Experience one issue highlighted in Governor debate
Democrat John Kitzhaber and Republican Chris Dudley faced off last night in a lively debate that focused on competing narratives in the gubernatorial campaigns. Former governor Kitzhaber sought to portray Dudley as a protector of the wealthy while Dudley said another Kitzhaber administration would be a return to the past.
200 – “Our last two governors have had over 60 years of experience between the two of them, yet here we sit. 47th in job growth, 42nd in employment, 43rd in quality of schools, among the national leaders in hunger and homelessness.”
Kitzhaber showed his experience, at least in political debates. He turned the question around to one of Dudley’s inexperience.
201 – “We have a three billion dollar budget deficit, we need to understand the nature of that budget and I’ve actually proposed a plan that creates thousands of new jobs now while Chris has proposed a plan that actually doesn’t create jobs in the context of this biennium and we just can’t afford that.”
The candidates answered questions from a panel of reporters in the KGW-TV studio for about 30-minutes, then heard questions for the following half hour from undecided voters. The complete hour-long video of the debate can be seen on kgw.com
Ground could be broken as early as this month for a museum that will highlight contributions made by coastal residents to the American military. The Oregon Coast Military Heritage Museum is planned for a site near the airport. Backers gained preliminary approval from the city this week to begin clearing ground. Museum president Sam Spayd said “it’s been a two-year process to get this far”. He and others are hoping the work on the site will show progress and help spur more donations. So far they’ve raised just over $50-thousand but an estimated $300-thousand will be needed to complete the building in time for the targeted November 11th, 2011 opening.
Keeping to his initiative of opening a new park every year, Governor Kulongoski will be in Lincoln County this morning to dedicate the latest addition to the Oregon State Parks inventory. The Beaver Creek Natural Area, a 375 acre preserve of uplands, wetlands and waterways is just south of Newport. The park, featuring a new visitor center along with several hiking and kayaking trails is 1.3 miles off Highway 101 at Ona Beach. Access to the area is free.
Siuslaw Outreach Services begins their month-long observance of Domestic Violence Awareness month at one this afternoon with a presentation at Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue. Beginning at one pm, a survivor of domestic violence will share a first hand account. Several other activities are planned this month, including the second annual “Men’s March” October 23rd, drawing attention to the issue. The month wraps up October 26th with a special limited seating fund raising dinner at Feast Restaurant.
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Police say a teen driver's alcohol
consumption appears to be a major factor in a construction zone
collision that seriously injured a state Transportation Department
worker in Salem. Authorities say 46-year-old Philip Lane of
Corvallis was standing on the side of Kuebler Boulevard by
Interstate 5 late Wednesday when a westbound car struck him. The
17-year-old driver had minor injuries. Charges are pending.
BEND, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has
decided to require young hunters to wear orange when they're in the
field pursuing big game or upland birds. The regulation unanimously
approved yesterday will take effect Aug. 1. Oregon had been one of
10 states without an "orange" requirement.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Prosecutors in the trial of a father and son
accused of setting a bomb that killed two police officers in 2008
have played security videos for the jury showing the two men
bending over the bomb amid Christmas decorations in a bank lobby --
followed by billowing smoke. The videos were shown yesterday as
testimony began in the trial of Bruce Turnidge and his son, Joshua,
who face aggravated murder charges.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon is shutting down a prison as part of a
$2.5 million budget cut that lays off 63 people. The Oregonian
reports that the move means that 120 prisoners will have to be
relocated, while alcohol and drug treatment for 50 of those inmates
will be ended. By the end of the month, the the 176-bed Salem
minimum-security prison will be closed.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A police officer who found a suspicious box
that proved to be a deadly bomb outside a bank in Woodburn is in
line to testify in Salem in the trial of a father and son accused
of killing two law enforcement officers. Bruce Turnidge and his
son, Joshua, could be sentenced to death if convicted of aggravated
murder in the December 2008 blast.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - A dozen Eugene and Springfield fire engines
are carrying oxygen masks designed to resuscitate cats and dogs
injured in fires. Eugene deputy fire marshal Amy Linder previously
worked for a fire department in Central Washington that carried pet
masks when responding to structure fires. Each mask costs about
$120.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
TAKING A LOOK INTO COAST RADIO SPORTS:
Prep Volleyball:
The Siuslaw Vikings claimed sole possession of first place last night in the Far West League at home downing the North Bend Bulldogs in three games, 25-19; 25-16 and 25-23. Maddie McClellen and Katie Catalfamo each with six kills for the Vikings. In the Sunset League Reedsport maintains their edge, they downed Myrtle Point in five games. And, in the Mountain West, Lowell and Mapleton went into the night tied for the league lead… the Red Devils came out on top in three games.
On the Schedule:
Tomorrow, East Woahink Day-Use Area at Honeyman State Park will be transformed into a runner’s paradise for the Siuslaw-Woahink Cross Country Invitational. Middle school runners start at 11. High School Varsity races begin at 12:30 with awards set for 2:30.
On the gridiron tonight… Siuslaw opens the Far West season on the road in Winston against number eight Douglas. That game at seven with the pregame on Coast Radio Sports at 6:45. Reedsport will host Cascade Christian tonight, and in the Mountain West it’s Mapleton playing host to the Mohawk Indians.
ESPN’s Game Day will be in the parking lot at the Casanova Center in Eugene early tomorrow… University of Oregon officials say they’ll open the Autzen Stadium Parking lot early to accommodate the pregame crowd for the broadcast. Then, later in the day, number four ranked Oregon will host number nine Stanford at five pm…. The pregame show on KCST is at four. There’s another very important game in the Pac-10 set for tomorrow… it’s only the first conference game of the year for Oregon State but already pundits are saying a major bowl bid could be on the line for the Beavers as they host Arizona State… that game kicks off at 3:30 with the pregame show on KCFM set for 2:30.
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