Departure of popular Ellensburg pediatrician leaves questions Nov 20, 2009
Maples said that Dr. Marilou Reyes, who lives in Oregon, currently is serving temporarily as the clinic s pediatrician. Maples said the clinic is looking for a permanent replacement for Oldham. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Santa Clara's Wilson prepares for NCAA Champion... Nov 20, 2009
She was the top runner from California - finishing only behind three runners from No. 1 Washington and two runners from No. 3 Oregon. She also won the WCC title in late October. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Women's Basketball Opens Home Slate Friday Nov 20, 2009
Barbour was a highly recruited post player, who garnered interest from BCS schools such as Pittsburgh and Oregon State. Khlok joins the Dons from Sacramento, where she was a two-time First Team All-Metro and Delta Valley selection. (Usfdons.com)
LIST: What wine, champagne and port airlines offer Nov 20, 2009
teau Villa Bel Air; 2006 Cloudline Oregon Pinot Noir; 2005 The Colonial Estate Explorateur Old Vine Shiraz, Barossa; 2007 Conde de Valdemar Blanco Fermentado Barrica; 2004 Cyan Prestigio; 2002 Domaine Vincent Sauvestre Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy; 2005 Domaine Vincent Sauvestre Pommard Clos de la Platiere; 2007 Fabre Montmayou Malbec Reserve; 2007 Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera; 2002 Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; 2007 Groom Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc; Heidsieck-Monopole... (USA Today -- Money)
Tough Road Trip Through Oklahoma Awaits #20 Wrestling Nov 20, 2009
In the 2007-08 season, ASU did open its dual season with four-consecutive duals away from home for the third time in program history, but only two of those duals were true away contests as ASU downed UC Davis (20-17 on 11/9) and Portland State (36-9 on 11/11) with wins of 45-6 over Pacific and 30-7 over Southern Oregon (both on 11/11) at PSU as part of the Portland State Duals ... Dating back to Arizona State joining the conference for the 1978-79 season, the Sun Devils have been one of 18... (Thesundevils.com)
You Go West, Girl Nov 20, 2009
Most of them would settle in Oregon s Willamette Valley. The other half were determined to continue on to their original destination. (The American Conservative)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Nov 20, 2009
Ron Wyden (D) of Oregon has introduced legislation that would ban Internet service providers from setting up special "fast lane" higher-priced services or from blocking, degrading, altering, modifying, or changing the Internet traffic they handle. Opposing them are big providers such as AT&T and Verizon. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Small businesses struggle to offer health care to employees Nov 19, 2009
2009 Southwestern Oregon Publishing Company. Contents of this web site labeled as being from the Associated Press (AP) are Copyright. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
" Muslim Americans and Arab-Americans have already suffered from being profiled in a de facto sense. Unsurprisingly, to have that injustice become policy concerns them. The protests would be even louder if so many in the community were not afraid to speak up and draw attention to themselves, as one of my Muslim American Facebook correspondents pointed out to me. Another remarked sadly that not only had George W. Bush not brought democracy to the Muslim Middle East, but he had also damaged its... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Ex-Alaska National Guardsman from Fairbanks honored for service Nov 19, 2009
Pierce lost his lower leg when his armored truck was hit by an improvised bomb Aug. 12 while serving in Iraq with the Oregon National Guard ... Pierce, raised in Fairbanks, was serving his second stint in the National Guard - the first through the Alaska National Guard, the second through Oregon's - when his armored truck hit an improvised bomb Aug. 12 ... That, coupled with a desire to re-engage in combat, led him to hasten his return by looking to Oregon's guard. (Juneau Empire)
NCAA Championships Await Sun Devil Cross Country Nov 19, 2009
IN THE MEET - MEN Here is the list of teams that will compete this weekend in the men's 10,000m championship race: automatic qualifiers Alabama, Arkansas, BYU, Colorado, Florida State, Georgetown, Iona, Michigan State, NC State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Portland, Stanford, Syracuse, Texas, Villanova, William & Mary and Wisconsin and at-large selections Arizona State, Auburn, Duke, Iowa State, Louisville, Minnesota, New Mexico, Northern Arizona, Ohio State, Oregon, Providence, Virginia and... (Thesundevils.com)
JC Shurburtt » Nov 19, 2009
It used to be that USC was the only program that could go east with any sort of success, but now some of the top prospects from that side of the country are making official visits, committing and signing with places like Oregon, California, Stanford and UCLA, in addition to USC.. "The country is getting smaller because of the ability to travel and because of the Internet," Neuheisel said. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
No. 14/7 ASU Women's Basketball Goes on the Road to Face Yale on Thursday Nov 19, 2009
Recorded career-best numbers in points (11), rebounds (6) and steals (2) in win at Oregon (Jan. 10, 2009). (Thesundevils.com)
LMU Signs San Diego Opposite Nov 19, 2009
Hensley, who was also recruited by the University of Oregon, UC Irvine, St. Mary's, San Francisco, Northern Colorado and Rutgers, is expected to fit perfectly into the LMU program when she arrives in 2010. "We have a very young and talented team," Stratos explains. (Lmulions.com)
Ann Arbor Day 3: Training Nov 19, 2009
for the Oregon State women's soccer team and the main event of the day was a two hour training session on the University of Michigan's soccer fields. The day started out like any other day, on this extended road trip, with breakfast at the hotel and free time in the morning to catch up on school work. (Pac-10.org)
Chargers go north for semifinal Nov 18, 2009
They remind me of Oregon, said Illini West coach Jim Unruh. They don't do anything flashy. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Quarterback position up in the air for now Nov 18, 2009
Saturday's 44-21 loss at Oregon was just the latest setback, for the Sun Devils (4-5, 2-5 Pac-10), who need to win their final two games to become bowl eligible ... "It wasn't exactly balmy in Oregon," Erickson said ... Senior took over for Hustad against Oregon and is in line to start. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Utah Swimming and Diving Gears Up For Toshiba Classic Nov 18, 2009
Other notable teams for the women: Air Force, Cal Baptist, Cal State Bakersfield, Fresno State, Hawaii, LMU, Neveda Reno, New Mexico, Oregon State, Pepperdine, San Jose State, UC Davis, UCLA, and UC San Diego. RELATED LINKS. (Utahutes.com)
Western opens season on road against Cal State East Bay and San Francisco State Nov 18, 2009
San Francisco State won one of three games at the Disney Tip-Off Classic, defeating Southern Indiana, 62-59, in between losses to Fort Lewis, 89-74, and Western Oregon, 75-67. The Gators, who travel to Notre Dame de Namur on Tuesday, dropped an exhibition game at Nevada-Las Vegas, 42-34. (Wwuvikings.com)
Department News Nov 17, 2009
25) - Top Dawg - Washington Accepts NCAA Infractions Report - Student-Athletes Dine With Donors - Top Dawg - UW Olympians to be Honored - Driving Directions - TRAVEL PACKAGE AVAILABLE TO ALASKA SHOOTOUT - 2004 Lecture Series: For the Love of the Game - Junior Husky Club Memberships on Sale Now - Peoples: The Grandmother of the Dawgs - UW Releases Culture Review of Athletic Department - Husky band celebrates 75 years - Washington To Annouce Winners Of Third Annual Elementary School Reading... (Gohuskies.com)
Time, venue set for Monarchs' next football playoff game Nov 17, 2009
In Oregon Class 3A quarterfinal action, fifth-ranked Rainier and Clatskanie are both on the road. Rainier (9-2) takes on fourth-ranked Santiam Christian at 5 p.m. Saturday at Corvallis High School. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Georgia Tech-Clemson rematch could be a classic Nov 17, 2009
The Trojans have gotten embarrassed in two of the past three weeks to Oregon (47-20) and Stanford (55-21) ... But that doesnt explain the total collapse of the defense, which gave up 394 yards rushing to Oregon and just got manhandled by Stanford. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Former Alaska Guardsman honored for service Nov 17, 2009
Pierce lost his lower leg when his armored truck was hit by an improvised bomb Aug. 12, 2009, while he was serving in Iraq with the Oregon National Guard ... Pierce, raised in Fairbanks, was serving his second stint in the National Guard -- the first through the Alaska National Guard, the second through Oregon's -- when his armored truck hit an improvised bomb Aug. 12 ... That, coupled with a desire to re-engage in combat, led him to hasten his return by looking to Oregon's Guard. (Anchorage Daily News)
Family travel five: Blast out of a rut with active adventure Nov 17, 2009
Pioneers and traders moved along the Santa Fe and Oregon trails, and cattle and cowboys made their ways along the Chisholm and Great Western trails. The history is rich. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Cal Travels to Stanford for 112th Big Game Saturday Nov 17, 2009
The Cal defense will need to be up to the task again against the Cardinal, who have won three straight games and put on an astonishing offensive display in back-to-back victories over highly regarded Oregon and at USC, scoring a combined 106 points in those two contests with the 55 points posted on the Trojans the most ever given up by a USC squad ... Best missed last Saturday's game vs. Arizona due to an injury sustained vs. Oregon State on Nov. 7 and the timetable for his return to the field... (Calbears.com)
Accentia to add 2K jobs at techno-lodges Nov 17, 2009
Accentia has a presence in Oregon and New Jersey, US and in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE besides over half a dozen cities in India. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Beavers Are Back in the Top 25 Nov 16, 2009
CORVALLIS - The Oregon State football team returned to the national polls, for the first time since ranking No. 24 in the USA Today poll going into Week 3, on Sunday, when the Beavers checked in at No. 20 in the Associated Press Poll and at No. 20 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The Beavers are 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the Pac-10 Conference and trail Oregon by one game for the league lead ... Oregon State is coming off a 48-21 win Saturday against Pacific Northwest rival Washington, in a game where... (Pac-10.org)
Top 100 TE to visit Oregon Nov 16, 2009
Sean Stevens Duck Sports Authority. Highland tight end prospect Christian Thomas has yet to take an official visit, but that is about to change this coming weekend as he prepares to make a trip north. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Scientists unearthing secrets of the ancient Cascades Nov 16, 2009
The nearest regional sources are in southern Washington and Oregon ... A deeper layer was created by the eruption of ancient Mount Mazama in Oregon, the event that led to the creation of Crater Lake. (Longview Daily News, WA)
UA FOOTBALL BLOG: Cal 24, Arizona 16 (94) Nov 15, 2009
Cal s Shane Vereen was the star of the show, rushing for 159 yards on 30 carries and scoring once in place of starter Jahvid Best, who missed last night s action after suffering a terrible fall in last week s contest against Oregon State ... The loss puts Arizona into a three-way tie with Stanford and Oregon State for second in the Pac-10 standings, but the Wildcats own victories over both of those squads, which would give Mike Stoops squad the tiebreaker if any of those teams end up tied at the... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
US gets its first marijuana cafe Nov 15, 2009
PORTLAND (OREGON): The United States first marijuana cafe opened on Friday, posing an early test of the Obama administrations move to relax policing of medical use of the drug. The Cannabis Cafe in Portland, Oregon, is the first to give certified medical marijuana users a place to get hold of the drug and smoke it, as long as they are out of public view, despite a federal ban ... This club represents personal freedom, finally, for our members, said Madeline Martinez, Oregons... (India Times)
On The Clock With Eileen Hassett Nov 15, 2009
The coaches praise the Oregon native's athletic style of bouting, which focuses on minimizing movements and strategic use of distance on the strip. Hassett's style is the opposite of traditional static bouting of the past, but has brought her great success. (Und.com)
Survivor says fatal Ore. van crash like 'dream' Nov 14, 2009
Survivors of a van crash on an icy Oregon freeway that killed two young people from Colorado and left two others critically injured say they are trying to come to grips with their loss ... 1 dead, 15 hurt in eastern Oregon van rollover ... At least one person was killed and 15 others were injured, some critically, when a van carrying mostly college-age members of a Colorado church overturned on black ice early Thursday in eastern Oregon. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Scott's Big Night Lifts Women's Basketball to Season-Opening Win Nov 14, 2009
Houston will hit its home court for the first time during the regular season two days later as Thursday it host Oregon State inside Hofheinz Pavilion at 7 p.m.. . (Uhcougars.com)
Stanford vs. USC - A Gambler's Dream Matchup Nov 14, 2009
However, the unit has faltered of late giving up 123 points vs. Oregon State, Arizona and Oregon in three of the last four games ... Last week I brought up the mind-blowing statistic of how the Trojans gave up the most points in a three-game stretch in school history when they allowed 110 to Notre Dame, Oregon State and Oregon ... Oregon was barely able to match strides with Stanford because the Ducks are one of a few Pac-10 teams capable of scoring points in bunches. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ex-USC teammates Palmer, Polamalu to reunite tomorrow Nov 14, 2009
The bearded guy from the foothills southeast of Los Angeles and the long-maned Samoan raised in Oregon will get together after last seeing one another up close and personal Oct. 28, 2007. There have been four Cincinnati Bengals-Steelers games and more than two calendar years since quarterback Carson Palmer and safety Troy Polamalu met facemask to facemask. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Celebrating 101 years Nov 14, 2009
In 1928, Soboleff left Sitka on board an Admiral Lines steam ship to Seattle and hitchhiked to Oregon Agricultural College, now Oregon State. "My four years of high school were wonderful, it was such an exciting time of learning," Soboleff gushed. (Juneau Empire)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Nov 14, 2009
Ron Wyden (D) of Oregon has introduced legislation that would ban Internet service providers from setting up special "fast lane" higher-priced services or from blocking, degrading, altering, modifying, or changing the Internet traffic they handle. Opposing them are big providers such as AT&T and Verizon. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Nations top back Marcus Lattimore to visit Georgia Nov 13, 2009
He currently has official visits scheduled for Oregon on Jan. 15 and North Carolina on Jan. 22. South Carolina has long been considered the favorite for the Lattimore, who stars for Byrnes High in Duncan, S.C., but he does not feel the need to take an official there since he has been to the campus so often the last two years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Improvements eyed for Oregon Expressway Nov 13, 2009
A busy stretch of Oregon Expressway in Palo Alto will soon see major renovations, including timed signals, new bike lanes and enhanced pedestrian walkways ... 5 million Oregon Expressway Improvement Project, which is being implemented by Santa Clara County and which was unanimously endorsed by the Palo Alto City Council Monday night, will modify nine intersections along the busy artery that connects U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 280 ... Instead of two lanes in each direction crossing the... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Cross Country Heads To Oregon For NCAA West Regional Nov 13, 2009
The UCLA cross country teams will travel to Oregon this Saturday to compete at the NCAA West Regional as spots to the NCAA Championship will be on the line. The top two teams will automatically qualify for Nationals, while at-large team bids and individual spots will also be up for grabs. (Uclabruins.com)
China's tough measures00004000 on flu appear to pay off Nov 13, 2009
One of the most extreme cases took place in July, when a group of 65 students and seven chaperones from St. Mary's School in Oregon was quarantined twice, once in Beijing and once in Henan province ... One of the most extreme cases took place in July, when a group of 65 students and seven chaperones from St. Mary's School in Oregon was quarantined twice, once in Beijing and once in Henan province. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Gridiron Grump: A tip of the hat to those Jacks Nov 13, 2009
Washington at Oregon State: The Dawgs started out looking like they d go bowling this holiday season, but ... Arizona State at Oregon: The Ducklings need to win out to make it to Pasadena, and they ll take the first step right here by knocking around Denny Erickson s true-frosh QB.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Football Playoffs: Comets, Columbians hunting wins tonight Nov 13, 2009
In 1A state action, Toledo (9-2) travels to third-ranked Cascade Christian (10-0) at 7 p.m. tonight, while Rainier (8-2) hosts Glide (7-2) in an Oregon 3A state first-round contest at 7 ... (6-3) at 1:30 p.m. in another Oregon 3A game, while Mark Morris (home vs. Interlake) and R.A. Long (at Archbishop Murphy) have 2A state first-round games this afternoon (see separate previews, Page B1) ... Rainier head coach Thor Ware has seen enough University of Oregon football games to know a zone-read... (Longview Daily News, WA)
USC Visits Desert To Face Arizona, ASU Nov 13, 2009
The women's team also knocked off Oregon State. USC's women's team is led by sophomore , a 2009 World Championship gold and silver medalist as well as a three-time finalist at the 2009 NCAA Championships. (Usctrojans.com)
Oregon's Mount Hood Railroad Scenic... Nov 12, 2009
Oregon's Mount Hood Railroad Scenic Tours. Oregon's Mount Hood Railroad Scenic Tours ... The Mount Hood Railroad offers year-round excursions for families including scenic tours, holiday themed excursions and fun dinner tours from Hood River, Oregon. (Suite101.com)
Looking to the Regional Stage Nov 12, 2009
- The LMU men's and women's cross country teams will travel to Eugene, Oregon to compete in the NCAA West Regional this Saturday. This year's NCAA West Regional Cross Country Championships will be hosted by the University of Oregon, at the Springfield Country Club in Springfield, Ore ... The men's 10,000m race will go off at 9:45 a.m. while the women's 6000m race will start at 10:45 a.m. The race will be held at the Springfield Country Club, one of Oregon's premier golf courses. (Lmulions.com)
Huskies Look To Secure NCAA Bids At West Regionals Nov 12, 2009
Senior Kelly Spady was All-West Region in 2008 and plans on leading the Huskies to an NCAA bid this Saturday (Pac-10.org)
We made it! Day 1 from Columbus Nov 12, 2009
After a long day of travel that started by leaving Gill Coliseum before the sun rose and ended just as the sun was setting in Ohio the Oregon State women's soccer team is in Columbus, Ohio and is ready to go. The bus loaded at 6:45 a.m. PST and headed for Eugene airport where we loaded straight onto the ExpressJet charter on a one stop, just to refuel, trip to Columbus. (Pac-10.org)
Pew Center: Arizona is in 'peril' Nov 12, 2009
Other states listed are: Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. Budget problems could cause higher taxes and fees; layoffs or furloughs of state workers; longer waits for public services; more crowded classrooms; higher college tuition and less support for the poor or unemployed, the report said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Green transit Nov 12, 2009
Pedicab drivers began pedaling at the University of Oregon and Washington State University this fall. Contributing: Jessica Leving of USA TODAY in McLean, Va. (USA Today)
Warming drives off Cape Cod's namesake, other fish Nov 12, 2009
Every summer a dead zone of oxygen-depleted water the size of Massachusetts forms in the Gulf of Mexico; others have been found off Oregon and in the Chesapeake Bay, Lake Erie, and the Baltic and Black seas. Some studies indicate that North Pole seawater could turn caustic in 10 years, and that the Southern Ocean already may be saturated with carbon dioxide. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Perdue pays visit to Iraq for second time Nov 11, 2009
Perdue arrived early Tuesday and was accompanied on the Pentagon-sponsored trip by governors from Mississippi, Wyoming and Oregon. The governors met with Gen. Raymond Odierno, the top U.S. military commander in Iraq. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Aggies Travel to NCAA West Regionals in Oregon Nov 11, 2009
for the 2009 NCAA West Regional Cross Country Championships, hosted by the University of Oregon ... On the competition that the team will face: "When you add in the Pac-10, right away you are looking at - on both men's and women's sides - some of the top teams in the nation, which is the best part about being in this region. You know you are lining up against the best but it also makes it a prohibitive process in terms of getting out of the regional meet and qualifying for nationals. On both the... (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Northbound air service grant application to be discussedGrant could guarantee service for two years Nov 11, 2009
Oregonians voted last year to lengthen prison sentences ... Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Forest officials may open more roads to off-highway vehicles Nov 11, 2009
Klamath Falls, Oregon 800-275-0982. Archives > Breaking. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Finding success with home-based businesses Nov 11, 2009
2009 Southwestern Oregon Publishing Company. Contents of this web site labeled as being from the Associated Press (AP) are Copyright. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pirates push back playoff start time Nov 11, 2009
The general admission prices are set by the Oregon School Activities Association ... 2009 Southwestern Oregon Publishing Company. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Projecting the BCS bowls Nov 11, 2009
Matchup: Ohio State vs. Oregon ... Oregon (7-2), which has only one loss in the Pac-10, recovers from its loss to Stanford and beats Arizona State, Arizona, and Oregon State to win the conference ... those Iowa fans will travel south to Miami, cause, IF GT beats Clemson (and that is not a foregone conclusion first because Clemson may not be there, and, 2nd, because if they are there, Clemson might even be favored since they have played better against common opponents UM and Wake at least to date... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gov makes surprise visit to Wyo troops Nov 11, 2009
He's part of a delegation of state governors that includes Haley Barbour of Mississippi, Ted Kulongoski of Oregon and Sonny Perdue of Georgia. The trip was paid for by the U.S. Department of Defense. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Perdue visits troops in Iraq Nov 11, 2009
Perdue traveled this week with the governors of Mississippi, Oregon and Wyoming. All, he said, met with U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill and Gen. Raymond Odierno, the top U.S. military officer in Iraq. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Golden Bears Travel to NCAA Regional Championships Nov 10, 2009
CAL ON ROAD FOR NCAA REGIONALS: Invitations to the 2009 NCAA championships are on the line this weekend when the California cross country teams travel to Oregon for the NCAA regional meet ... The women's field includes six ranked teams, including No. 27 Cal, as well as No. 1 Washington, No. 5 Oregon, No. 14 Stanford, No. 16 Arizona State and No. 24 Arizona ... The West Region encompasses colleges from the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, with... (Calbears.com)
Bruins Travel To Pullman; Watch Coach Neuheisel's Monday News Conference Nov 10, 2009
After missing a 47-yard attempt in game 6 at Oregon last season, Forbath has been a perfect 30-30 on field goal attempts from 50 yards and in ... It is 16-36 when it ties or loses the turnover battle over the last six-plus seasons, including (3-3 / L v. OSU, California, Oregon; W v. Washington, Kansas State, SDSU) in 2009. (Uclabruins.com)
Dolan Named Big West Coach of the Year for Women's Cross Country Nov 10, 2009
The meet will be held on Nov. 14 at the University of Oregon. Earlier this year UCSB Athletics unveiled the initiative. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
First Place in the Pac-10 on the Line as Sixth-Ranked UCLA Hosts Washington Schools Nov 10, 2009
WHAT'S NEXT The Bruins travel to Oregon for their final regular-season road trip, facing Oregon State on Friday, Nov. 20 and Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 21 ... Her most recent streak began on Oct. 23 against Oregon when she had 13 kills and a season-high 20 digs to cross the 1,000-dig threshold ... Her season high came against Oregon on Oct. 23 when she had 10 to go along with 14 kills. (Uclabruins.com)
