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* 11/06/2009

Gay partnerships in Washington now equal to marriage
Washington voters approved a significant expansion of rights of registered gay couples, who now enjoy rights equal to those of married couples.

* Ex-Trail Blazer Dudley eyes Oregon governor race
Chris Dudley, a former Portland Trail Blazer, is in a new arena taking aim at a governor's chair -- and Oregon's Republicans think he can score.

* 11/03/2009

Long discussed Kelso-Longview merger on the ballot, sort of
Kelso and Longview share a lot, including a chamber of commerce, and are separated by only 2 miles. But should they forever join in municipal union?
 Poll: What's the name?

* Incumbent Pollard concedes in Vancouver mayoral race
City Councilman Tim Leavitt defeated Mayor Royce Pollard in a close race and the incumbent conceded Friday.

* 10/30/2009

Oregon teachers renew legal fight with Sizemore, Parks
The legal battle dates to 2002 and a racketeering lawsuit the unions won against a Bill Sizemore political action committee.

* 10/29/2009

Blumenauer's end-of-life counseling in final health care bill
Congressman Earl Blumenauer's amendment to fund end of life counseling sessions for Medicare patients will be part of the Congressional health care overhaul.

11/03/2009

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* 10/27/2009

Rep. Walden back to work after H1N1
Oregon Rep. Greg Walden is back at work after missing several days last week with a likely case of swine flu.

* 10/24/2009

Tonkin says he'd run if Adams recalled
The well-known Portland business owner, appearing on KXL's Lars Larson show, indicated he'd run for mayor if Sam Adams were recalled.

* 10/23/2009

Business groups cry foul over ballot title for tax vote
A business-backed group opposing the Oregon Legislature's $733 million tax increase is pursuing legal action to block what it says are biased ballot titles.

* 10/21/2009

Oregon lawmaker suspends campaign for governor
The southern Oregon lawmaker said Wednesday that both he and his wife Stephanie have been "confronted with some serious health concerns."

* Gordly challenges Adams in second recall effort
Avel Gordly, NE Portland's former state senator, will be the chief petitioner and spokesperson in a well-funded second effort.
 Also: Recall Adams PAC
 Poll: Second recall?

* Rep. Walden likely has swine flu virus
Greg Walden missed votes Tuesday night and his spokesman says he likely will be out of action for the next several days.

* 10/20/2009

Oregon school chief Castillo to seek third term
Castillo said Tuesday that a top campaign issue will be making sure schools have enough money to keep class sizes manageable and teachers in the classroom.

* Clem quits top state aviation post under cloud
The resignation comes as the state agrees to pay $650,000 to a former state airports manager, William Pruitt, who claimed he was wrongly fired by Dan Clem last year,

* Marijuana advocates cautiously optimistic about Obama policy
Obama's policy shift won't deter Justice Department prosecutors from pursuing growers who reap millions using medical marijuana dispensaries as a front, Attorney General Eric Holder said.
 More: Less aggressive pot policy

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