Center:

1. Laura McCandlish reports on the races for Newport mayor and city council.

2. Mike Van Meter reports on the race for Deschutes County Commissioner.

3. Angela Kellner reports on the dedication ceremony for the Oregon National Guard Armory in Springfield.

4. Mixed Voices.

Second Newscast:

1.  Military prosecutors presented their case Monday against Spc. Jeremy Morlock.

2. When students return to OSU Monday, they'll see longer lines and competition from everything to classes to parking spaces.

3. The cost of police overtime, replacing signs and cleaning up after Frdiay night rioting in Eugene is estimated at more than $10,000.

First Newscast:

1. Chris Lehman reports on the increase in poverty rates in Oregon.

2. After a party got out of hand in Eugene's west university neighborhood last Friday, City of Eugene and UO leaders will be going door to door near campus this evening.

3. The wife of a former Oregon newspaper editor has pleaded guilty to theft and forgery charges.

4. The Washington County DA has filed 6 charges against a 15-year-old boy accused of bringing a gun and ammunition to school.

5. Angela Kellner reports on the search committee in charge of finding a new Eugene 4-J school superintendent seeking community input.

6. Workers are removing 288 parking meters from a 12-square block area of downtown Eugene.

Center:

1. Rachael McDonald talks with two Eugene residents who recently returned from volunteering with No Mas Muertes along the U.S.- Mexico border.

2. Laura McCandlish filed an audio postcard on the closing of long-time Corvallis grocery store Richie's Market.

Second Newscast:

1. An illegal waste dump in Central WA included pesticides, car batteries and used oil that contaminated ground water.

2. Lane County Animal Services no longer prioritizes responding to barking dog complaints.

3. A small black bear that had been wandering around a Bend neighborhood has been removed and relocated. 

First Newscast:

1. Chris Lehman reports on new campaign finance reports show Republican Chris Dudley staying well ahead of Democrat John Kitzhaber in the race for Oregon governor.

2. Oregon's leading gubernatorial candidates are getting an earful from seniors this week.

3. Defense lawyers have asked for a new trial Pete Seda of Ashland.

4. OPB's David Nogueras reports on a federal judge in California has ruled the USDA violated the law when it issued permits to plant genetically modified sugar beets.

5. Rachael McDonald reports on UO and head football coach Chip Kelly agreeing to a contract extension through 2015 worth $20.5-million.

Center:

1. OPB's Rob Manning reports on this year's race for Oregon's U.S. Senate seat between incumbent Democrat Ron Wyden and Republican Jim Huffman.

2. Austin Jenkins' latest installation in his year-long series following the hard-hit Stryker Brigade as it transitions home.

3. Viz City takes us to the Mayor's Art Show at the Jacobs Gallery in Eugene.

Second Newscast:

1. Governor Kulongoski has announced plans to install 8 electric vehicle fast charging stations from Eugene to Medford.

First Newscast:

1. A federal abuse complaint has been filed in U.S. District Court in Eugene on behalf of two tree farm workers.

2. Oregon has won $700,000 in federal stimulus dollars to install up to 8 fast-charging stations for electric cars along I-5 from Eugene to the California border.

3. A Woodburn bank employee has testified that a man who called in the threat leading to the discovery of a bomb that later killed two police officers seemed calm, educated, white and in his 30s and 40s.

4. Checks will no longer be accepted as payment to get a vehicle out of the impound lot in Eugene.

5. Doug Nadvornick reports on Washington's Ecology Department hopes to enlist the help of people to cool a river in the NE corner of the state.

6. An artist is covering up part of his mural at the Oregon School for the Deaf because some people have complained that one section is too violent for kids.

Music in: Mem Shannon "S.U.V."

Center:

1. Interview with Michael Carrigan with Community Alliance of Lane County and Nancy Forrest with ESSN Jobs With Justice about the event "One Nation - Putting America Back to Work, Pulling America Back Together."

Music out: Eagle Park Slim "Baby Don't Let Me Go Homeless"

2. Natural World with John Cooney reporting from the mouth of the Salmon River on the Central Coast.

Second Newscast:

1. Organizers say Central Coast residents who participated in Wednesday's tsunami evacuation drill did so calmly and efficiently - but it would have been nice to see more of them.

2. Lane County's fairgrounds are aging and in need of repair. 

First Newscast:

1. The paramedic who helped save the life of an injured police chief after a bomb blast, has testified that she had to fight to keep him alive.

2. Democrat John Kitzhaber and Republican Chris Dudley tangled over tax policy and job proposals during their first televised debate Thursday night.

3. The 3 candidates running for state treasurer spoke at the City Club of Eugene today.

4. Austin Jenkins reports on union officials in Washington and Oregon are protesting the looming closure of 2 prisons.

5. A human skull that once served as a college mascot in Albany has been turned over to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.

6. Rachael McDonald reports on the new "I Love My Ducks" video just in time for Oregon's game against Stanford.

Music in: Henry Cooper "Foxette"

1. Interview with Carolyn Scott Kortge, author of "Healing Walks For Hard Times."

Music out: Henry Cooper "Foxette"

2. Commentator John Frohnmayer says people should support the arts in Oregon.

Second Newscast:

1. Rachael McDonald reports on the business owners opposed to Lane Transit District's plan to extend EMX bus service to West Eugene.

2. Eugene Police are gearing up for a busy weekend.

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