Come rain or… heat wave? Pacific Northwest shatters temperature records as Seattle hits 103SEATTLE — Forecasters are offering the hope of slightly cooler temperatures to Northwest residents after Seattle recorded the hottest day in its history and Portland fell just 1 degree short of its own record-breaker. Feds say Seattle man used stolen identity for 35 years, ran up $100,000 in debtSEATTLE — Federal authorities say they’ve arrested a Seattle man who used the identity of an Oregon resident for 35 years to avoid arrest warrants and to file for bankruptcy after running up $100,000 in debt. Another day of high temperatures expected in Seattle as Pacific Northwest heat wave continuesPORTLAND, Ore. — “Brutal” temperatures are predicted for the Seattle area on Wednesday as a record heat wave afflicting the Pacific Northwest continues to bake everything west of the Cascades, a National Weather Service meteorologist said. Grants Pass, Ore., man grabs shotgun, kills bear that climbed in through windowGRANTS PASS, Ore. — Everett Skinner and his family have started keeping their windows closed at night after a bear broke into their southwest Oregon home and he fatally shot it. Pacific Northwest sweats through heat wave as demand for air conditioners and shaved ice risesPORTLAND, Ore. — It’s feeling more like Phoenix in the Pacific Northwest this week, with temperatures throughout the region spiking along with demand for the cool comforts of air conditioning, water fountains and icy treats. Pacific Northwest faces heat wave as temps in Portland edge close to all-time highsPORTLAND, Ore. — It’s feeling more like Phoenix in the Pacific Northwest this week, with temperatures throughout the region spiking along with demand for the cool comforts of air conditioning, water fountains and icy treats. Supervalu 1st-qtr profit plunges, co. lowers forecast, but adjusted results top expectationsPORTLAND, Ore. — Supervalu Inc. said Tuesday that its profit dropped 30 percent in the first quarter as it cut prices to stay competitive in the tough economy, but the grocery chain’s adjusted results beat Wall Street expectations and its shares rose. SPIN METER: Under pressure to show job creation, politicians strain to make numbers look goodPORTLAND, Ore. — How much are politicians straining to convince people that the government is stimulating the economy? In Oregon, where lawmakers are spending $176 million to supplement the federal stimulus, Democrats are taking credit for a remarkable feat: creating 3,236 new jobs in the program’s first three months. Voter-approved measures again collide with states’ desperate need to cut costs, pols pushbackSALEM, Ore. — There may be no state more in love with letting residents vote on ballot measures than Oregon. They have voted hundreds of times over the past century and brought the state a property tax limit and nation’s first state assisted-suicide law. FAA says it will take years to consider proposal for Crater Lake helicoptersGRANTS PASS, Ore. — A company wants to fly helicopter tours over Crater Lake National Park, but the Federal Aviation Administration says it will take “several years” to consider the proposal. Ore. faith-healing parents acquitted in sick girl’s death; dad guilty of criminal mistreatmentOREGON CITY, Ore. — The jury forewoman in the trial of an Oregon couple acquitted of manslaughter in their daughter’s pneumonia death says she felt the pair were “loving people” who didn’t mean to harm the 15-month-old girl. Safeway’s sales fall 6.5 pct in second quarter, company lowers outlook for the yearPORTLAND, Ore. — Budget-conscious shoppers and falling fuel and commodity prices took a toll on Safeway Inc. during its second quarter, and the grocery chain, which doesn’t expect the picture to improve soon, lowered its earnings forecast for the full year Thursday. Correction: Barnes & Noble e-bookstore storyPORTLAND, Ore. — In a June 20 story about Barnes & Noble Inc.’s electronic bookstore, The Associated Press reported erroneously that trade and traditional titles would be sold for $9.99. Their prices will vary. The $9.99 price applies to new releases and best sellers. Correction: Barnes & Noble electronic bookstorePORTLAND, Ore. — In a June 20 story about Barnes & Noble Inc.’s electronic bookstore, The Associated Press reported erroneously that trade and traditional titles would be sold for $9.99. Their prices will vary. The $9.99 price applies to new releases and best sellers. Precision Castparts posts 13 percent drop in fiscal 1st-quarter profit as sales tumblePORTLAND, Ore. — Precision Castparts Corp., which makes metal components and products, said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 13 percent as sales tumbled on a volatile aerospace market and soft overall demand. Oregon bank reopens 7 months after bombing that killed 2 officers, wounded police chiefWOODBURN, Ore. — An Oregon bank that was the scene of a bomb explosion that killed two police officers and severely wounded a police chief has reopened after seven months. House panels OK health care bill, but White House, Democratic conservatives seek more savingsWASHINGTON — Health care legislation atop President Barack Obama’s domestic agenda cleared two House committees on Friday, but the White House as well as rebellious Democratic conservatives called quickly for changes to rein in the skyrocketing cost of care. Appeals court dismisses discrimination claims over 2004 anti-Bush protestA federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by demonstrators claiming they were discriminated against for their political views by U.S. Secret Service agents guarding President Bush during a southern Oregon campaign stop in 2004. Federal grant goes to bumblebee habitat projects near farms in California, elsewhere in USGRANTS PASS, Ore. — With bumblebees and other native insects that pollinate crops dying off, scientists are working on the best ways to restore natural habitat on or near farms. Interior finds Bush plan to boost Oregon logging violates Endangered Species ActGRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Obama administration on Thursday scrapped the Bush administration’s last-ditch attempt to boost logging in Northwest forests by scaling back protection for the northern spotted owl. 3 weeks after announcing Argentine affair, SC Gov. Sanford taking ‘personal’ trip with wifeCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford headed out of state Wednesday for personal time with his wife, as the two try to reconcile, and skipped a meeting with a top economic adviser ahead of what’s expected to be more bad economic news including rising joblessness. Federal judge denies pro online poker player’s request to win back USGA amateur statusPORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has denied a pro online poker player’s request to have his amateur golfer status reinstated. Federal grant aims to retrieve some of the thousands of fishermens’ lost crab potsNEWPORT, Ore. — During his 35 years as a commercial fisherman, Jeff Feldner lost his share of crab pots when storms blew them out of position, a passing boat propeller sheared off the buoy, or a bank of kelp overwhelmed everything and dragged it away. Federal project to help Ore. fishermen retrieve lost crab pots, but thousands more will remainNEWPORT, Ore. — During his 35 years as a commercial fisherman, Jeff Feldner lost his share of crab pots when storms blew them out of position, a passing boat propeller sheared off the buoy, or a bank of kelp overwhelmed everything and dragged it away. Oregon WWII veterans honored with French award for valorPORTLAND, Ore. — Three World War II veterans have been awarded the Legion of Honor by France for their military service. State-by-state list of cites and areas to receive stimulus money to combat homelessnessState-by-state look at cities, counties and communities where stimulus money will be distributed to combat homelessness and the dollars for each location, according to the Housing and Urban Development Department: Comcast employee arrested after bloody Portland, Ore., robbery at check-cashing storePORTLAND, Ore. — Police have arrested a 25-year-old Comcast Corp. employee after a check-cashing store in Portland was robbed and a female employee was clubbed in the head with a crowbar. Portland, Ore., renames street to honor labor leader Cesar Chavez after 2 years of wranglingPORTLAND, Ore. — The City Council voted Wednesday to rename 39th Avenue as Cesar Chavez Boulevard after a two-year debate that brought charges of racism and government heavy-handedness, and groans from residents who wanted the late Hispanic labor leader honored elsewhere. DOT study asks motorists about using on-board computer to tax miles drivenALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Researchers are looking for 1,500 drivers in six cities, including Albuquerque, to test an on-board computer system that taxes motorists based on miles driven rather than fuel taxes paid at the pump. Authorities: Oklahoma couple suspected in burial, excavation of young girlHELENA, Mont. — An Oklahoma couple has been arrested for investigation of burying a young girl then digging up her remains and moving the body from state to state for more than a year, authorities said Tuesday. |
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