Oregon

University Of Oregon Softball Team Advances To The NCAA Tournament Super Regional

Jes Burns — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:42 +0000

The University of Oregon softball team is going to the “NCAA Super Regional” after winning the Regional final Saturday in Eugene. The Ducks defeated Big 10 Conference Champions Wisconsin. KLCC's Jes Burns has more.

Oregon Senate In ‘Holding Pattern’ As Injured Senator Mulls Comeback

Chris Lehman — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:55:09 +0000

A key Oregon state lawmaker could return to the capitol as early as this week. Democratic Senator Betsy Johnson broke her pelvis in a car accident last month. Her absence has delayed some potentially close votes. Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman reports.

Adoption Bill Aims For More Access To Paperwork

Chris Lehman — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:38:57 +0000

Oregon lawmakers are considering a measure that would make it easier for people who were adopted as children to access court records about their biological family. A House committee could vote to advance the measure Tuesday.

Oregon Senate Bill 623 is what is sometimes called a housekeeping bill. It's pretty boring, really. The measure clarifies who gets access to certain kinds of paperwork and how they go about getting it.

But it's not routine stuff for everyone.

Oregon Tribes Gather In Salem For Tribal Nation's Day

Will Robbins — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:01:58 +0000

Leaders and representatives of Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes gathered at Oregon’s State Capitol in Salem this week for tribal nation’s day.

Oregon Senators Call For Bae's Release

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:14:35 +0000

Federal authorities say they’re working on the release of Kenneth Bae – the University of Oregon graduate believed to be in a North Korean prison. Government-run news outlets in North Korea say Bae has received as much as a 15-year sentence from the country’s Supreme Court for allegedly undermining the government.

Social Service Advocates Don't Want To Be Left Behind In Budget Debate

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:48:07 +0000

Oregon lawmakers will find out later this month how much money will be available to spend in the upcoming budget cycle. So right now, there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes maneuvering in the budget-writing process. Education, as usual, is in line for the biggest piece of the pie. But human service advocates say after years of budget turmoil, this year could be their chance to restore funding for Oregon’s social safety net. Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman reports:

Judge's Order Questions DOMA, Oregon's Measure 36

April Baer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:23:34 +0000

A judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has decided that a Portland lesbian couple has a right to federal health benefits. April Baer reports.

After 90 Years, A Southern Oregon Mill Closes

Amelia Templeton — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:15:49 +0000

This week, Rough and Ready Lumber started shutting down its sawmill in the Southern Oregon town of Cave Junction. It’s a story that’s repeated itself in timber towns across the northwest. In 1980 there were 390 mills operating in Oregon. Today there are 103. EarthFix Reporter Amelia Templeton visited the Rough and Ready mill and has this profile.

Oregon House Set To Vote On Natural Hair Care Measure

Chris Lehman — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:39:15 +0000

African-American hair stylists are asking the Oregon legislature to scale back the rules surrounding traditional braiding techniques. The Oregon House is set to vote Monday on a measure that would ease the training requirements for hair treatments that don't involve chemicals.

Amber Starks wants to open a braiding shop in Portland. She also wanted to volunteer her skills for African-American children in foster care.

Carbon Controversy: Should the Northwest Grow Markets For Forest Biofuels?

Amelia Templeton — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:38:30 +0000

More than a dozen Northwest schools and hospitals have replaced old diesel heating systems with boilers that burn wood pellets. Advocates say that this wood fuel -- called forest biomass -- is an affordable local source of energy. And it can help rural communities cut back on their fossil fuel use.