Local News

Judge reinstates Islamic group's wiretapping suit
The now-defunct Al-Haramain was based in Ashland.

Police identify body found on Table Rock last year
The Central Point man was reported missing in May of '07.

Bomb threat empties Pendleton classrooms
The threat was placed from a pay phone on campus.

swear-in-web.jpg Newly elected S. Oregon county officials sworn in
Josephine Co. officials say financial issues will continue to be a major concern in '09.

bear-wenb.jpg Bear Encounter
Bears have been visiting a Talent neighborhood to dig through trash for over a year.

Early '09 could prove tough on charities
January and February are usually seen as months when need is the greatest.

Highways begin to reopen in E. Ore.
I-84 reopened Monday after being closed between Pendleton and Baker City.

ATV drivers under 16 must be supervised, rule says
Adults must also complete a state-approved safety-training class.

Art and sole: Patrons toss shoes at Bush image
Each shot cost $1, and the funds will go toward future gallery exhibits.

140-crash.jpg Hwy 140 Crash
A weather related accident left five people injured.

Art and sole: Patrons toss shoes at Bush image
The Ashland gallery owner says the exhibit is a "statement of solidarity" for the Iraqi journalist.

Kids alone for days, parents dead in locked room
The parents were victims of a murder suicide.

gaza-web.jpg Israel pounds Gaza targets, as world leader push for truce
More than 550 Palistinians have been killed since the air strikes began 10 days ago.

burris-web.jpg Officials say Burris won't be sworn in with others
Roland Burris was appointed by Blagojevich last week.

cougar-web.jpg Cougar killed after threatening llama farm
It reportedly killed two llamas.

Jacksonville considers ban on deer feeding
Wildlife biologists say it could be leading to overpopulation, disease, and death in the herds.

Oregon justice suggests death penalty review
Justice Martha Walters says the court should examine its constitutionality.

Wrecked ships may show up along coast
Hundreds of ships have wrecked along the coast over the years, and shifting sands are beginning to expose them.

gas-prices.jpg Potential Gas Tax Increase
Fewer gasoline sales means less gas tax revenue to pay for road improvements. 

airport00000001.jpg Airport Improvements
Flights will begin to take off from the new rogue valley airport terminal in less than two weeks.

National News

Move to generic drugs slows rise in health care costs; sector's share of the economy grows too Health care continued to take up a greater share of the economy in 2007, as spending on hospitals, doctors and other services increased 6.1 percent to $2.2 trillion.

Obama picks manager over career pros for intelligence slotsObama picks manager over career pros for intelligence slots President-elect Barack Obama's selection of an old White House hand to head the CIA shows a preference for a strong manager over an intelligence expert.

In spite of declaring that he is a senator, Burris unlikely to be allowed to take oath Tuesday Although he calls himself a senator, Roland Burris has found little support among fellow Democrats in his effort to take the Senate seat to which embattled Illinois Gov.