Democrats scrounge for dollars for 2 Ore. programs SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- Democrats in charge of the Oregon Legislature say they are scrounging for a few million dollars to add to programs such as day care subsidies for working families and college grants....
Lebanon hospital seeking veterans' facility CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -- The president and CEO of Samaritan Health Services says it wants to add a 250-bed veterans' facility to its growing campus in Lebanon....
Medford baby critically injured; father arrested MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- Medford police say a 9-week-old infant is in critical condition and her father has been jailed for investigation of assault and criminal mischief....
Counties, regional officials OK development plan PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Three counties have reached an agreement with regional government on a long-range plan that designates which areas can be developed and which will be reserved for farms and forests....
Portland school supt presents high school plan PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A plan presented by Portland schools Superintendent Carole Smith would redesign all 10 of the city's high schools to better educate students and improve graduation rates....