Oregon's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program

7 February 2012, 5:01 am

Alexander Stork, 18, of Klamath Falls and Chloe Staten, 14, of Medford today were named Oregon's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.... Read More »

Tuition prompts town hall

6 February 2012, 6:47 pm

Eric Noll is happy that Oregon’s community college students will get a chance to air their concerns about rising tuition at a Student Town Hall Meeting he was instrumental in organizing.... Read More »

2012 Oregon Legislature opens first regular off-year session in Salem

1 February 2012, 6:24 am

For the next month, The Oregonian's politics team will try to pick out what's noteworthy and newsworthy of the coming day to help you better understand what's going on in Salem. It all starts today when lawmakers convene at 8:30 a.m.... Read More »

Oregon Police Urge Super Bowl Safety on Roads

30 January 2012, 12:24 pm

As thousands of Oregonians join millions across the country planning to gather and watch Americas most popular sporting event, the Super Bowl, law enforcement and traffic safety partners urge everyone not to let drunk driving penalize your plans.... Read More »

Oregon Lawmakers To Meet In 'Historic' February Session

26 January 2012, 3:11 pm

Oregon lawmakers are set to return to Salem February 1 for a whirlwind session of budget-balancing and policy-making. It's the first time the Oregon legislature is meeting under a new voter-approved annual sessions schedule. Lawmakers aren't just trying to repair the budget. They also hope t... Read More »

State tournament returns in March

26 January 2012, 11:16 am

COOS BAY -- A year after the Class 3A state basketball tournament made a successful return to the South Coast, positive vibes from the event still resonate with Cindy Simmons, the Oregon School Activi... Read More »

Major flooding hits Oregon's Willamette Valley

19 January 2012, 9:11 pm

Governor declares state of emergency Widespread flooding in the Salem area forced scrambling residents to pile sandbags in hopes of protecting homes and businesses.... Read More »

Flooding recedes in central Willamette Valley

19 January 2012, 8:28 am

A state of emergency has been declared for Marion, Coos, Benton and Lincoln counties. PHOTOS: Widespread flooding across western Oregon... Read More »

Eco Building Products Manufacturing Plant In Salem, Oregon Starts Production of Eco Red Shield Lumber

19 January 2012, 6:00 am

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Building ™ Products, Inc., (OTCBB: ECOB.OB - News) announced today the company has started to produce coated wood products in the newly commissioned mega coating ...... Read More »

Oregon Unemployment Rate Drops Below 9 Percent

18 January 2012, 1:10 pm

SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon's unemployment rate has dropped below 9 percent for the first time in three years. The current seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.9 percent in December 2011. The nation's unemployment rate also continued to drop; it went from 8.7 percent in November to 8.5 perc... Read More »