Body of climber recovered from Oregon's Mt. Hood

PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - The body of a 32-year-old father of two was recovered from the snowy slopes of Oregon's Mt. Hood on Tuesday, one day after he fell to his death in a climbing accident, authorities said. Searchers had been looking for Jared Townsley since he failed to return from a solo climb at 11 am Monday as expected. Townsley, who officials described as an experienced climber, was ...
http://news.yahoo.com/body-climber-recovered-oregons-mt-hood-212749415.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:27:49 -0800

Oregon Basketball: Ducks Looking to Bounce Back Against Washington Schools

After a heartbreaker loss at Colorado on Saturday night -- in which a bad call cost the Ducks the game -- the Oregon men's basketball team looks to bounce back with a pair of home games against the Washington schools this week.
http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss//SIG=11oqb7vi8/*http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=ycn-10938506

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:53:00 -0800

What You Need to Know when Planning a Snowmobiling Trip to Oregon

One of the wonderful things about Oregon is the sheer number of amazing snowmobiling trails. There are a plethora of snow parks, state lands, and club-managed trails to choose from. You may also opt to bring your own snowmobile with you or rent one; the choice is yours.
http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss//SIG=11mmebu7p/*http://sports.yahoo.com/ski/news?slug=ycn-10935624

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:58:00 -0800

Oregon climber reported dead in Mount Hood fall

Search and rescue teams on Tuesday found the body of an experienced mountaineer who apparently died in a severe fall during icy conditions on Oregon's Mount Hood, authorities said.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46298623/ns/us_news/

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:21:20 -0800

Oregon Step Closer To Network Of 5 Marine Reserves

The Oregon Senate voted Tuesday to create three new marine reserves off the coast. The vote takes Oregon one step closer to a network of five marine reserves in state waters.
http://opbnews.org/article/oregon-step-closer-network-5-marine-reserves/

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:02:45 -0800

Oregon State Beavers rundown: OSU begins home stretch vs. Washington State

CORVALLIS - The Oregon State men's basketball team has returned to Gill Coliseum, where they will play five of their last seven regular-season games. Playing on the home floor obviously is an advantage, and for the Beavers, that hasn't always been the case.
http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2012/02/oregon_state_beavers_rundown_61.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:50:23 -0800

Oregon Ducks rundown: Cliff Harris' NFL potential overrides his troubles

Harris become the seventh Oregon Duck to be invited to this month's NFL Scouting Combine.
http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2012/02/oregon_ducks_rundown_cliff_har_1.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:46:12 -0800

Oregon K-12 school enrollment continues to decline, though trend is slowing

The number of white students and black students across Oregon has declined over the last five years but Asian, Latino and students with multi-racial backgrounds have continued to grow.
http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2012/02/oregon_k-12_enrollment_continu.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:06:55 -0800

Oregon Senate advances marine habitat protections

The Oregon Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly supported a proposal adding three marine reserves to state waters.
http://www.kval.com/politics/Oregon-Senate-advances-marine-habitat-protections-138944884.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:10:19 -0800

Oregon Democrat Sworn In to House

Suzanne Bonamici will serve out the year in Congress, but must win the state's Democratic primary in May and and the general election in November to remain there.
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/oregon-democrat-sworn-in-to-house/

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:17:56 -0800