http://odeo.com/channels/227-Northwest-Public-Radio MikeE no Local News/Northwest News Network Local News/Northwest News Network Local News/Northwest News Network en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:53:07 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:53:07 -0800 http://odeo.com/episodes/25448695-Tsunami-Warning-Siren-Hodgepodge-in-Oregon-To-Be-Standardized Story: Oregon is pushing its coastal counties to standardize the sound of tsunami warning sirens. Washington state has already done so. Correspondent Tom Banse reports. Story: Oregon is pushing its coastal counties to standardize the sound of tsunami warning sirens. Washington state has already done so. Correspondent Tom Banse reports. Story: Oregon is pushing its coastal counties to standardize the sound of tsunami warning sirens. Washington state has already done so. Correspondent Tom Banse reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448695 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:53:07 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25448344-Tsunami-Warning-Siren-Hodgepodge-in-Oregon-To-Be-Standardized Oregon is pushing its coastal counties to standardize the sound of tsunami warning sirens. Washington state has already done so. Correspondent Tom Banse reports. Oregon is pushing its coastal counties to standardize the sound of tsunami warning sirens. Washington state has already done so. Correspondent Tom Banse reports. Oregon is pushing its coastal counties to standardize the sound of tsunami warning sirens. Washington state has already done so. Correspondent Tom Banse reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448344 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:54:17 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25448230-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Climate Change: Record Highs Outpace Lows, Particularly in West 2) University of Idaho and Boise State to Continue Joint Research 3) Idaho Legislators: Next Year Could Be 'Awful' For Schools Stories: 1) Climate Change: Record Highs Outpace Lows, Particularly in West 2) University of Idaho and Boise State to Continue Joint Research 3) Idaho Legislators: Next Year Could Be 'Awful' For Schools Stories: 1) Climate Change: Record Highs Outpace Lows, Particularly in West 2) University of Idaho and Boise State to Continue Joint Research 3) Idaho Legislators: Next Year Could Be 'Awful' For Schools tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448230 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:42:07 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25448345-Idaho-Legislators-Next-Year-Could-Be-%E2%80%98Awful%E2%80%99-For-Schools Idaho state lawmakers are carrying a grim message to local school board members. They say schools may have to make more budget cuts next year. Idaho state lawmakers are carrying a grim message to local school board members. They say schools may have to make more budget cuts next year. Idaho state lawmakers are carrying a grim message to local school board members. They say schools may have to make more budget cuts next year. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448345 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:09 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25448346-University-of-Idaho-and-Boise-State-to-Continue-Joint-Research Tomorrow the University Idaho Vandals and the Boise State Broncos slug it out on the Blue Turf of Bronco Stadium. But today both university presidents pledged to continue and expand their joint research capabilities. Boise State Radio’s Don Wimberly has more. Tomorrow the University Idaho Vandals and the Boise State Broncos slug it out on the Blue Turf of Bronco Stadium. But today both university presidents pledged to continue and expand their joint research capabilities. Boise State Radio’s Don Wimberly has more. Tomorrow the University Idaho Vandals and the Boise State Broncos slug it out on the Blue Turf of Bronco Stadium. But today both university presidents pledged to continue and expand their joint research capabilities. Boise State Radio’s Don Wimberly has more. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448346 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:23:08 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25448347-Climate-Change-Record-Highs-Outpace-Lows-Particularly-in-West Here’s some interesting new evidence of climate change in the West. A study finds that over the past decade, new records for daily high temperatures are being set far more often than new record lows. Correspondent Tom Banse reports. Here’s some interesting new evidence of climate change in the West. A study finds that over the past decade, new records for daily high temperatures are being set far more often than new record lows. Correspondent Tom Banse reports. Here’s some interesting new evidence of climate change in the West. A study finds that over the past decade, new records for daily high temperatures are being set far more often than new record lows. Correspondent Tom Banse reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448347 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:55:44 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25444593-Senator-Murray-Says-Federal-Stimulus-Money-Will-Help-Hanford-In-The-Long-Run Washington Senator Patty Murray said today the impact of federal stimulus money at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation will last beyond this influx of spending. Washington Senator Patty Murray said today the impact of federal stimulus money at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation will last beyond this influx of spending. Washington Senator Patty Murray said today the impact of federal stimulus money at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation will last beyond this influx of spending. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25444593 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:38:49 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25443856-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Washington Health Program To Fold In Mental Health Care 2) WA Supreme Court Upholds School Salary Formula 3) Federal Education "Race to the Top" Guidelines Released Stories: 1) Washington Health Program To Fold In Mental Health Care 2) WA Supreme Court Upholds School Salary Formula 3) Federal Education "Race to the Top" Guidelines Released Stories: 1) Washington Health Program To Fold In Mental Health Care 2) WA Supreme Court Upholds School Salary Formula 3) Federal Education "Race to the Top" Guidelines Released tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443856 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:34:50 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25443495-Federal-Education-Race-to-the-Top-Guidelines-Released Top federal education officials rolled out final guidelines today for determining which states will qualify for more than four billion dollars in federal school improvement money. Top federal education officials rolled out final guidelines today for determining which states will qualify for more than four billion dollars in federal school improvement money. Top federal education officials rolled out final guidelines today for determining which states will qualify for more than four billion dollars in federal school improvement money. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443495 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:42:20 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25443496-WA-Supreme-Court-Upholds-School-Salary-Formula The Washington State Supreme Court today unanimously upheld the state’s funding formula for school salaries. The Washington State Supreme Court today unanimously upheld the state’s funding formula for school salaries. The Washington State Supreme Court today unanimously upheld the state’s funding formula for school salaries. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443496 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:27:29 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25443497-Washington-Health-Program-To-Fold-In-Mental-Health-Care The state of Washington is now offering mental health care for patients in its General Assistance-Unemployable or G.A.U. program. The state of Washington is now offering mental health care for patients in its General Assistance-Unemployable or G.A.U. program. The state of Washington is now offering mental health care for patients in its General Assistance-Unemployable or G.A.U. program. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443497 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:25:21 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25441305-President-Approves-Money-for-Walla-Walla-Vets-Hospital Story: The Veterans' Administration has the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new clinic at the V-A Hospital in Walla Walla. President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday to do just that. The facility serves about 70-thousand veterans in eastern Washington, Oregon and north Idaho. Doug Nadvornick reports. Story: The Veterans' Administration has the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new clinic at the V-A Hospital in Walla Walla. President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday to do just that. The facility serves about 70-thousand veterans in eastern Washington, Oregon and north Idaho. Doug Nadvornick reports. Story: The Veterans' Administration has the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new clinic at the V-A Hospital in Walla Walla. President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday to do just that. The facility serves about 70-thousand veterans in eastern Washington, Oregon and north Idaho. Doug Nadvornick reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441305 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:46:59 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25442125-President-Approves-Money-for-Walla-Walla-Vets%E2%80%99-Hospital The Veterans’ Administration has the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new clinic at the V-A Hospital in Walla Walla. President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday to do just that. The facility serves about 70-thousand veterans in eastern Washington, Oregon and north Idaho. Doug Nadvornick reports. The Veterans’ Administration has the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new clinic at the V-A Hospital in Walla Walla. President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday to do just that. The facility serves about 70-thousand veterans in eastern Washington, Oregon and north Idaho. Doug Nadvornick reports. The Veterans’ Administration has the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new clinic at the V-A Hospital in Walla Walla. President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday to do just that. The facility serves about 70-thousand veterans in eastern Washington, Oregon and north Idaho. Doug Nadvornick reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25442125 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:43:16 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25439336-Northwest-Ski-Season-Off-to-an-Early-Start Story: Ski season is getting off to an early start here in the Northwest. Today, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Hood Meadows opened with limited operations. The Northwest is supposedly in for a warmer and drier "El Nino" winter. Story: Ski season is getting off to an early start here in the Northwest. Today, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Hood Meadows opened with limited operations. The Northwest is supposedly in for a warmer and drier "El Nino" winter. Story: Ski season is getting off to an early start here in the Northwest. Today, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Hood Meadows opened with limited operations. The Northwest is supposedly in for a warmer and drier "El Nino" winter. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25439336 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:21:55 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25439852-Northwest-Ski-Season-Off-to-an-Early-Start Ski season is getting off to an early start here in the Northwest. Today, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Hood Meadows opened with limited operations. The Northwest is supposedly in for a warmer and drier “El Nino” winter. Ski season is getting off to an early start here in the Northwest. Today, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Hood Meadows opened with limited operations. The Northwest is supposedly in for a warmer and drier “El Nino” winter. Ski season is getting off to an early start here in the Northwest. Today, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Hood Meadows opened with limited operations. The Northwest is supposedly in for a warmer and drier “El Nino” winter. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25439852 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:24:37 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25439193-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Pew Report: Oregon Faces Fiscal Peril 2) Veterans Day Marked By Northwest Troops in Iraq 3) Brown Pelican Removed From Federal Endangered List 4) President Approves Money for Walla Walla Vets' Hospital Stories: 1) Pew Report: Oregon Faces Fiscal Peril 2) Veterans Day Marked By Northwest Troops in Iraq 3) Brown Pelican Removed From Federal Endangered List 4) President Approves Money for Walla Walla Vets' Hospital Stories: 1) Pew Report: Oregon Faces Fiscal Peril 2) Veterans Day Marked By Northwest Troops in Iraq 3) Brown Pelican Removed From Federal Endangered List 4) President Approves Money for Walla Walla Vets' Hospital tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25439193 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:05:46 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25438617-President-Approves-Money-for-Walla-Walla-Vets%E2%80%99-Hospital The Veterans’ Administration has the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new clinic at the V.A. Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington. President Obama signed a bill into law today to do just that. The Veterans’ Administration has the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new clinic at the V.A. Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington. President Obama signed a bill into law today to do just that. The Veterans’ Administration has the green light to move ahead with plans to build a new clinic at the V.A. Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington. President Obama signed a bill into law today to do just that. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438617 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:04:36 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25438618-Brown-Pelican-Removed-From-Federal-Endangered-List The federal government today removed brown pelicans from the endangered species list. Nowadays, the migratory seabird is a common sight along the Oregon and Washington coasts between June and October. The federal government today removed brown pelicans from the endangered species list. Nowadays, the migratory seabird is a common sight along the Oregon and Washington coasts between June and October. The federal government today removed brown pelicans from the endangered species list. Nowadays, the migratory seabird is a common sight along the Oregon and Washington coasts between June and October. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438618 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:25:55 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25438619-Veterans-Day-Marked-By-Northwest-Troops-in-Iraq Veterans Day was observed at cemeteries and war memorials around the Northwest today. It was also a special day for 4,000 soldiers from Fort Lewis who are deployed in Iraq. Correspondent Tom Banse reports their theme was “Make a veteran on Veterans Day.” Veterans Day was observed at cemeteries and war memorials around the Northwest today. It was also a special day for 4,000 soldiers from Fort Lewis who are deployed in Iraq. Correspondent Tom Banse reports their theme was “Make a veteran on Veterans Day.” Veterans Day was observed at cemeteries and war memorials around the Northwest today. It was also a special day for 4,000 soldiers from Fort Lewis who are deployed in Iraq. Correspondent Tom Banse reports their theme was “Make a veteran on Veterans Day.” tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438619 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:10:28 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25438620-Pew-Report-Oregon-Faces-Fiscal-Peril Oregon isn’t much better off than California when it comes to its financial outlook. That grim assessment comes in a study released today by the Pew Center on the States. Oregon isn’t much better off than California when it comes to its financial outlook. That grim assessment comes in a study released today by the Pew Center on the States. Oregon isn’t much better off than California when it comes to its financial outlook. That grim assessment comes in a study released today by the Pew Center on the States. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438620 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:08:03 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25434065-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Vice President Lauds Fallen Fort Lewis Soldiers 2) Washington Wraps Up Wolf Management Plan Hearings Stories: 1) Vice President Lauds Fallen Fort Lewis Soldiers 2) Washington Wraps Up Wolf Management Plan Hearings Stories: 1) Vice President Lauds Fallen Fort Lewis Soldiers 2) Washington Wraps Up Wolf Management Plan Hearings tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25434065 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:31:08 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25434630-Washington-Wraps-Up-Wolf-Management-Plan-Hearings Washington state officials are digesting hundreds of comments after 12 public meetings on their draft plan for managing wolves. The last hearing is tonight in Wenatchee. Washington state officials are digesting hundreds of comments after 12 public meetings on their draft plan for managing wolves. The last hearing is tonight in Wenatchee. Washington state officials are digesting hundreds of comments after 12 public meetings on their draft plan for managing wolves. The last hearing is tonight in Wenatchee. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25434630 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:37:24 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25434631-Vice-President-Lauds-Fallen-Fort-Lewis-Soldiers On the same day President Obama led a memorial service at Fort Hood in Texas, Washington’s Fort Lewis honored seven fallen soldiers of its own. They were killed in Afghanistan two weeks ago. Vice President Joe Biden delivered a eulogy at the service. On the same day President Obama led a memorial service at Fort Hood in Texas, Washington’s Fort Lewis honored seven fallen soldiers of its own. They were killed in Afghanistan two weeks ago. Vice President Joe Biden delivered a eulogy at the service. On the same day President Obama led a memorial service at Fort Hood in Texas, Washington’s Fort Lewis honored seven fallen soldiers of its own. They were killed in Afghanistan two weeks ago. Vice President Joe Biden delivered a eulogy at the service. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25434631 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:17:39 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25433915-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Governor Kulongoski Visits Iraq 2) Oregon Veteran To Receive High French Honor Stories: 1) Governor Kulongoski Visits Iraq 2) Oregon Veteran To Receive High French Honor Stories: 1) Governor Kulongoski Visits Iraq 2) Oregon Veteran To Receive High French Honor tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433915 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:54:32 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25433474-Oregon-Veteran-To-Receive-High-French-Honor As the nation pauses to remember its veterans tomorrow, one Northwest man is getting ready to be honored by the French government for what it calls his exceptional conduct during World War Two. As the nation pauses to remember its veterans tomorrow, one Northwest man is getting ready to be honored by the French government for what it calls his exceptional conduct during World War Two. As the nation pauses to remember its veterans tomorrow, one Northwest man is getting ready to be honored by the French government for what it calls his exceptional conduct during World War Two. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433474 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:22 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25433475-Governor-Kulongoski-Visits-Iraq Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will spend Veteran’s Day in Iraq. The surprise visit is his third trip to the war-torn country. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will spend Veteran’s Day in Iraq. The surprise visit is his third trip to the war-torn country. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will spend Veteran’s Day in Iraq. The surprise visit is his third trip to the war-torn country. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433475 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:15:51 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25428394-Northwest-Economy-May-Struggle-A-While-Longer Story: The Northwest job market will stay sluggish for the next year. That prediction comes from at least one economist. Story: The Northwest job market will stay sluggish for the next year. That prediction comes from at least one economist. Story: The Northwest job market will stay sluggish for the next year. That prediction comes from at least one economist. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25428394 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:25:05 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25427970-Northwest-Economy-May-Struggle-A-While-Longer The Northwest job market will stay sluggish for the next year. That prediction comes from at least one economist. The Northwest job market will stay sluggish for the next year. That prediction comes from at least one economist. The Northwest job market will stay sluggish for the next year. That prediction comes from at least one economist. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427970 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:47 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25416141-Idaho-Unemployment-Rate-Inches-Up-In-October Story: Idaho's unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It's now at 8.9. It's the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. Story: Idaho's unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It's now at 8.9. It's the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. Story: Idaho's unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It's now at 8.9. It's the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416141 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:33 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25416142-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) OR Governor Kulongoski Extends State's Flu Authority 2) U of I Football Wins Boost Local and State Economy 3) Census to Provide Big Job Stimulus to the NW 4) Cries of Foul Over Feds Columbia Water Plan 5) WA Gay Rights Referendum Passes 6) Additional Cuts Expected to Idaho's Medicaid Program Stories: 1) OR Governor Kulongoski Extends State's Flu Authority 2) U of I Football Wins Boost Local and State Economy 3) Census to Provide Big Job Stimulus to the NW 4) Cries of Foul Over Feds Columbia Water Plan 5) WA Gay Rights Referendum Passes 6) Additional Cuts Expected to Idaho's Medicaid Program Stories: 1) OR Governor Kulongoski Extends State's Flu Authority 2) U of I Football Wins Boost Local and State Economy 3) Census to Provide Big Job Stimulus to the NW 4) Cries of Foul Over Feds Columbia Water Plan 5) WA Gay Rights Referendum Passes 6) Additional Cuts Expected to Idaho's Medicaid Program tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416142 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:57:05 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25414420-Idaho-Unemployment-Rate-Inches-Up-In-October Idaho’s unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It’s now at 8.9. It’s the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. Idaho’s unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It’s now at 8.9. It’s the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. Idaho’s unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It’s now at 8.9. It’s the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25414420 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:30 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25412606-Additional-Cuts-Expected-to-Idaho-s-Medicaid-Program Governor Butch Otter is expected to call for additional cuts in the coming months. For Idaho’s Medicaid Program, that means cutting programs, programs that provide essential health care to thousands of Idahoans. Samantha Wright reports. Governor Butch Otter is expected to call for additional cuts in the coming months. For Idaho’s Medicaid Program, that means cutting programs, programs that provide essential health care to thousands of Idahoans. Samantha Wright reports. Governor Butch Otter is expected to call for additional cuts in the coming months. For Idaho’s Medicaid Program, that means cutting programs, programs that provide essential health care to thousands of Idahoans. Samantha Wright reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412606 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:54:13 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25412607-WA-Gay-Rights-Referendum-Passes Supporters of a Washington referendum to expand domestic partnership rights have secured a virtually insurmountable lead. Ballot counting continues today. Tom Banse reports. Supporters of a Washington referendum to expand domestic partnership rights have secured a virtually insurmountable lead. Ballot counting continues today. Tom Banse reports. Supporters of a Washington referendum to expand domestic partnership rights have secured a virtually insurmountable lead. Ballot counting continues today. Tom Banse reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412607 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:43:01 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25412608-Cries-of-Foul-Over-Feds-Columbia-Water-Plan The government plans to build a massive pipeline near Moses Lake with federal stimulus money. Critics say an environmental analysis is needed. Anna King reports. The government plans to build a massive pipeline near Moses Lake with federal stimulus money. Critics say an environmental analysis is needed. Anna King reports. The government plans to build a massive pipeline near Moses Lake with federal stimulus money. Critics say an environmental analysis is needed. Anna King reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412608 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:40:07 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25412609-Census-to-Provide-Big-Job-Stimulus-to-the-NW Job creation is not part of the mission of the US Census, but US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said next year’s headcount should put a temporary dent in high unemployment around the Northwest. Tom Banse reports. Job creation is not part of the mission of the US Census, but US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said next year’s headcount should put a temporary dent in high unemployment around the Northwest. Tom Banse reports. Job creation is not part of the mission of the US Census, but US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said next year’s headcount should put a temporary dent in high unemployment around the Northwest. Tom Banse reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412609 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:31:07 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25412610-U-of-I-Football-Wins-Boost-Local-and-State-Economy The resurgence of the University of Idaho football team is giving a boost to the local and state economy. Glenn Mosley reports. The resurgence of the University of Idaho football team is giving a boost to the local and state economy. Glenn Mosley reports. The resurgence of the University of Idaho football team is giving a boost to the local and state economy. Glenn Mosley reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412610 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:28:14 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25412611-OR-Governor-Kulongoski-Extends-State%E2%80%99s-Flu-Authority The State government in Oregon has more power to respond to the H1N1 flu outbreak. The State government in Oregon has more power to respond to the H1N1 flu outbreak. The State government in Oregon has more power to respond to the H1N1 flu outbreak. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412611 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:25:17 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25409382-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Consultant Recommends Washington Prison and Reform School Closures 2) Governor Sympathizes With Seattle Mayoral Candidates Stories: 1) Consultant Recommends Washington Prison and Reform School Closures 2) Governor Sympathizes With Seattle Mayoral Candidates Stories: 1) Consultant Recommends Washington Prison and Reform School Closures 2) Governor Sympathizes With Seattle Mayoral Candidates tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409382 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:36:21 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25409983-Governor-Sympathizes-With-Seattle-Mayoral-Candidates The neck-in-neck Seattle mayor’s race could narrow more as another batch of ballots is counted today. Environmental attorney Mike McGinn went to bed on election night with a lead of 910 votes. That margin over T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan has now slipped to 462 votes. The neck-in-neck Seattle mayor’s race could narrow more as another batch of ballots is counted today. Environmental attorney Mike McGinn went to bed on election night with a lead of 910 votes. That margin over T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan has now slipped to 462 votes. The neck-in-neck Seattle mayor’s race could narrow more as another batch of ballots is counted today. Environmental attorney Mike McGinn went to bed on election night with a lead of 910 votes. That margin over T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan has now slipped to 462 votes. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409983 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:43:50 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25409984-Consultant-Recommends-Washington-Prison-and-Reform-School-Closures A study commissioned by the Washington Legislature recommends closing three prison wings and a juvenile lockup. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire says she’ll give the recommendations serious consideration. A study commissioned by the Washington Legislature recommends closing three prison wings and a juvenile lockup. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire says she’ll give the recommendations serious consideration. A study commissioned by the Washington Legislature recommends closing three prison wings and a juvenile lockup. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire says she’ll give the recommendations serious consideration. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409984 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:37:46 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25409985-Mining-Company-Told-No-Digging-Near-WA-Highway-410-Landslide Washington’s Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency order blocking rock mining near a huge landslide. The slide last month took out two homes and blocked Highway 410 west of Yakima. Washington’s Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency order blocking rock mining near a huge landslide. The slide last month took out two homes and blocked Highway 410 west of Yakima. Washington’s Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency order blocking rock mining near a huge landslide. The slide last month took out two homes and blocked Highway 410 west of Yakima. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409985 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:24:51 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25409383-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Idaho Looks at Opting Out of Federal Health Care Reform 2) Oregon's Umatilla Chemical Depot Gets Go-Ahead by Court 3) Army Corps Reduces Green River Flood Risk Stories: 1) Idaho Looks at Opting Out of Federal Health Care Reform 2) Oregon's Umatilla Chemical Depot Gets Go-Ahead by Court 3) Army Corps Reduces Green River Flood Risk Stories: 1) Idaho Looks at Opting Out of Federal Health Care Reform 2) Oregon's Umatilla Chemical Depot Gets Go-Ahead by Court 3) Army Corps Reduces Green River Flood Risk tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409383 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:24:08 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25409986-Army-Corps-Reduces-Green-River-Flood-Risk The Army Corps of Engineers says that recent repairs at the Howard Hanson Dam have greatly reduced the flood risk in the Green River valley. The Army Corps of Engineers says that recent repairs at the Howard Hanson Dam have greatly reduced the flood risk in the Green River valley. The Army Corps of Engineers says that recent repairs at the Howard Hanson Dam have greatly reduced the flood risk in the Green River valley. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409986 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:21:50 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25409987-Oregon%E2%80%99s-Umatilla-Chemical-Depot-Gets-Go-Ahead-by-Court The Umatilla Chemical Depot got the go ahead today from an Oregon’s Circuit Court judge to incinerate thousands of tons of mustard agent. The Umatilla Chemical Depot got the go ahead today from an Oregon’s Circuit Court judge to incinerate thousands of tons of mustard agent. The Umatilla Chemical Depot got the go ahead today from an Oregon’s Circuit Court judge to incinerate thousands of tons of mustard agent. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409987 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:53 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25408640-Idaho-Looks-at-Opting-Out-of-Federal-Health-Care-Reform A joint legislative Task Force in Boise is already reviewing the pros and cons of Idaho opting out of federal health care reform. A joint legislative Task Force in Boise is already reviewing the pros and cons of Idaho opting out of federal health care reform. A joint legislative Task Force in Boise is already reviewing the pros and cons of Idaho opting out of federal health care reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408640 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:40:56 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25402976-Northwest-Republicans-Predict-2010-Success Story: Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor's races foreshadow similar results here. Story: Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor's races foreshadow similar results here. Story: Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor's races foreshadow similar results here. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25402976 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:42:40 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25403727-Northwest-Republicans-Predict-2010-Success Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor’s races foreshadow similar results here. Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor’s races foreshadow similar results here. Republican leaders in the Northwest are hoping that GOP victories in a pair of east coast governor’s races foreshadow similar results here. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25403727 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:37:59 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25402667-Northwest-Regional-News Stories: 1) Washington State Loses Last Rural Democrat Lawmaker East of the Cascades 2) Pacific Northwest Reaps Federal Economic Development Tax Credits Stories: 1) Washington State Loses Last Rural Democrat Lawmaker East of the Cascades 2) Pacific Northwest Reaps Federal Economic Development Tax Credits Stories: 1) Washington State Loses Last Rural Democrat Lawmaker East of the Cascades 2) Pacific Northwest Reaps Federal Economic Development Tax Credits tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25402667 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:32:40 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio http://odeo.com/episodes/25400470-Pacific-Northwest-Reaps-Federal-Economic-Development-Tax-Credits Five economic development institutions in Oregon and Washington have received nearly 200 million dollars in tax credits. The aim is to stimulate job creation and launch “green” businesses. The tax credits come from the US Treasury. Five economic development institutions in Oregon and Washington have received nearly 200 million dollars in tax credits. The aim is to stimulate job creation and launch “green” businesses. The tax credits come from the US Treasury. Five economic development institutions in Oregon and Washington have received nearly 200 million dollars in tax credits. The aim is to stimulate job creation and launch “green” businesses. The tax credits come from the US Treasury. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25400470 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:15:58 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR http://odeo.com/episodes/25400471-Washington-State-Loses-Last-Rural-Democrat-Lawmaker-East-of-the-Cascades Voters in southeast Washington appear to have rejected the last rural Democratic state lawmaker east of the Cascades. Correspondent Anna King explains. Voters in southeast Washington appear to have rejected the last rural Democratic state lawmaker east of the Cascades. Correspondent Anna King explains. Voters in southeast Washington appear to have rejected the last rural Democratic state lawmaker east of the Cascades. Correspondent Anna King explains. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25400471 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:49 -0800 no Northwest Public Radio NWPR