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Two young girls safe after night alone in wilderness Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Election 2008: Clock ticks down with focus on Oregon Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Woman dies after car hits motorcycle near Oregon Coast Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Bomb scare near Newport recruiting center Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Bus driver attacked over counterfeit transfer ticket Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Gas tanker crashes, loses trailer on Hwy. 26 near Welches Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

3-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Vancouver pond Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Fisherman's body found, two others still missing Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Female body found in Columbia River Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Olympic Trials organizers thinking green Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Oregon company wins alternative fuel grant Tue, 20 May 2008 06:20:02 GMT

Miles Davis, John Coltrane & The Cascades Mon, 19 May 2008 09:34:46 -0800

Ok, I know it's a crazy way to title this entry of my blog but stay with me, it will all make sense. I hope it will anyway. Sunday I was flying back from my family's cabin in Idaho. It was a fantastic day-- blue skies, a few clouds. From 8,500 feet you could literally see for ever. As I was crossing the Cascades I snapped off some pictures.

So where do Miles Davis & John Coltrane come into this blog? I borrowed my friend Joe's airplane, he has an MP3 input mounted into the panel. So I pulled out my ipod and turned it on. Like magic the first set was some jazz from Davis and Coltrane. After I finished taking pictures of Hood, I turned the camera north and got this shot of Mt. Adams.

I can't end this blog entry without a little meteorology. The cloud you just see to the right of Mt. Adams if a perfect example of a Alto Cumulus Standing Lenticular or lens cloud. It's a great indicator that winds aloft are very fast and that changes in the weather will be happening soon.

So there you go some pretty pictures, a little jazz and a weather lesson all in one. At least I didn't title this entry Miles Davis, John Coltrane, The Cascades & Studebakers! That one I'll save for later ;-)

Dave

Middle-Of-The-Night Gotcha Awake? Mon, 19 May 2008 11:44:39 -0800

I can't wait. I know the emails are coming... "Why do you run a story on sleep at 11pm when I'm asleep?" and while I don't have control over when my stories run, I think I can take a stab at the answer: because a lot of people who watch the 11pm enjoy sleep stories.

But you know, almost all of my longer-format stories get posted to the web, so you can always check them out the following day if you're so inclined.

The last time I did a sleep story I got these awesome tips from people who emailed me:

~Make bedtime a ritual and your mind will get used to feeling sleepy if the routine is always the same and happens at the same time.

~Try herbal tea.. the warmth helps you feel sleepy.

~Also, try warm milk.. which may have a foundation in science... the Mayo Clinic offers this link on foods to promote sleep:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/foods-that-help-you-sleep/AN01582

SHARE YOUR TIPS BY CLICKING HERE TO EMAIL ME...

Here is a brief primer on sleep apnea:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/SleepApnea/SleepApnea_WhatIs.html

And a link to a national advocasy foundation: http://www.sleepapnea.org/

And finally.. let's talk about our modern diet. Dr. Root mentioned that one of the working theories is that our diet is soft. Yup. Soft. Back in the day we used to eat foods that were a lot more chewy or just plain hard. Harder foods cause your teeth to angle putting an outward pressure on the bones around the roof of your mouth. Basically, your teeth angle inwards-- sort of stretching the roof of your mouth-- which leads to bigger sinuses and better breathing.

Our modern diet means potentially smaller sinuses. I thought that was pretty facinating.

Here is a quick pic from a family friend Jodie.. she's been trying for this shot and finally got her son Jack in his best I'm-about-to-cause-some-trouble-but-I'm-OHH-SO-CUTE pose.

Adorable!!! Happy Monday...

Little Savings that Add Up Big Mon, 19 May 2008 06:35:00 -0800

You don't have to start with a big nest egg to save a whole bunch.
These are tips we found on the Microsoft money blog "Uncommon Sense."

Stash a dollar in a jar every time you do something around the house. One reader suggested putting a dollar in a jar every time you do laundry, while others do it every time they curse!

You can also save some by taking any refund, rebate or reimbursement check and putting that in a savings account.

Also, try cashing in your spare change. Many banks and credit unions will do it for free, or you can spend 30 or so dollars on a coin sorter to wrap up all your change to take to the bank.

Here's another way to save - with help.

Some institutions, such as Bank of America, will round up any purchase you make and put the extra change in a savings account.

Say you buy something that cost $5.25. The program will put it down in your account as $6 dollars and put that 75 cents into savings - savings that can really add up over time.

Have a good idea of your own you'd like to share? Look below in our comment section, and share your tip. We may even share it on air with all our other viewers.

Searchers Find Missing Girls Mon, 19 May 2008 17:16:38 GMT
Two little girls who were lost in the remote Clark County woods have been found.

Highway 26 Slowly Reopens After Crash Mon, 19 May 2008 16:28:05 GMT
A tank trailer full of gasoline separated from its truck, careening across the highway and smashing into a PGE power pole.

Milder Monday: Showers Tuesday Mon, 19 May 2008 01:40:15 GMT
Clouds and showers are moving in from the ocean. The change will be gradual; Monday could still reach 80. Tuesday is another story, as Meteorologist Tim Joyce explains.

Big Barack Bash In Portland Fri, 16 May 2008 01:04:02 GMT
An estimated 75,000 people crowded into and around Portland's Waterfront Park to hear Barack Obama's call for change.

VideoRacial Profiling Petition Mon, 19 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
A group of local activists submitted a petition to the mayor's office calling for an end to racial profiling by Portalnd police.

VideoGirl Hikers Rescued Mon, 19 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
A pair of sisters, who were seperated from their father and brother during a Sunday hike northeast of Battle Ground, were found alive and well Monday morning.

VideoBill & Chelsea Clinton Campaign In Oregon Sun, 18 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
While Barack Obama's Portland appearance had some of the trappings of a rock concert, Bill and Hillary Clinton's Oregon campaign appearances were more traditional; the crowds were smaller but the appearances were more numerous. Kohr Harlan attended one of them.

VideoHuge Portland Crowd Buoys Obama Sun, 18 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
Presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke as if the nomination process was already over. He saved his sharpest attacks for George Bush and John McCain, with his references to Hillary Clinton restricted to calls to unify the Democratic Party. He was energized by the size and the enthusiasm of the Portland crowd.

VideoModerate Monday, Cooler Tuesday Sun, 18 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT
The heat wave is over. Temperatures drop a few more degrees on Monday, but all in all, most of Monday looks pretty pleasant. Then the clouds roll in, and things get cooler and damper. Tim Joyce has the Skywatch Forecast.

Gas prices continue to spike ahead of holiday
Americans are now paying an average of $3.79 for a gallon of regular gas, according to a survey by the AAA. Diesel, used to transport a wide range of goods, now costs $4.52 a gallon. Those prices, both records, are likely to keep rising.

AOL sheds its brand to draw specialty audiences
The AOL brand is taking a back seat as the company long associated with dial-up Internet access for the masses quietly launches dozens of sites targeted at specialized audiences.

Berkshire's No. 2 man helps from the background
The two men who run Berkshire Hathaway Inc. have an arrangement: Warren Buffett is the face of the company and Charlie Munger stays mainly in the shadows.

Foreclosures mean opportunity for Habitat charity
The foreclosure crisis that has forced thousands of families from their homes has given something good to the nation's best-known housing charity: Cheap properties for sale in communities around the country.

Forecasters see weak economy even if housing, credit improve
A growing number of economists believe the country is on the brink of a recession or in one already, dragged down by all the problems in housing, credit and financial markets.

Fannie Mae scraps higher down-payment requirements
By relaxing down-payment requirements for borrowers in markets where home prices are falling, Fannie Mae aims to both resuscitate the flagging housing market and respond to pressure from industry groups, consumer advocates and lawmakers.

Yamaguchi leads in `Stars' finale
The figure-skating champ earned a perfect score of 60 for her two dances Monday, putting her far ahead of fellow finalists Cristian de la Fuente, who scored 52, and Jason Taylor, who finished with 51.

K-Fed attorney: Intense interest has its benefits
"If I had to hire an investigator or investigators to provide me with the intelligence about what's going on," said Mark Vincent Kaplan, "it would be north of half a million to a million dollars ... as opposed to buying People magazine for $3.95 on Thursday morning or going on TMZ."

On 'Idol,' good singers make for a dull season
Producers of the Fox show made an effort this year to go for vocal gold over glitz, and this is the thanks they get - along with remaining the No. 1 show, albeit with slimmer ratings.

Chesney after ACM win: Fan votes shouldn't decide
Kenny Chesney won entertainer of the year for a fourth straight time Sunday, then promptly took issue with the way the Academy of Country music awarded the honor: through fan votes.

FDA stresses birth defect risks with Roche drug
Health regulators warned again Friday that Roche and Novartis drugs prescribed to organ transplant patients can cause miscarriages and birth defects when used by pregnant women.

Links to help you protect your children online

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Take 25 program

Find a place to drop off your Oregon primary ballot

Memorial Day events scheduled around Oregon

Local mother vying to be 'world's strongest woman'

LumberJax come up short in championship game
The Jax, who finished 8-10 this year, had the chance to be the first team since the lacrosse league's first year in 1987 to gain the championship despite posting a losing record in the regular season.

YouTube video shows 164 mph ride on Interstate 5
A YouTube contributor who claims to be the man accused of shooting digital video of himself accelerating his motorcycle at extremely high speeds posted the footage on May 16.

Obama stumped by question about Hanford cleanup
Democrat Barack Obama was stumped this weekend when a woman asked him about cleanup at the nation's most contaminated nuclear area: the Hanford site in Washington state where scientists helped create the atomic bomb.

Officials trying to ID woman found dead in river
A fisherman discovered the woman's body found in the Columbia River between the towns of Kelso and Kalama in southwest Washington on Sunday. Authorities said she appeared to be in her 50s.

Body of missing tribal fisherman found in river
The body was discovered at approximately 8 a.m. Monday morning in the Columbia River approximately ½ mile west of the mouth of the Wind River. Two other men remain missing.

Gas tanker loses trailer on Highway 26; crash causes fuel spill
The trailer crashed off the eastbound shoulder and reportedly damaged a PGE power pole and lines. The trailer was leaking about five gallons per minute, according to fire and police personnel on scene.

Girls lost in woods overnight found safe
The girls' father said he had gone hiking with his three children but had gotten separated from two of his daughters, ages 7 and 10. Monday morning, searchers found the girls tired but unharmed.

Two killed in float plane crash on Lake Chelan
The chartered plane flipped as it was attempting to land on the lake, killing two people. Two others were injured, and a 16-year-old girl was unhurt. Witnesses said the plane's wheels were not retracted as touched down on the water's surface.

TriMet scores record ridership in April
Officials say there were nearly 69,000 more transit trips each week. TriMet General Manager Fred Hansen says the record ridership increases show that riders are choosing transit to help offset high fuel prices.

Portland students to study Ore.'s racial history
Portland Public Schools will be Oregon's first district to use a textbook to explore the state's racial history. And some of it isn't too pretty. "Beyond the Oregon Trail: Oregon's Untold History" is one of four books recommended for eighth-graders.

Man dies after Sauvie Island wreck
Authorities said Oscar Javier Espidio Palaio's Honda Civic crashed on the Multnomah County island Saturday night. The car burst into flames in the driveway of a home, and Palaio was pulled from it. He later died.

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