http://www.odeo.com/channels/227-Northwest-Public-Radio MikeE no Local News/Northwest News Network Local News/Northwest News Network Local News/Northwest News Network en-us 40 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:33 -0800 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:33 -0800 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25416141-Idaho-Unemployment-Rate-Inches-Up-In-October Story: Idaho's unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It's now at 8.9. It's the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. Story: Idaho's unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It's now at 8.9. It's the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. Story: Idaho's unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It's now at 8.9. It's the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416141 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:33 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25416142-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) OR Governor Kulongoski Extends State's Flu Authority 2) U of I Football Wins Boost Local and State Economy 3) Census to Provide Big Job Stimulus to the NW 4) Cries of Foul Over Feds Columbia Water Plan 5) WA Gay Rights Referendum Passes 6) Additional Cuts Expected to Idaho's Medicaid Program Stories: 1) OR Governor Kulongoski Extends State's Flu Authority 2) U of I Football Wins Boost Local and State Economy 3) Census to Provide Big Job Stimulus to the NW 4) Cries of Foul Over Feds Columbia Water Plan 5) WA Gay Rights Referendum Passes 6) Additional Cuts Expected to Idaho's Medicaid Program Stories: 1) OR Governor Kulongoski Extends State's Flu Authority 2) U of I Football Wins Boost Local and State Economy 3) Census to Provide Big Job Stimulus to the NW 4) Cries of Foul Over Feds Columbia Water Plan 5) WA Gay Rights Referendum Passes 6) Additional Cuts Expected to Idaho's Medicaid Program tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416142 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:57:05 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25414420-Idaho-Unemployment-Rate-Inches-Up-In-October Idaho’s unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It’s now at 8.9. It’s the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. Idaho’s unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It’s now at 8.9. It’s the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. Idaho’s unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It’s now at 8.9. It’s the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25414420 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:30 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412606-Additional-Cuts-Expected-to-Idaho-s-Medicaid-Program Governor Butch Otter is expected to call for additional cuts in the coming months. For Idaho’s Medicaid Program, that means cutting programs, programs that provide essential health care to thousands of Idahoans. Samantha Wright reports. Governor Butch Otter is expected to call for additional cuts in the coming months. For Idaho’s Medicaid Program, that means cutting programs, programs that provide essential health care to thousands of Idahoans. Samantha Wright reports. Governor Butch Otter is expected to call for additional cuts in the coming months. For Idaho’s Medicaid Program, that means cutting programs, programs that provide essential health care to thousands of Idahoans. Samantha Wright reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412606 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:54:13 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412607-WA-Gay-Rights-Referendum-Passes Supporters of a Washington referendum to expand domestic partnership rights have secured a virtually insurmountable lead. Ballot counting continues today. Tom Banse reports. Supporters of a Washington referendum to expand domestic partnership rights have secured a virtually insurmountable lead. Ballot counting continues today. Tom Banse reports. Supporters of a Washington referendum to expand domestic partnership rights have secured a virtually insurmountable lead. Ballot counting continues today. Tom Banse reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412607 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:43:01 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412608-Cries-of-Foul-Over-Feds-Columbia-Water-Plan The government plans to build a massive pipeline near Moses Lake with federal stimulus money. Critics say an environmental analysis is needed. Anna King reports. The government plans to build a massive pipeline near Moses Lake with federal stimulus money. Critics say an environmental analysis is needed. Anna King reports. The government plans to build a massive pipeline near Moses Lake with federal stimulus money. Critics say an environmental analysis is needed. Anna King reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412608 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:40:07 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412609-Census-to-Provide-Big-Job-Stimulus-to-the-NW Job creation is not part of the mission of the US Census, but US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said next year’s headcount should put a temporary dent in high unemployment around the Northwest. Tom Banse reports. Job creation is not part of the mission of the US Census, but US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said next year’s headcount should put a temporary dent in high unemployment around the Northwest. Tom Banse reports. Job creation is not part of the mission of the US Census, but US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said next year’s headcount should put a temporary dent in high unemployment around the Northwest. Tom Banse reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412609 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:31:07 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412610-U-of-I-Football-Wins-Boost-Local-and-State-Economy The resurgence of the University of Idaho football team is giving a boost to the local and state economy. Glenn Mosley reports. The resurgence of the University of Idaho football team is giving a boost to the local and state economy. Glenn Mosley reports. The resurgence of the University of Idaho football team is giving a boost to the local and state economy. Glenn Mosley reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412610 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:28:14 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412611-OR-Governor-Kulongoski-Extends-State%E2%80%99s-Flu-Authority The State government in Oregon has more power to respond to the H1N1 flu outbreak. The State government in Oregon has more power to respond to the H1N1 flu outbreak. The State government in Oregon has more power to respond to the H1N1 flu outbreak. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412611 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:25:17 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409382-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Consultant Recommends Washington Prison and Reform School Closures 2) Governor Sympathizes With Seattle Mayoral Candidates Stories: 1) Consultant Recommends Washington Prison and Reform School Closures 2) Governor Sympathizes With Seattle Mayoral Candidates Stories: 1) Consultant Recommends Washington Prison and Reform School Closures 2) Governor Sympathizes With Seattle Mayoral Candidates tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409382 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:36:21 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409983-Governor-Sympathizes-With-Seattle-Mayoral-Candidates The neck-in-neck Seattle mayor’s race could narrow more as another batch of ballots is counted today. Environmental attorney Mike McGinn went to bed on election night with a lead of 910 votes. That margin over T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan has now slipped to 462 votes. The neck-in-neck Seattle mayor’s race could narrow more as another batch of ballots is counted today. Environmental attorney Mike McGinn went to bed on election night with a lead of 910 votes. That margin over T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan has now slipped to 462 votes. The neck-in-neck Seattle mayor’s race could narrow more as another batch of ballots is counted today. Environmental attorney Mike McGinn went to bed on election night with a lead of 910 votes. That margin over T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan has now slipped to 462 votes. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409983 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:43:50 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409984-Consultant-Recommends-Washington-Prison-and-Reform-School-Closures A study commissioned by the Washington Legislature recommends closing three prison wings and a juvenile lockup. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire says she’ll give the recommendations serious consideration. A study commissioned by the Washington Legislature recommends closing three prison wings and a juvenile lockup. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire says she’ll give the recommendations serious consideration. A study commissioned by the Washington Legislature recommends closing three prison wings and a juvenile lockup. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire says she’ll give the recommendations serious consideration. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409984 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:37:46 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409985-Mining-Company-Told-No-Digging-Near-WA-Highway-410-Landslide Washington’s Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency order blocking rock mining near a huge landslide. The slide last month took out two homes and blocked Highway 410 west of Yakima. Washington’s Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency order blocking rock mining near a huge landslide. The slide last month took out two homes and blocked Highway 410 west of Yakima. Washington’s Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency order blocking rock mining near a huge landslide. The slide last month took out two homes and blocked Highway 410 west of Yakima. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409985 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:24:51 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409383-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Idaho Looks at Opting Out of Federal Health Care Reform 2) Oregon's Umatilla Chemical Depot Gets Go-Ahead by Court 3) Army Corps Reduces Green River Flood Risk Stories: 1) Idaho Looks at Opting Out of Federal Health Care Reform 2) Oregon's Umatilla Chemical Depot Gets Go-Ahead by Court 3) Army Corps Reduces Green River Flood Risk Stories: 1) Idaho Looks at Opting Out of Federal Health Care Reform 2) Oregon's Umatilla Chemical Depot Gets Go-Ahead by Court 3) Army Corps Reduces Green River Flood Risk tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409383 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:24:08 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409986-Army-Corps-Reduces-Green-River-Flood-Risk The Army Corps of Engineers says that recent repairs at the Howard Hanson Dam have greatly reduced the flood risk in the Green River valley. The Army Corps of Engineers says that recent repairs at the Howard Hanson Dam have greatly reduced the flood risk in the Green River valley. The Army Corps of Engineers says that recent repairs at the Howard Hanson Dam have greatly reduced the flood risk in the Green River valley. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409986 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:21:50 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409987-Oregon%E2%80%99s-Umatilla-Chemical-Depot-Gets-Go-Ahead-by-Court The Umatilla Chemical Depot got the go ahead today from an Oregon’s Circuit Court judge to incinerate thousands of tons of mustard agent. The Umatilla Chemical Depot got the go ahead today from an Oregon’s Circuit Court judge to incinerate thousands of tons of mustard agent. The Umatilla Chemical Depot got the go ahead today from an Oregon’s Circuit Court judge to incinerate thousands of tons of mustard agent. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409987 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:53 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25408640-Idaho-Looks-at-Opting-Out-of-Federal-Health-Care-Reform A joint legislative Task Force in Boise is already reviewing the pros and cons of Idaho opting out of federal health care reform. A joint legislative Task Force in Boise is already reviewing the pros and cons of Idaho opting out of federal health care reform. A joint legislative Task Force in Boise is already reviewing the pros and cons of Idaho opting out of federal health care reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408640 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:40:56 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25402976-Northwest-Republicans-Predict-2010-Success Story: Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor's races foreshadow similar results here. Story: Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor's races foreshadow similar results here. Story: Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor's races foreshadow similar results here. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25402976 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:42:40 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25403727-Northwest-Republicans-Predict-2010-Success Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor’s races foreshadow similar results here. Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor’s races foreshadow similar results here. Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor’s races foreshadow similar results here. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25403727 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:37:59 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25402667-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Washington State Loses Last Rural Democrat Lawmaker East of the Cascades 2) Pacific Northwest Reaps Federal Economic Development Tax Credits Stories: 1) Washington State Loses Last Rural Democrat Lawmaker East of the Cascades 2) Pacific Northwest Reaps Federal Economic Development Tax Credits Stories: 1) Washington State Loses Last Rural Democrat Lawmaker East of the Cascades 2) Pacific Northwest Reaps Federal Economic Development Tax Credits tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25402667 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:32:40 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400470-Pacific-Northwest-Reaps-Federal-Economic-Development-Tax-Credits Five economic development institutions in Oregon and Washington have received nearly 200 million dollars in tax credits. The aim is to stimulate job creation and launch “green” businesses. The tax credits come from the US Treasury. Five economic development institutions in Oregon and Washington have received nearly 200 million dollars in tax credits. The aim is to stimulate job creation and launch “green” businesses. The tax credits come from the US Treasury. Five economic development institutions in Oregon and Washington have received nearly 200 million dollars in tax credits. The aim is to stimulate job creation and launch “green” businesses. The tax credits come from the US Treasury. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25400470 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:15:58 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400471-Washington-State-Loses-Last-Rural-Democrat-Lawmaker-East-of-the-Cascades Voters in southeast Washington appear to have rejected the last rural Democratic state lawmaker east of the Cascades. Correspondent Anna King explains. Voters in southeast Washington appear to have rejected the last rural Democratic state lawmaker east of the Cascades. Correspondent Anna King explains. Voters in southeast Washington appear to have rejected the last rural Democratic state lawmaker east of the Cascades. Correspondent Anna King explains. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25400471 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:49 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25387714-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Revenue Cap Initiative Defeated in Washington State 2) Washington's R-71 Has Slight Lead 3) R-71 Supporters in Spokane Look Ahead 4) Government Revenue Growth Cap Defeated in WA State Stories: 1) Revenue Cap Initiative Defeated in Washington State 2) Washington's R-71 Has Slight Lead 3) R-71 Supporters in Spokane Look Ahead 4) Government Revenue Growth Cap Defeated in WA State Stories: 1) Revenue Cap Initiative Defeated in Washington State 2) Washington's R-71 Has Slight Lead 3) R-71 Supporters in Spokane Look Ahead 4) Government Revenue Growth Cap Defeated in WA State tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25387714 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:02:47 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400472-Government-Revenue-Growth-Cap-Defeated-in-WA-State Washington voters have soundly defeated anti-tax initiative promoter Tim Eyman’s latest ballot measure. Tom Banse has more. Washington voters have soundly defeated anti-tax initiative promoter Tim Eyman’s latest ballot measure. Tom Banse has more. Washington voters have soundly defeated anti-tax initiative promoter Tim Eyman’s latest ballot measure. Tom Banse has more. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25400472 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:44:40 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400473-R-71-Supporters-in-Spokane-Look-Ahead If Referendum 71 passes in Washington, it will be because of support west of the Cascades. The gay rights measure lost in every county east of the mountains, some by large margins. Doug Nadvornick reports. If Referendum 71 passes in Washington, it will be because of support west of the Cascades. The gay rights measure lost in every county east of the mountains, some by large margins. Doug Nadvornick reports. If Referendum 71 passes in Washington, it will be because of support west of the Cascades. The gay rights measure lost in every county east of the mountains, some by large margins. Doug Nadvornick reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25400473 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:42:08 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400474-Washington-s-R-71-Has-Slight-Lead The Washington state ballot measure to confer additional rights to gay couples and other domestic partners has a slight lead after the first round of statewide vote counting. The Washington state ballot measure to confer additional rights to gay couples and other domestic partners has a slight lead after the first round of statewide vote counting. The Washington state ballot measure to confer additional rights to gay couples and other domestic partners has a slight lead after the first round of statewide vote counting. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25400474 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:39:51 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400475-Revenue-Cap-Initiative-Defeated-in-Washington-State Washington voters have soundly rejected a revenue cap on state and local government. Washington voters have soundly rejected a revenue cap on state and local government. Washington voters have soundly rejected a revenue cap on state and local government. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25400475 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:34:34 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25387715-WA-Governor-s-Trade-Mission-to-DC Story: Governor Chris Gregoire is leading a delegation of business leaders to Washington, D.C., today for meetings with members of the Obama administration. Story: Governor Chris Gregoire is leading a delegation of business leaders to Washington, D.C., today for meetings with members of the Obama administration. Story: Governor Chris Gregoire is leading a delegation of business leaders to Washington, D.C., today for meetings with members of the Obama administration. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25387715 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:15:20 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400479-WA-Governor-s-Trade-Mission-to-DC Governor Chris Gregoire is leading a delegation of business leaders to Washington, D.C., today for meetings with members of the Obama administration. Governor Chris Gregoire is leading a delegation of business leaders to Washington, D.C., today for meetings with members of the Obama administration. Governor Chris Gregoire is leading a delegation of business leaders to Washington, D.C., today for meetings with members of the Obama administration. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25400479 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:23:16 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25387718-WA-Governor-s-Trade-Mission-to-DC Story: Governor Chris Gregoire is leading a delegation of business leaders to Washington, D.C., today for meetings with members of the Obama administration. Story: Governor Chris Gregoire is leading a delegation of business leaders to Washington, D.C., today for meetings with members of the Obama administration. Story: Governor Chris Gregoire is leading a delegation of business leaders to Washington, D.C., today for meetings with members of the Obama administration. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25387718 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:06:04 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25387719-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Does Money Predict Fate of WA Ballot Measures? 2) Northwest Silver Mines Enjoy Good Times Stories: 1) Does Money Predict Fate of WA Ballot Measures? 2) Northwest Silver Mines Enjoy Good Times Stories: 1) Does Money Predict Fate of WA Ballot Measures? 2) Northwest Silver Mines Enjoy Good Times tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25387719 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:55:45 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400480-Northwest-Silver-Mines-Enjoy-Good-Times Mining is traditionally a boom-and-bust industry. Right now, times are good. Mining is traditionally a boom-and-bust industry. Right now, times are good. Mining is traditionally a boom-and-bust industry. Right now, times are good. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25400480 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:47:18 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400482-Does-Money-Predict-Fate-of-WA-Ballot-Measures Washington voters today are deciding two controversial ballot measures. Is the money spent on these measures a good predictor of their outcomes at the ballot box? Austin Jenkins reports. Washington voters today are deciding two controversial ballot measures. Is the money spent on these measures a good predictor of their outcomes at the ballot box? Austin Jenkins reports. Washington voters today are deciding two controversial ballot measures. Is the money spent on these measures a good predictor of their outcomes at the ballot box? Austin Jenkins reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25400482 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:36:46 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400484-Washington-Approves-New-Name-for-Puget-Sound-Strait-of-Juan-de-Fuca A state board in Washington has approved a measure to give Puget Sound, Georgia Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca a new name. They’ve officially designated them the “Salish Sea.” A state board in Washington has approved a measure to give Puget Sound, Georgia Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca a new name. They’ve officially designated them the “Salish Sea.” A state board in Washington has approved a measure to give Puget Sound, Georgia Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca a new name. They’ve officially designated them the “Salish Sea.” tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25400484 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:45:07 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25387720-51-Percent-Voter-Turnout-Predicted-in-WA-State Story: Washington's top elections official is predicting voter turnout today will be "about average" for an off-year election. Secretary of State Sam Reed says the popularity of vote-by-mail should keep turnout on pace. Story: Washington's top elections official is predicting voter turnout today will be "about average" for an off-year election. Secretary of State Sam Reed says the popularity of vote-by-mail should keep turnout on pace. Story: Washington's top elections official is predicting voter turnout today will be "about average" for an off-year election. Secretary of State Sam Reed says the popularity of vote-by-mail should keep turnout on pace. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25387720 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:43:13 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400486-51-Percent-Voter-Turnout-Predicted-in-WA-State Washington’s top elections official is predicting voter turnout today will be “about average” for an off-year election. Secretary of State Sam Reed says the popularity of vote-by-mail should keep turnout on pace. Washington’s top elections official is predicting voter turnout today will be “about average” for an off-year election. Secretary of State Sam Reed says the popularity of vote-by-mail should keep turnout on pace. Washington’s top elections official is predicting voter turnout today will be “about average” for an off-year election. Secretary of State Sam Reed says the popularity of vote-by-mail should keep turnout on pace. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25400486 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:43:02 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400488-Solar-Plant-Opens-in-Salem-OR Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski joined officials from electronics giant Sanyo in Salem today to help open a solar cell plant. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski joined officials from electronics giant Sanyo in Salem today to help open a solar cell plant. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski joined officials from electronics giant Sanyo in Salem today to help open a solar cell plant. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25400488 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:45:11 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400489-B-R-O-Begins-Oregon-Campaign Basic Rights Oregon is laying groundwork for a ballot initiative aimed at overturning Oregon's same sex marriage ban. April Baer reports. Basic Rights Oregon is laying groundwork for a ballot initiative aimed at overturning Oregon's same sex marriage ban. April Baer reports. Basic Rights Oregon is laying groundwork for a ballot initiative aimed at overturning Oregon's same sex marriage ban. April Baer reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25400489 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:46 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400492-Ballot-Procrastinators-May-Delay-WA-Election-Results Washington State’s top elections official is standing by his earlier prediction of 51 percent voter turnout statewide tomorrow. Vote-by-mail ballots are trickling in to county offices rather slowly. Washington State’s top elections official is standing by his earlier prediction of 51 percent voter turnout statewide tomorrow. Vote-by-mail ballots are trickling in to county offices rather slowly. Washington State’s top elections official is standing by his earlier prediction of 51 percent voter turnout statewide tomorrow. Vote-by-mail ballots are trickling in to county offices rather slowly. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25400492 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:54:06 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400493-Hunting-Tradition-Stays-Strong-in-Idaho Every five years, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service counts how many Americans hunt. That number has fallen steadily since the 1970s, even in the rural West. Every five years, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service counts how many Americans hunt. That number has fallen steadily since the 1970s, even in the rural West. Every five years, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service counts how many Americans hunt. That number has fallen steadily since the 1970s, even in the rural West. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25400493 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:15:53 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400494-Olympic-Torch-Relay-Starts-From-Victoria A 106 day Olympic torch relay is now underway in Canada. The Olympic flame arrived in British Columbia today from Greece. A 106 day Olympic torch relay is now underway in Canada. The Olympic flame arrived in British Columbia today from Greece. A 106 day Olympic torch relay is now underway in Canada. The Olympic flame arrived in British Columbia today from Greece. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25400494 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:55:24 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400495-Ethics-Probe-Includes-WA-Congressman-Norm-Dicks Longtime Washington Congressman Norm Dicks denies any ethical lapses over campaign contributions and earmarks. The Democrat from Bremerton responded today to a Washington Post report. Longtime Washington Congressman Norm Dicks denies any ethical lapses over campaign contributions and earmarks. The Democrat from Bremerton responded today to a Washington Post report. Longtime Washington Congressman Norm Dicks denies any ethical lapses over campaign contributions and earmarks. The Democrat from Bremerton responded today to a Washington Post report. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25400495 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:41:18 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400496-Seabird-Die-Off-Abates-on-NW-Coast A seabird die-off on the Washington and northern Oregon Coast has abated. Now marine scientists are trying to understand the cause of the underlying algal bloom. A seabird die-off on the Washington and northern Oregon Coast has abated. Now marine scientists are trying to understand the cause of the underlying algal bloom. A seabird die-off on the Washington and northern Oregon Coast has abated. Now marine scientists are trying to understand the cause of the underlying algal bloom. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25400496 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:33:34 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400497-Oregon-Lottery-Commission-Approves-Status-Quo The Oregon Lottery Commission decided today to make no changes to the way the state compensates video lottery retailers. The Oregon Lottery Commission decided today to make no changes to the way the state compensates video lottery retailers. The Oregon Lottery Commission decided today to make no changes to the way the state compensates video lottery retailers. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25400497 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:31:44 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400498-Shots-Fired-Near-OR-Rep-DeFazio-s-Office The FBI is investigating shots fired at the US Federal Courthouse in Eugene sometime Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Several public officials have offices in the Courthouse – including US Representative Peter Defazio. Correspondent Jes Burns reports. The FBI is investigating shots fired at the US Federal Courthouse in Eugene sometime Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Several public officials have offices in the Courthouse – including US Representative Peter Defazio. Correspondent Jes Burns reports. The FBI is investigating shots fired at the US Federal Courthouse in Eugene sometime Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Several public officials have offices in the Courthouse – including US Representative Peter Defazio. Correspondent Jes Burns reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25400498 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:03:15 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400499-Number-of-Stimulus-Jobs-Created-in-NW-States-Questioned Oregon and Washington are revising their estimates for how many jobs are being created by the Obama administration’s stimulus plan. Oregon and Washington are revising their estimates for how many jobs are being created by the Obama administration’s stimulus plan. Oregon and Washington are revising their estimates for how many jobs are being created by the Obama administration’s stimulus plan. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25400499 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:29:23 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400500-New-Oregon-State-Hospital-Panel-Gets-To-Work Yet another effort is underway to improve conditions at the Oregon State Hospital. A 16-member citizen panel held its first meeting today. Yet another effort is underway to improve conditions at the Oregon State Hospital. A 16-member citizen panel held its first meeting today. Yet another effort is underway to improve conditions at the Oregon State Hospital. A 16-member citizen panel held its first meeting today. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25400500 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:15:49 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400501-WA-Democrats-Reject-Actuary%E2%80%99s-Pension-Advice Concern is mounting in Washington state over the health of the public employee pension system. The state actuary has warned of a scenario where the two oldest retirement plans could run out of money by 2017. Concern is mounting in Washington state over the health of the public employee pension system. The state actuary has warned of a scenario where the two oldest retirement plans could run out of money by 2017. Concern is mounting in Washington state over the health of the public employee pension system. The state actuary has warned of a scenario where the two oldest retirement plans could run out of money by 2017. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25400501 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:10:47 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400502-Democrats-Fight-To-Hold-One-Of-Few-House-Seats-In-Eastern-Washington Across the Northwest, democrats who represent rural districts have become almost an endangered species. In Washington State, just one democratic lawmaker hails from a rural area east of the Cascades. Across the Northwest, democrats who represent rural districts have become almost an endangered species. In Washington State, just one democratic lawmaker hails from a rural area east of the Cascades. Across the Northwest, democrats who represent rural districts have become almost an endangered species. In Washington State, just one democratic lawmaker hails from a rural area east of the Cascades. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25400502 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:45:49 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25400503-Groups-Call-for-Halt-to-Individual-Fishing-Quotas Fishermen and environmental groups are asking Congressman Peter DeFazio to put the brakes on federal plans for individual fishing quotas. Fishermen and environmental groups are asking Congressman Peter DeFazio to put the brakes on federal plans for individual fishing quotas. Fishermen and environmental groups are asking Congressman Peter DeFazio to put the brakes on federal plans for individual fishing quotas. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25400503 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:16:33 -0700 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR