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<DIV>Jan. 13: (Klamath Falls Herald and News) Unbroken ground - One thing missing in subdivisions: residents</DIV><A href="http://www.heraldandnews.com/articles/2009/01/13/featured_story/doc496c3fad6f4f2530644755.txt">http://www.heraldandnews.com/articles/2009/01/13/featured_story/doc496c3fad6f4f2530644755.txt</A><SPAN>It’s somewhat odd to stumble upon one of these partially finished subdivisions. Roads circle through an imaginary neighborhood, streetlights illuminate bare land...</SPAN>
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<DIV>Jan. 13: (Bend Bulletin) Growing pains for La Pine as a new city</DIV>
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<DIV>Two years after voting to incorporate as a city, it’s not easy to find someone who can provide an overview of how things are going for La Pine...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 13: (The Oregonian) Key decisions on Oregon LNG projects are due this week</DIV>
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<DIV>This could be a defining week for proposed liquefied natural gas terminals in Oregon -- or it could be just more small skirmishes in a long-running regulatory battle...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 12: (Medford Mail Tribune) County planning department sets new hours: Staff cuts mean state takes over septic permit approvals</DIV>
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<DIV>Jackson County's planning department has cut hours and is relinquishing septic permit approvals to the state to make up for a budget shortage caused by the downturn in the housing market....</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 12: (Daily Journal of Commerce) Big Look Task Force to take last look</DIV>
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<DIV>After three years of reviewing Oregon’s land-use plan, the Big Look Task Force on Friday will assemble in Salem for its final meeting to put the finishing touches on proposed legislation it hopes will help make the system less complex and easier to use...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 10: (Statesman Journal) Monmouth reduces hours and staffing at building department</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090110/BUSINESS/901100312/1040">http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090110/BUSINESS/901100312/1040</A></DIV>MONMOUTH — The city of Monmouth announced that its building department's staffing and hours will be reduced later this month, limiting the department's hours of business from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday...
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<DIV>Jan. 9: (Medford Mail Tribune) Jacksonville cut from county process</DIV><A href="http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090109/NEWS/901090324">http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090109/NEWS/901090324</A>
<DIV>Jacksonville is no longer a participant in a countywide, nine-year effort to shape future growth after its City Council voted Tuesday to not sign a draft agreement, the chairwoman of the Regional Problem Solving Policy Committee wrote in an e-mail Thursday...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 9: (Hillsboro Argus) A critical time North Plains mayor takes over at the peak of discussion about regional planning</DIV>
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<DIV>David Hatcher is on a learning curve. That's not because he's unprepared. A city councilor since 1996, Hatcher took office as mayor of North Plains on Monday evening...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 8: (Eugene Register-Guard) New stormwater plan allows for growth</DIV><A href="http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/springfieldextra/5448204-41/story.csp">http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/springfieldextra/5448204-41/story.csp</A>
<DIV>On Oct. 20, 2008, the Springfield City Council adopted a new Stormwater Facility Master Plan to guide stormwater planning and infrastructure development...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 8: (KOHD-TV, Bend) Oregon Legislation Could Look at Destination Resort Laws for Metolius Basin</DIV><A href="http://kohd.com/page/78466">http://kohd.com/page/78466</A>The Metolius river may soon be at the center of a State Senate debate. Thursday Richard Whitman, the director of the state Department of Land Conservation and Development met with both Deschutes and Jefferson County Commissioners to discuss possible upcoming legislation...
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<DIV>Jan. 8: (McMinnville News-Register) Commission rejects Riverbend expansion</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.newsregister.com/article/24368-commission-rejects-riverbend-expansion-60">http://www.newsregister.com/article/24368-commission-rejects-riverbend-expansion-60</A></DIV>The Yamhill County Planning Commission on Thursday dealt Riverbend Landfill a sharp blow, voting unanimously to reject plans for an expanded facility the company argues is necessary for the area’s long-term solid waste needs...
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<DIV>Jan. 8: (Ashland Daily Tidings) City requests new input on I-5 rest stop</DIV><A href="http://www.dailytidings.com/2009/0108/stories/0108_council.php">http://www.dailytidings.com/2009/0108/stories/0108_council.php</A>
<DIV>With new members on board, a City Council majority wants to take a fresh look at a proposed rest area and welcome center south of Exit 14...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 8: (Medford Mail Tribune) Ashland makes top-10 geotourism list</DIV>
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<DIV>Ashland has just been named one of the world's Top Ten Places for Geotourism by the National Geographic Society, which placed it alongside the Norwegian fjords, Scotland's Isle of Skye and the Caribbean island of Grenada...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 8: (Bend Bulletin) Governor revives bad Metolius bill</DIV>
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<DIV>Gov. Ted Kulongoski had the sanity to block legislation in 2007 that would have banned destination resorts within three miles of the Metolius basin...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 8: (Bend Bulletin) Land use chief cuts public from meetings</DIV><A href="http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090108/NEWS0107/901080334/1001/NEWS01&nav_category=NEWS01">http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090108/NEWS0107/901080334/1001/NEWS01&nav_category=NEWS01</A>
<DIV>Deschutes County commissioners are meeting today, one at a time, with Richard Whitman, director of the state Department of Land Conservation and Development. They will discuss DLCD’s proposal to change the law that governs the siting of destination resorts...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 7: (Statesman Journal) Monmouth sets sights on its transportation future</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090107/COMMUNITIES/901070328/1117">http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090107/COMMUNITIES/901070328/1117</A></DIV>As part of its ongoing efforts to plan for the future, the city of Monmouth is engaged in updating its Transportation Systems Plan...
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<DIV>Jan. 7: (Coos Bay World) Bandon sees big boost in residents</DIV><A href="http://www.theworldlink.com/articles/2009/01/07/news/doc4964f2f4c0584975096935.txt">http://www.theworldlink.com/articles/2009/01/07/news/doc4964f2f4c0584975096935.txt</A>
<DIV>Bandon’s population increased by about 500 people over the past eight years or about 17.7 percent...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 7: (Daily Astorian) Controversy grows over land deal</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.dailyastorian.info/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=398&ArticleID=57281">http://www.dailyastorian.info/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=398&ArticleID=57281</A></DIV>CANNON BEACH - A proposal to build eight homes on a site that was once part of Arcadia State Park is causing considerable controversy. The idea will be considered by the Clatsop County Planning Commission...
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<DIV>Jan. 7: (South County Spotlight) LUBA sides with Scappoose</DIV><A href="http://www.spotlightnews.net/news/story.php?story_id=123134345697525600">http://www.spotlightnews.net/news/story.php?story_id=123134345697525600</A>
<DIV>The state’s Land Use Board of Appeals says Scappoose officials had every right to create a mixed-use airport zone last year, potentially opening up land near the Scappoose Airport to airport-related housing developments...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 7: (Daily Journal of Commerce) LUBA decision doesn’t help River District development</DIV><A href="http://www.djcoregon.com/articleDetail.htm/2009/01/07/LUBA-decision-doesnt-help-River-District-development-PDC-gets-goahead-for-expansion-of-URA-but-proje">http://www.djcoregon.com/articleDetail.htm/2009/01/07/LUBA-decision-doesnt-help-River-District-development-PDC-gets-goahead-for-expansion-of-URA-but-proje</A>
<DIV>Oregon’s Land Use Board of Appeals ruled last week that the Portland Development Commission can move forward with its plans for a satellite expansion of its River District urban renewal area...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 6: (Guest Commentary, The Oregonian) Protecting forestland from development</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/01/protecting_forestland_from_dev.html">http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/01/protecting_forestland_from_dev.html</A></DIV>
<DIV>A recent article and supporting editorial in The Oregonian provide a thoughtful perspective on the future of Oregon's private forestland. There are many public and private benefits of private forestland...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 6: (Bend Bulletin) In Deschutes, resorts a top concern</DIV>
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<DIV>Deschutes County residents who attended six community meetings held across the county in recent months spoke out overwhelmingly against destination resorts...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 6: (Bend Bulletin) From potatoes to putters</DIV>
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<DIV>SISTERS — They own one of the most recognizable golf courses in Central Oregon, but until about 10 years ago, the Cyrus family had barely played a round of golf...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 6: (Ashland Daily Tidings) County Commissioners to discuss proposed rest stop</DIV><A href="http://www.dailytidings.com/2009/0106/stories/0106_planningpreview.php">http://www.dailytidings.com/2009/0106/stories/0106_planningpreview.php</A>
<DIV>To Oregon Department of Transportation officials, it's a place where weary travelers could take a rest, but to Ashland neighbors, it's a place that would keep them up at night, both parties have said at past city meetings....</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 6: (Statesman Journal) Council backs Battle Creek hearing</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS/901060325/1001">http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090106/NEWS/901060325/1001</A>Salem City Council will hold a public hearing about the rezoning of the Battle Creek Golf Course, councilors voted Monday night...</DIV>
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<DIV>Jan. 6: (Corvallis Gazette-Times) <SPAN class=article_title>Council upholds development decision</SPAN></DIV><A href="http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/community/6loc07_council.txt">http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/community/6loc07_council.txt</A>
<DIV><SPAN class=article_title><FONT size=1>The Corvallis City Council denied an appeal of Western Station during its Monday afternoon meeting, with some members saying that the proposed mixed-use development was a desired example of keeping growth compact...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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