Called The Oxford, it will have 56 rooms. The hotel is part of an effort by the Bend City Council to bring more people downtown. The first phase was a large parking garage. Next will be a new building with…

Tacoma: Will Washington have an official state frog?
The Washington legislature adjourned a week ago, passing 522 laws during its session. Gov. Christine Gregoire has signed about 100 of them. Not as boring as it sounds is this laundry list sampling of laws compiled by the Tacoma news…

Mulino: To be, or not to be. This community thinks about forming a hamlet
The Clackamas County community of Stafford already has one. Should Mulino also join a growing national movement that gives rural citizens another way to have their voices heard by government. The Molalla Pioneer tells you about efforts in Mulino….

Albany: Linn County takes over the iconic Clear Lake resort
Anyone who grew up in the Willamette Valley has probably been to Clear Lake up by the Santiam Pass. It’s crystal clear waters and rustic cabins are one of a kind. The Albany Democrat Herald reports that Linn County has…

Hillsboro man arrested for putting kids in trunk
Yes, you can get arrested for that junk in your trunk. Especially if by “junk” you mean “children”. A Hillsboro man, sensing the family beach trip could be spoiled by over-crowding the Grand Am decided to be the cool dad…

Albany: OSU prof says drink tap, not bottled water, if you’re thinking green
Americans drink about 8 billion gallons of bottled water a year, says hydrology prof Todd Jarvis. Think about the plastic, the fuel burned up transporting the water and disposal costs and really, you should just drink tap water, he says….

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way
These guys laid golden eggs for local coupleA South Salem couple cashed in when they were offered big pounds for a photo of Prince William egging on two guys in chicken suits….

Brookings: What happens next when your child is threatened on MySpace? Not enough for some parents
Virginia Tech has made everyone have the jitters about school violence. A week ago, students at Azalea Middle School surfing the Web spotted a violent, crude drawing of friends being attacked with bows and arrows. An investigation has ended, concluding…

Tweakin’ Tonya
Tonya was agitated and tweaking out according to a report by Clark County sheriff deputies. Apparently on “new medication,” Tonya reported seeing people and animals on her property; and “frustrated others can’t see the people she sees,” according to the…

Loretta Laroche: Humor Your Stress
Loretta Laroche: Humor Your Stress Comedienne Loretta LaRoche uses her irreverent, unconventional, wacky and just plain funny style, to show us how to “lighten our ways,” including finding humor in everyday situations, learning how to stop “to-doing” and start “tah-dahing,” the power of twirling, and finding “the bless in all the mess.” Customer Review: […]

Newport: ODOT will not spray herbicides on a section of 101
In a pilot project, highway officials will refrain from spraying hercides on both sides of 101 from Newport south to the Lincoln County line. The move comes at the request of a group called Concerned Citizens for Clean Air. Newport…

Juneau: Six machine guns. A 50 mm Soviet mortar. A kidney. This man has friends
In the Lower 48, a state legislator caught with six unregistered machine guns and a Soviet 50 mm mortar might get yanked from office. Not up here. Friends rallied behind Richard Foster back in 1991 with a fundraiser for…

Heat Warner Shaquille O Neal - Like No Other
Heat Warner Shaquille O’Neal - Like No Other Shaquille is one of the elite NBA stars of today. This exclusive and unique DVD takes an inside look at the one of the biggest and most dominating forces the NBA has seen - Shaquille O’Neal. Witness how Shaq helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to […]

Richard Simmons - Sweatin to the Oldies
Richard Simmons - Sweatin’ to the Oldies Richard Simmons is the king of motivational exercise, especially if you’re a beginner. This video workout is a dance party simulating a class reunion, with an energizing live band playing lively hits from the ’50s and ’60s, such as “It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I […]

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