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Northwest Passage, Apr 4-8, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Hosted by: Tripp Sommer
First Newscast:
1. Richard McAnulty plead guilty this afternoon to murder by abuse in the torture death of his 15-year-old step-daughter, Jeanette Maples. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 25 years.
2. Oregon State Police say they have seized the vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash last month with a Molalla bicyclist.
3. Austin Jenkins reports on a German news publication obtaining a copy of a secret Army investigation into leadership problems within the 5th Stryker Brigade, based in Washington state.
4. The nuclear power plant on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation was taken off the Bonneville Power Administration grid in preparation for a refueling operation.
5. The U.S. Geological Survey is proposing to install seismic and GPS monitoring stations around the Newberry volcano in Central Oregon this summer.
5. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, could be facing budget cuts and program changes from the State of Oregon.
6. The WA Supreme Court has halted an effort to recall the Coulee City Mayor.
7. April 4th-9th is Oregon Arbor Week.
Music in: Brian Lynch "Terra Firma Irma"
Center:
1. Tom Banse reports on the record number of parents in the Northwest who are seeking waivers from mandatory child immunization requirements.
2. Mixed Voices - Shadows.
3. Master Gardener Renate Tilson reminds us of the benefits of planting trees.
Second Newscast:
1. Recap of top story.
2. Rachael McDonald reports on Oregon lawmakers considering several bills that would impact management of grey wolves in the state.
3. Washington House Democrats have unveiled a plan to close a $5-billion shortfall over the next 2 years.
4. Lieghti Sharp reports on the March of Dimes advocating for a bill in the Oregon Legislature that would track birth defects.
5. Laura McCandlish reports on the Oregon State Women's Gymnastics team competing at the NCAA Regional Final in Corvallis this weekend.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Hosted by: Tripp Sommer
First Newscast:
1. Lincoln City Police Officer Steven Dodds is coming home after being shot multiple times during a traffic stop January 23.
2. Rachael McDonald reports on a former volunteer firefighter and another man being arrested in connection with the theft of expensive radios from the Siuslaw Fire Department in Florence.
3. OPB's David Nogueras reports on a move in Congress to cap the attorney's fees on last year's $3.4-billion settlement with Native American tribes.
4. Conservation groups are asking Congress to hold off on pending legislation that would lift federal protections for endangered gray wolves.
5. Oregon State Police say the van that struck and killed a 67-year-old bicyclist near Molalla last month has been found, but the driver has not been located.
6. A public hearing on the Lane Transit District West Eugene Em-X proposed routes is tonight in Eugene.
Music in: Agatsuma "An End Of Sorrow"
Center:
1. Interview with Richard Tarnas, author of "The Passion of the Western Mind."
Music out: Paquito D'Rivera "Con Alma"
2. Brianna Butterfield reports on proposed cuts to early childhood education, despite research proving the benefits of pre-k and Head Start programs.
3. Chris Lehman reports on Governor John Kitzhaber urging Oregon lawmakers to approve his proposal to create a new board that would oversee education from pre-school through college.
4. Austin Jenkins reports on the majority Democrat's two-year budget proposal for Washington state.
Second Newscast:
1. The Eugene Water & Electric Board is considering raising electric and water rates.
2. Oregon Partnership for Disaster Resilience helps local communities prepare for the aftermath of events like the tsunami that hit the Southern Oregon Coast.
3. A Umatilla County grand jury found that 2 officers were justified in shooting a Milton-Freewater man who pointed a rifle at them.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Hosted by: Tripp Sommer
First Newscast:
1. The Oregon Senate approved a bill today that would end the elected position of state schools superintendent and move the position into the governor's office.
2. Testimony pro and con was heard Tuesday night regarding a possible Em-X bus route in West Eugene.
3. A number of law enforcement agencies have joined the Oregon State Police in the search for a missing Canadian couple last seen in Baker City on a trip to Las Vegas.
4. Austin Jenkins reports on a secret memo related to plans to privatize Washington's liquor sales.
5. EWEB is raising water and electricity rates May 1.
6. Former Medford police officer, Joshua Danrich, who is on trial for perjury, claims he was targeted after complaining his superior officer made sexual advances toward his future wife.
7. A 3.4 earthquake occurred this morning near Mt. Rainier.
8. The Newberry Volcano in Deschutes County could get 8 new activity sensors this summer.
Music in: Takeharu Kunimoto "Appalachian Shamisen"
Center:
1. Tom Banse reports on some coastal communities considering building tall, sturdy structures to go to in case of tsunami.
2. Guy Hand reports on efforts to get young people interested in farming and growing food.
3. KUOW's Liz Jones reports on renewed interest in getting an early warning system for earthquakes on the West Coast.
4. KUOW's Sara Lerner reports on Washington becoming the second in the nation, after Oregon, to conduct all elections by mail-in ballot.
Second Newscast:
1. Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber testified today in support of reforming the kicker law.
2. Angela Kellner reports on a helicopter company relocating from Montana to Florence.
3. The arrival of spring has brought the annual reminder to stay away from seal pups on Oregon beaches.
4. The Portland Trail Blazers are back in the NBA playoffs.
5. Ellensburg High School freshman Nick Johnson has earned a spot in the National Yo-Yo Contest.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
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Zane Kesey and Furthur visit KLCC
Friday, April 8, 2011
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