Oregon News

Bicycle service is now officially included in AAA service across Oregon and in some southern Idaho counties, according to the company.

Lufthansa is ending its direct flights between Portland and Frankfurt. Lufthansa notified the Port of Portland last weekend that it would suspend Frankfurt service after Sept.

Almost 25,000 low-income Oregon seniors are getting help to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets and farm stands, but some 17,000 additional seniors are eligible but haven't signed up yet, according to officials from the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Protesters continue to block a timber sale on the Elliott State Forest outside Reedsport.

Big waves, wild sights, a couple of seals washing ashore, "talking" barnacles and the rare oddity known as the "green flash at sunset:" these were all a part of the Oregon coast this weekend, on top of the vibrant sun and warm temperatures that brought out tourists in droves.

Thanks to the storm of last week, there are some curious nuggets of nature for people to see - not to mention glimpses of damage of a historical nature.

Maybe it's a sign of spring. Perhaps it's those stickers on lots of cars that read "Keep Portland Weird." Or maybe it's a counter-reaction to the somewhat aesthetically droll Rose Festival.

PORTLAND, Ore. - Police have arrested a 25-year-old Comcast Corp. employee after a check-cashing store in Portland was robbed and a female employee was clubbed in the head with a crowbar.

By TIM FOUGHT Associated Press Writer PORTLAND, Ore. -- Attorney General John Kroger says he'll review Oregon's open government laws to see whether they're being interpreted correctly and whether he should ask the Legislature to change them.

The rescued fur seal received nearly six months of loving care by Oregon Coast Aquarium mammalogists before making her permanent home at SeaWorld.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski is expected to be there, but he won't be doing any politicking.

The following is a press release courtesy of Oregon State Police: Updated information following this morning's release of preliminary statistics now indicates two people died in two separate fatal traffic crashes during the 54-hour Fourth of July holiday reporting period.

The group, whose membership ranges from the big utilities and Nike to Portland's Powell's Books, is on record as opposing the two tax increases.

Dave Frohnmayer, who recently retired after 15 years as president of the University of Oregon, has landed a summer job in which he will explore ways to increase the percentage of Oregonians with college degrees.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski announced Monday that he has appointed Colette Peters director of the Oregon Youth Authority, the agency responsible for incarcerating and treating young offenders.

Preliminary Post-Fourth of July Holiday weekend statistics show second fewest number of traffic fatalities in almost 40 years.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski may veto bills he worries could slow Oregon's efforts to boost the green economy and reduce global warming.

Barry Pelzner's oil crayon on board representation of Sauvie Island at Froelick Gallery.

You think your 401 is in bad shape? Your pension could be worse off. Provided you even have one.

Senate President Peter Courtney prepares to drop his gavel on a vote Friday. The Oregon Legislature will wrap up over the next few days in Salem.