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House, Not Senate, Economic Package Would Ease Health Care Squeeze

Oregon Center for Public Policy says it affects abbout 51,000 unemployed, low-income Oregonians.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - The economic recovery package approved by the U.S. House of Representatives -- but not the version still under consideration in the Senate -- would extend Medicaid health coverage to the families of some 51,000 unemployed, low-income Oregonians, according to a new study out today.

Less than half, or 44 percent, of low-income Oregonians who've lost their jobs have health insurance through a former employer, a public program or private insurer, according to the report by Families USA, a national consumer advocacy group.

Millions Raised by Gaza Appeal

BBC director general Mark Thompson said the decision not to broadcast the appeal was "absolutely" in line with the corporation's broader approach to impartiality and appeals.

(GAZA) - An emergency relief appeal for the crisis in Gaza has raised £3 million despite anger over broadcasters' refusal to show it.

The refusal led to protests outside the BBC's Broadcasting House, where demonstrators burned their television licences and occupied the building's reception until they were removed by police.

"The money raised is enabling aid agencies on the ground to reach people in dire need of humanitarian assistance" - Brendan Gormley.

17-Year-Old in Columbia County‏ Arrested for Manslaugher

An six month investigation led to the charges against the juvenile male suspect who they say was responsible for a crash that killed a 17-year old girl.

(SCAPOOSE, Ore.) - Police say that nearly seven months after the car he had been driving crashed and killed a teenaged passenger, a 17-year-old Saint Helens youth turned himself in to deputies who were looking for him, bearing a warrant for the juvenile suspect's arrest.

The boy was charged with one count of first-degree Manslaughter, one count of Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver, one count of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, and one count of Reckless Driving.

Vancouver Police Investigate Double Homicide

The Vancouver Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating this incident; at this point there is no suspect information and no arrests have been made.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Vancouver Police officers responded to a radio call of "Shots Heard" last night around 7:15 PM.

Officer Ilia Botvinnik with Vancouver Police, says that upon arrival at the location in the 7000 block of Indiana Street, officers found two adults lying on driveway of a residence.

"Both individuals were deceased, suffering from gunshot wounds," Botvinnik said.

Man Attempts to Entice Young Girl Into his Car

The man reportedly told her to “get in the car,” and said they “would have some fun.” The girl described the man as a Hispanic male adult in his 20’s.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Investigators in Washington County say a man followed a 12-year old girl Wednesday night as she was walking to a friend’s house.

Sgt. Dave Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office says the man asked the girl several times to get into his car.

"The girl did not reply to the man, and ran to her friend’s house. Deputies are looking for leads involving the suspect," Thompson said.

Op Ed: `Starve the Beast`
Far-Right Tactic
Seeks Obama Failure

“Win By ANY Means” puts Republic At great risk.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Wonder WHY we suddenly receive so many negative comments re Obama actions right here on our open, honest, democratic channel for ethical citizen dialog?

Far Right “noise machine” mechanisms --now spread across the entire nation-- make that machination now mandatory for many hard/shell recalcitrants.

They act as-instructed, rapidly and easily,“on order” facilitated by Internet.

Greenpeace & ICF: Stimulus Will Fight Global Warming

Groups say Recovery Package Would Cut At Least 61 Million Tons of CO2 Every Year.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A new Greenpeace-commissioned carbon footprint analysis of the economic recovery package projects that the bill’s energy efficiency and conservation provisions alone could cut carbon dioxide emissions by over 61 million metric tons annually, equivalent to the greenhouse gases from electricity use in 7.9 million American homes or taking over 13 million cars off the road.

In Oregon this would mean investments in various State programs, such as almost $90 million for mass transit investments, almost 7 million for the State Energy Program and 23 million for the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Erdogan Urges World to Recognize Hamas

The Turkish Prime Minister walked off in front of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other panel members complaining that his comments on the conflict in Gaza were cut short by the Washington Post's moderator.

(TEHRAN) - Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for recognition of Hamas which won a landslide victory in Palestinian elections.

In an interview with The Washington Post published Saturday, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said isolating Hamas is the reason for the ongoing tensions in the region.

He criticized world leaders for failing to respect the political will of the Palestinian people who voted for the Palestinian resistance movement.

Michael Phelps Smokes Pot:
The Sky is Falling and He`ll Go to Hell in a Handbasket

Michael’s “indiscretion” puts a lie to the great lie that pot is dangerous and causes a whole bunch of dangerous adverse effects that would prevent any athlete from winning 8 Gold Medals at the Olympic Games.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - It is very curious that the day this story broke the Associated Press published a story that 24% of American 15 year old school boys and girls smoke pot.

In colleges the figure is at least double that. The cops don’t go to the colleges because they are rich kids and their parents would bail them out.

Fumes Send 43 People to Local Hospitals (PHOTO SERIES)

It is believed that the illnesses happened because a volunteer parent was preparing for an art project and used Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic spray before school started.

(LAKE OSWEGO) - Westridge Elementary School Principal Dr. Scott Lane contacted the fire department about an odor in the school this morning at 10:23 a.m.

"They could not find a source at that time one student was complaining of nausea and dizziness," Lake Oswego Fire Department Spokesman Gert Zoutendijk said.

He says that when Truck 211 arrived, it was the first unit on scene, and they quickly noticed the situation was more than just one student sick.