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

Apple's Macworld finale includes iTunes songs at 69 cents and end of copy protectionApple's Macworld finale includes iTunes songs at 69 cents and end of copy protection Apple Inc. is cutting the price of some songs in its market-leading iTunes online music store to 69 cents and plans to begin selling all tracks without copy protection.

Obama says trillion-dollar deficits may last years despite recovery effortsObama says trillion-dollar deficits may last years despite recovery efforts President-elect Barack Obama says the nation probably faces huge deficits for years to come, but heavy spending is needed now to spur the economy.

India's national airline fires 9 flight attendants deemed overweight Nine flight attendants who couldn't meet the weight standards of India's national airlines have been fired, an official said Tuesday.