Oregon’s Beaver Creek Natural Area opens
SEAL ROCK (AP) — The welcoming committee arrives within minutes of the kayaks gliding through Beaver Creek.
Taxing drivers by the mile and not by the gallon
A tax on vehicle miles traveled (VMT) was shot down last year by President Obama. But a new study by respected transportation experts – and a successful pilot program in Oregon – should revive the idea.
Boise State in the polls
There has been plenty of chatter about Boise State dropping one spot in the polls to No. 4 after its 59-0 win over New Mexico State. Oregon moved up to No. 3 after its 52-31 win over No. 9 Stanford. Predictably, Boise State coach Chris Petersen refused to get into the poll talk, saying, "You ask that question in December." His fellow WAC coaches came to the defense of the Broncos. "I do know ...
2001 Fiesta Bowl team had confidence, swagger
The Oregon State fans came to Tempe, Ariz., 40,000 strong.
Loans by Oregon governor hopeful Chris Dudley give peek at his business world
Given the recession and state budget hemorrhage, Oregon's governor race was always going to be about money. But as Nov. 2 nears, some focus has spun away from government programs to the candidates' personal finances.