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- US boy takes truck on 160km joyride
DAMASCUS, Oregon - A 12-year-old US boy had permission to drive the family pickup truck to the end of the driveway to unload rubbish, but he kept going until he was stopped nearly 160km away.The Clackamas County sheriff's ...
New Zealand Herald. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:15:18 +1200. - Muscle Injuries Rattle an Oregon High School
Two dozen high school football players who went to the hospital last week most likely suffered from an extreme version of a muscle syndrome caused by intense exercise, sports medicine experts said.
By Katie Thomas. International Herald Tribune. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:00:22 GMT. - Funk Wins Tradition for Second Time in 3 Years
SUNRIVER, Ore. (AP) -- The Jeld-Wen Tradition is leaving Sunriver Resort's Crosswater Golf Club in central Oregon after a four-year run.
By The Associated Press. International Herald Tribune. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:37:00 GMT. - No assault charge for ex-VP Gore
Former US Vice President Al Gore will not face charges over claims he assaulted a masseuse in an Oregon hotel room in 2006.
BBC News. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:11:01 +0000. - Calgary mom sued for Oregon foster care
The Oregon government is suing a Calgary mother for the cost of keeping her son in foster care for two years while she fought for his return to Canada.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:35:29 EDT. - US plane lands despite burst tyre
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Portland, Oregon has landed safely in Atlanta, Georgia after bursting a tyre on takeoff.
BBC News. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:52:20 +0000. - Historic Documents Trace Chinese Immigrants' Remains
For some, long journey home from Oregon to China ended too soon.
Tom Banse. Voice of America. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:36:12 GMT. - US police reopen Gore sex case
Police are reopening an investigation into an Oregon massage therapist's allegations that former Vice President Al Gore groped her at an upscale hotel in 2006.In a brief statement, the Portland Police Bureau did not say why ...
New Zealand Herald. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:00:15 +1200. - Burrowing owls make comeback at Oregon army depot
HERMISTON -- Mike Gregg gently clamped a small metal band on the left leg of a yellow-eyed baby burrowing owl cupped in the hands of Don Gillis, then fanned out its brown and white-flecked wing.
McClatchy. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:29 EDT. - New Tech For Whales Vs. Wave Energy
Sound-emitting device may prevent whales from colliding with wave energy buoys off Oregon.
Forbes. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT. - Calgary boy to return after 2 years in U.S.
An American judge has ruled a 12-year-old Calgary boy can return to Canada after being shuffled through a series of foster homes in Oregon for nearly two years.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Sat, 29 May 2010 20:44:02 EDT. - Beer as stimulus: Tax breaks sought for small breweries
When U.S. Sen. John Kerry announced last week he wanted to give America's 15,000 small brewers a tax break, he was joined by senators Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho.
McClatchy. Mon, 24 May 2010 17:04 EDT. - Wyden to Face Law Professor in Oregon Senate Race
Anti-Incumbent mood steered clear of Oregon in the primary.
U. S. News & World Report. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:49:00 -0400. - Oregon Congressional Incumbents Look Safe in Primary
Members of Oregon's delegation face little opposition in the primary.
U. S. News & World Report. Tue, 18 May 2010 09:49:00 -0400.
In 2008, the estimated population of Oregon was 3,790,060, whereas
in 2006, the population of Oregon was about 3,680,968.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Oregon's demographics,
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