Got a story tip? ryanfrank@news.oregonian.com; 503-221-8519. 1. Oregon records nation's 6th biggest decline in construction jobs in January: The state lost 15,900 construction jobs between January 2009 and January 2010, falling from 82,300 to 66,400. That's a 19 percent fall and 6th highest in the country, according to figures from the Associated ...

A 24-year-old man is in custody in the stabbing of a woman in Portland over the weekend.

The status of basketball coach Ernie Kent continues to dominant the news in Ducks sports.

Oregon officials say more than 7,500 jobs have been created or retained by the 2009 Legislature's Go Oregon economic stimulus package.

Three years ago, Dave Rutan opened a gold mining retreat inside the Kalmiopsis Wilderness of southern Oregon, bringing in helicopters, gas-powered dredges and paying customers.

POSTED: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 05:36 PM PT BY: Justin Carinci Tags: Emery & Sons , Oregon Route 217 James Salsbury, a laborer with Carter & Company, puts together form ties on the Oregon Route 217 modernization project.

The fly is known as the spotted wing Drosophila and appears to have migrated from California, where it appeared in 2008.

Did you know that by conserving electricity, and buying energy efficient appliances, you will not only save money, but will be eligible to receive cash incentives? Getting cash in your pocket for conserving resources is a win-win for you and the environment.

The United States Geological Survey reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake off the Oregon coast about 7:53 PST Friday evening.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Oregon's Ashton Eaton has broken Dan O'Brien's 17-year-old world record in the indoor heptathlon.

The Oregonian newspaper is fighting to have sealed documents in the Jeanette Maples case opened up.

Unused or expired drugs now have official drop-off locations. On Saturday, dozens of locations across the state will be available for this sole purpose.

An Oregon National Guardsman says a fall in the line of duty has left him with brain damage.

My colleague Charles Pope has a story about a nice occasion in Washington, D.C.: A 60-years-late ceremony that honored about trailblazing women pilots from the World War II era.

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An email with the subject line "Post 66/67 Contribution Strategy Meeting" went to dozens of representatives from groups such as Associated Oregon Industries, the Portland Business Alliance and other corporate interests who opposed the $727 million tax hikes approved by state voters.

Protesters march on the University of Oregon campus last month in opposition to the Pacifica Forum, whose speakers have included Holocaust deniers.

NSP funds or foreclosed, bank owned homes. Take a calculator, and compute 19.6 million dollars of zero interest down payment assistance, at up to $50,000 per family.

The organization is affiliated with a national movement active in other states. Emerge Oregon puts participants through seven months of training to prepare them to run for elected office.

Its subject line was "years ago." It began, "Hello, Jan, my daughter is going to be 25 years old next month.