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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks with American Natural History Museum Young Naturalist Award winner Meghana Rao from Portland Oregon in the East garden of the White House during the White House Science Fair April 22, 2013 in Washington, DC. The White House Science Fair celebrates the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. The first White House Science Fair was held in late 2010.
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The planting of this historic site in the Umpqua Valley near Roseburg and the release of HillCrest’s first pinot noir in 1967 marked the beginning of the modern fine wine industry in Oregon and the recognition and success it has and continues to bring the state
For me, what's important is that people see, particularly in our state, there's someone buying it at Costco in Oregon ... I adopted what I think is a modest position, which is if you can buy it at a store in Oregon, our farmers ought to be able to make some money growing it.
Idaho Power partners with PacifiCorp in power generation in Oregon and Wyoming. Idaho Power partners with NV Energy in power generation in Nevada. Why won't or what are the impediments to partnering with Idaho citizens who can generate power on their rooftops with solar panels?More quotes »
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Riverboats to resume 7-night cruises in Northwest
River a year ago said Tuesday that it will offer seven-night trips starting next year on the Columbia and Snake rivers in Oregon and Washington.It will be the first time the cruises have been offered since 2008, when the previous operator, Majestic America, Read more »
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Fleeing Ore. man pleads to be pulled from Columbia
then said he was tired and asked officers not to leave. They waded into chest-deep water to arrest him.Deputies booked 20-year-old Zachary Lawrence Bartz on vehicle theft and other charges.___Information from: East Oregonian, http://www.eastoregonian.info Read more »
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Travelers give Hawaii dogs 2nd chance on mainland
start, 24 dogs have been adopted with one or two dogs shipped each week to California. Varvel also has an arrangement with the Oregon Humane Society to take some of Kauai's puppies and small dogs.And Grady, who was named Kruger before he was adopted, seems Read more »
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Thirsty Ore. burglars left telltale juice carton
-- Authorities in southwest Oregon say two burglars took silver ingots, collectible coins, electronics and jewelry in a break-in last fall. They also took a carton of orange juice from the refrigerator, shared it and left the carton on the garage floor. Uh, Read more »
Around the web
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Senators give Grizzlies the hook
pitcher holds Ashland to two hits in first-round upset Maybe the OSAA rankings were skewed to favor southern Oregon after all. Madison's crafty junior pitcher made a pretty good case for both Wednesday, tossing a two-hitter to help the Senators, ranked 23rd 15 m ago from Ashland Daily Tidings Read more »
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Letters in the editor’s mailbag from Thursday’s print edition
will once again play to the most malignant, racist, homophobic and desperate wing of the congressional Republican caucus. In Oregon, Republicans won’t allow the state to collect billions of dollars in provider taxes and federal matching funds because they 3:17 AM from The Register Guard Read more »
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Chevy Spark to be among lowest-price electric cars
cars in the U.S. The electric Spark will have a starting price of $27,495 when it goes on sale next month in California and Oregon. GM also is offering a low-mileage lease for $199 per month, with $999 due when the lease is signed. With a $7,500 federal tax 1:03 AM from CNBC Read more »
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2014 Chevy Spark EV will retail for $27,495 before incentives, hits West Coast freeways in mid-June
in fuel costs based on EPA assessments**. The Spark EV will be available at select Chevrolet dealers throughout California and Oregon beginning mid-June 2013. "The Chevrolet Spark EV is the most efficient – and now one of the most affordable - EVs you can 12:30 AM from Engadget Read more »
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Fox tosses gem, Crater advances
concerning pitching ace Ty Fox prior to Wednesday's Class 6A second-round baseball contest against defending state champion Oregon City. Campbell was forced to use Fox longer than desired during the Comets' 14-6 victory over West Linn on Monday. And the veteran 12:10 AM from Mail Tribune Read more »
