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With money tight, Dem's had tough time making Ore. greener

Going into the session with no environmental agenda of their own, Republicans worked on "damage control." They feel they succeeded on their top priority, though they could not stop a ban on a destination resort.

Tribe, city of North Bend dispute contract for casino services

A dispute over a contract for government services has the potential for a court test involving an Oregon city and a sovereign tribe. The city won't say whether it would take the tribe to court, which could raise the prospect of debate over the tribe's sovereign status.

While we celebrate the Fourth, Ore. Guardsmen will deploy to Iraq

"Saying goodbye doesn't get easier with practice," said Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, who visited Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field in Georgia to see his soldiers deploy for a fourth time since taking office in 2003.

Coos Bay Wells Fargo Bank Robbed

Coos Bay Police are continuing their investigation of a Wells Fargo Bank robbery in Coos Bay, that occurred Friday morning.

Freeman murder not solved, but not forgotten

It has been nine years since a young, teen-age, girl was murdered in Coquille. But, in that time, neither her family nor the investigators involved have wavered in their belief that justice will one day be served.

Fourth of July fireworks safety

Fourth of July is just days away, and local fire officials are offering some tips on how to stay safe and legal this holiday when playing with fireworks.

Oregon Country Fair celebrates 40 years

There's a whole lot of hammering and sawing and spiffing up going on at the Oregon Country Fair site, tucked in the woods along the Long Tom River west of Veneta, in anticipation of the annual three-day, always wild-and-wacky merrymaking that begins this year on July 10.

Governor proclaims July 2009 as the Oregon National Guard Month

In May of this year, local soldiers were mobilized, along with 2,500 others from 41st Brigade Combat Team, for duties in Iraq. Local Guardsmen share with us, just how important it is to have the support of our local government and community.

Extra troopers out on the roads this holiday

More drivers than usual will be out on area roads this weekend for the Fourth of July holiday, and so will more state troopers.

Mill Casino Hotel displays fireworks and airshow

The Mill Casino Hotel is known for it's July 3 fireworks display but this year, they're also bringing folks back to the boardwalk on the fourth, for a different type of celebration in the sky.