Statewide News

First probable swine flu case reported in Oregon

2009-04-30T00:00:00-07:00

Pandemic Flu Alert Level Raised to Phase 5; World Health Organization Director-General says: "Certain Actions Should now be Undertaken with Increased Urgency, and at an Accelerated Pace" Oregonâ€™s first probable case of swine flu was identified late Wednesday following testing by the Oregon State Public Health ...

Oregon medical malpractice insurance rates continue decline

2009-04-28T00:00:00-07:00

Lower Rates Help the State Retain, Attract Physicians SALEM, Ore. â€“ Physicians and surgeons in Oregon have seen a decline in medical professional liability insurance rates the past several years, according to a Department of Consumer and Business Services analysis of recent rate changes. The DCBS ...

Governor orders flags at half-staff in memory of Oregon soldier

2009-04-24T00:00:00-07:00

Flags to be Lowered Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Honor of Private First Class Richard Allen Dewater SALEM, Ore. - Thursday Governor Ted Kulongoski ordered all flags at public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, April 25, 2009, in memory of Private First Class ...

State bans Portland mortgage loan originator

2009-04-24T00:00:00-07:00

SALEM, Ore. â€“ In an ongoing effort to better protect Oregon mortgage borrowers from fraud, the Department of Consumer and Business Services issued a cease-and-desist order permanently barring Larry Jason Somera of West Linn from the mortgage lending industry after he pleaded guilty in Multnomah County Court to one count ...

OSP Trooper nails group of exotic speed racers

2009-04-24T00:00:00-07:00

GRAND RONDE, Ore. â€“ One Oregon State Police trooper cited a half-dozen drivers of exotic sports cars for speed racing Thursday morning when they were allegedly spotted passing in no-passing zones and traveling at high speed on Highway 18 near Grand Ronde, Oregon. The drivers of a half-dozen exotic cars were ...